Private Tour
Rio de Janeiro: Private Full-Day Highlights Tour
Overview
Available languages
7 hours
Mobile ticket
Experience the magic of Rio de Janeiro on a 7-hour private tour with a local guide and dedicated driver in a comfortable vehicle. This exclusive tour ensures you can fully enjoy each attraction without worrying about transportation, as your expert guide takes care of all the details while the driver ensures a smooth and comfortable ride.
Start with a scenic train ride through Tijuca National Park to visit Christ the Redeemer. Explore the artistic Santa Teresa neighborhood and the colorful Selarón Steps in Lapa. Discover Rio’s historic center and the impressive Metropolitan Cathedral. End your day with a breathtaking cable car ride up Sugar Loaf Mountain for panoramic city views.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The order of the itinerary may be adjusted due the weather conditions, traffic or attraction operation hours to ensure the best experience
Please remember to bring a valid ID or passport (copies are accepted). Student cards may be required for discounted tickets.
Admission tickets for the attractions are not included in this activity. Detailed instructions to purchase them in advance will be sent in a separate email after booking.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Parque Nacional da Tijuca
Board the train for a journey to the top of Corcovado Hill.
Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer
Enjoy the Christ the Redeemer statue and the view from 710 meters above sea level.
What‘s Included
Hotel Pickup and Drop-off
Private executive vehicle by an air-conditioned and professional Driver
Professional driver
Professional Tour Guide
Entrance fees for attractions
Food and drinks (available for purchase)
Gratuities (optional)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Private Tour: 7-hour duration
Pickup included
Reviews
14 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
An amazing day
barkeranddoghouse,Jan 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My daughter and I booked a full day private tour with Patty. We sent a list of places we wanted to visit and she based the tour around this. Communication was amazing, her driver was brilliant dropping us off outside various sights and always there when we were ready to move on (a skill in itself with traffic and parking). Patty went above and beyond, even assisting us with links and recommendations for trips we are doing independently. 10/10 for Patty, a great lady, highly recommend.
Two wonderful days in Rio
491christianen,Dec 22, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you Patricia for the wonderful time in Rio. We were in the best hands and had a great time. The transfers we booked were reliable and punctual. Our tours of Rio were perfectly organized and we felt safe and in the best hands at all times. Patricia is a well-informed and sympathetic guide that we can just recommend. We had a lot of fun and really enjoyed our time in Rio. Also, we have more beautiful souvenir photos than ever!!! Thanks again for EVERYTHING!!! Kind regards and warm greetings.
The best tour of Rio highlights
ashleydH3644JN,Nov 14, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Patricia was AMAZING! We couldn’t have wished for a better tour. She was so professional, punctual, knowledgeable about her city and culture, and maybe best of all- knows exactly where to place you to get the most phenomenal views of each landmark and takes great photos for you, too! She is very personable and warm, and she works with a driver who drops you all off at each landmark, and will pick you up at the most convenient location so that there’s no wasted time.
BEST tour guide and tour in Rio🇧🇷
203angelao,Oct 24, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Patty is an incredible tour guide, from the moment we booked the process was so simple. She sent through the itinerary straight away and the pick up was very smooth with the driver waiting outside our hotel. We managed to get the first train up to Christ the Redeemer which was fantastic as it was before the crowds. Another highlight was the fast track up to the Sugar Loaf Mountain by passing the long queues in the midday sun. Throughout the tour we were provided useful and informative information at each place and on route from Patty which made the whole experience more unique and authentic. The driver dropped us off and picked up outside of each location which ensured we saw all the sites we did in 7 hours. We even had extra time so managed to see additional sites such as a beautiful church and Portuguese library. Meeting Patty and this tour has been a highlight of our trip and we now have a new friend. Thank you again Patty you went above and beyond and have made this trip so special for us! You must book this tour when in Rio!
A great tour
Passenger34016529304,May 31, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An amazing tour. All tickets were taken care of beforehand. Patricia was a great guide who spoke very good English and great knowledge of her city. She took time to ensure we had a good time and took some fantastic pictures 😊
Best Tour Guide in Rio
tini2024,May 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you're contemplating a private tour with Rio Smile Tours, my advice is simple: just do it! Booking Patty as my guide was the best decision I made during my solo trip to Rio de Janeiro. From the moment we started, it was clear Patty wasn't just a guide; she was like an old friend eager to show me the best of her city. Her deep knowledge and genuine enthusiasm made every moment memorable, turning what could have been a typical tour into a personal journey through the heart of Rio. Obrigada, Patty! ❤️
Book with Patricia - she is AMAZING
melaniemH6088LE,May 21, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00There is simply no better tour guide in all of Rio than Patty. She is so knowledgeable, organized, fun, professional and packs a LOT into a tour. We love her so much. Our tour had us visiting all the most popular spots, plus a few less visited ones. Patty ALWAYS had an answer to our many questions about the city, culture, food and history. I don't know how one human retains that much knowledge. She custom designed and executed tours specifically for us, even helped with questions when we weren't on tour. XOXO The only thing she needs to improve is her ability to keep me out of the Havaiana shops. :-) I recommend her 1000%. Such a bargain for a well-rounded, fantastic tour guide. Love you, Patricia! Melanie, Liz and Mike - your 1/2 Carioca pals
Your tour gal
mahaaU1967IA,Jan 23, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Patty is the best! I had 7 wonderful hours with her. She took care of me and made me feel like a visiting friend more than a customer. I recommended her to all my friends. She is the first familiar face you want to see when you arrive to Rio once you leave hotel for a tour.
Rio tour
Guide222905,Nov 28, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00All excellent. Information was top rate. Weather was very poor but that didn’t stop us from seeing and doing almost all we wanted. Saw some areas we wouldn’t have seen otherwise. All very flexible and well thought through. Good communication prior to the tour. Couldn’t have asked for more.
Patricia made it happen!
W4415HGleol,Jun 6, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had the best birthday and tour all because of Patricia! I thought my short visit in Rio would be a normal city tour, yet it turned to be an unforgettable one! She was fun, accommodating and informative as we drove around the town. Her positive spirits kept the sunshine on a rainy day! She never failed to keep up with our requests and made everything up to level best. I wouldn't want it any other way! Dear Patricia, thank you for your happy smiles and warm welcome. You made our once in a lifetime stay memorable for the rest of our lives. You are SUPERB! Continue to put a smile on your client's faces! Thank you and keep it up!
Operated by Rio Smile Tours