Private Tour

Rio Highlights Express: Christ, Sugarloaf & Beaches Half Day Tour.

Overview

Available languages

Portuguese

English

Spanish

6 hours

Mobile ticket

Take a 6-hour, private tour to the main highlights of Rio with a private local guide. Ideal for those who have limited time in Rio, see Christ the Redeemer and the southern beaches of Rio; then take a Swiss-made cable car up to the impressive Sugarloaf.

Tour includes pickup and drop-off from the location of your choice in Rio.

Tour can be conducted at your pace and adapted to your needs. Maximum group size is four people.

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

A maximum of 4 people per booking

Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

Operated by a multi-lingual guide

Entrance fees will be paid directly at the attractions.

Attractions entrance fee prices may change without prior notice.

Infant seats available upon request. Please advise at the time of booking.

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 2 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

What‘s Included

Local guide

Private tour

Tolls and parking fees

Transportation in an air-conditioned car driven by your tour guide.

Meals or drinks (if any)

Christ the Redeemer Monument

Sugarloaf Mountain.

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Luis Darin Private Tour Guide In Rio

After leaving your hotel we’ll drive towards Cosme Velho neighborhood. On the way we’ll pass Palacio Guanabara and start the day going all the way up to the summit of Corcovado Mountain at 2,100 feet to visit the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue. Places we will drive by on the way to the first attraction depend on your hotel location.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon

One of the nicest areas in Rio this tidal lagoon connects with the sea and it is surrounded by a bike lane.

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

27 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Lillian and Aileen fabulous Rio Tour 2024
happyandnice,
Nov 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Luis, our Tour Guide was absolutely Amazing. He arrived on time to personally pick us up. He asked us what we were interested to see. Luis , was a wealth of information on the history, architecture, culture and daily life. I highly recommend a private tour with Luis. It was like having a good friend that was a professor educate us about Brazil. He was fascinating, courteous , professional and flexible. We toured Christ the Redeemer and he took photos of us, which I appreciated. He was knowledgeable about plants and herbs. Luis , made our last day special. I will always cherish the time we spent with Luis , our knowledgeable Tour Guide. Muito Obrigado.
Fantastic
Luis G,
Aug 9, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I really enjoyed the excursion. Luis is a person with very good language knowledge and is also a very pleasant and professional person.
Excellent cost-benefit ratio.
j susd2022,
Jul 9, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Careful service, quality Service, three bedroom, very good breakfast, starting at 5am. The price is not low, but it is appropriate, considering it is a high-level tourist location. I really recommend it.
There's more to the must-see experiences
JohnR C,
Jan 2, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
Luis absolutely made this tour an exceptional experience! Besides helping us actually enjoy the “must-see” areas of Rio, Luis was flowing with knowledge about history and local pointers. He communicated in English very well, recommended restaurants to visit, and even customized the tour when he learned there was some overlap with what we had already seen. He even knew the best spots (and ways) to get priceless photos of our family!!
Airport to port tour
Debra L,
Mar 13, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Luis gave us a fantastic personalized tour. He spoke perfect English. He met us at the airport and gave us a city tour before taking us to the port for our cruise. I would highly recommend him as a guide
Rio Highlights
JohnS7365,
Mar 13, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
As it was raining with poor visibility, Luis customised our tour to include things that interest us. He's very knowledgeable, and offers an insider's view of Rio.
Luis should be everyone's intro to Rio!
TNT393,
Jan 11, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Luis was so informative, funny, and engaging. We saw so much in a day that I don't think any other tour could provide - I felt like I was glancing into the highlight of a local. The history and insights about the city and culture provided insights and learning about Rio and Brazil that I couldn't get from a travel book. Luis made sure our visits to locations were efficient, but gave us the time and space to explore and take photos at our own pace. Our favorite was when he brought us to a local market and we tried tons of fresh fruit, veggies, and local treats that I probably wouldn't have attempted on my own. Highest recommendation!!
Great day visiting Rio
Alejandro R,
Sep 15, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Kudos to our guide, despite of the bad weather we enjoy the day visiting many interesting sites in Río.
The very best way to see Rio
amyandalok,
Jun 9, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Luis is a phenomenal guide. He is well-read and extremely knowledgeable about Rio and Brazil. He is happy to customize your tour based on your interests - my husband and I were interested in history, architecture and views and we were not disappointed. We started in Corcovado to get a birds-eye view of the city. From there we explored a farmers market, took in views from Nicoroi, visited the neighborhood Santa Teresa and tasted our way though the day. The tour surpassed all expectations and we walked away with a new friend and a new appreciation and knowledge of Rio. We highly recommend Luis. You are guaranteed to enjoy.
BIG HIT
viajoconadolescentes,
Apr 22, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The first time I visited Rio with my teenage daughters and I can say that the guide was an invaluable plus to make this trip a more than memorable experience. His company allows you to know the biggest attractions of Rio with the added security and convenience that gives his great experience and knowledge of the city. A super recommended private guide!!