Private tour in Rio De Janeiro Bruno B

Rio Custom Tour - 2 Half-day Tours

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Bruno B.

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Hi, my name is Bruno. Thanks for visiting my profile. About me: I was born and raised in Rio de Janeiro city and I live in Copacabana. I am a person that likes to travel, to practice sports and has a good sense of humor. I am interested in urban art, architecture, gastronomy, music, history, sports, culture and economy. I graduated in Business from the Catholic University (PUC-Rio) in 2003. I have worked as a Marketing Analyst for big corporations such as The Coca-Cola Company and VIVO (Telecom company) for 7 years. In 2015, I started a new career in the Tourism industry working for tour companies as a licensed tour guide. The commitment to provide a high quality of service, knowledge and good communication skills led me to guide hundreds of times including the logistics support of Oakley guests during the Olympics and the transport coordination of the Owners Forum, an event that took place at the Belmond Copacabana Palace in 2016/2017. It is a pleasure to meet every week tourists from all over the world to show them the wonders of the city where I live and tell them the curiosities and the history of the places that we visit. Services: I work with experienced drivers. During the tours you will have full attention of your tour guide. I recommend you not only to visit the main attractions, but also to discover the hidden gems and experience the Carioca's (how the locals are called) lifestyle. It is offered in my ToursByLocals page a group of services that will permit you to cover the most interesting places and activities inside the city. If you or someone from your party have any dietary restrictions, please kindly inform me in advance. There are Kosher, Vegetarian, Indian, Chinese and Lebanese restaurants in Rio. Feel free to send me a message, if there is a doubt or a specific need related to any service described in my page. It is a pleasure to help you and clarify your questions before the purchase of a service. I look forward to seeing you in Rio. Licensed guide by the Ministry of Tourism. Graduated in Business Administration - PUC (Catholic University) - 2003. Technical course in Tourism - PROTUR - 2015. Cours de Français (en ligne) - Azurlingua/Nice - Niveau B2 - 2021 I work with experienced drivers using Sedan cars (Toyota Corolla, Chevrolet Cruze) for 2 people and Chevrolet Spin for 3 people . Please, check the service 'Rio by Minivan' for small groups. For a larger vehicle (Van), please request a quote.

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Overview of your Rio De Janeiro tour

This is a customized package (8 hours split in 2 half-day tours) for tourists that don't want to spend the whole day in Rio visiting touristic attractions. Check also the 8-hour custom tour and the 6-hour custom tour. Your tour guide will help you to plan the itinerary for a wonderful visit. Please, send me a message writing about your interests (history, street art, architecture and religious heritage, nature, football/soccer, samba, main attractions and scenic views). 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 and architecture/street art. Along the tour interesting informations will be given to you for a better understanding of the multiple aspects of the city.

Recent Reviews

Rowena L.Canada
November 2024

We booked 2 half day tours so we have time to enjoy Copacabana on our own. First day was Corcovado mountain and Chinese viewpoint . Second day was downtown and Sugar loaf mountain. It was raining on our second day so he suggested to do sugarloaf the next day when the weather was sunny. He was so flexible with his time ( based on his availability) that we never felt rushed. He also gave us tips on staying safe on our own We had an amazing tour! I will recommend him to friends and family wanting to see more of Rio de Janeiro. Thank you for a great tour Bruno!

Reay M.Canada
February 2024

We were in Rio for two days during a cruise stop and Bruno was our guide for both days. He designed our itinerary to take best advantage of what Rio has to offer and was able to adjust the itinerary to take advantage of weather opportunities i.e. visibility at Sugarloaf and Christ the Redeemer. Bruno was an outstanding guide, knowledgable about his city, very experienced and very conscious about safety . We would highly recommend Bruno for anyone visiting Rio.

Lynn H.United States
January 2024

Bruno was fantastic! He was professional, pleasant, friendly, and efficient. We had inclement weather during our trip that Bruno adapted to quickly. We could tell that he had planned for contingencies for which in addition to the weather issues, we had group members that were ill or had to make some last minute schedule changes. Bruno handled it all with ease. We enjoyed his comments on Brazil's culture, economy, and history. His English is excellent & easily understood. We highly recommend Bruno.

John S.United Kingdom
February 2023

Excellent 2 day tours by our guide Bruno. Itineraries covered all the highlights and other venues of Rio including the Maze. Communication and contact prior to the tours was 5 stars with great flexibility for any other requests we made to our personalised itinerary. Each day well planned and paced with very comfortable cars and safe drivers taking you to the stops. Highly knowledgeable and polite and we always felt safe and secure throughout in his presence. Highly recommended,

Carol T.United States
November 2022

I fell in love with Rio under Bruno's tutelage. We not only saw the "must do" sights, I also got a taste of the culture, the local cuisine, the people in their every day lives, and the music! Bruno is enthusiastic, very knowledgeable, has great sense of humor and knows his clients after a quick minute. One surprise visit that I especially enjoyed was the Carnaval Experience. I had no idea of ALL it entails, from the history to creating the costumes and the floats. Bruno 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ��

George L.United States
December 2019

We spent 2 days with Bruno. He was EXCELLENT. We were very glad that we chose Bruno because his English was very good, he was determined to meet our needs, and he delivered on everything he promised to do for us. Additionally, we were very happy with our driver. He spoke very little English, but he was an absolute gentleman who performed his job to perfection. We would tour with them again in a heartbeat. George & JoAnn

Your Rio De Janeiro tour itinerary

In 4 hours you will have only time to visit one of the two main attractions per day - Christ statue or Sugarloaf. Example: Christ statue* (2, 5 hours) + famous beaches and lagoon (40 minutes) Sugarloaf mountain* (2 hours) + 3-4 Attractions in Downtown Rio (1, 5 hours) Below, the approximate time that we spend in each attraction (+ in transit). 1) Main attractions - Christ (2, 5 hours) and Sugarloaf (2 hours) 2) Samba/Carnival - Sambodrome (< 1 hour) or Carnival Experience (2 hours) 3) Downtown (old Rio) - Architecture, Art, History (Please, check the description of the Downtown tour to choose part of the attractions) - 1, 5-3 hours 4) Santa Teresa - 1, 5 hours 5) Botanical Garden - 1, 5-2 hours 6) Port zone - Museum of Tomorrow or Aquarium (2 hours) /Street art and Valongo Wharf (< 1 hour) 7) Local bars - 1 hour 8) Tijuca Forest - 2-2, 5 hours 9) Maracanã Stadium - 1, 5-2 hours 10) Restaurant - 1, 5-2 hours 11) Popular beaches (Copacabana, Leblon, Ipanema) and stop by the lagoon - 1 hour

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Sedan

Sedan cars (Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Cobalt, Toyota Corolla, Honda Civic) for 2 people or Chevrolet Spin for 3 people. Please, check in my page the service 'Rio by Minivan' for small groups (3 to 6 people) and ask for a quote if there is a need for a larger vehicle (van).

What's included
Other: 1 bottle of water per person (per service)
Private Guide
Private Transportation With Driver
What's not included
Food Drinks Snacks
Tickets: Christ statue (train) - 134 BRL/person, Sugarloaf mountain (cable car) - 205 BRL/person, Botanical Garden - 80 BRL/person - Tourists over 60/under 21 years old have 50% discount on Sugarloaf mountain tickets. ID, Passport, Driver's license are accepted as proof of age. Your tour guide will buy the tickets in advance. For the tickets only cash is accepted (USD/BRL).
Meeting location

Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Hotel; Cruise Port; By Guide For the clients who will stay in the West Zone of Rio (Barra da Tijuca/Recreio hotels) - It is recommended to book at least 6 hours per day. A second option is to select a meeting point at the touristic area (example: in front of a hotel at Leblon/Ipanema neighborhoods).

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
City Highlights
Layover
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
Art And Culture
Off The Beaten Path
Tour reference number
610483
Languages
English
Portuguese
French
Spanish
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

Traveller reviews

5.0

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This private tour in Rio de Janeiro is perfect for travellers who want a personalized experience, allowing them to choose the attractions they wish to visit. It's ideal for those interested in history, street art, architecture, religious heritage, nature, football/soccer, samba, and scenic views. The tour is also suitable for families with kids and those who prefer minimal walking.

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