Explore the best of Rio de Janeiro in one day with this comprehensive tour that includes visits to iconic landmarks like Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf. Enjoy a buffet lunch at a downtown restaurant and take advantage of the experience of a bilingual guide who shares valuable information about the city. Admire the colorful Selarón Staircase and stop for photos at Maracana Stadium, Metropolitan Cathedral and Sambadrome. Ideal for those who have little time and want to optimize their visit to this vibrant city. - Pick up from hotels in Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblón and downtown. - Includes tickets to Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf - Buffet lunch in a local restaurant. - Approximate duration of 8 hours, with certified professional guide
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 12.
One of the new seven wonders of the world and undisputed symbol of Rio and all of Brazil. The experience of being next to Christ and enjoying the panoramic views from the Morro del Corcovado is simply unforgettable.
At 396 meters high, this iconic nose offers some of the most stunning views of the city. The ascent and descent is done through modern cable cars.
Visit the colorful tiles of the Selarón Staircase located in the bohemian neighborhood of Lapa. This outdoor work by Chilean artist Jorge Selarón, is one of the most colorful and photographed corners of Rio. Artists like U2, Snoop Dogg and many others have chosen this location to shoot video clips.
An imposing temple of modernist architecture, with conical shape, 96 meters in internal diameter and a height of 75 meters. Its design is inspired by the Central American pyramids.
Every year the traditional Samba Schools parade here during the most famous and crowded Carnival in the world.
Photo stop in front of the facade of the mythical stadium, birthplace of great moments of world football. (You do not enter the stadium.) Important : on matchdays, this visit is omitted for traffic and safety reasons.
Includes roundtrip transfer from the hotel or accommodation in the following neighborhoods: Copacabana, Leme, Ipanema, Leblón, Botafogo, Flamengo and Centro. (The Agency will inform via WhatsApp the nearest pick-up point to passengers who are staying outside or inside the mentioned neighbourhoods but in narrow streets where transport access is impossible.) You must wait at the coordinated time in the hotel lobby or at the entrance of the accommodation. Before pick-up hours.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Day Tour in Rio de Janeiro lasts about 8–9 hours. The itinerary has 6 stops.
Prices start at $146 per person for this Rio de Janeiro experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
Children aged 3–4 pay from $31, adults from $146. Infants go free.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Includes roundtrip transfer from the hotel or accommodation in the following neighborhoods: Copacabana, Leme, Ipanema, Leblón, Botafogo, Flamengo and Centro. (The Agency will inform via WhatsApp the nearest pick-up point to passengers who are staying outside or inside the mentioned neighbourhoods but in narrow streets where transport access is impossible.) You must wait at the coordinated time in the hotel lobby or at the entrance of the accommodation. Before pick-up hours. Pickup points include Visconde De Piraja Apartment.
The experience is available in PT, EN, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 19 participants.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 107 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Lucas Aimar Turismo.
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Totally recommended, very professional
¡Muchas gracias, Orlando! Nos alegra saber que disfrutaste de nuestro tour “Un Día en Río” y que valoraste el profesionalismo del equipo. Gracias por compartir tu experiencia y por recomendarnos. ¡Esperamos volver a recibirte en Río! 💙
We did the \"A day in Rio\" tour with my family on 9/8/26, we went with our 9 and 11-year-old children. We enjoyed the tour at all times. Everything was very positive, from the punctuality in picking us up and bringing us back, the coordination throughout the day, the professionalism of the guide Emiliano is remarkable, the vehicle was impeccable, almost brand new and comfortable. Special mention for the lunch, a very good option, delicious and abundant! We really enjoyed the day! Recommended for all ages, alone or with others. Thank you!
¡Muchísimas gracias, Carlos, por compartir una reseña tan completa! Nos alegra saber que toda la familia disfrutó de “Un Día en Río” y que valoraron la puntualidad, la coordinación, la comodidad del vehículo y el almuerzo. También le haremos llegar a Emiliano tus palabras sobre su profesionalismo. Fue un placer acompañarlos a conocer Río y esperamos volver a recibirlos en una próxima visita. ¡Un abrazo para toda la familia! 💙
Excellent experience with Lucas Aimar Turismo! It totally exceeded our expectations. From the beginning everything was very well organized and the tour was wonderful. I want to especially highlight our guide, María, who was super friendly, attentive, and very well prepared. She explained everything to us with great clarity, always looking out for the group and making sure we enjoyed every moment. You can tell the professionalism and care with which they work. I would undoubtedly hire their services again and I recommend them 100%. Thank you for making our trip such a special and unforgettable experience! ❤️
¡Muchísimas gracias por compartir una reseña tan especial, Martha! ❤️ Nos alegra saber que la experiencia superó sus expectativas y que disfrutaron tanto del paseo. María estará muy feliz de saber que destacaste su amabilidad, preparación y dedicación durante todo el recorrido. Le compartiremos tus palabras, que sin duda son un gran reconocimiento a su trabajo. 😊 También agradecemos mucho que hayas valorado la organización y el profesionalismo de todo el equipo. ¡Gracias por elegirnos y por recomendarnos! Será un placer volver a recibirlos en Río en una próxima oportunidad. 🌴💙
We hired the round-trip transfers and the one-day excursions in Rio and the day in Arraial. Excellent service. Super friendly and the excursions were incredible. Both the guides and the drivers take care of you at all times. Highly recommended!
¡Muchas gracias por compartir tu experiencia, Ignacio! 😊 Nos alegra saber que disfrutaron tanto de los traslados como de las excursiones en Río y Arraial. Que destaques la amabilidad y el cuidado de nuestros guías y choferes es un gran reconocimiento para todo el equipo. ¡Gracias por elegirnos y por recomendarnos! Esperamos volver a recibirlos en una próxima visita. 🌴💙
The one-day tour in Rio is really nice for seeing the city's main attractions, the guide Simone was attentive to our needs and the service was super pleasant.
¡Gracias por tu reseña! 😊 Qué bueno saber que disfrutaste de Un Día en Río y que Simone te acompañó con tanta atención y amabilidad. Nos alegra que el recorrido haya sido una linda forma de conocer los principales lugares de la ciudad. ¡Esperamos volver a recibirte en Río! 🌴
It was a great experience, everything very organized, the guide was the best, she explained everything to us, she waited for us on every tour, she was very kind, the tour was very good, everything on time, we saw everything in an organized way and it was beautiful to go with a guide, we even entered some places faster, highly recommended
¡Muchas gracias por compartir tu experiencia, Sofía! 😊 Nos alegra saber que disfrutaste el recorrido y que la organización y el acompañamiento de nuestra guía hicieron la diferencia. Qué bueno que pudiste conocer los principales lugares de Río de una manera cómoda y aprovechando bien el tiempo. ¡Gracias por recomendarnos y esperamos volver a recibirte pronto! 🌴💙
We took a private tour with the bilingual guide Felipe! He is a 10, for his patience, kindness, and good vibes! The company is a 10, quick service and safety in every sense!
¡Muchísimas gracias por tu reseña! 😊 Nos alegra saber que disfrutaron del tour privado y que Felipe hizo de la experiencia un momento especial con su paciencia, amabilidad y buena energía. Le compartiremos tus palabras, seguro le encantará recibir este reconocimiento. También agradecemos que destaques la atención y seguridad de nuestro equipo. ¡Gracias por confiar en nosotros y esperamos volver a recibirte en Río! 🌴
Our experience was wonderful! We were assigned Bruno as our guide; we did a private tour for one day, and he made sure we made the most of everything! Punctuality was a walk at our own pace. We recommend doing Christ early; we went by train with the tickets purchased in advance, just like the ones for Sugarloaf Mountain. We then visited the Metropolitan Cathedral, Selaron Steps, and the impressive Maracanã.
¡Muchas gracias por tu reseña! 😊 Qué alegría saber que disfrutaron de Río en familia y que Bruno hizo que el tour privado se adaptara a sus tiempos y expectativas. Gracias por confiar en nosotros y por recomendarnos. ¡Será un placer acompañarlos nuevamente en una próxima visita! 🌴
Highly recommended. They never tried to impose anything on us.
¡Muchas gracias por tu reseña! 😊 Nos alegra saber que valoraste la confianza y la forma en que trabajamos. Nuestro objetivo es brindar una experiencia agradable y transparente para que cada viajero disfrute Río de la mejor manera. ¡Esperamos verte nuevamente! 🌴💙
Excellent, I took two tours with them and was very satisfied!!!
¡Muchas gracias por tu reseña, Carla! 😊 Nos alegra muchísimo saber que realizaste dos tours con nosotros y que quedaste conforme con la experiencia. Que nos hayas elegido nuevamente es una gran alegría para todo el equipo. ¡Gracias por confiar en Lucas Aimar Turismo y esperamos acompañarte en una próxima visita a Río! 🌴
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