Private Tour in Rio de Janeiro: Customized 5-Hour Local Adventure

Experience the ultimate adventure in Rio de Janeiro with a customized 5-hour private tour. Explore hidden gems and iconic landmarks with a local guide for a unique and unforgettable experience.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Rio de Janeiro - Engaging a private tour guide is a valuable investment. With a knowledgeable guide, you will discover and experience things beyond what any book or online resource can offer!
    This itinerary includes some of our favorite spots in Rio, but you have the flexibility to choose your own destinations!
  • Floresta da Tijuca - The Tijuca…
What's Included
  • hotel pickup and drop-off
  • professional guide
  • in-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Entrance Fees of Attractions
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

Inhabiting Rio de Janeiro are stunning attractions like mountains, beaches, and the metropolitan Tijuca National Park, right in Rio’s center. The array of these features makes our city brimming with possibilities. Due to such a mixed-bag of attractions, activities, and constant developments, short-time visitors only manage to explore the primary…

Location
Rio de Janeiro
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Swleun2
Feb 5, 2026
Great experience - Great time! Went to the tijuca forest, and sugar loaf. Experienced guide provided info on various things. Also a great phone photographer and took a bunch of pics for us. Eduardo was very accommodating for our group with different pick up and drop offs.
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Joann_b
Feb 1, 2026
Great tour! - Fabulous and efficient private tour with Jamir (not sure of spelling). He suggested we start our tour early at 7am to avoid the crowds. Great idea! We were able to see more than expected in 5 hours. Highly recommend. Our guide was prompt and efficient and welcoming. Everything we enjoy with a tour.
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Tiredandcold
Jan 21, 2026
Just Great! - An early morning was the best advice by our tour host! We were able to see the top tour sites with very little waiting in line time. Thanks to Jalmir for a very professional and informative tour. Exactly what we were looking for in Rio de Janeiro.
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Passport10081401395
Jan 14, 2026
Amazing day in Rio - Had an amazing time with my guide Sylvio. We went to many local and more well known spots throughout Rio. We went to Pedra Bonita, Tijuca Forest-caves, cascades, Vista Chinesa. Ilha de Gigóia , Flamengo museum. Sylvio can take hikers of any level. He is very knowledgeable and has a great sense of humor. He works very hard and he is prompt and efficient. I felt safe the entire day. Highly recommend.
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819ashad
Nov 29, 2025
Best Bang For Your Buck - This was an absolutely wonderful experience. Our guide, Jalmir, was so knowledgeable and a lot of fun. Having a tour guide will take you to the front of lines and you get the most out of your money. Our guide was our personal driver, educator, translator, and photographer. I guarantee we saved money on Ubers, tickets (he found out there were student discounts), and the family pictures that the parks try to sell you. When we were finishing up, he gave recommendations for the best restaurants and places to shop later. I’d definitely use this company again.
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322katalins
Nov 5, 2025
Amazing private tour - We had an amazing time on the tour. Our guide Alex did an amazing job adjusting the tour to our needs and he showed us amazing places all around Rio and we learned a lot. I highly recommend this tour to everyone.
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Barbarac297
Oct 9, 2025
Very enjoyable tour of Rio. - Enjoyed this tour very much. Our tour guide was very interesting to listen to. He was also flexible on the itinerary as it was raining and not great for walking around.
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Sssnes
Aug 9, 2025
Go private tour and customize it - Worth it to have a private tour and customize it. The hiking is difficult, can’t imagine doing it with a crowd of strangers. The guides are great, knowledgeable, patient and informative. We had Enrique and Junior. Go to the Christ Redeemer, Sugar Loaf and plan to have lunch at the top. Shopping there is great, for real! Tijuca Forest great, skip the cave and go to the waterfall. If you get car sick or have a fear of heights, don’t go. Have good hiking shoes that are waterproof dress as though you will be hot, you will be. Bring water. Don’t go more than 5 hours.
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Navigate25369693854
Aug 4, 2025
Walk of the Christ and the Tijuca Forest - Perfect friendly and clear, well run visit with Good Mood to make person very friendly we recommend. Perfect for children
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Jovembrazil
Jul 21, 2025
Hiking, Beaches, and Bliss in Rio de Janeiro! - I had an amazing experience on the Wild Beaches tour on June 10th! The guide picked me up right on time, and although we hit the usual weekday traffic in Rio, the journey was smooth and enjoyable. Once we arrived at the starting point for the hike, the real adventure began. The trail is considered easy, with some ups and downs through the forest, but I did find parts of it a bit challenging — so be sure to wear comfortable shoes. The views were absolutely stunning — truly worth the effort! Our second stop was Praia da Reserva, which was nice, though not as striking as the first beach. On the way back, we made a quick and delicious stop to enjoy a pastel before returning to the hotel. Both the manager and the guide were incredibly friendly and professional. They delivered everything that was promised in my private tour and made the whole experience feel personal and well-organized. I would absolutely do this tour again — next time I’d set aside more time to enjoy it even more. If you're looking to explore beautiful, off-the-beaten-path spots in Rio, this tour is totally worth it!
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From $99
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).