Private Tour

Custom Private City Tour in Rio de Janeiro

Overview

Available languages

German

Portuguese

English

Spanish

Mobile ticket

Let me show you my beautiful city , like a real "Carioca" would . Get a private and flexible itinerary on this costumed sightseeing and visit the city's landmarks and highlights, including the Sugar Loaf and Christ, the Redeemer statue at the top of Corcovado Mountain. Explore with me magical places and get tips about what to do in a save way in Rio. Round-trip transportation from accommodations in Rio are included.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Specialized infant seats are available

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking

Note: If you wish to add more hours to your tour, additional charges apply. These must be paid directly to the guide on the day of your tour.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

In the presence of the tour guide, travelers will skip the initial line at the Sugar Loaf and to the Christ by van.

Certified bilingual tour guide

Prices are paid per group and not per person

Transportation by private, air-conditioned vehicle

Hotel/port/flat pickup and drop-off

Meals or drinks (if any)

Entrances fees

Discount at the Sugar Loaf tickets for: Children, Juveniles, Students ,Seniors above 60 years

To guarantee your discount you must present an identification document with photo and date of birth

Sugarloaf Mountain and Christ Statue

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Parque Nacional da Tijuca

Prior to the 19th century, Rio de Janeiro was surrounded by Atlantic rain forest. Today, all that remains is the 13-square-mile (33-square-kilometer) jungle known as Tijuca National Park. Studded with tropical trees knotted together by jungle vines, the world’s largest urban forest is home to ocelots, howler monkeys, more than 300 bird species, waterfalls, and one of Rio’s iconic landmarks, the Christ the Redeemer (Cristo Redentor) statue standing atop Corcovado Mountain.

Admission Not Applicable

Sugarloaf Mountain

Sugar Loaf Mountain, 396 meters or 1300 feet above sea level. From up there, you will have a chance to see the most breathtaking views of Rio de Janeiro and will definitely understand why everyone says that Rio is “The wonderful city”

1 hour • Admission Not Included

Options

Car 1-2 people 6 hours

Unforgettable fully guided 6 hour tour with licensed driver guide in a car with pickup and drop-off. Customized Tour. You can visit the main attractions in the city.
Duration: 6 hours
Pickup included

By Car 1-2 people 8 hours

Unforgettable fully guided hour tour with licensed driver guide in a deluxe vehicle with pickup and drop-off. Customized Tour. You can visit the main attractions in the city.
Duration: 8 hours
Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

9 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Always happy and always happy the two.
Claudia040,
Feb 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We were traveling with Gisela and her daughter Victoria in a private car in which our two manual wheelchairs also fit. The two put together an individual route for us for two days, so that we not only saw all the sights, churches, cathedrals and in particular the Christ statue and Sugarloaf Mountain with the wheelchair, but also recommended us shops we wanted. It was really unique and we can only recommend this.
Best Guide Ever
GrandTour05660955888,
May 12, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Michael and Nicole Roy went with Gisela Vayda on a private tour for 2 days . Plus Gisela picked us up at airport on the 23 April . On 24 and 25 April she took us on extensive touring of Rio . Including my home where I lived for the first 4 years of my life . She had her daughter Victoria to help her . She was EXCELLENT I would say BRILLIANT and we covered such a wide range of Rio de Janeiro . She had a had unbelievable knowledge and spoke excellent English. She made our trip to Rio one of the most memorable trips I have ever made . She the transferred us to our cruise on Saturday the 27 April . We will never forget her or Victoria . Highly recommend her in fact would say you are missing out by not using her . Nicole Roy
Don’t hesitate to hire Gisela!
171zache,
Aug 21, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Gisela was an incredible guide! She went above and beyond. We had a custom itinerary that she followed perfectly. We had more time than we expected, and she filled it with awesome experiences we hadn’t planned. She also went out of her way to point out interesting things about Rio along the way. Our group couldn’t speak Portuguese, and her English was exceptional. We highly recommend hiring her if you’re wanting to tour Rio!
Excellent day trip in Rio
B7683DGmatthiasb,
Jan 15, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We booked CariocaTropical for a half day trip in Rio, because we were very limited in time. Gisela and her driver organized anything in an excellent manner, they picked us up at the hotel and we were on time at the airport! Thank you Gisela for your sophisticated outstanding tour! Matthias
4 days exploring Rio de Janeiro
Achatlein,
Jan 3, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Before and during our 4 days tour of Rio de Janeiro, the communication with Gisela has been excellent! She is a pleasure to be with. Has a vast knowledge of the city and shares her knowledge in such a natural way that we actually remembered it all. We felt very safe with her and her excellent drivers during our 4 days together. Needless to say we enjoyed exploring Rio de Janeiro with Gisela!
Terrific introduction to Rio, great guide!
782judyl,
Apr 19, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Sergio met us at our hotel and took us from Copacabana Beach into downtown Rio and back. Really got the feel of the city riding the metro, walking the city streets and learning about the history, architecture, people, food, and culture. Sergio tailored our walk based on our interests and willingness to see even more than we expected. He was a relaxed, personable, and informative guide. Highly recommend!
Enjoyed every minute !
Janetta K,
Apr 10, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Many Thanks Gisela for arranging our private tour guide Claudro who showed us the sites of Rio. Claudro was outstanding he knew the city inside out and we were very pleased on everything we saw . His knowledge was amazing he loved the city and it showed. The day with Claudro was worth every penny, we have many memories of him and our time in Rio. Many thanks again.
Awesome tour
Sandor J,
Sep 13, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Gisela arranged a private tour for us of Rio. Our guide Lais was outstanding. She was extremely knowledgeable and was able to answer all of our questions. She was very flexible and allowed us to alter the itinerary as the day progressed due to weather issues. We were able to customize the tour to include some of the standard Rio sites (i.e. Sugarloaf and downtown) with some of the Jewish sites. Highly recommended.
Money well spent!
Jessica R,
Aug 7, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Gisela was a wonderful tour guide. She was very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. She gave us space to explore all of the wonderful places we went to but still provided us with plenty of fun facts and important information. Would highly recommend booking a tour with her.