9-hour Private Full Day Tour of Rio - by Alan Denis
Overview
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9 hours
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If you have only one day to explore Rio and want an itinerary that encompasses as much as possible in 9 hours, this tour is the best choice!
Since beaches, mountains, bay, lagoons, forets, hikes, waterfalls, soccer, nightlife, history, gastronomy, art, museums to one of the seven wonders of the wolrd, Christ, Rio has it all! It is a unique city, set in the midst of the mountains and the Atlantic Sea, with a vibrant atmosphere and sport lifestyle, that delights its visitors.
Our itinerary:
- Pick-up at your place (in the south or central zones of the city of Rio).
- Christ Redeemer: simply the main attraction of Rio.
- Dona Marta viewpoint: amazing entrance free topview.
- Santa Teresa.
- Cathedral: iconic arquitecture of the metropolitan cathedral of Rio.
- Selaron steps: beautiful tiles project made by the artist Selaron.
- Stop for lunch.
- Sugar Loaf: we will take the cable car to see an amazing view of Rio.
- Drop-off at your place.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Santuario Cristo Redentor
Visit the main attraction of Rio de Janeiro
Mirante Dona Marta
Dona Marta viewpoint: most beautiful entrance free topview of Rio!
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9-hour Private Full Day Tour of Rio - by Alan Denis
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Private Guide and his expenses with guide tickets and parkings
Entry ticket to Christ the Redeemer
Entry ticket to Sugar Loaf cable car
Lunch
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
10 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Rio our way
rodw109,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Bottom line... this was a great experience. Details follow. Connected with Alan by way of his website several months before our travels. Made him aware we needed a pick up at cruise terminal and than take our bags to our hotel before beginning our tour. Afterwards we communicated with WhatsApp and that worked very well. Alan was right there when we exited the cruise terminal with our multiple bags. Everything fit into his SUV. And we set out for our day tour. Won't bore you with all the details, but with Alan's help we sort of improvised our itinerary. We'd done Christ the Redeemer the day before and had booked a time for Sugarloaf Mountain later that day. BTW doing CtR and SLM all in one day would be difficult. the crowds can be brutal. Alan was very knowledgeable and accommodating to our admittedly vague preferences. We added stops at famous beaches, a cathedral and a local restaurant. Alan really knows his way around Rio and has a wealth of knowledge about local history and attractions, which he shared freely. In addition Alan is personable and genuinely concerned about providing his guests with a good experience. He certainly delivered for us.
Favorite Tour
jefffP8685OM,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was my favorite tour! Alan advised us get “skip the line” tickets for Christ the Redeemer. Best thing we could have done. We were able to go ahead of hundreds of people in line to be on the train, elevator and escalator to see this amazing modern wonder of the world. Alan also took us to the art district and Ipanema and Copacabana beaches. Highly recommended
Outstanding
X4829KOnancyg,Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alan was very well informed, well organised and good company. We would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Rio for the first time.
Best tour guide in Rio
673tanvik,Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alan was very knowledgeable and very good at tailoring our tour based on our interests. We learned a lot and had so much fun. Would highly recommend booking a tour with him!!!!
EXCELLENT DAY TOUR WITH ALAN DENIS
Deena S,Apr 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were very happy with the 8 hour tour we did today in Rio do Janeiro with Alan Denis. He was punctual, personable and, most importantly, extremely knowledgable about all the sights we visited. He clearly enjoys showing people round his home city and he made sure we were comfortable at all times. He’s a good driver and drives an air conditioned Citroen SUV. We chose the places we wanted to visit which were Sugar Loaf Mountain, the Cathedral, Selaron Steps, Santa Teresa, and Christ the Redeemer. We had a lovely lunch in Santa Teresa. We would have no hesitation in recommending Alan to show you around Rio. He is enthusiastic and made our day in Rio one to remember.
Best private tour in Rio
eleonoral700,Mar 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had the best experience with Alan. I was by myself on a Sunday and decided to book a private tour to visit several places I had in my bucket list for Rio. He picked me up at my hotel on time and took me to all the places I wanted to visit. He is very knowledgeable and shared information about the sites we went, but also about the many things that called my attention in the city. He shared about the culture, the customs, the history and heritage. He was also very flexible to adjust to new things I wanted to do. I couldn’t ask for more. It was a perfect and memorable Sunday. I will definitely contact him again in my next visit to Rio and will 100% recommend him to anyone visiting the city.
Great tour... do it
aguillen82,Dec 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Did the tour with my family, and Allan was a wonderful guide. We thoroughly enjoyed it. He was very passionate about Rio and very adaptable to our needs.
EXCELLENT Tour & Wonderful Start To Our Rio Holiday!
StephDub38,Sep 23, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked a tour that included the Rio Cathedral, Cinelandia Square, Santa Teresa Ruins, Selaron Steps, & Downtown Rio. They customized the tour to places that I personally wanted to see while we were in Rio. Alan responded so quickly to all of our inquiries and it was super easy to book and prepay the deposit. He speaks excellent English, is very knowledgeable of the city, arrived perfectly on time for the tour, and he was excellent company to hang out with for the day. :) The tour itself is a steal - the price we paid for a private tour without having to mingle with another group was super ideal. We had a wonderful time and would recommend this tour company hands down!!! Thank you, Alan!
Rio Private Tour
jcp8286,Aug 25, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I booked two full day private tours of Rio with Alan and would highly recommend him as a private tour guide. He was very responsive to my queries about tour options and helpful in designing my itineraries and made excellent suggestions in line with my interests and preferences. Alan is a terrific guide. He was very knowledgeable and professional – he really gave me a valuable insight into Rio. Also, due to his experience, we were able to navigate the sights on the tour very efficiently without spending too much time in lines, etc. Alan was also warm and friendly and made my two days in Rio fun and memorable. All in all, a great experience!
Great Overview
Belle S,Aug 20, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were a party of four, just off a cruise with 2 days to spend in Rio. We were so lucky to have Alan be our dedicated tour guide. Great communication from booking to the day of, on time and got us from one site to the next in his vehicle comfortably and safely. A native that knows his city well, we so enjoyed our time with Alan and the city he calls home.
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