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6-hour Classic Rio de Janeiro Private Tour – Optional Airport & Port Pick-ups

Recommended by 100% of travelers
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • 6 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

5.0
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· Bill_S ·
Feb 2026
Newton was fantastic. We were picked up at the airport drove around seeing the highlights including the national park around and then we were dropped off at the ship. Spoke perfect English and shared his love for the outdoors. Stay with us the whole time, translating and taking pictures for us. A perfect day before jumping on the ship in the late afternoon.
· Jennifer_G ·
Mar 2026
We had a great day and really enjoyed visiting Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain. They were both amazing places to see. Our tour guide Leandro Goncalves was a great tour guide and very informative as we passed places along the way.

Overview

Whether you only have a one-day layover or cruise stop in Rio, or simply want to maximize your time, this classic tour itinerary covers all the highlights. Head up to the top of Corcovado Mountain to see the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue, stop at the Maracanã football stadium and the Sambódromo, pose for photos by the colorful Selarón Steps in Lapa, and ride the cable car to Sugar Loaf Mountain for a panoramic view over the city.
  • Comprehensive city tour: see all the highlights in one day
  • Multiple start times to fit your travel schedule
  • Choice of hotel, airport, or port pickup and drop-off
  • Enjoy a personalized experience with this private tour

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.
  • Meals and drinks.
  • Tips. (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

1

Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer

40 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

2

Lapa

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Arcos da Lapa (Pass By)

3

Centro

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

4

Boulevard Olimpico

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

5

Museu do Amanha

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

6

Painel Etnias

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

7

The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

8

Sambodromo da Marques de Sapucai

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

9

Maracana

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

10

Sugarloaf Mountain

50 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

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

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews

5.0
based on 66 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Rio de Janeiro tour

Jennifer_G, Mar 2026
We had a great day and really enjoyed visiting Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain. They were both amazing places to see. Our tour guide Leandro Goncalves was a great tour guide and very informative as we passed places along the way.

A great day tour in Rio De Janeiro!

James_A, Mar 2026
Roman our guide from Gregtur was terrific! He took us on a 6 hour tour of Rio De Janeiro that lasted 8 hours and we saw Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf both of which were Spectacular as well as a huge modern Catholic cathedral and the Opera district. We Had a great lunch in the upper cable car station at Sugar Loaf. Roman sped our way Thru long lines by utilizing priority lines and they had us buy our event tickets the day before. Adriana was our driver and she expertly bobbed and Weaved thru the heavy Rio traffic. Very nice And knowledgeable people and they dropped Us off at the International Airport and picked Us up at Our Cruise ship at 8:30

Great Rio overview.

John_S, Mar 2026
Great overview of Rio and the beaches. Serge was a fantastic guide and very informative. We highly recommend.

A Great Tour before boarding our ship!

Bill_S, Feb 2026
Newton was fantastic. We were picked up at the airport drove around seeing the highlights including the national park around and then we were dropped off at the ship. Spoke perfect English and shared his love for the outdoors. Stay with us the whole time, translating and taking pictures for us. A perfect day before jumping on the ship in the late afternoon.

Rio in 6 Hours

Barbara_W, Feb 2026
Arrived on Valentines Day, and in the middle of Carnival. Busy streets but this experienced team effortlessly navigated the parties and traffic to Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf Mtn. Due to our docking issues, our delightful Lorraine had to leave, but professionally introduced us to Alex. Alex finished our tour with a drive around the historic area and to our delight took us through the Lapa neighborhood carnival to the colorful mosaic steps. What a fun experience to be a small part of Carnival. It was a great day and everything we could hope for.

6 hour tour of city

David_S, Jan 2026
We had Vitor and was extremely impressed with his knowledge, friendly manner and ease of talking with him. He’s very attentive with what you want to do. And if you don’t know what to do, he makes great suggestions!! Highly recommend for sure!

Reliable responsive company and outstanding guide

Denise_R, Dec 2025
I highly recommend this tour company whose staff was very responsive when I confirmed the tour and had questions about my options. Everyone I spoke with was excellent, kind and helpful. My guide Vitor was fantastic. He showed us the greatest sites I never even knew about and filled us in on the history. Plus he gave us great insight into Rio today. Don’t hesitate to book with this company. I will book with them again if we return. We saw mind-blowing good covered churches and had a ball climbing the Selaron Steps.

Highlights of Rio

montanesa, Nov 2025
Wonderful experience. Our guide was very knowledgeable and was with us throughout the entire tour, and showed us many other landmarks besides Corcovado and mount sugarloaf. I highly recommend this tour

Both the tour guide and...

Kang_C, Nov 2025
Both the tour guide and the driver are very friendly and professional, and had done a good job during our tour. However, we did not go up to Sugar Load Mountain because the computer system of the cable cars did not work at the time when we arrived. And it seems to us that it is impossible to complete an itinerary, which includes both Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf Mountain, within 6 hours.

Great tour in Rio!

Michael_S, Oct 2025
Henry gave an excellent tour! Started with Christ the Redeemer and ended with the Selaron steps. Very thoughtful and kind!!

Great tour of Rio

Michael_S, Apr 2025
This was Great. Cruise ship tour was sold out. We were fortunate it was. Our guide was awesome she also was a food guide so we were treated to some extras. We saw so much more than the folks who took the cruise excursion.

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Thank you for your great review, Michael! 😊 We’re so glad to hear that your private tour of Rio exceeded your expectations. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again for more exciting tours in Rio! 🌟

saw the real RIo-away...

Leon_S, Apr 2025
saw the real RIo-away from the glitzy areas. very interesting. guide. spoke excellent English and gave us back ground information about the Brazilian people.

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Thank you for sharing your experience! 😊 We're glad you enjoyed exploring the authentic side of Rio and that the guide’s insights into Brazilian culture made the tour even more interesting. 🌍 Hope to see you again soon for more authentic adventures!

A great tour despite the weather on the day!

KlausDieter_C, Oct 2024
Ulysses is a great guide! Unfortunately the weather was against us on the day with Christ the Redemer and sugar loaf only visible in the mist. But Ulysses and our driver looked after us really well and we very much enjoyed the day.

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Thank you so much for your feedback! 😊 We’re sorry about the weather, but we’re happy to hear that Ulysses and our driver made your day more enjoyable. 🌟 We hope to welcome you back on a sunny day for an even better experience! 🏞️✨

Antonio was a very...

Marina_S, Jan 2024
Antonio was a very accommodating and knowledgeable tour guide. Highly recommended for anyone wanting a custom tailored experience

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Thank you for your kind words! 😊 We're thrilled to hear that Antonio provided such a great experience with his knowledge and accommodating nature. We truly appreciate your recommendation and are happy he could tailor the tour to your needs. We hope to welcome you again for another unforgettable experience! 🌟🚗

Fantastic tour with Henry of Rio highlights.

kccrzr, Jan 2024
We had an absolutely fabulous day with Henry in Rio. It was a very busy day there as it was New Year’s Eve but Henry really maximized our time and we were able to see so much more with him than we e Ed would have on our own. He is personable and knowledgeable. A wonderful day at Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf drive by Copacabana and visit to Selaron steps was capped off by a Caiprinha we purchased at a kiosk. Great day all around.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that Henry made your New Year’s Eve experience in Rio so special and memorable. 😊 His knowledge and personable nature certainly make a big difference when exploring the city, and we’re glad you got to see so much more of Rio with him. The Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, and Selaron Steps are always highlights, and we’re glad the day was topped off with a refreshing Caipirinha! We hope to see you again for more amazing experiences in Rio!

Excellent value

Priya_V, Dec 2023
Our guide Camila was the most memorable part of the trip. Her enthusiasm for Rio especially as a true native of the city made our 6 hours the most enjoyable! Highly recommend Camila and this company. We were traveling from the Amazon and had only 24 hrs in Rio. We made the most of it based on her suggestions and the tour! Look forward to returning to Rio in the near future. Excellent use of time to see Rio and great value for money

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thank you for the fantastic review! We’re so happy to hear that Camila made your short time in Rio so memorable. 😊 Her enthusiasm for the city truly shines through, and we’re glad her suggestions helped you make the most of your 24 hours in Rio. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back in the near future for more amazing experiences!

Sightsee on your way to check in

Janice_N, Dec 2022
This was a great idea. We got picked up from the airport and saw the sights. Our guide Henry was personable and informative. He spoke perfect English and was able to provide us with interesting facts. By the time we checked into our hotel I had a several fantastic pictures of beautiful Brazil. . The driver was safe.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so happy to hear that you had such a great experience on your way to the hotel. 😊 Henry is an excellent guide, and we’re glad he was able to provide interesting facts and make your journey more enjoyable. We’re also happy you got some fantastic pictures of beautiful Brazil along the way! We hope to welcome you again for more memorable experiences in Rio.

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