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Radomir_I, Jun 2026
History, Charm and Great Guiding
Marcela was an amazing guide! She is charming, incredibly knowledgeable, and made the tour enjoyable from start to finish. She guided the group seamlessly in both English and Portuguese and handled Rio’s traffic like a true professional. Thanks to her, we learned so much about the city’s history and culture. Highly recommended!
James_C, Jun 2026
Tijuca Forest Walk
Enjoyable walk in Tijuca Forest, some great places to see some in the forest, waterfalls, caves, marmosets, capuchins and birds. The guide Eduardo provided an excellent service, he was knowledgeable & provided interesting descriptions of the sights and animals we saw, as well as being a very good driver.
David_C, May 2026
Perfect amount of time for a busy day.
Really efficient, well run, quite informative and fun. The guide Kiko (actually Hercules!) was full of knowledge and answered questions. The driver, Bruno, navigated the city traffic and then the winding mountain roads with ease. All in all, for a short tour, when you have a busy day planned, this could not have been more perfect.
Fatou_M, Apr 2026
Carlos — The Ultimate Rio Experience
If you’re visiting Rio de Janeiro, book a tour with Carlos — you won’t regret it!
Carlos is incredibly knowledgeable, brought the city to life with fascinating stories and answered every question we had. He took fabulous photos of us, and his restaurant and live music recommendations turned out to be trip highlights we’ll never forget.
His warmth and genuine passion for Rio made us feel like we were exploring the city with a friend. We highly recommend Carlos to anyone visiting Rio!
Denis_I, Apr 2026
Fantastic introduction to Brazilian food and culture
We had such a great time with this cooking class, which was more than just a class, it was a delightfully immersive experience. André was fantastic at weaving together cooking with telling us about Brazilian food, history, and culture (and letting his sparkling personality come through). We learned a lot, and everything we cooked and ate was delicious. The time flew by, but there was a good mix of different foods ready at different times, so we were hungry but not too hungry by the time that the main course was ready. We had such an amazing time and we highly recommend this experience for anyone with an interest in Brazilian food. We're looking forward to making our own pão de queijo when we get home!
Arlene_M, Mar 2026
Best Guided Tour in Rio
Day well spent visiting the best spots in Rio with lunch at a Brazilian steakhouse in Ipanema. We were a small group of 11 only and had a pleasant experience hitting all the top Rio sights in a day. Our tour guide, Peter, was very organized, knowledgeable and personable. Our driver, Wendell, did a good job getting us to the many stops efficiently and safely. Highly recommend this full-day tour!
Mina_G, Mar 2026
Two perfect days exploring Rio!
We spent two amazing days with our private tour guide, Victoria and driver Bruno. First, we were a bit worried about our luggage as at the end of the second day we were being dropped off at the airport. However. No worries we’re needed. We had a large van and Bruno stayed with the van the entire time.
Victoria has a deep knowledge of the history and culture of her hometown. At the end of two days we felt like we were saying goodbye to a friend.
michael_r, Feb 2026
Because of Carnaval missed part of tour
Unfortunately, because it was the Tuesday of Carnaval we did not get to go to the Santa Teresa Neighbourhood or the Selaron steps. I did not see that when I booked the tour. They apologize because they could not go because of all of the traffic and different parades going on that day. I wish I had known that I would’ve booked it for the day after. Otherwise, Christ, the redeemer was a must see. Wonderful tour guide.
William_R, Jan 2026
Rainy day...but still incredible
Sometimes you win with the weather and sometimes you lose. We scheduled this tour on a day that unfortunately ended up 100% rain and clouds. Despite the weather, Ederson (our guide) made the day amazing. He adjusted the morning schedule as much as possible in hopes of the weather clearing by afternoon (it didn't).
We had a great tour of the city from his car and learned so much about Rio. We finally attempted the big events late morning (Christ the Redeemer) and Sugarloaf Mountain). We were able to see the Redeemer through the rain and clouds (as a shadow outline), but could see almost nothing from Sugarloaf. I can only imagine how amazing this tour would be on a clear/sunny day.
Another positive to a rainy day...we didn't wait in a single line all day (in peak summer tourism).
KANISHK_K, Jan 2026
The city tour was an...
The city tour was an amazing experience. The itinerary was well planned, and we were able to visit all the major landmarks without feeling rushed. The tour guide was professional, informative, and very helpful throughout the journey. Transportation was comfortable and the overall experience was smooth and enjoyable. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting the city for the first time.
Petrus_K, Jan 2026
A must do for anyone who wonders about the Favelas
Our guide Meilin was very nice and informative. The Favela tour is a must for anyone who has never done it and it is safe (some are not). Gives you a good perspective of what life in the Favelas is about and also gets rid of some preconceived myths. Highly recommended. Be warned - LOTS of stairs to climb though!
Chris_J, Dec 2025
This Is The Nightlife Tour You’re Looking For
This was a great experience with a great group trekking through Laos with bottles of cachaça and drink discounts at various bars! The live music was amazing and it’s not likely that I would’ve gone to these places without someone who knew what they were doing there to guide me! Highly recommend!
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