Private Tour 7-Hours: Rio Best Sights with Airport, Port Pick-ups

Rio de Janeiro, BR
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Included

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    Transport by fully-equipped vehicle.
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    Private driver for groups bigger than 4 people. Otherwise, the guide drives the vehicle themselves.
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    Hotel, airport or port pick-up and drop-off. (Within Rio de Janeiro City)
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    Professional licensed private tour guide.
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    VAT, all taxes, handling charges, parking fees during stops, airport / port Greet & Meet services.

Excluded

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    Meals and drinks.
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    Tips. (optional)
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    Entrance fees.

Pickup

Check if pick-up is available from your location, you will select during checkout (providers may allow other pickup locations)

Pickup Location
Acapulco Copacabana
Alfabarra Sunset Drive
Americas Barra Hotel
Americas Benidorm Hotel
Americas Copacabana Hotel
Americas Gaivota Hotel
Apart - Hotel Camboinhas Inn
Apart Hotel Ipanema Beach Star
Arcos Rio Palace Hotel
Arena Copacabana Hotel
Arena Ipanema Hotel
Arena Leme Hotel
Argentina Hotel
Arosa Rio Hotel
Atlantico Copacabana Hotel
Atlantico Palace Hotel Residencia
Atlantis Copacabana Hotel
Augusto's Copacabana Hotel
Augusto's Rio Copa Hotel
B&B HOTEL Rio Copacabana Posto 5
B&B HOTEL Rio de Janeiro Copacabana Forte
Barraleme Hotel Residencia
Belga Hotel
Botafogo Easy Hostel
Bourbon Residence | Rio De Janeiro Barra Da Tijuca
Camboinhas Beach Pousada
Capri Hotel
Carlton Hotel
Casa Dna. Marzinha
Casa Nova Hotel
Castro Alves Travel Hotel
Center Hotel Barra da Tijuca
Copa Sul Hotel
Copacabana Blue Hotel
Copacabana Mar Hotel
Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro
Copacabana Sol Hotel
Copacabana Suites
Corinto Hotel
Courtyard By Marriott Rio De Janeiro Barra Da Tijuca
Days Inn Rio de Janeiro Lapa
Diamond Hotel
Dolce Vita Residence Service
Dom Barra Hotel
Downtown Santana Hotel
Ducasse Rio Hotel
Elegance Praia Hotel
Emiliano Rio
Entremares Hotel
Estalagem Motel
Etours - Luxuoso 2 Quartos No Leblon
Everest Park Hotel
Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana
Flat Barrabella
Gamboa Rio Hotel
Gavea Tropical Boutique Hotel
Go Inn Rio de Janeiro Lapa
Golden Tulip Ipanema Plaza
Grand Hyatt Rio de Janeiro
Grand Mercure Rio De Janeiro Copacabana
Grande Hotel Canada
H Niteroi Hotel
Hilton Barra Rio De Janeiro
Hilton Rio de Janeiro Copacabana
Hospedagem Casa Blanca
Hospedagem Joaquim Silva
Hospedagem Royal
Hotel 1900
Hotel 55/Rio
Hotel Americano
Hotel Arpoador
Hotel Astoria Copacabana
Hotel Astoria Palace
Hotel Atlantico Avenida
Hotel Atlantico Business
Hotel Atlantico Praia
Hotel Atlantico Prime
Hotel Atlantico Rio
Hotel Atlantico Tower
Hotel Atlantico Travel Copacabana
Hotel Bambina
Hotel Bandeirantes
Hotel Barao de Tefe
Hotel Barao do Flamengo
Hotel Belas Artes
Hotel Bossa Nova Ipanema
Hotel Cantareira
Hotel Caracas Rio
Hotel Caricia
Hotel Carioca
Hotel Castelo
Hotel Concordia
Hotel D Pedro Segundo
Hotel Emocoes
Hotel Estadual
Hotel Fasano Rio de Janeiro
Hotel Flamengo Palace
Hotel Galicia
Hotel Gallant
Hotel Golden Park Rio De Janeiro Aeroporto
Hotel Granada
Hotel ibis budget Rio de Janeiro Centro
Hotel Laghetto Stilo Barra
Hotel Malaga
Hotel Mar Palace Copacabana
Hotel Marina Palace Rio Leblon
Hotel Monte Alegre
Hotel Nacional Inn Rio Copacabana
Hotel Nacional Rio De Janeiro
Hotel Nossa Senhora da Boa Viagem
Hotel OK
Hotel Orizzonte Niteroi By Atlantica
Hotel Paraguai
Hotel Pousada Guanabara Garden
Hotel Pouso Real
Hotel Praia Linda
Hotel Presidente Dutra
Hotel Primor
Hotel Puma
Hotel Regina
Hotel Rio Claro
Hotel Rio Lancaster
Hotel Rondonia Palace***
Hotel San Diego
Hotel San Marco Ipanema
Hotel Santa Clara
Hotel Sao Cristovao
Hotel Savoy Othon
Hotel Serramar
Hotel Sesc Copacabana
Hotel Solar do Amanhecer
Hotel Unico
Hotel Vermont Ipanema
Hotel Villa Reggia
Hotel Village Icarai
Hotel Vina Del Mar
Hotel Vista Linda
ibis budget Rio de Janeiro Nova America
ibis Budget RJ Copacabana
Ibis budget RJ Praia de Botafogo
ibis Copacabana Posto 2
ibis Copacabana Posto 5
ibis Rio de Janeiro Barra da Tijuca
Ibis Rio de Janeiro Botafogo Hotel
Ibis Rio De Janeiro Centro
ibis Rio de Janeiro Nova America Hotel
Ibis Rio de Janeiro Parque Olimpico
ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
ibis Rio Porto Atlantico
ibis Styles Rio de Janeiro Botafogo
Ibiza Barra Hotel
Icarai Praia Hotel
Icarai Suites
Icarai Tower Hotel
Infinity Copacabana Hotel
Intercity Porto Maravilha
Internacional Airport
Ipanema Flat Hotel Residencial
Ipanema Inn
Ipanema Tower
Ipanema Vieira Souto 510 Residence Service
Ipanema Wave Hostel
Itajuba Hotel
Janeiro Hotel
JW Marriott Hotel Rio de Janeiro
Lamour Motel
Leblon Flat Service
Leblon Inn Flat
Letom Motel
Lifestyle Laghetto Collection
Linx Galeao
Lobie Botafogo Privilege
Logic Hotel Duque de Caxias
Luxury Copacabana 3BDS - Gym Area
Majestic Rio Palace Hotel
Mama Shelter Rio Santa Teresa
Mar Ipanema Hotel
Marbella Barra Hotel
Matiz Multi Suites
Matiz Niteroi Design Hotel
Mc Flats The Claridge
Mengo Palace Hotel
Mercure Rio Boutique Hotel Copacabana
Metropole Rio Hotel
Meu Recanto
Midas Rio Suites
Mirador Rio Hotel
Miramar by Windsor Copacabana
Mirasol Copacabana Hotel
Monsieur Le Blond Apart-Hotel
Mont Blanc Duque de Caxias
Monterrey Hotel
Motel Comodoro
Motel Costa Blanca
Niteroi Palace Hotel
Nobile Hotel Copacabana Design
Nobile Inn Dutra Rio de Janeiro
Nobile Inn Via Premiere
Novo Biarritz Copacabana Hotel
Novotel Rio de Janeiro Barra da Tijuca
Novotel Rio de Janeiro Leme
Novotel Rio de Janeiro Parque Olimpico
Novotel RJ Porto Atlantico
Novotel RJ Praia de Botafogo Hotel
Novotel RJ Santos Dumont
Ocean Drive Resort & Services
Oceano Copacabana Hotel
Olinda Rio Hotel
Orla Copacabana Hotel
ove Time Hotel
Own Ipanema Visconti
Parque Hotel
Pestana Rio Atlantica
Petit Rio Hotel
Plaza Barra First
Plaza Elysees Residence Service
Pompeu Rio Hotel
PortoBay Rio de Janeiro Hotel
Pousada Cantinho Da Paz
Pousada Recanto Barra Da Tijuca
Praia Ipanema Hotel
Praia Lido Hotel
Premier Copacabana Hotel
Prodigy Santos Dumont
Promenade Casa Del Mar
Promenade Palladium
Protel Rio Flat Service
Quality Rio De Janeiro - Barra Da Tijuca
Quality Suites Rio de Janeiro Botafogo
Radisson Hotel Barra Rio de Janeiro
Real Palace Hotel
Real Residence Copacabana
Residence Inn by Marriott Rio de Janeiro Barra da Tijuca
Residencial Apartt
Riale Brisa Barra Hotel
Riale Imperial Flamengo Hotel
Riale Vilamar Copacabana
Ribalta Hotel
Rio Aeroporto Hotel
Rio Backpackers
Rio de Janeiro Port Terminal
Rio Design Copacabana Hotel
Rio Orla Botafogo Hotel
Rio Othon Palace Hotel
Rio Roiss Hotel
Rio Stay Rio Centro Parque Olimpico
Rio's Nice Hotel
Rios Presidente Hotel
Ritz Copacabana Boutique Hotel
Ritz Leblon Hotel
Royal Regency Palace Hotel
Royal Rio Palace Hotel
Royalty Barra Hotel
Royalty Copacabana Hotel
Royalty Rio Hotel
Saionara Hotel
Samba Rio Convention Suites
Santa Teresa Hotel RJ - MGallery
Santos Dumont Airport
Scorial Rio Hotel
Sede Campestre AEC-RJ
Selina Copacabana
Serra Linda Motel
Shelton Hotel
Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort
Social Hostel
Sofitel Rio De Janeiro Ipanema
Sol da Barra Apart Hotel
Sol Ipanema Hotel
South American Copacabana Hotel
South Beach Copacabana Residence
Sunset Drive Hotel
The Villa
Toledo Copacabana Hotel
Top Apart Leblon
Transamerica Prime Barra
Tropical Barra Hotel
Valentina Rio Hotel
Venit Barra Hotel
Venit Mio Hotel
Verano Stay
Vila Gale Rio de Janeiro
Vila Santa Teresa
Villa Di Palma Residence Hotel
Villa Paranagua Hotel & Spa
Vip's Suites
Visconde De Piraja Apartment
Vogue Square Fashion Hotel by Lenny Niemeyer
Windsor Asturias Hotel
Windsor Barra
Windsor California Copacabana
Windsor Copa Hotel
Windsor Excelsior Copacabana
Windsor Florida Hotel
Windsor Guanabara Hotel
Windsor Leme Hotel
Windsor Marapendi
Windsor Martinique Copabana
Windsor Oceanico
Windsor Palace Copacabana
Windsor Plaza Copacabana
Wyndham Rio Barra
Yoo2 Rio De Janeiro, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
PICK-UP INFORMATION: • Wherever place you specify at the time of the booking. As it’s a private tour, you choose the best pick-up point that suits your needs as long as it's within the city of Rio de Janeiro limits. • We DO NOT do pick-ups in the countryside or too far from the city of Rio. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - DROP-OFF INSTRUCTIONS: • Wherever place you specify at the time of the booking. As it’s a private tour, you choose the best drop-off point that suits your needs as long as it's within the city of Rio de Janeiro limits. • We DO NOT do drop-offs in the countryside or far from the city of Rio. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - AIRPORT / PORT ARRIVAL INSTRUCTIONS: • Once you have arrived at the airport or seaport there will be a member of our staff waiting for you at the arrivals area holding a clear sign with your name on it, they will then escort you to your waiting private vehicle. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - HOTEL PICK-UP INSTRUCTIONS: • As soon as the tour guide arrives at your hotel, they get the front desk to call you in the room in case you are not at the lobby.

What to expect

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Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer

Reaching the Cosme Velho district, you'll take a unique Swiss cogwheel train that climbs the mountain from its base to nearly the summit. The very top is reached by climbing a flight of stairs to arrive at the iconic Christ the Redeemer Statue. The view, from this vantage point, with the surrounding Tijuca National Forest spreading below and a circle of mountains closing the horizon at the very back of the Guanabara bay is truly spectacular. After some time to walk around and take photos, we make the way back down.

Duration 40 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
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Lapa

From Santa Teresa to Lapa, there is the famous Selaron steps, a stairway decorated with colorful tiles. Known for its energetic bohemian vibe, “Lapa” is the most buzzing area in town day and nighttime. 

Duration 30 minutes
3

Arcos da Lapa

Have you ever heard of the Lapa neighborhood? If not, it should! It's very easy to know that you've arrived in Lapa. There is a famous monument that is the official image of Lapa, the large white arches aqueduct postcard of Rio.

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Centro

Walk through Rio’s downtown through some of the coolest touristic areas catching sights and culture until Mauá square. The walk passes by historic attractions, lots of bars and restaurants, arriving at Mauá square where all tribes and people get together. 

Duration 20 minutes
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Boulevard Olimpico

See a different side of Rio in its up-and-coming Porto Maravilha area symbol of the renewed Rio after the Olympics.

Duration 10 minutes
6

Museu do Amanha

Admire the gorgeous cutting-edge museum structure, designed by famous architect Santiago Calatrava.

Duration 10 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
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Painel Etnias

Mural painted by Eduardo Kobra listed by the Guinness Book of Records as the largest graffiti in the world.

Duration 10 minutes
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The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian

The Metropolitan Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro stands out among the buildings in the Center of the city. Its unique architecture catches the attention of everyone passing by and surprises those who visit it! Its appearance and history are unconventional and make it one of the most curious spots in the wonderful city!

Duration 15 minutes
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Sambodromo da Marques de Sapucai

The Sambodrome is the home to the Rio Carnival, where the parades take place during three nights every year, a concrete structure built specifically for the Carnival. It's an avenue with bleachers on both sides divided into sectors.

Duration 10 minutes
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Maracana

The most important Brazilian football temple. Scenery of important Brazilian football classic and facts, like hosting the final matches for the 1950 and 2014 football World Cup and the Olympics final football match in 2014.

Duration 10 minutes
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Sugarloaf Mountain

We will then go up the Sugarloaf Mountain. A series of two cable cars will take you to the top of Sugar Loaf. At the top, again some of the most breathtaking views of Rio, this time from a different vantage point than at Corcovado. After that, tourists may want to enjoy lunch at a very nice “all-you-can-eat buffet” steakhouse restaurant (not included).

Duration 60 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
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Copacabana Beach

Pass by Copacabana beach that was inspiration of songs and poetry, and one of the most famous postcards in Brazil. Copacabana is also stage of one of the biggest New Year's Eve in the world, the neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro has a lot of history, cultural life and bohemia.

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Specialized infant seats are available
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Provided by Gregtur Turismo

What our experts say

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    Try the local 'feijoada' for lunch.
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    Visit the nearby Escadaria Selarón.
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    Bring a camera for stunning views!
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    Wear comfortable shoes for walking.
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    Check local weather before your tour.

More About this Experience

Introduction

Step into the vibrant and colorful world of Rio de Janeiro with the 7-Hour Rio's Summary-The Best Sights "Private Tour." This guided tour offers a comprehensive experience of the city's most iconic landmarks, ensuring that you don't miss out on any of the must-see sights. With pickup and drop-off at your hotel, airport, or port, this tour is hassle-free and convenient, allowing you to make the most of your time in Rio.

What to expect?

During this 7-hour tour, you can anticipate immersing yourself in the beauty and cultural richness of Rio de Janeiro. The itinerary includes a visit to Corcovado Mountain where you'll witness the magnificence of the Christ the Redeemer statue. Take in the breathtaking views of the Tijuca National Forest and Guanabara Bay from this elevated vantage point. You'll also explore the legendary Maracanã football stadium and the vibrant Sambódromo, where the dazzling Carnival parade takes place. Marvel at the unique architecture of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Rio and feel the energy of the city at the colorful Selarón Steps. The tour also includes a cable car ride to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain, where you'll be treated to panoramic views of Rio de Janeiro.

Who is this for?

This tour is perfect for anyone who wants to discover the best of Rio de Janeiro in a single day. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveler, this experience is designed to cater to all ages and interests. Families, couples, friends, and solo travelers will all find something to enjoy on this exciting journey through Rio's historical, cultural, and natural landmarks. Embrace the diversity of Rio and join this tour to gain a deeper understanding of this vibrant city.

Why book this?

Book this tour to unlock the key to Rio de Janeiro's most iconic sights and landmarks. With a private guide at your side, you'll gain valuable insights into the history, culture, and significance of each location. From the awe-inspiring Christ the Redeemer statue to the bustling energy of the Sambódromo, every stop on this tour offers a unique and memorable experience. Skip the hassle of navigating public transportation or hiring a car and let the tour take care of the logistics. Immerse yourself in the beauty of Rio de Janeiro without the stress or worries – simply sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride.

Good to know

Embark on this adventure with a sense of wonder and curiosity. Wear comfortable shoes as there will be some walking involved. Don't forget to bring your camera to capture the stunning views from Corcovado Mountain and Sugar Loaf. The tour includes pickup and drop-off at various locations, making it convenient for travelers arriving at the airport or port. It's also important to note that lunch is not included in the tour, but there will be opportunities to dine at restaurants along the way. Prepare to be captivated by the beauty and allure of Rio de Janeiro as you explore its most famous landmarks.

Reviews

Travelers who have embarked on this tour have shared overwhelmingly positive feedback about their experiences. They praise the knowledgeable and friendly guides who provided fascinating insights into the city's history and culture. Many have highlighted the convenience of the pickup and drop-off service, as well as the well-planned itinerary that covers all the major attractions. Visitors were particularly impressed by the panoramic views from Corcovado and Sugar Loaf, describing them as breathtaking and unforgettable. Overall, those who have taken this tour greatly enjoyed their time in Rio de Janeiro and highly recommend it to others seeking a comprehensive and immersive experience of the city.

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