Explore beautifully designed sample itineraries that showcase the best of Rio — from iconic landmarks and scenic viewpoints to cultural neighborhoods, beaches, and nature. Every experience is private, flexible, and can be tailored to create a day in Rio that feels uniquely yours.
Explore our selection of itineraries designed to help you experience the best of Rio de Janeiro with total comfort, flexibility, and expert local guidance. Whether you’re visiting for the first time or returning to discover more, each tour can be customized around your interests and travel style.
Flexible (4h, 6h, 8h, or full-day)
Design your perfect day in Rio with a fully tailor-made private tour. Choose your pace, interests, duration, and the places you want to explore — from iconic landmarks and cultural gems to beaches, viewpoints, nature, food, or hidden local spots.
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8 hours
From USD 555 / group
Experience Rio de Janeiro’s essential highlights in a fully private full-day tour tailored to your interests. Visit Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Santa Teresa, the Selarón Steps, and the Royal Portuguese Reading Room with your own expert local guide.
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6 hours (starts at 4:00 AM)
From USD 580 / group
Start your day before dawn with a private sunrise experience at Sugarloaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer. Enjoy skip-the-line tickets, early-morning access, a peaceful atmosphere, and stunning photo opportunities with your own expert local guide.
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6 hours
From USD 430 / group
A cinematic evening experience combining Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain with golden-hour views, skip-the-line access, and breathtaking sunset moments.
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8 hours
From USD 370 / group
Experience the charm, history, and cool mountain air of Petrópolis on a private full-day tour from Rio. Visit the Quitandinha Palace, Imperial Museum, Metropolitan Cathedral, Casa dos 7 Erros, chocolate shops, and the optional Stefan Zweig House — all with your own expert guide.
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10 hours
From USD 875 / group
Experience Ilha Grande with a private speedboat tour around pristine beaches, turquoise waters, hidden coves, and lush rainforest scenery. A premium full-day escape perfect for nature lovers, beach seekers, couples, and families — fully customizable to your style.
Customize this itinerary →Each traveler is different. Some want to see Rio’s classic highlights in a single day, others prefer a calm escape to the mountains, and some want a completely tailor-made experience. Use the guide below to find the type of private tour that matches your trip.
Perfect for first-time visitors or short stays. See Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Santa Teresa, the Selarón Steps, and more in a smooth, efficient route with your own private guide and vehicle.
Ideal if you've already explored Rio or want a calmer day surrounded by scenery, history, and cooler weather. Great for travelers who enjoy culture, architecture, and a more relaxed pace.
The best option if you want something unique or mixed — beaches, viewpoints, food, neighborhoods, architecture, nature, or hidden local spots. We design a private itinerary around your pace and interests.
All our private tours in Rio de Janeiro follow the same standard of comfort, safety, and service. Details vary by itinerary, but you can expect the following on every experience.
Most city tours in Rio de Janeiro run as full-day experiences (around 8 hours), but we can also design shorter or longer options on request. Our tailor-made tour can be customized as 4h, 6h, 8h, or a full-day, depending on what you want to see and how much time you have.
We offer pickup and drop-off anywhere within the city of Rio de Janeiro — including hotels, apartments, cruise port, and both airports (Galeão and Santos Dumont). Whether you are staying in Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Barra, downtown, we'll meet you at the most convenient location for your group.
Many of our private tours include tickets for the main attractions listed in the itinerary. In some cases, tickets are optional or depend on your final route. Each tour page specifies what is included, and we'll reconfirm all details when you contact us.
Yes. One of the main advantages of a private tour is the ability to adapt the pace, route, and stops to your group. Let us know about any mobility considerations and we'll design a comfortable and realistic plan for everyone.
Plan your perfect private tour with a certified local expert. Flexible,safe, and designed entirely around your interests.