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Private Custom Hidden Gems tour: Your Amazing Second Day in Rio!
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At a glance
- Duration
- 8–9 hours
- Price from
- $270 / person
- Location
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 74 reviews
- Languages
- DE, PT, EN, IT
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Way to Know Rio
Description
There´s much more to Rio than it meets the eye! This custom tour will surprise you with our precious hidden gems is absolutely perfect for those on the second day of visit in the wonderful city. Uncover local secrets and see little-known gems with your guide. This tour is ideal for visitors who want to go beyond the typical sights and get an overview of the city. This tour does not require entrance fees and offers free convenient pickup from any hotel in Rio, port, and national or international airport. Customize your tour to perfection choosing the nature, history or art focus of the tour: ●Fixed part: Lage Palace and Leblon Viewpoint ●With nature: Chinese View and Taunay Waterfall. ●With history: Royal Portuguese Library and Saint Benedict Monastery ●With art: Ethnicity wall and The Maze As a special request, you may ask for a visit to Santa Teresa instead of the tour´s focus.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 17 times a day, 6:00 AM–2:00 PM
- Next available
- Mon, Nov 2
- Group price
- $270 per vehicle, up to 15 people
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 1.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Rio de Janeiro
This is our private itinerary with fixed and custom points. We may also custom this tour with places of your interest. Please send us a message after booking.
Aterro Do Flamengo
The largest urban park in the world.
Mirante do Leblon
This is a fixed part of the tour (cannot be removed) The Leblon viewpoint is the most amazing view of Rio!
Parque Lage
This is a fixed part of the tour (cannot be removed). You will fall in love with the beautiful architecture of Lage Park´s Palace and learn about the love story behind it envolving a young Italian Opera singer...
Cascatinha Taunay
Be amazed by this astonishing waterfall
Vista Chinesa
You´ll see the breathtaking view of the best pagoda outside of Asia! This is an option as the nature focus of the tour.
Mosteiro De Sao Bento
The Abbey of Our Lady of Montserrat, is a Benedictine abbey located on the Morro de São Bento in downtown Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Mannerist style church is a primary example of Portuguese colonial architecture in Rio.
Real Gabinete Portugues de Leitura
This is an option as the history focus of the tour.
One of the the largests graphites panels stared the world, according to the Guinness World Record, inspired by the Olympic rings representing the five continents and received the name of “ethnic groups”.
This palace and an artwork, made with colorful mosaics: One of the most amazing places you will see in the world!
What's included
Included
Transport by modern, air-conditioned vehicle.
Landing and facility fees
Tours with a driver and guide: (absolute comfort and undivided attention)
Fuel surcharge
Tours with a driver-guide: For 1 to 3 travelers.
Not included
Lunch is optional. Prices may vary from 50 to 280 BRL per person.
The Maze
Pickup Locations & Times
Any hotel in the city of Rio.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
74 reviews
How it compares in Rio de Janeiro
- Price over the last 20 days: $270–$295
- Today’s price is the lowest in that period
Excurgo comparison of 1,652 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note that busy times such as new years and carnival will limit the ammount of places to be visited.
- The tour duration is 8 hours plus 1 hour for lunch
- Communication through what's app mobile app is available.
- Wearing comfortable walking shoes is recommended.
- Wheelchair accessible vans may be provided. Please choose the "van" option at the time of booking.
- Special restaurants such as vegetarian or gluten-free are available, please advise.
- A small amount of walking is involved.
- Please note: The Maze Rio is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Colombo closes on Sundays.
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 this tour take?
Private Custom Hidden Gems tour: Your Amazing Second Day in Rio! lasts about 8–9 hours. The itinerary has 10 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $270 per person for this Rio de Janeiro experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 5 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does this tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 17 departures a day between 6:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
Can I cancel this tour 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. Any hotel in the city of Rio. Pickup points include Motel Comodoro, Shelton Hotel.
What languages is this tour 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 Specialized infant seats are available
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible Wheelchair accessible vans may be provided. Please choose the "van" option at the time of booking.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is this tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 74 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Way to Know Rio.
Reviews(74)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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