Prices checked on Sep 11, 2026Things to do in Rio de Janeiro
Design your own personalized tour of Rio de Janeiro, customized to your interests. Choose must-see highlights or let me recommend the best options to match your style. From breathtaking viewpoints and lush rainforests to beaches, history, and street art, the city offers endless possibilities. You can even combine sightseeing with a delicious food experience for the perfect balance. Discover Rio your way on a private tour created just for you.
See Escadaria Selarón, also known as the 'Selaron Steps', which is a set of world-famous steps in Lapa. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The Carioca Aqueduct wich is an old aqueduct in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The aqueduct was built in the middle of the 18th century to bring fresh water from the Carioca River to the population of the city. It is a typical example of colonial architecture and engineering.
Depending on your hotel location and the itinerary of the tour we will see Santa Teresa – Ruins Park. Parque das Ruínas is a public park with an art gallery built around the ruins of a mansion, located in the Santa Teresa neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian, better known as the Metropolitan Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro or as the Cathedral of St. Sebastian of Rio de Janeiro, is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro.
Depending on your hotel location and the itinerary of the tour we will see Cafe Colombo. A century-old café with huge built-in mirrors & classic pastry-store snacks & sweets.
You will see Praça XV or XV Square. a public square in the Centro section of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
See The Paço Imperial, or Imperial Palace, previously known as the Royal Palace of Rio de Janeiro and Palace of the Viceroys, is a historic building in the center of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Paço Imperial was built in the 18th century to serve as a residence for the governors of colonial Brazil.
See Olympic Boulevard. Grand promenade created for the Olympics with artists' murals, museums, food trucks, etc.
See Kobra Mural. Amazing huge graffiti mural.
The Museum of Tomorrow is a science museum in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It was designed by Spanish neo-futuristic architect Santiago Calatrava and built next to the waterfront at Pier Maua.
The tour we will see Largo Da Prainha and Pedra do Sal (Little Africa). Pedra do Sal is a historic and religious site in Rio de Janeiro, in the neighborhood of Saúde. The site was originally a quilombo village.
Is the popular name of a major public square with beautiful buildings in french style in the center of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Depending on your hotel location and the itinerary of the tour we will see Portuguese Reading Room. The Royal Portuguese Cabinet of Reading is a library and lusophone cultural institution, is located in Luís de Camões Street, number 30, in the center of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
See Maracana Stadium. Maracana Stadium, officially named Estádio Jornalista Mário Filho, is an association football stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
See Municipal Theatre (Opera House). The Theatro Municipal is an opera house in the Centro district of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Built in the early twentieth century, it is considered to be one of the most beautiful and important theaters in the country. The building is designed in an eclectic style, inspired by the Paris Opéra.
The Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí is a purpose-built parade area built for the Rio Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Sugarloaf Mountain is a peak situated in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, at the mouth of Guanabara Bay on a peninsula that juts out into the Atlantic Ocean. Rising 396 m above the harbor, its name is said to refer to its resemblance to the traditional shape of concentrated refined loaf sugar.
Christ the Redeemer is an Art Deco statue of Jesus Christ in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, created by French sculptor Paul Landowski and built by Brazilian engineer Heitor da Silva Costa.
We will see Dona Marta View Point. Cliffside's lookout point offers expansive, panoramic views of Rio and the Christ the Redeemer statue.
Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon is a lagoon in the district of Lagoa in the Zona Sul area of Rio de Janeiro. The lagoon is connected to the Atlantic Ocean, allowing seawater to enter by a canal along the edge of a park locally known as Jardim de Allah.
The iconic, 2.5-mile beach features a wide, sandy expanse, bustling promenade, food kiosks & hotels.
See Ipanema Beach. A long, popular stretch of beach known for sunbathing, along with soccer & volleyball.
Arpoador is a region located on the southern zone of the city Rio de Janeiro, in a small peninsula between Ipanema and Copacabana. Part of its territory belongs to the neighbourhood of Ipanema, and part to Copacabana.
At the end of the famous Leblon beach, there is a scenic mountaintop viewpoint.
Depending on your hotel location and the itinerary of the tour we will see Penhasco Park View Point. Tranquil natural area with trails & 4 viewpoints offering picturesque vistas of notable landmarks.
The Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden or Jardim Botânico is located at the Jardim Botânico district in the South Zone of Rio de Janeiro. The Botanical Garden shows the diversity of Brazilian and foreign flora. There are around 6,500 species distributed throughout an area of 54 hectares as well as numerous greenhouses.
Parque Enrique Lage is a public park in the city of Rio de Janeiro, located in the Jardim Botânico neighborhood at the foot of the Corcovado, on top of which Christ the Redeemer is located.
The Tijuca National Park is an urban national park in the mountains of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
This waterfall in the Tijuca Forest in Rio de Janeiro is 35 meters high.
Depending on your hotel location and the itinerary of the tour we will see Chinese View. The Vista Chinesa is one of the belvederes of Rio de Janeiro, at the topmost of one of the roads that connect the Jardim Botânico area to the Parque Nacional & Floresta da Tijuca, known as the Estrada da Vista Chinesa.
See Telegrafo Rock. Low-hanging rocky outcrop & photo op with the optical illusion of a dangerous cliff-edge drop.
The trail is relatively easy and from the top is possible to see the whole carioca South area.
We will hike Pedra Bonita mountain. Unique geological formation with a hiking trail & hang-gliding port offering panoramic vistas.
Favela Santa Marta is a favela located in the Botafogo and Laranjeiras part of the Morro Dona Marta, that is also divided by the neighborhoods of Flamengo, Cosme Velho, and Silvestre, in the South Zone of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Niterói is a city in southeast Brazil, connected to Rio de Janeiro by a bridge across Guanabara Bay.
The Niterói Contemporary Art Museum is situated in the city of Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and is one of the city’s main landmarks. It was completed in 1996. The MAC-Niterói was designed by Oscar Niemeyer.
See City Park. Hilltop Park with iconic views of Guanabara Bay and surrounding hills, plus a paragliding launch.
See Barra da Tijuca Beach. Wide, bustling stretch of sand lined with food kiosks, open sea views & a relaxing vibe.
See Prainha Beach. secluded half-moon-shaped beach, bordered on each side by rocks and high cliffs. It is one of the best surfing spots in Rio.
See Grumari Beach. Prainha and Abrico beaches are amazing, its 15 min drive from Barra Da Tijuca. No public transportation, must go by car.
We pick you up at your hotel, AirBnb, Port or Airports
Full-Day Private Tour of Rio with Pick Up lasts about 8 hours. The itinerary has 40 stops.
Prices start at $180 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.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
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The experience is available in PT, EN, ES.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 12 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Wheelchair accessible
We hastily planned a half day tour to see the hidden gems of Rio. Danny answered our call and took us on a 4-hour whirlwind tour of sites that few visitors will go. In Santa Teresa, we climbed up a skelton mansion where we had a fantastic view of the city. Danny is very warm and knowlegeble. I will recommend Danny to my friends visiting Rio.
Daniel was a fantastic host. He was very prompt and very knowledge. I would thoroughly recommend this tour. We had a fantastic day in Rio. We saw all the sights and had a good meal
Daniel was amazing, from the day I contacted him, to going the extra mile on the actual day of our trip I am disabled, but he made the trip easy! We had a great time, he is very knowledgeable and made sure we were comfortable and felt completely safe at all times. He even took my son to get a SIM card ON A SUNDAY! And booked and rebooked dinner reservations! All after our tour had finished. Such a lovely man. Book with him if you can. You will not regret it!
Danny provided a first class experience from start to finish. He was professional, informative, and executed the itinerary superbly. If you want the best tour guide in Rio, Danny is your man.
We are a family of 2 adults and 2 teenagers from Ireland and we spent today with Danny and had such an enjoyable day. He had great communication with us once I booked him and he advised me how to prebook tickets for the main attractions to save time on the day. He also arranged an early morning pick up so we could start the day early and not waste time queuing and get the most from our day. He has such a lovely manner, excellent English, very knowledgeable about Rio and such great company! Nothing was a problem to him and he accommodated our preferences as to where we wanted to go etc. I would highly recommend using Danny’s service as I feel we learnt far more about Rio rather than trying to figure it out in our own - nothing beats local knowledge! Yes you can get Ubers to the various attractions but you won’t have the same experience. Thank you Danny for a most memorable day. We love Rio!
Daniel gets 10/10. Speaks good English. Very knowledgeable. Gives the right information in right time. Understands well the need of the customer. Very professional.
Danny was an incredible guide! Very knowledgeable, customized the tour to accommodate our family, and was so personable. He also made it so easy with knowledge of quick places to park and ease of transport. We had him for two days and enjoyed him tremendously. Highly recommended!
Danny is extremely knowledgeable, kind and an excellent planner. He knows exactly how to plan each stop so that you get the most from your time. Regardless of whether you are a fast or slow tourist, Danny knows how to accommodate, and will make sure you are comfortable at all times.
This was such an incredible experience!! Our guide Gus was so fun, nice and knowledgable. He showed us around and made seeing Rio so easy. I would HIGHLY recommend them for anyone trying to see Rio without having to worry about transportation, parking or anything else. AMAZING experience!!
I had a wonderful experience touring Rio with Daniel (“Danny”). From the very beginning, communication was thoughtful, responsive, and organized. I shared a few places I hoped to see — Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Selarón Steps, and more — and he built a plan around weather, crowds, and timing to make the day flow smoothly. What stood out most was how much local insight he brought to the experience. He suggested additional stops I wouldn’t have thought to include, like the Saint Sebastian Cathedral, which made the day feel more authentic and personal rather than just a checklist of tourist sites. I especially appreciated getting to share lunch together and having the chance to learn more about Rio through a local perspective, not just from sightseeing alone. It made the experience feel much more personal and connected to the city itself. Danny was warm, professional, flexible, and clearly passionate about Rio. He also proactively advised me to buy tickets in advance and adjusted the schedule early that morning due to rain so we could still make the most of the day safely and efficiently. The entire day felt relaxed, well-paced, and genuinely memorable. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone visiting Rio — especially solo travelers looking for a guide who is knowledgeable, communicative, and genuinely cares about creating a meaningful experience
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-Day Private Tour of Rio with Pick Up | 8 hours | 5.0 (125) | $180 | |
 Rio's Full Day: Selarón Steps, Christ & Sugarloaf – Tickets & Lunch Included | 6–8 hours | 4.9 (2,967) | $75 | View |
 Rio: Tijuca Rainforest Hike, Wildlife, Waterfalls & Caves | 5 hours | 4.9 (1,399) | $78 | View |
 Explore the Best of Tijuca Forest – Hike to Peaks, Caves & Falls | 5 hours | 4.9 (1,122) | $78 | View |
 Roxy Dinner Show - Dinner & Show | 3h 30min | 4.9 (392) | $138 | View |
 The Best Half Day in Rio with Christ Redeemer and Sugar Loaf Hill | 5 hours | 4.8 (1,591) | $130 | View |
 Full Day in Rio: Christ, Sugarloaf, Selarón & Barbecue Lunch | 8 hours | 4.7 (3,366) | $77 | View |