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Rio Highlights: Flexible Half-Day Private Tour
4.8
102 Ratings
Rio de Janeiro
Experience a personalized half-day tour of Rio de Janeiro, tailored to your interests and schedule. Choose from a variety of iconic sights, including Ipanema beach, Christ the Redeemer, and the Botanical Garden. Enjoy a local lunch and make the most of your time in Rio!
Experience a personalized half-day tour of Rio de Janeiro, tailored to your interests and schedule. Choose from a variety of iconic sights, including Ipanema beach, Christ the Redeemer, and the Botanical Garden. Enjoy a local lunch and make the most of your time in Rio!
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer - Optional: Recognized as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, this journey by train takes you through the Tijuca National Forest, one of the largest urban forests globally. At the summit, enjoy breathtaking views of Rio and capture memorable photos. Your guide is happy to take any photos you wish, so don’t…
- Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer - Optional: Recognized as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, this journey by train takes you through the Tijuca National Forest, one of the largest urban forests globally. At the summit, enjoy breathtaking views of Rio and capture memorable photos. Your guide is happy to take any photos you wish, so don’t hesitate to ask!
- Escadaria Selaron - Optional: Discover the world’s most famous stairway, created by artist Jorge Selaron, featuring vibrant tiles from over 60 different countries.
- The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian - Optional: Explore this uniquely designed Cathedral, where the colorful stained glass is visible only from the inside. Architecture enthusiasts will be enchanted.
- Aterro Do Flamengo - Spanning 1.2 million square meters, this is the largest urban park in the world.
- Cinelandia - Experience our own glamorous little Paris.
- Cascatinha Taunay - A breathtaking spot that will leave you feeling refreshed!
- Botanical Garden - Optional: Established during Rio’s imperial era, this remarkable park boasts a rich collection of tropical Brazilian flora and samples from around the globe, including a fascinating cactus garden, orchidarium, and bromeliad. Delightful creatures like marmoset monkeys may also be spotted.
- Santa Teresa - A delightful and charming neighborhood in Rio that is definitely worth a visit!
What's Included
- Licensed tour guide
- Pick-up and drop-off included
- Transport by modern, air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional driver
- SugarLoaf drop-off
- Surcharges on fuel
- Licensed tour guide
- Pick-up and drop-off included
- Transport by modern, air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional driver
- SugarLoaf drop-off
- Surcharges on fuel
What's Not Included
- Lunch is optional - Price will vary from 50 to 280 BRL per person.
- Christ entrance fee
- Barra da Tijuca pick-up - travelers should pay the driver directly
- Lunch is optional - Price will vary from 50 to 280 BRL per person.
- Christ entrance fee
- Barra da Tijuca pick-up - travelers should pay the driver directly
Additional Information
Make the most of your time in Rio with a customizable half-day private tour. Ideal for brief visits or afternoon arrivals, select from attractions like Christ the Redeemer, Selarón Steps, the Botanical Garden, or Tijuca Forest. The guide will adjust the itinerary to suit your pace, providing hotel pickup and drop-off for your convenience. Opt to pause…
Make the most of your time in Rio with a customizable half-day private tour. Ideal for brief visits or afternoon arrivals, select from attractions like Christ the Redeemer, Selarón Steps, the Botanical Garden, or Tijuca Forest. The guide will adjust the itinerary to suit your pace, providing hotel pickup and drop-off for your convenience. Opt to pause for a self-funded local lunch if desired, and benefit from a smooth experience with the option for last-minute bookings.
- Last-minute tours: We will confirm your pick-up time after contact.
- Your guide will wait for you at the hotel lobby. If you are exiting the port, he or she will have a Viator sign near gate 4.
- Please read “inclusions and exclusions” and the voucher after purchase for important information.
- Infant car seats are available. Please advise as a “special request.”
- Special restaurants such as vegetarian or gluten-free are available, please advise.
- A small amount of walking is involved.
Location
Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer
Estrada Redentor - Alto da Boa Vista, Parque Nacional da Tijuca
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(102 Ratings)
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Maricerescslon
Apr 3, 2026
Fantastic guide and tour! - Daniel made our tour to Christ the Redeemer and through the forest truly unforgettable. He was incredibly kind, attentive, and went above and beyond to make sure we had the best experience. My daughter was so hopeful to spot monkeys in the forest, and Daniel made it his personal mission to find them for her — patiently searching, pointing out every rustle in the trees, and never giving up on making that moment happen for her. That kind of genuine care is rare. Daniel is not just a great guide — he’s a wonderful person, and he made our day in Rio something we’ll always remember. Highly recommend!
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Crazylady11453
Mar 30, 2026
Fantastic Guide - Daniel was a fantastic guide. Our ship was late and he waited. We had a list of what we wanted to see and he checked off every box even though it was Carnival!!!
We even had a drink on Ipenemi Beach. He took great care of my 93 year old husband
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Alan_l
Mar 16, 2026
Very flexible and good pace. - We love the fact that the itinerary is flexible to our pace and liking. We didn’t feel rush and Marco is very knowledgeable.
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Isabelle_c
Mar 15, 2026
Book with Jessica! - My family and I (party of 5) had an amazing time! Ask for Jessica! She was an amazing English-speaking tour guide. She was very knowledgeable about the area and even gave us some recommendations on other tourist destinations. She made our experience seamless with great communication, welcoming energy, and positive vibes!
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46tejald
Feb 17, 2026
Rainforest Trip - Effie was just awesome. She was very knowledgeable and patient with the group. So pleasant and fun
Would highly recommend her and the trip to the
Rainforest with the falls and caves was just awesome !!!
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Christi
Jan 30, 2026
Request Diogo! Especially for older tourist. He’s very kind, patient and knowledgeable!! - Booked a private tour for two, our guide Diogo was incredible. Very knowledgeable of the area, kind and personable. Tours with my 89 year old mother can be difficult as people are usually inpatient and she cannot keep up with the fast pace! Diogo was extremely patient with her, always giving her a hand. Even procuring a chair for her anytime there was a wait. We saw so much more then we would have had we been on our own. Meeting us in the lobby of our hotel with a personal driver she didn’t start the tour tired from walking to a meeting point. If you’re in Rio, take the private tour and request Diogo!!
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Thomas_k
Jan 29, 2026
Our guide was perfect.... - Our guide was perfect. She was able to adapt the tour to the weather and the traffic. We had a great tour of Rio because of her vast knowledge of the city and its culture.
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756yvetted
Jan 27, 2026
Too true professionals - These two young men were true professionals. They met my needs. Everything I asked, for I got they understood my limitations and that I am not the traditional tourist. They were very friendly and took care of me so that I didn’t fall.
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J8262czalfredc
Jan 22, 2026
Excellent guide - Our guide Diogo was exceptional, very knowledgeable and helpful. It was a very enjoyable tour. I highly recommend him.
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Judith_v
Mar 17, 2026
Overwhelming tourist site - Don't visit Christ the Redeemer between 10:00am and 2:00 p.m.! The crowd was overwhelming and the description does not include a warning about 150 steps that must be climbed after taking the " packed" train ride. Attempting to take a picture with thousands of people is almost impossible. It took 3 hours to see the statue even with skip the line tickets" and therefore we had no time to see any other sites in Rio de Janeiro.
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