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Be a true Rios local for a day with Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • 5 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Experience life like a local when you embark on this half-day city tour of Rio de Janeiro. You’re introduced to three Brazilian favorites—soccer, samba, and shopping—with a guide who is passionate about them all. Visit Maracanã stadium, the Sambadrome, and the Saara shopping district in downtown Rio. A caipirinha is included, with hotel transport provided by air-conditioned minivan.
  • Guided tour of Rio like a local includes hotel/port pickup and drop-off
  • Have time for shopping in the Saara district downtown
  • Sip a caipirinha and learn about Brazil’s national drink
  • Intimate look at Rio's Maracanã stadium and Sambadrome

What's Included

  • Complimentary Caipirinha
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entrance to Maracana Stadium
  • Snacks

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Pickup is available from most hotels in the areas of Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana, Flamengo and Downtown (Centro). Contact us back to adjust the pickup time. For Barra da Tijuca/ Recreio we provide pick-up for an additional rate.

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Meeting point

  • Hotel Rio Othon Palace
    Av. Atlântica, 3264 - Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22070-001, Brazil

    If you do not contact us to reconfirm pickup time, we assume you will meet us at the Meeting Point at the Front Desk of the Rio Othon Palace (Avenida Atlântica, 3264 - Copacabana).

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

1

Maracana

40 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

2

Sambodromo da Marques de Sapucai

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

3

Saara

40 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • If requested, you must present a copy of your ID.
  • Stroller accessible
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • We do not operate this tour on Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and Carnival season.
  • During soccer games, the Maracana Stadium is closed for visitation.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers per Minivan.
  • Minimum of 2 people are required for this activity to take place.
  • Contact us to confirm the pickup time according to hotel location.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

Cancellation Policy

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

Reviews

3.1
based on 7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Bof ..... à part Maracana ....

Olivier_C, Dec 2022
Guide gentil. Maracana 👍 Sambodrome et marché 👎👎 Bof bof ...... Mais Dario parle français. C'est rare à Rio.

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