Private Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro
Private Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro
If you want to explore Rio de Janeiro's surroundings with an exclusive guide, you can book one of our private day trips. These day trips last between 8 to 9 hours and include pick-up from your hotel, transport in a private vehicle and an English speaking guide.
Following on are the details of each tour:
Petropolis Day Trip (8 hours)
We'll pick you up at 9 am from your hotel and drive one hour 30 minutes towards the Imperial City of Brazil, Petrópolis. On arrival, the first stop will be the Quintandinha Palace, one of the largest and most luxurious palaces in all of Latin America. Then we'll head to the Imperial Museum, for an hour tour of the former summer residence of Emperor Pedro II.
Our next visit will be the Petropolis House, also known as the 'House of Seven Mistakes', as well as the Metropolitan Cathedral. We'll then go to the Bohemian Brewery, one of the traditional locations in Petrópolis, where you'll have the chance to eat and taste the most traditional beers at your leisure.
Another one of the places we'll visit is the Santos Dumon House Museum, which is the perfect place to learn all about the inventor of the aeroplane. To conclude the tour, we'll visit a local chocolate factory, where we will taste some delicious chocolate.
Finally, we'll return to Rio de Janeiro, arriving at your hotel at around 5 pm.
Important: This tour doesn't take place on Mondays. In addition, the visit to the interior of the Petropolis House is only available from Wednesday to Sunday.
Arraial do Cabo Day Trip (9 hours)
We'll pick you up from your hotel in Rio de Janeiro at 8 am and head to our destination, Arraial do Cabo.
After a two hour journey, we'll arrive at one of the locations with the most beautiful beaches in the country. Here, we'll sail through the crystal clear waters of the "Brazilian Caribbean". On board the boat accompanied by other passengers we'll have the best views of Pontal do Atalai, Gruta Azul and Fenda de Nossa Senhora - a paradise!
We'll make a stop at Cabo Frio beach, where you'll have free time to have some lunch. Then, the tour will end heading back to Rio de Janeiro arriving at your hotel at 5 pm.
Advantages of a private day trip
By booking a private tour, you'll receive a much more personalised service. Moreover, you carry out the tour any day of the week, modify the itinerary to your liking and finish at the time of your choice. If you're a large group, you'll save money!
More Information
Duration
8 - 9h.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included
Hotel pick up and drop–off
Transport by minibus
Boat cruise (depending on option selected)
Entrance tickets
English speaking guide
Private and exclusive tour, there won't be anyone else in your group
Not included
Boarding fee at Arraial do Cabo: R$ 10 (US$ 1.74) per person
Admission to Arraial do Cabo city: R$ 15 (US$ 2.61)
Admission to the brewery
When to book?
You can book up until the previous day (8:00 am), subject to availability. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
Provider
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Be Free Tur
Corporate name: Marcelo Gomes Elias Serviços de Promotor Turístico e Locação - EIRELI - ME
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - What should we keep in mind before booking the tour?
A - The itinerary could be affected during New Year's Eve and Carnival celebrations. In that case, the local tour company will contact you to inform you about possible changes. Pickup and drop–off times are estimates and may vary depending on weather conditions, traffic, or other unexpected events. We recommend that you do not book other activities for the same night of the tour due to possible traffic delays.
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
