Experience the breathtaking landscape and laid back beach culture of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil's second largest city with your own private tour guide.

It's certain you'll want to visit Sugar Loaf Mountain, Rio's many museums, parks and, of course, Copacabana and Ipanema beaches. But using the services of a local, personal tour guide is the best way to see the most interesting parts of Rio de Janeiro - those places that only locals know about.

Choose from the Rio de Janeiro tours offered by local 'cariocas', but feel free to suggest alternative places and activities. Your private tour can be customized by your personal guide to include exactly what you want to see and do in Rio de Janeiro. Remember, each local guide has been checked out by ToursByLocals and is a passionate person, keen to show you 'their' Rio de Janeiro!

Rio-de-Janeiro

This is a full-day tour for visiting the two main attractions of Rio: Christ the Redeemer statue and Sugarloaf mountain.

We will start the tour going to the top of Corcovado mountain (2329 ft) by cogwheel train for visiting the Christ statue. Your tour guide will be responsible to make reservation for the train tickets. After visiting the Christ statue we usually go to Downtown for a city tour (check the 2 options in the itinerary) and lunch. After lunch , we will take the cable car for visiting the Sugarloaf (1299 ft).

Each service and its selected attractions are planned carefully by a licensed tour guide born and raised in Copacabana district interested in brazilian economy, culture, history, cuisine, architecture and street art. Along the tour interesting informations will be given to you for a better understanding of the multiple aspects of the city.

Sugarloaf View - South Zone of Rio - A city surrounded by mountains.

Visiting the Sugarloaf (inside the cable car) / view of the Red Beach

Christ statue, Sugarloaf and City Tour

Rio Must-see attractions

This tour is ideal if you have just one day or a few hours in Rio. On this tour you will visit two main highlights in the city, Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf. You will also explore some of the nicest neighbourhoods that gives Rio the title of the Wonderful City.

Giving you a comprehensive idea of the geography of this unique setting this tour allows you to contemplate the city from above.

As a Carioca da Gema, born and raised in Rio, I will contextualize the importance of the city, its sites in our history and culture. I love this tour because it will not only introduce you to the city highlights but also it will provide you with a lot of information on the interesting history, cultural aspects and trends of this incomparable city.

Ideal for those with just one day or a few hours in Rio

Rio Total Private Tour

My "must do" tour in Rio is designated for travelers that have only a short time in the city and would still like to have an overview of the beauties of Rio. This is a one day sightseeing tour in the city, visiting most of the major attractions of Rio.

You will be experiencing the greatest geographic view that Rio offers crossing the largest urban forest in the world. Tourism season in Rio is from November through March. During this period we recommend picking one of the famous attractions like Corcovado or Sugar loaf to visit to cover more of the city. These attractions have approx. 3 hour waiting line if not getting there first thing in the morning!

"A must do!" Full day Tour - During Carnival week, availability needs to be double checked

One day private tour in Rio

One day trip: Christ, Sugar Loaf, Selarón, Urca, Copacabana - Private Full Day Tour

This tour is one of the most essential for getting to know Rio for those with limited time. We cover the main attractions along with the beautiful beaches and views, providing an overview of the city and allowing visitors to explore different parts and geographies.

Christ the Redeemer
The first attraction is one of the Seven Wonders, our national symbol.

Santa Teresa
An iconic neighborhood full of art and culture. A favorite place of residence for local artists, with its eccentric shops rich in originality. We'll stop for lunch here.

Lapa and Selarón Steps, the most famous staircase in Brazil, made by Chilean artist Jorge Selarón.

Sugarloaf Mountain
A ride on the cable car with one of the most breathtaking views in the world.

Urca
One of my favorite neighborhoods, with the  Botafogo Beach in view, a quick drive-through.

Leme, Copacabana and some Favela
A view of the two beaches, with Copacabana being the most famous in the city, showcasing its geography and life. a visit in a Favela good on the day

Christ, Sugar Loaf and beaches in a full day tour

One day trip: Favelas, Christ, Sugar Loaf, Selarón, Urca, Copacabana - Private Full Day Tour

I want to surprise you with several attractions in Rio. It doesn't matter if this is your first or tenth visit to the city. Rio can always surprise you! Whether you like history, art, culture, fun with kids, architecture, parks, etc, the options are endless.

Take a look on the list of suggestions of "Itinerary" and choose the venues that will fulfill your dreams and make you feel like a local.

On this tour you will have me and the car at your disposal for 8 hours and we will explore the city on your pace and interests.

***CUSTOMIZE - I can create a customized tour for you in case you have special requests or if you are more than 3 people and require a larger transportation.

8 hours customized tour

Full Day Rio - Your Own Way

Rio de Janeiro Private Tour - 7h tailored

This is the perfect tour to attend your wishes while you are visiting Rio, whatever they are! If you want to visit some specific attractions, if you just want to see the highlights, or even if you have no idea of what to do because it's your first time in the city.

I was born and raised in Rio, so, besides the highlights, I ll be happy to show you some of my favorite places and invite you to do the things I do in my free time: hanging around and having lunch in Santa Teresa or Urca neighbour; visit the amazing Tijuca Forest, having a light hiking to "Taunay" waterfall and enjoy the great view from "Vista Chinesa", see the hangliders flying etc.

In this tour you will be able to save and optimize your time, enjoying the attractions at your own pace. As a local, I know the good routes to avoid traffic and I will also create the best itinerary and logistic according to your interests. Just let me know what you would like to see and your priorities.

Enjoy the best of Rio! Also available for groups

Half-Day Rio de Janeiro Highlights City Tour

Join me on our travel to one of the two most wonderful highlights of Rio!

You can choose either Christ the Redeemer or Sugar Loaf complex and experience the most iconic high spot of this beautiful city.

After this adventure, we will go down to the city and explore emblematic sites, such as the Selaron steps (beautiful stairway from LAPA to Santa Teresa) and our amazing Modern Metropolitan St. Sebastian Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro, an example of modern architecture.

As a local, my favorite spot is certainly the Christ the Redeemer. Why? because I feel like being in the skies, while feeling plenty of good vibes. There are so many things to enjoy in Rio, let me show you all its secrets and best stories!

Christ The Redeemer or sugar loaf plus city tour

Christ the Redeemer - One of Rio's best attraction

* Experiences for this private tour can include:
* A ride in a cog train to Christ the Redeemer statue where we will see a stunning view of the city from the top of the Corcovado hill ** CLOSES AT 8PM **
* Selaron staircase one of the most colorful stairscase in the world
* The Metropolitan Cathedral located in downtown near the financial district area
* The most famous beach Copacabana where we will stop for pictures and taste "caipirinha" a typical brazilian drink
* stop for lunch to experience the brazilian cuisine

** IMPORTANT **

The cog train to reach Christ the Redeemer leaves every 30 mins and the line-up is considerable (ESPECIALLY between Nov-Mar). Please contact me to discuss tickets purchasing and transportation with options to reach the statue (where the wonderful views are!). I do not provide tickets to the attractions but can easily make reservations to you and your group

Metropolitan Cathedral, Selaron staircase , copacabana

We offer a special and individually adjusted tour through Rio's nightlife! we visit the most famous nightlife district Lapa or Ipanema
CUSTOMIZE - I can create a customized tour for you in case you have special requests.

Depending on the day, you can choose between four options:

1. See a concert or samba show.
2. Have a good time and a nice drink in one of Rio's life music bars. Rio Scenarium, Carioca da Gema or other.
3. Walk around in Lapa, have a look at a busy nightlife, and chose spontaneously where to go.
4. Get to know a very special Bossa Nova bar in Ipanema

NOTE: For 5 to 13 passengers ask for more information we can take a van.

PLEASE NOTE: While I do my best to ensure that my availability is up-to-date at all times, due to my heavy work load (especially during the peak travel season), my availability may be subject to change at very short notice. To avoid any disappointments, I ask that you send me a message with your preferred tour date and start times before the booking

Explore the varieties of Rio de Janeiro's nightlife

Rio Nightlife Tour

The highlights of the city in an 7 hour tour

Rio de Janeiro is the most marvelous place for visiting, always! Are you coming to Rio? Here are the best Highlights you would be impressed about:

*Christ the Redeemer
*Sugar Loaf
*Selaron Steps
*Lunch at one of the best restaurants at your choice.
(These are only some suggesrions, we'll visit the ones you pick that will fit in the time we have

This is a great tour for those who would like to discover the most charming and fascinating hidden corners. You are going to enjoy the best places in Rio during 7 hours in my company to show you one of the 7 wonders of the modern world, plus other wonders of Rio that will be in your memories forever! We'll have a lot of fun, visiting and spending time together in Rio!

**KEEP IN MIND:
In the high season (December, January, February, Carnaval, and during special events, due to the traffic and long lines at the attractions we're going to need more time at each one of the attractions. Only the Christ the Redeemer and the Sugar Loaf may take up to over 6 hourt

Seating on the most famous steps of Rio, Selaron Stairs

Panoramic view of the Arches of Lapa and the Metropolitan Cathedral of Rio

Join me in the famous cable car going to the Sugar Loaf

Rent a costume at the Sambadrome and have fun!!

The incredible feeling of being at His feet!!

It's kind of heavy can you help me holding this cable car?!

Can you help me holding this statue please?

Enjoy the beauties of Rio with a private guide, for 7 hours and let's have fun!

We will start the day with a wonderful tour of the city center, understanding the beginning of the formation of the Brazilian society as colonial and the start of the republic period in the city and how this influenced the nation from that time. 

We'll see the Brazilian types of architecture, arts, musicians and much more.  After this profound trip about the composition of our society let's end the tour with a bonus tour. We're going to end this day with a beautiful boat trip at sunset to see Rio from another point of view.  

On the boat tour, we're going to enjoy marvelous sights from Rio and see and receive important and curious details that normally you don't get in a common city tour. So I invite you to take a deep dive into the history of Rio with me.

A walk through the clouds and waters of Rio

Downtown Rio and Sunset Boat Tour

Let's visit one of the highlights of Rio:

Sugar Loaf !!!

We will also visit Downtown Rio, Selaron Stairway and some very instersting historical sites.

Don't worry about lines on Sugar Loaf, we will use Fast Pass tickets and skip all of them !!!

The start time, 9am or 2pm, are a suggestion and we can change that. For example, we can start later and enjoy the sunset from Sugar Loaf at the end of the tour.

The itinerary can be changed, if there's anything you'd like to see or do that is not on the list let me know so I can create a custom tour for you !!!

Also if your group is bigger than 4 people just let me know, I can arrange any kind of transportation you may need.

Skip the line with Fast Pass tickets

Private Sugar Loaf and City - Skip The Line Tour

This is a heartbeat tour, combining all amazing atractions in one day its recomended for those travelles that want to be delighted eith the marvellous city in one day. Stunning views , history , nature , culture and tasty local food.

Visit the city on a full day flexible tour

Rio de Janeiro Customized Tour

Private Tour - 7h Tailored - Rio your own way

Rio has a wide variety of places to visit, including history, architecture, nature, adventure, music, gastronomy, art, museums, culture, religion, beaches, sports, hiking, climbing, biking, helicopter tours and so on.

Here you can tailor the tour according to your interests.
We will be in contact to adjust the itinerary, considering the distance between the attractions and your needs.

I LOVE to be challenged and to always learn new things about Rio.
Tell me your interests and lets explore Rio your own way!!

***Students under 21 and Seniors over 60 will pay half price at Sugar Loaf showing any kind of Id***

***THIS TOUR CAN BE ARRANGED FOR 6H, 4H AND BIGGER GROUPS, PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR PRICES AND DETAILS***

Rio as you imagine! Also available for 6 or 4 hours. Hidden Gems Rio de Janeiro.

This tour covers all the main attractions and many hidden gems, perfect for a short visit, cruise stops and layovers. The best time to avoid the crowd and get the best pictures is very early in the morning

Christ the Redeemer
Our first attraction is one of the 7 new wonders, a symbol of Rio and Brazil.

Next, Santa Teresa is a neighborhood filled with colonial buildings and a rich history. Apart from Its original architecture, there are some authentic shops from local artists, and is possible to taste the Brazilian cheese bread and the Açai berry juice.

Selarón Steps is the most beautiful stairs in Rio, a stunning piece of art made by the Chilean plastic artist Jorge Selarón.

After I will show you The Metropolitan San Sebastian Cathedral

At last Sugar Loaf
The ride up on the cable car is breathtaking and the view is just unforgettable.

I will give you lots of suggestions for restaurants.

The best of Rio de Janeiro in one day seeing the highlights of the city

Rio Classic Tour

If you have only one day in Rio, this is the tour for you!

If you like a lot of information, in a relaxed non-robotic way, I am the guide for you! :-) I consider myself a world citizen, very open minded, interested in multiple subjects and, most of all, a people's person :-)

Former teacher, biologist, tour guide, artisan, political activist and traveler by passion. In this tour, we will visit the main beaches in the South Zone (Ipanema, Leblon and Copacabana), Christ the Reedemer Statue, Sugar Loaf mountain, Metropolitan Cathedral and city tour in Downtown and the Sambadrome (where carnival parade takes place).

We can have lunch in a famous Brazillian churrascaria (BBQ restaurant) and try the delicious caipirinha drink and amazing Brazillian fruit juices and icecream.

Along the way, we will be able to talk about Brazillian history, gastronomy, economy, educational system, architecture, day to day life and anything else you want to know about our culture.

Let's enjoy travelling together again :-)

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