• Luis Darin Private Tour Guide In Rio - After departing from the hotel, the journey begins towards the Cosme Velho neighborhood. Along the way, the tour passes by Palacio Guanabara and ascends to the peak of Corcovado Mountain at 2,100 feet to visit the renowned Christ the Redeemer statue. The route to the first attraction varies based on the hotel’s location.
• Leblon - Depending on the hotel’s location, the tour may pass through this charming area in the most affluent neighborhood in South America.
• Ipanema - Depending on the hotel’s location, the tour may drive through this iconic and elegant area en route to the main attractions.
• Copacabana - Depending on the hotel’s location, the tour may pass by Brazil’s most famous beach area.
• Botafogo - On the way to the main attractions, the tour passes through this pleasant neighborhood, visible from the top of Corcovado Mountain.
• Praia do Flamengo - Depending on the hotel’s location, the tour may pass through this classic neighborhood offering the best view of Sugarloaf Mountain.
• Guanabara Palace - Once the residence of Princess Isabel, daughter of Brazil’s second emperor, this beautiful building now serves as the headquarters of the Rio de Janeiro State government.
• Cosme Velho - En route to Corcovado Mountain, the tour passes through this neighborhood, once home to most embassies in Brazil when Rio was the capital.
• Centro de Visitantes Paineiras - Established in 2013, this visitors center includes an environmental education center and can be visited when traveling to the Christ Monument by minibus.
• Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer - Inaugurated in 1931, this is Brazil’s most iconic monument and the largest Art Deco statue in the world. It offers a breathtaking view of Rio.
• Parque Nacional da Tijuca - The tour crosses the Tijuca National Park on the way to Corcovado Mountain, showcasing the park’s diverse fauna and lush vegetation.
• Cosme Velho - After the first highlight, the tour continues along Rodrigo de Freitas Lake to reach Rio’s southern beaches. Starting at the Leblon neighborhood, the tour passes by Mirante do Leblon and along Leblon, Ipanema, and Copacabana beaches en route to Rio’s second most visited attraction.
• Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon - This beautiful tidal lagoon, surrounded by a bike lane, connects with the sea.
• Leblon Beach - The tour passes by this lovely beach in South America’s most expensive neighborhood on the way to Sugarloaf Mountain.
• Ipanema Beach - The tour passes by this iconic beach on the way to Sugarloaf Mountain.
• Arpoador Beach - The tour passes by this rock at the end of Ipanema Beach, considered one of the best spots in Rio to watch the sunset during summer, on the way to Sugarloaf Mountain.
• Copacabana Beach - The tour passes by Brazil’s most famous beach on the way to Sugarloaf Mountain.
• Leme - The tour passes by this quieter beach at the far end of Copacabana on the way to Sugarloaf Mountain.
• Urca - This quaint neighborhood is located at the base of Sugarloaf Mountain.
• Morro da Babilonia - This granite wall rises above the entrance of the Sugarloaf cable car, where climbers are often seen attempting to reach the summit.
• Vermelha Beach - At the base of Urca Mountain lies a small, beautiful beach with red sand, surrounded by mountains.
• Claudio Coutinho Trail - This flat trail at the base of Sugarloaf Mountain offers a short walk with opportunities to spot marmoset monkeys, with Sugarloaf and Red Beach as a backdrop.
• Morro da Urca - This 600-foot hill is the first stop of the cable car on the way to Sugarloaf, offering spectacular views from the summit.
• Sugarloaf Mountain - As Rio’s second most visited attraction, Sugarloaf is a monolithic granite block over 1,200 feet above sea level at the entrance of Guanabara Bay. Access is through the Urca neighborhood, with two cable cars leading directly to the summit.

The cable car station at Urca is located at the base of Morro da Babilonia, and the Swiss-made cable car first takes visitors to Morro da Urca, followed by another cable car to reach the summit of Sugarloaf Mountain.

The views throughout the journey are truly spectacular.

• Local guide
• Tolls and parking fees included
• Comfortable private transport by air-conditioned car
• Convenient pickup and drop-off at hotel, port, airport, or residence

• Meals or drinks (if any)
• Entrance fees
• Entrance fees

This affordable last minute offer is available only a few times a year.
Take a 5-hour, private tour to the main highlights of Rio with a private local guide. Ideal for those who have limited time in Rio, see Christ the Redeemer and then take a Swiss-made cable car up to the impressive Sugarloaf.
Tour includes pickup and drop-off from the location of your choice in the South part of Rio.

• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• A maximum of 4 people per booking
• Entrance fees will be paid directly at the attractions.
• Attractions entrance fee prices may change without prior notice.
• Infant seats available upon request. Please advise at the time of booking.

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