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Maracana Tour
Monica was an excellent guide, very kind, friendly, and she helped us. She helped us not only on the tour but also with other issues that came up for us; without a doubt, the best guide of the trip.
Rio de Janeiro travel guide: tickets, best time & real costs
4-Hour Private Guided Tour in Rio de Janeiro
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At a glance
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Price from
- $95 / person
- Location
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 · 32 reviews
- Languages
- DE, PT, EN, IT
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Rio Carioca Tour Ltda
- Meeting point
- If you do not provide us the pickup location at the time of booking and you do not inform us about it later, we will assume you will meet us at the Meeting Point at the Front Desk of the Rio Othon Palace (Avenida Atlântica, 3264 - Copacabana).
Description
Enjoy a private 4-hour tour in our marvelous town! The tour guide is at your disposal to put together an itinerary according to your personal interest. Enjoy having a vehicle at your convenience to take you from one place to another. Take this opportunity to walk along the beaches of Rio de Janeiro: Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabana. Prepare your device to take beautiful pictures. If you want to enter in a certain place and needs to pay for a ticket, just pay it yourself on the spot and enter. Do it your way and on your own time. At the end of the tour, safely return to the hotel.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM
- Next available
- Wed, Oct 14
- Adult (ages 11+)
- $95
- Child (ages 5–10)
- $48
- Infant (ages 0–4)
- Free
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $186.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Ipanema
Relax, swim, stay under the sun at the beach and take beautiful pictures. This is just a suggestion. It is a tailor-made tour, so you can change the itinerary.
Copacabana Beach
Take pictures next to the sculptours of Brazilian icons that are placed on the beach. This is just a suggestion. It is a tailor-made tour, so you can change the itinerary.
What's included
Included
Private vehicle
Air-conditioned vehicle
Private tour guide
Not included
Lunch
Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup is available from most hotels in the areas of Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana, Flamengo and Centro or the cruise ship port. Contact us to adjust the pickup time.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.6
32 reviews
How it compares in Rio de Janeiro
- Starting price $95 is close to the typical $90 for tours of similar length in Rio de Janeiro
Excurgo comparison of 1,666 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Non refundable in case of bad weather.
- ID or copy is mandatory - including children.
- Children under the age of 4 are free of charge and they must sit on their parent’s lap in the vehicle.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Pickup available for selected hotels in Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana, Flamengo and Centro.
- Contact us 24hrs prior to departure to inform the hotel location and to confirm pickup time.
- If you do not contact us, we meet you at Avenida Atlântica, 3264 - Copacabana.
- You may change the start time. Keep in mind it must remain a morning daily tour.
- The places mentioned on this tour are just suggestions. It is a tailor-made tour, so you can change the itinerary.
- Contact us to confirm the pickup time according to hotel location.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does 4-Hour Private Guided Tour in Rio de Janeiro take?
4-Hour Private Guided Tour in Rio de Janeiro lasts about 4 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
How much does 4-Hour Private Guided Tour in Rio de Janeiro cost?
Prices start at $95 per person for this Rio de Janeiro experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $186. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does 4-Hour Private Guided Tour in Rio de Janeiro run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
How much does 4-Hour Private Guided Tour in Rio de Janeiro cost for children?
Children aged 5–10 pay from $48, adults from $95. Infants go free.
Can I cancel 4-Hour Private Guided Tour in Rio de Janeiro for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Pickup is available from most hotels in the areas of Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana, Flamengo and Centro or the cruise ship port. Contact us to adjust the pickup time. Pickup points include ibis Copacabana Posto 2.
What languages is 4-Hour Private Guided Tour in Rio de Janeiro offered in?
The experience is available in DE, PT, EN, IT, FR, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap ID or copy is mandatory - including children.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is 4-Hour Private Guided Tour in Rio de Janeiro worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 32 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Rio Carioca Tour Ltda.
Reviews(32)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
J
Great experience
Monica was a great guide! We learned so much about Rio and really enjoyed having a private guide.
F
Waste of time and money
Complete waste of time and money. The guide spent the whole time on his phone and chatting with other people and looking for new customers. I don’t recommend it at all.
M
I booked the 4 hour...
I booked the 4 hour private tour. Riccardo was a great guide! He communicated the day before and I informed him of the places I wanted to visit which included Centro and Maracana. He picked me up from my hotel right on time. Due to rainy Rio, I didn’t have an umbrella or raincoat but Riccardo offered me his umbrella to use throughout the tour. We were able to check off just about everything I wanted to see throughout the city. Some places were closed due to being the weekend. He also took great pictures of me at all the sites! I highly recommend Riccardo as a guide and this tour!
J
Forget about this local tour company
This is absolutely the worst tour that we have ever been on - firstly the tour guide was over half an hour late to meet us at the appointed location, then he started to look for the no show driver , that took another 45 minutes ( despite repeated calls to the tour office). We were finally on our way, to do a walking tour of part of the city where the Royal bbc Palace is located . After that we went to visit ( by car) a famous coffeehouse to have a snack . 30 minutes late we came out to find the driver has disappeared . Calls to the office ( and more waiting by the curb )and after 45 minutes the driver showed up again and took us to the Selaron Steps for a five minute photo opportunity , after which the guide declared that the tour was up and took us back to our cruiseship pier . We never saw the sights that we wanted to ( no Copacabana beach, no Ipanema beach ). Even the guide said he has never encountered such ridiculous service from the tour company - never again ( it wasted the entire day that we planned for Rio 😭🤢).
M
Marcos was a wonderful...
Marcos was a wonderful tour guide. Our private tour was tailored to our interests with a couple of other things added in. Luckily for us, his English was very good. We had a great day and are very grateful to Marcos for showing us this beautiful city of Rio de Janeiro!
S
Dario was fantastic! He...
Dario was fantastic! He guided us through the city and made sure to take us to all the places we wanted to see. He even took us to to some restaurants that we were not planning to go before he recommended them. Incredible way to experience Rio!
I
Perfect way to see this beautiful city
We had absolutely unforgettable experience. Excellent vehicle, perfect driver and exceptional tour guide - all we could wish for! We only had two days in Rio and were looking for the best way to get to know more about history, culture and life in this big city. Helber showed us everything he loves about Rio and we had amazing time. Highly recommend.
Operator response
Hello! So glad to hear you had an unforgettable experience! We're delighted that you were able to enjoy your tour and that you got to know the history, culture and life of Rio de Janeiro well. Thank you for your recommendation! See you next time for more incredible days!
N
Visit Centre RIO
A private tour with Guide Monica that went very well and with whom I highly recommend... Looking forward to meeting again.
Operator response
Bonjour ! Nous sommes très heureux de lire votre commentaire ! Nous travaillons avec les meilleurs professionnels de la ville et Monica est certainement l'une des plus qualifiées. Nous sommes ravis d'apprendre que tout s'est bien passé. Nous vous remercions pour votre commentaire élogieux et pour nous avoir choisis pour votre visite. Nous espérons vous revoir pour d'autres journées incroyables à Rio. Meilleures salutations et à bientôt !
B
Excellent!
The guide was fantastic! I had a few things I wanted to see, he added a few more things that I really enjoyed, and he was very helpful with tips about Rio and even helped me run an errand. I booked this for my first afternoon in Rio and it was an excellent introduction to the city!
Operator response
Hello! We're so glad you enjoyed your tour! The 4-hour program is an excellent choice for those looking for more exclusivity and more dedicated attention, as well as being able to select the places you visit. Great choice! Thank you very much for your complimentary review and for choosing us for your experience. We hope to welcome you again in the future!
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