Rio Highlights: 8-Hour Private Tour with Airport, Port, and Hotel

Your guide will meet you at your hotel and drive you to the base of Corcovado Mountain, passing by Rio's beaches and Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon along the way.

Travel by van to the top of Corcovado Mountain, where the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue stands, passing through the lush Tijuca Forest along the way. The total time includes transportation from the Visitor Center to the statue, time at the summit of Corcovado Mountain, and the return journey.

Next, we will head towards the bohemian neighborhood of Santa Teresa, home to a collection of local boutiques and galleries. The charming Santa Teresa neighborhood also boasts several trendy bars and restaurants offering a variety of snacks and dishes, not to mention the stunning views. Don't miss it!

Have you ever heard of the Lapa neighborhood? If not, you should! It's very easy to know you've arrived in Lapa. There's a famous monument that's the official image of Lapa and a postcard of Rio: the aqueduct with its large white arches.

Discover the famous Selarón Steps, one of Rio de Janeiro’s most colorful and photographed attractions. Decorated by Chilean artist Jorge Selarón with thousands of tiles from around the world, the staircase has become a true symbol of the city and a perfect backdrop for unforgettable photos.

Walk through downtown Rio, passing some of the coolest tourist spots, taking in sights and culture until you reach Praça Mauá. The walk passes historical attractions, many bars and restaurants, arriving at Praça Mauá where all tribes and peoples gather.

Admire the beautiful, state-of-the-art museum structure designed by the famous architect Santiago Calatrava.

The Metropolitan Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro stands out among the buildings in the city center. Its unique architecture attracts the attention of all who pass by and surprises those who visit it! Its appearance and history are unconventional and make it one of the most curious points of the marvelous city!

See a different side of Rio in its emerging Porto Maravilha area, a symbol of Rio renewed after the Olympics.

Mural painted by Eduardo Kobra, listed by the Guinness Book of Records as the largest graffiti in the world.

The most important temple of Brazilian football. The setting for important classics and events in Brazilian football, such as the final matches of the 1950 and 2014 World Cups and the final of the 2014 Olympics.

The Sambódromo is the stadium for Rio's Carnival, where the parades take place for three nights a year. It's a concrete structure built especially for Carnival. It's an avenue with grandstands on both sides divided into sectors.

The beach that inspired the composition of the famous song "The Girl from Ipanema". A beautiful beach that deserves all the fame and admiration.

Beautiful building and preserved architecture. It is one of the most important Brazilian theaters.

Two-stage cable car ride: the first to Urca Hill, followed by the second to the summit of Sugarloaf Mountain. The total time includes both cable car rides, as well as time at Urca Hill and Sugarloaf Mountain.