Halve dag privé e-bike-tour in Rio

The day with Stefano was wonderful! He is very kind and knowledgeable, the bicycles are new and the tour was truly incredible! You get to see a part of Rio that I recommend everyone visit; the mountains around Christ the Redeemer offer a spectacular view of the city. Thanks again Stefano, highly recommended!

Absolutely incredible experience! Stefano was a fantastic guide, showing me all sorts of beautiful viewpoints, spotting animals, and helping me find a good place for lunch in Santa Teresa once the ride was over. Riding an e-bike is the ideal way to see the whole breadth of Rio in a single day, from the mountaintops in Tijuca National Park to Copacabana beach and everywhere in between. I will be recommending this tour whenever any of my friends visit Rio.

We did the tour with Stefano from www.vitacarioca.com (I recommend visiting his page for more details and other tours) on the first day we arrived in Rio and we were delighted. I can say it was the best experience in Rio, on par with Christ the Redeemer or Sugarloaf Mountain, but with the advantage of not having the crowds of those places. If you want to escape the typical crowded tours, this is your option; being able to go through the jungle with hardly anyone around is priceless. Jungle, beautiful landscapes, stunning views, and Stefano was a 10, very friendly, talking about the animals, giving city and food tips, etc. The bicycles were excellently maintained; they were not heavy even without electric assistance (I have tried others that felt like moving a dead weight without it), and they come with spare batteries. Everything was very well planned. Although the tour is not advertised in Spanish, do not hesitate to do it if you only speak Spanish, as he speaks and understands it perfectly at 95%. Thank you for everything, Stefano!! Good luck with your tour!!

I had a fantastic experience with Vita Carioca and would definitely recommend their e-mountainbike tours. Communication was smooth from the start—everything was arranged via WhatsApp, and I could easily discuss route options in advance. They generally suggest different routes in Tijuca National Park (around 30–50 km) as well as a more urban option; I chose the longer park tour and it was absolutely worth it. Despite Rio’s heat, the temperature in the park was surprisingly comfortable, and with the e-bikes the distance is very manageable. I especially appreciated how safe everything felt—no riding through favelas—and how you get to see a completely different, green side of Rio that’s easy to miss otherwise. The guide was attentive and well-organized, even coordinating with my Uber driver beforehand to ensure a safe ride to Santa Teresa. Along the way, we had plenty of scenic stops, amazing views of Corcovado, and even spotted two sloths. The equipment was high quality (helmet included), and you can adjust the difficulty easily by controlling the level of assistance on the bike. After the tour, I received lots of great photos and videos, and the guide even dropped me off at the Selarón Steps, which was a nice extra touch. Overall, a really enjoyable and unique way to explore Rio.

This was my husband’s and I first time riding an e-bike. Our guide was super knowledgeable and helpful. He shared insights about Brazil and was a great communicator. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Brazil.

It was a great experience cycling with Stefano. He brings you to the unknown and off the beaten track places where you will have beautiful views over the city of Rio and everything that comes with it.

Wow, we absolutely loved our day with Stefano, we got see see a Rio that not many get to see, amazing views and nature, Stefano was amazing, very friendly and knowledgeable, he went out of his way to make our trip special, we would definitely recommend this trip to anyone, thank you so much Stefano you are a star. Chris and Paulo.

We had an amazing time with Stefano. Very informative and provided lots of follow-up information. Highly recommend!

If you’re after a unique and energetic view of Rio this is the tour for you. Stefano guided us through some amazing parts of Rio that most tourist would not experience. Being on an e-bike gave us a real connection to the environment which included the forest as well as the city and beaches. We saw several types of monkeys, turtles, toucans and lots of other birds. We covered 50km in 6 hours which should be considered when booking this. Totally worth the effort. Thanks Stefano for a memorable tour.

Our e-bike tour was the highlight of our trip to Rio. The ride started at our guides local suburb, which gave us more authentic feel of the city. Great bikes that made things effortless so we could relax and enjoy the views. Stefano was friendly, knowledgeable and made sure we felt safe navigating both the greener areas and the coastal paths. It was great to see Rio from a different perspective and would highly recommend.