Private Tour of Rio de Janeiro: Explore Iconic Landmarks and Local Culture

Embark on a private tour of Rio de Janeiro and explore its iconic landmarks and vibrant local culture. Visit Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, famous beaches, and more!

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon - You’ll be met at your hotel by your private guide and head to the base of Corcovado Mountain by car, passing by Rio’s beaches and the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon on the way.
What's Included
  • Professional licensed private tour guide
  • All-inclusive pricing with VAT, taxes, and handling charges
  • Complimentary parking fees during stops
  • Convenient Greet & Meet services at the airport or port
  • Flexible pick-up and drop-off within Rio de Janeiro
  • Comfortable travel in fully-equipped vehicle
  • Private driver for larger groups (more than 4 people)
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees.
  • Meals and drinks.
  • Tips. (optional)
Additional Information

Discover Rio’s most important touristic attractions on a private tour in the company of an expert guide.
Visit Corcovado hill, where the iconic statue of Christ the Redeemer is located, considered to be one of the seven wonders of the modern world. Drive along beachfront area to admire the most famous beaches like Ipanema, Copacabana, and Leblon.
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Location
Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon
Avenida Epitacio Pessoa,
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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215nupe
Apr 10, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Gregtour & Camila - Gregtour Tourism is an amazing tour company and I highly recommend Camila as a tour guide. My friends and I did the Rio Day tour and it was better than expected. Camila and our driver knew exactly what time was best for each and every site and their expertise helped us understand and Embrace the Rio-Brazilian culture. Camila and Gregtour company listened to our wants and expertly incorporated the timing to allow my friends and I to truly enjoy our tour. Our tour was only yesterday and my friends and I recommended Gregtour Company and Camila to several friends and family that will travel to Rio in the next few weeks!
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Malcolm_m
Mar 9, 2025
The perfect day!! - FANTASTIC day. We got to see all the highlights in a relaxed without ever feeling rushed. We love private tours cause you have the flexibility to stay at any place for as long as or as little as you like. We got to see Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, Sugarloaf mountain and Christ the Redeemer and other highlights throughout the city including the Cathedral. Worth every penny and we recommend it highly. The perfect day
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Eo1-hoag
Feb 16, 2025
Rio Highlights in a Single Day - Our guide, Vitor picked us up at the cruise port exactly when he promised, then took us on a really comprehensive tour of Rio de Janeiro. We were able to see Maracana Stadium, Sugarloaf Mountain (separate fee), Christ the Redeemer (separate fee), Copacabana, Ipanema, and historical sites dating to Portuguese colonial times and afterward. As a history buff, I was impressed with Vitor’s knowledge of Brazilian history, including the long-lasting impact of Pedro II. We stopped for local treats like açaí bowls and juice from cashew fruit, which we had never had. We ended the day with dinner (meal not included) at an authentic Brazilian steakhouse, before we were dropped off at the airport for our flight home. Great experience, and highly recommended for anyone who wants to experience the “must see” sites and also learn about Brazilian history and culture.
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Andrewsv5955zc
Feb 5, 2025
Excellent experience - We did this private tour (two people, two separate days) and had a phenomenal experience. Everyone was very professional, communication was quick, the pick ups/drops were flawless, and it was truly a custom experience based on what we wanted to do/see. We had two different guides for each of the days, and while they had very different personalities both were excellent and we would do another tour with each of them. Hard to imagine it being a better experience -- highly recommend Gregtur for a private tour of Rio!
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Ryeguy99
Jan 24, 2025
Private Rio - Fantastic day out in Rio with Newton. The tour was quite flexible - you basically decide the day’s itinerary when you hop in the guide’s car, so come prepared. We visited Cristo Redemptor, Santa Teresa, the old Centro, and more. The Santa Teresa neighborhood with all of its art, small shops and restaurants, and iconic colonial architecture was a highlight. Also, the center was really interesting to see as its former government buildings (from the days of Rio as the Brazilian capital) are real architectural gems. A church in the area with its gilded interior was amazing to view as well. Many thanks to Gregtur which responded right away and was the most organized company during our planning. The fast communications made planning and booking easy and fun. Also, our sincere gratitude to Newton for his knowledge, sense of humor, and love of his town - all of which contributed to a stellar day out.
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Sven
Jan 4, 2025
Fantastic Tour with Camilla and Renato - We had a great day with lovely Camilla and the very nice driver Renato who made a fantastic tour to all highlights of Rio. 😊
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881katrienh
Dec 29, 2024
Top experience - Absolutely recommended! Flavio was a very nice guide who was enthusiastic all day. Ideal to do many highlights of Rio in 1 day. Perfectly organized by the organization and everyone very friendly and correct. Do not hesitate to book with this organization!!
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Giorgiorc4204rq
Oct 10, 2024
Great private tour in Rio - We had a cloudy day, but the tour guide, Camilla and the driver, Marcos , made it perfect for all of us. Our kids had a great time and we were able to enjoy the day. They took us to all the main sites and were able to accommodate all of our requests. Camilla is great with kids and made the 8 hour tour very entertaining.
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Francisco
Sep 16, 2024
Tour of Rio with an 8-year-old daughter - We had a unique experience with Camilla as an Expert Guide and Marcus as a driver. Camila was able to do a very entertaining city tour of Rio especially when we were with an 8-year-old girl. It was amazing all the places we went.
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Veronicabk2640re
Sep 14, 2024
Great day in Rio with a great guide - everything taken care of! - Four of us on a work trip in Brazil went to Rio for the weekend, and our private tour was perfect for having only a short period of time in Rio. Flávio was an excellent guide, knew an extensive amount of the history of Rio, and took really good care of us the whole day. We saw all the sights and the whole experience was completely painless for a tourism-heavy day. I would highly recommend to anyone wanting to see the sights in Rio; you will not be disappointed!
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From $63
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).