4-hour Sum-up Of Rio de Janeiro "Private Tour" – Optional Airport & Port Pick-up

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

4 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Maximize your time in Rio de Janeiro with a half-day guided sightseeing tour. Offering pickup from the port or the airport as well as transport out to Corcovado Mountain to see the Christ the Redeemer statue, this private tour is the perfect way to spend a short stopover. Great for first-time visitors, you’ll also take a quick trip through the city and drive along the famous coastline.

Visit Christ the Redeemer, Santa Teresa, the Sambadrome, and Maracana
Cruise along the coastline past Ipanema Beach and Copacabana Beach
Enjoy a fully customizable private tour suitable for groups of up to 15 people
Includes pickup from your accommodation, Rio airport, or the cruise port

What's Included

Hotel, airport or port pick-up and drop-off. (Within Rio de Janeiro City)
VAT, all taxes, handling charges, parking fees during stops, airport / port Greet & Meet services.
Private driver for groups bigger than 4 people. Otherwise, the guide drives the vehicle themselves.
Professional / licensed private tour guide.
Transport by fully-equipped vehicle.

Entrance fees.
Food and drinks.
Gratuities. (optional)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

PICK-UP INFORMATION: • Wherever place you specify at the time of the booking. As it’s a private tour, you choose the best pick-up point that suits your needs as long as it's within the city of Rio de Janeiro limits. • We DO NOT do pick-ups in the countryside or too far from the city of Rio de Janeiro. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - DROP-OFF INSTRUCTIONS: • Wherever place you specify at the time of the booking. As it’s a private tour, you choose the best drop-off point that suits your needs as long as it's within the city of Rio de Janeiro limits. • We DO NOT do drop-offs in the countryside or too far from the city of Rio. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - AIRPORT / PORT ARRIVAL INSTRUCTIONS: • Once you have arrived at the airport or seaport there will be a member of our staff waiting for you at the arrivals area holding a clear sign with your name on it, they will then escort you to your waiting private vehicle. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - HOTEL PICK-UP INSTRUCTIONS: • As soon as the tour guide arrives at your hotel, they get the front desk to call you in the room in case you are not at the lobby.

Itinerary

Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon (Pass By)

Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Escadaria Selaron

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Arcos da Lapa (Pass By)

Boulevard Olimpico

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Museu do Amanha (Pass By)

Painel Etnias (Pass By)

Sambodromo da Marques de Sapucai

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Copacabana Beach (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate

Not wheelchair accessible
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 36 reviews

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Rio in 4 hours

Debrah_B, Jan 2026

Fun guide , knowledgeable and she was able to show us all the highlights in 4 hours. We even stopped for a local snack . Easy pick up from the airport . Prompt response before arrival with any of my questions and concerns.

impossible to tour in 4 hours

Norbert_K, Sep 2023

The title and description of this tour captures the eye despite the slightly higher price. However, it is all MISLEADING. The guide was hardly fluent in english, and little knowledgable about the city and tour. She announced the end of tour already at Escadaria Selaron stairs. After confronting her with the tour description we have visited: Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon (Pass By) Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer Santa Teresa Escadaria Selaron Carioca Aqueduct (Pass By) Boulevard Olimpico Museu do Amanha (Pass By) Painel Etnias (Pass By) while there was no way we could accomplish the rest of the promised tour: Sambodromo da Marques de Sapucai Maracana Ipanema Beach (Pass By) Copacabana Beach (Pass By)

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Thank you for sharing your feedback about your recent tour experience with us. We genuinely appreciate your input, as it helps us improve our services to ensure a better experience for all our valued customers. Firstly, I'd like to clarify that the tour you booked is designed to offer a brief snapshot of the city within a 4-hour timeframe. It's tailored for those with limited time who wish to see specific highlights of Rio de Janeiro. We understand that you were staying in Niteroi, which is a bit farther from the typical tour starting points in Rio. To accommodate your location, we extended the tour duration to 5 hours and arranged for a pickup in Niteroi. During your tour, you visited several iconic places, including the Selarón steps with a 20-minute stop, Christ the Redeemer with a 40-minute visit, and Boulevard Olympic, among others. It's important to note that our tour description specifies that for most places listed, we provide a pass-by experience rather than making extended stops. This is clearly outlined in the tour description. Unfortunately, due to your location in Niteroi and the late booking during rush hour, we were unable to cover the southern part of the city, including the beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana, as originally described in the tour itinerary. Additionally, you expressed a desire to personalize the tour by visiting places not listed in the original itinerary. Our guide did their utmost to accommodate your preferences and make your experience as enjoyable as possible given the circumstances. We apologize if there were any misunderstandings or discrepancies between your expectations and the actual tour experience. We strive to provide excellent service to all our customers and appreciate your understanding of the challenges we faced during your tour. Thank you for choosing us as your tour provider, and we hope you can visit Rio de Janeiro again in the future to explore more of the city. If you have any further questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. Warm regards,

Great tour and guide.

David_W, May 2023

Camila is the ultimate guide. She knew exactly what spots to take us to when so we had a fun walking lunch amidst the wonderful day of sightseeing. She’s knowledgeable and the driver is a real pro. She’s dedicated to making sure you really enjoy and learn about Rio.

Driver and guide were the very best out of every guide we had. Pleasant, informative, friendly. Just the very best!!!

Janet_L, Apr 2023

Well, me for one, left my phone in the bathroom at one of the stops. Without hesitation we went back to try and retrieve it from the bathroom. It was gone by the time we went back. It was only a matter of 10 minutes at most, but at lease I had the peace of mind knowing it was gone.

Awesome Tour

Rodney_G, Feb 2023

Sergio, our tour guide was AMAZING!!! He is extremely knowledgeable about the sites we visited (Reedemer, Colorful Stairs, Church). Not only is he well-versed in all things Rio, he is also well educated in the history of Brazil. Sergio shared information about the country's politics, education, health care, and much more. As an astute young woman, I have an insatiable thirst for knowledge, he did not disappoint. The guide helped me to truly fall in love ❤️ with Brazil. His English is perfect which is priceless for an English only speaking tourist. His manners and courtesy was much appreciated. I STRONGLY recommend that anyone request Sergio as their guide.