Rio de Janeiro travel guide: tickets, best time & real costs
Rio De Janeiro: Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)
Rio de Janeiro’s energy, size, and diversity can be overwhelming for visitors. Discover the city with a local guide on a private walking tour that highlights its culture and history. This personalized tour allows you to discover the exterior of monuments, including museums, while learning about the city’s history and culture. If you’d like to include a museum visit, the itinerary can be adjusted—just inform your guide in advance. Tailored to your interests, this tour is ideal for families, couples, and solo travelers seeking authentic insights and hidden spots in Rio.
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $68.
Larger groups pay less per person.
Out at sunset: the 4:30 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 6:21 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 12.
Explore Rio de Janeiro alongside a local guide! Let him (or her) show you all there is to know about the city, the iconic places and the history but also some nice places to eat, go shopping and much more during this personalized and private visit. The itinerary will be designed by your local guide based on your preferences. Meet where you're staying to get familiar with the neighborhood, find out about the best places to eat, the easiest ways to get around, and the hidden gems you might have missed. By the end of the tour, you'll feel comfortable navigating the city and confident you have all the information you need to make the most of your stay. Important: This itinerary is completely customizable according to your wishes.
The local guide will pick you up at your hotel ( if located in Rio de Janeiro ). Travelers can request the tour to start from any centrally located hotel. In case your hotel is outside the city center we will select a convenient meeting point in the city center.Tour may end at a different location from the departure point unless requested in advance of the tour.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Rio De Janeiro: Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour) lasts about 2–8 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $45 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 $68. There are 5 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 19 departures a day between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. The local guide will pick you up at your hotel ( if located in Rio de Janeiro ). Travelers can request the tour to start from any centrally located hotel. In case your hotel is outside the city center we will select a convenient meeting point in the city center.Tour may end at a different location from the departure point unless requested in advance of the tour. Pickup points include Casa Nova Hotel, Hotel Village Icarai.
The experience is available in PT, EN, FR, ES.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Your own group can be up to 15 people on one booking; no other travellers join.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 8 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Guydeez.
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio De Janeiro: Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour) | 2–8 hours | 4.9 (8) | $45 | |
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