Tailor made tour

Bruno was our guide and was excellent. He was informative, friendly, and interesting. He suggested a variety of opportunities and interesting sites. We enjoyed our day thoroughly.

From the moment we arrived in Rio, Gus made everything seamless. He greeted us at the airport with a driver and gave us an amazing introduction to the city on the way to our hotel. After a full day exploring with another guide (including Christ the Redeemer), Gus was flexible and picked us up that evening for the spectacular Ginga Tropical show. His insight made the music and dances even more meaningful. The following day, we toured Santa Teresa with Gus, riding the historic 1800’s rail car, exploring colorful streets, and visiting unforgettable landmarks like the elegant Colombo coffee house and the fairytale-like Portuguese library. On our last night, Gus arranged everything for us to attend a Flamengo soccer game. Experiencing it from the hospitality level—with food, drinks, and even a private bathroom—was the perfect way to end our trip. Gus is knowledgeable, warm, and incredibly attentive. He not only showed us the highlights of Rio but also made us feel safe, cared for, and immersed in the culture. We couldn’t recommend him more!

We toured for two days in Rio with Gus. He was great! We gave him a list of what we wanted to see and we did all those things plus a couple of his suggestions. His English is great and he is full of knowledge about Rio. He timed our visits to Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf so the crowds were not overwhelming.

we did with augusto 3 full days of private tour. any attraction where there are line, augusto knows how to cut the line, then the tour is very efficient, without him we could visit maybe half of the popular attractions. augusto recognized our expectations and added many places we even we didn't know about. so we are very satisfied of the tour with him.

I booked Augusto many months ahead of our arrival on Seabourn cruise (Feb 25-26, 2024). Gus was super quick to respond all my emails and he was very flexible. I already knew he could drive/guide us in his vehicle so I inquired if he could handle a group of 10. He informed me it was not a problem as he could rent a 15-passenger van with a driver. On Feb 25, we were a group of 7 and we visited Petropolis. We really enjoyed it. Gus was super informative. He is a great teacher, very patient and full of passion. On Feb 26, we were a group of 9 and we visited the highlights of Rio de Janeiro. What a great time we all had. Do not hesitate to hire Gus. His English is perfect, he is patient and he will not disappoint you! It is obvious he loves his job. We all loved him. Chantal and Dennis

Fantastic guide! Gus fully tailored our itinerary according to our preferences and allowed us to explore a lot of the city within the time we had (a weekend). Impeccable English and vast knowledge of the city's and country's history and context. Highly recommended.

I was looking for a private guide to help us more safely and easily navigate Rio. I had no idea what a good decision I made in booking Gus as our guide. We have traveled a lot and have had many guides all over the world, and Gus really stands out as the best. He really understands how to do this well. We hired him for two days to show us around Rio. I had a detailed list of places I had researched that I wanted to see, including restaurants. It was a challenge, and I knew we wouldn't get to everything. But Gus was masterful in organising the time and making sure we got as much done on my list as possible, while not being rushed, and he even added a few places that he felt we would enjoy that weren't on my list. He is skilled at logistics, which meant there was just no time wasted. He is also very easy to spend time with and just an all around nice guy. I knew within 5 minutes after meeting him on our first day that we made the right choice. We had a lot of fun chatting with him along the way and he helped us see Rio in a more authentic light than if we had tried to do this on our own. He even included lunches at the restaurants on my list that made sense with the itinerary, I mean it was perfect! Gus made our time in Rio better in every possible way--we saw way more, we had more fun, we felt way safer and he removed all the logistical stress. And to go above and beyond he booked us a dinner on another night separate from our tour and booked us a ride to the airport at the end of our stay, also separate from our tour. He made our time in Rio so, so much better. This guy could teach a master class in being a private tour guide. Thank you Gus!

We were very fortunate to find and book Gus as our guide in Rio. He is an outstanding guide and a wonderful individual. We have traveled all over the world and had many great guides but Gus clearly stands out as the best. We were with him for 5 days and he showed us all the known sites as well as several off the beaten path attractions. He was punctual, super friendly and incredibly knowledgeable. He made our trip to Brazil outstanding. We sadly parted on the last day, leaving a new found friend that felt like family. If you have a chance to tour with Gus, don't hesitate. He is the best and will enhance your visit to wonderful Rio. We miss you Gus and treasure you and the memories you helped to create. Thank you for a wonderful 5 days. Pamela

On the advice of my uncle and aunt, who toured with Gus a few years ago, my husband and I booked Gus for three days earlier this month. Gus is so warm and kind. He loves Rio and knows it well. From the moment he picked us up at the airport until we said goodbye, we felt like we were with a friend. We loved our conversations with him about Brazil's history, current events, geography, and politics. One of my fondest memories is the three of us singing "At the Copa Copacabana" together on the ride from the airport to our hotel moments after we met Gus! I highly recommend booking Gus if you go to Rio. We are hopeful more of our family meet this terrific guy.

We booked Gus a few months ago for 5 days. I sent him a list of all the things we would like to do, and he got back to me quickly, with some other recommendations too. We were met at the airport, taken to our hotel, then embarked on 5 full days of brilliant tours and experiences. Gus is without doubt the best tour guide we have ever come across (and we've met a few!). He knows so much about his beautiful city, and loves to share it with everyone. We did all the main sites, plus quite a few others that were a bit off the beaten track. He seems to know just about everybody, has his own secret parking places, and can even get you into places just to use the rest room. If you have any time in Rio, be it a day or a week, you will not be disappointed with this delightful man!