Private Tour

Alternative Viewpoints 4 Hours Private Tour

Overview

Available languages

Portuguese

English

Spanish

4 hours

Mobile ticket

This tour you take you to 4 off the beaten path viewpoints in Rio and give you a real perspective of the city. You’ll be able to see the best view in town staying away from the crowds that flock to the main attractions.

Perfect for those who love landscapes but don’t want to stand in lines at the main attractions.

I’ve carefully selected the top 4 admission free vantage points in Rio.

Parque do Penhasco

Chinese Pagoda

Mirante Dona Marta

Parque das Ruinas

Tour includes pickup and drop-off from your accommodation in Rio, cruise port or airport.

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

All tours are private and conducted in air conditioned vehicle.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Local guide

Tolls and parking fees

All attractions visited on this tour are free of charge.

Fuel surcharge

Transportation in a private car

Meals or drinks (if any)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Luis Darin Private Tour Guide In Rio

Your will start with a visit to Parque do Penhasco in Leblon. Places we will drive by on the way to the first attraction will depend on your hotel location. Tour is conducted in an air-conditioned vehicle driven by your tour guide.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Morro Dois Irmaos

At the foot of a gigantic seaside mountain in the end of Leblon Beach, Parque do Penhasco offers the best perspective of Leblon and Ipanema beaches. From over here the mountains lush vegetation can be seen in contrast with the busy intersections of the city. Upon taking some pictures and enjoying this viewpoint we will procced to the Chinese Pagoda inside Tijuca National Park.

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

ENGLISH, SPANISH & PORTUGUESE

Larger Vehicles: 1 person - Compact Car 2 to 3 people -Sedan 4 to 5 people - SUV 6 to 10 people - Van
English, Spanish & Portuguese: This tour version can be conducted in English, Spanish or Portuguese upon your convenience.
Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

11 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

A great window to wonderful Rio
PSIndia,
Sep 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We couldn't have found a better use for our afternoon on arrival at Rio. Luis's tour gave us a wonderful overview of the city, it's off-the-track viewpoints and interesting aspects. Luis is extremely knowledgeable, engaging and a great guide. He took us through the farmer's market, Santa Teresa, Tijuca, and more. The only surprise was his suggesting we do the farmer's market as the Chinese Pagoda was closed that day, and taking a lumpsum amount for the very minor bites off the stalls, which was then not accounted for. That said, his tips and information served as a wonderful compass for our future tours of the city.
Comfortable, fun customized tour
comfortmongerCA,
Aug 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent experience on a day tour with Luis in a comfortable private car. We really enjoyed the spectacular views and vistas, as well as some “off the beaten track” highlights we’d never have found ourselves. Luis has an in-depth knowledge of Rio, gave us many insights about life there, and answered all of our questions. We would highly recommend Luis for a fun, fascinating, and stress-free customized tour.
Excitin day in Rio De Janeiro
JERALD M,
Jan 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Wonderfull day in Rio. Guide took us to areas not seen by the large companies. This included beautiful views of Rio and interesting local areas. Highly recommene Luis Darin as tour guide. He was excellent. Knowledgable and friendly!
Luis Darin must be your first encounter in Rio!
amor m,
Jul 20, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
For anyone looking to understand what’s in the “tissue of Brazil/ Rio” beyond what’s invisible to the eye must meet and experience this tour by Luis Darin. From communing with wildlife in secret vistas in Rio to dining in top places for locals to really truly understanding history.
Terrific Experience
Shlomo M,
Jan 29, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our driver Luis made our trip! He gave us a tasting menu of a number of regions with full explanations, including horticultural details of the flora and fauna. His explanation of history and culture set the stage for trips with others and most noteworthy was how memorable he made those explanations: truly terrific.
One of the best days of my life
alexanderbP9330JA,
Oct 27, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
One of the best days of my life. Completely catered for my interests and got to find some interesting art studios and have try the local cuisine! A REAL insight in to life living in Rio
Perfect private tour guide
ACatlin13,
Oct 2, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We did a 6 hour private tour with Luis and it was fantastic! Luis was great, very knowledgeable and took us to some great spots away from the typical tourist ones we had already done. His English is perfect and communication great. We booked with him direct via WhatsApp and everything was arranged easily and quickly. Hopefully see you again Luis! Angela and Ben
Unforgettable private tours of Rio with Luis Darin
DavidZas,
Aug 14, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I visited Rio in June 2023. During my stay, I did two amazing private tours with Luis. The first one covered Santa Teresa, Lapa and downtown. The second one covered unique point of views of Rio, including visiting Niteroi with amazing views of the bay. Luis also took me to charming local restaurants, with a special mention to the fejoada we had in Santa Teresa. During the tours, Luis shared his insights of Rio’s history, culture and nature which gave me such a deeper understanding and appreciation of this extraordinary city. Thank you Luis for such an unforgettable experience!!
Rio from a different angle.
JulianRivington,
Apr 12, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
With so much to see in Rio & having no idea what to see we let Lous take control! We were so glad we did this. First stop was out of Rio over the amazing Niterio bridge where he drove us up hidden roads to then see the most magnificent view of Rio in all its glory. Then onto Santa Teresa, an area we’d probably avoided without a superb guide to show us some interesting places & again great views down towards the Sambadrome.
Great tour!
Glory453,
Jan 24, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent tour including copious amounts of historical information and foodie tips. The guide was friendly, helped me get my luggage into the car and when he dropped me off, helped me get my luggage out of the car. Guide also took me to a waterfall and a couple of extra stops along the way including wild life viewing. Guide was also excellent at answering all of my questions and even took some very good photos of me. Really appreciate it! Recommend this tour if you've already been to all the main sites and want to see something new.