Private Tour of Rio de Janeiro

Our private tours

There is so much to see in Rio de Janeiro and you can choose the itinerary you want with our private tours. We offer the following 5 different options:

Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain Tour (4 hours)

After picking you up from your accommodation, we'll head to the Corcovado railway station. There, we'll catch a train to the summit of the mountain. At the top, you will find yourself at the feet of the world-famous Christ the Redeemer statue. You'll have an hour to explore the statue and the spectacular viewpoints.

The next stop on our fantastic tour is the emblematic Sugarloaf Mountain, situated at the mouth of Guanabara Bay. We'll reach the summit of this majestic rock outcrop via the cable car. At the top, you'll be rewarded with a brilliant panorama of the city.

Finally, we'll accompany you back to your hotel where the tour finishes.

Rio de Janeiro, AquaRio and Rio Star Tour (7 hours)

We'll pick you up from your hotel and drive to the train station. There, we'll take a train up to Corcovado Mountain, the home of the popular Christ the Redeemer. Did you know that it's one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World? Explore the great statue and enjoy the view!

Afterwards, we'll visit AquaRio, the largest aquarium in South America. Here we'll be able to see more than 5,000 animals of 350 different species. Finally, we'll go to the Rio Star ferris wheel, one of the new and most famous sights in the city. You'll have an incredible view, as it towers at almost 300 feet (88 metres). 

We'll then visit Sugarloaf Mountain before finishing the tour and returning to your accommodation in Rio de Janeiro.

Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain and Santa Teresa Neighbourhood Tour (8 hours)

From your hotel, we'll head to Corcovado railway station where we'll catch a train up to the Christ the Redeemer statue. At the top of the mountain, besides exploring Brazil's iconic monument, you'll enjoy a stunning panorama of the city.

Afterwards, we'll drive to the neighbourhood of Santa Teresa and visit the Largo do Guimarães square and the Parque das Ruínas. We'll then explore the centre of Rio de Janeiro. We'll walk by the Selaron Steps, the Metropolitan Cathedral and the famous Sambradome. 

Our tour concludes with a fabulous cable car ride to the top of Sugarloaf mountain. From the summit, you'll enjoy stunning views across Rio and beyond. Finally, we'll accompany you back to your hotel.

Rio de Janeiro Nature Tour (8 hours)

This tour is perfect for discovering the more natural side of Rio de Janeiro. After picking you up from your hotel, we'll head to Corcovado, where we'll take the train to the statue of Christ the Redeemer. 

The next stop is the Botanical Garden, which has more than 80 hectares of forest and is home to 40,000 plants of more than 6,700 different species. From there, we'll head to Parque Lage, a former sugar cane farm that boasts a unique mix of architecture and nature. 

We'll then move on to Tijuca Park, where we'll pause at the Chinese View monument and the idyllic Taunay Waterfall. To round off the tour, we'll visit both Ipanema and Copacabana Beach, and take the cable car up to Sugarloaf Mountain.

Please note: the Vista Chinesa viewpoint does not allow vehicle access on Sundays or holidays. If you wish to visit this place, we recommend making your booking for another day of the week.

Advantages of a private tour

By reserving our private tour, you'll receive a much more personalized service. You can modify the itinerary to your tastes and preferences, and, if you're part of a large group, you'll even save money.

Pickup times

We'll contact you to confirm the exact pickup time from your accommodation.