Private tour in Rio De Janeiro Bernard M

Rio Private Tour for Groups – van for up to10 people

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Hours icon 7 hours
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Private tour for 1-10 people
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Bernard M.

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Welcome to Rio de Janeiro, the city of wonders!!! My name is Bernard Moraes, I was born and raised in Rio de Janeiro. I have also lived in Montreal and Buzios, known as the St Tropez of Brazil. I majored in Business Administration and Psychology is on the final year of my academic pursuit. I have been working in tourism for more than 15 years. I love hosting people from all over the world and showing you my city. Tourism for me is having new life experiences. It can be discovering a new place and culture in different ways, trying local food, visiting places only the locals know, or learning the local ways of life. I’m not the kind of guide that fill your precious time with generic touristic experiences, I want to share with you the authentic Brazilian culture and customized an itinerary with the attractions you want to see, prioritized by best timing, safety, and pleasant enjoyment. I offer private tours from 1-12 people max. Depending on your group size and preference, I can be your driver guide with my own Honda Fit 2014, or use a professional driver and van. Come and discover the special way of life of the "cariocas" (how locals are called). Let me share with you some treasures of Rio! Accredited by the Official Brazilian Tourism Board (EMBRATUR) and Ministry of Tourism

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Overview of your Rio De Janeiro tour

This is a special private tour for groups of friends or families from 5 to 10 people. We can visit the highlights of Rio in 1 day. or customize the tour according to your interests. 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. Take a look at the suggested itinerary or just let me know what you would like to see and your priorities, then I ll make a special itinerary for you.

Recent Reviews

Denny R.United States
March 2026

Bernard – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Rio is a city of incredible contrasts, and Bernard is the perfect person to help you navigate them. He managed our visits to Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain with expert timing to avoid the crowds, but the absolute standout was the meal he arranged. He took us to an authentic Brazilian Steakhouse right at Copacabana Beach, which was a top-tier culinary experience! I highly recommend Bernard—his energy and local expertise made us feel safe and well-cared for throughout.

Pat P.United Kingdom
March 2026

Bernard our guide was excellent with great knowledge and use of English. My husband is disabled and Bernard accommodated us all so that my husband could access and experience the same sights as the remainder of us in our party.

Farzad G.United States
November 2025

it was my first time using this website to choose a private tour and i selected Bernard based on his reviews. Bernard was everything our group could have asked for and more. he took care of us as we were group of 10, being on time, flexible, accommodating , knowledgeable and very friendly. i highly recommend Bernard to anyone looking for safe and trust worthy private tour service. Thank you Bernard

Bianca Cody M.United States
February 2025

Bernard is one of the best tour guides we have had. We were in Rio for two days and had a a full day tour with him the first day. He designed the tour to meet our needs. We had a van a driver so we were able to get around the whole city easily. He knew how to maximize our time with him. He also knew just the spots to take pictures on the Selaron steps, Copacabana, etc. We had a delicious lunch of Feijoada at a local place in the Santa Teresa neighborhood. He even helped us by giving us tips for going to Corcovade on our second day. We were absolutely delighted when we bumped into him there while he was on another tour. It felt like meeting an old friend.

Your Rio De Janeiro tour itinerary

My suggestion of itinerary is: 1- Starting the tour visiting Christ, I ll pick you up at 7:00 then we ll take the tram of 7:40 to visit the statue. 2- Next stop can either be Sugar Loaf or Downtown, which attractions are the Cathedral, Real Gabinete Português, Colombo restaurant and Cinelândia square. 3- We ll visit the famous Lapa steps, a colorful steps decorated by tiles from all over the world, then drive to Santa Teresa, a picturesque and bucolic district where we can enjoy its good views, stop for lunch or have a light walking in the main area.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan

A confortable and air-conditioned van with a driver + me as the tour guide.

What's included
Private Guide
Private Transportation With Driver
What's not included
Tickets
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

State of Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

I can pick you up and drop you off at your hotel in the south zone of Rio ( Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon districts).

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
City Highlights
Architecture
Art And Culture
Off The Beaten Path
Tour reference number
1382601
Languages
Spanish
Portuguese
English
French
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

Traveller reviews

5.0

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This private tour is ideal for groups of friends or families ranging from 5 to 10 people who want to explore the highlights of Rio de Janeiro in a day. It's perfect for those who wish to customize their experience according to their interests and enjoy the attractions at their own pace. Bernard M., your local guide, will help you optimize your time and create the best itinerary based on your preferences.

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Hours icon 7 hours
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