Private Rio de Janeiro Tour: Choose Your Stops, 6 or 9 Hours

Your guide plans the route around what you actually want to see, not what pays them.

A private guided tour of Rio de Janeiro lasting 6 or 9 hours, with hotel or meeting-point pickup and an air-conditioned vehicle. You choose which attractions to visit (Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Copacabana Beach, Ipanema, Lapa, Santa Teresa, or others), and the guide contacts you beforehand to set the order and timing. The guide receives no commissions from shops, attractions or restaurants, so recommendations stay unbiased. Tickets to attractions are not included, letting you decide which sites to enter.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Sugarloaf Mountain1h
2. Christ the Redeemer1h
3. Selarón Steps10m
4. Copacabana Beachpassing by
5. Flamengo Parkpassing by
6. Municipal Theater of Rio de Janeiro5m
7. São Bento Monastery15m
8. Sambadrome5m
9. Museum of Tomorrowpassing by
10. Samba City1h
11. Ipanema Beachpassing by
12. Vista Chinesa15m
13. Santa Teresapassing by
14. Lapapassing by

Private customizable Rio de Janeiro tour

• Guide picks you up at hotel
• Choose destinations to visit
• Visit Christ the Redeemer
• Visit Sugarloaf Mountain
• Explore Selarón Steps
• See Municipal Theater of Rio de Janeiro
• Visit São Bento Monastery
• Visit Sambadrome
• Tour Samba City
• Pass by Copacabana Beach
• Pass by Ipanema Beach
• Pass by Flamengo Park
• Pass by Museum of Tomorrow
• Pass by Santa Teresa
• Pass by Lapa
• Visit Vista Chinesa
• Guide defines order and timing
• Enjoy personalized tour experience

The experience

The guide picks you up at your hotel or a meeting point you choose and spends the next 6 or 9 hours driving you through Rio's neighborhoods at a pace that works for you. Before the tour starts, they'll call to talk through which places matter to you, whether that's the viewpoint at Vista Chinesa, the colonial architecture of Santa Teresa, the street art and nightlife of Lapa, or the beaches at Copacabana and Ipanema. You can also hand over the planning entirely and let the guide suggest the route based on what they know about timing and crowds.

What sets this tour apart is that your guide doesn't earn money from steering you into shops, restaurants or paid attractions. That means the stops you make are the ones you actually want. The vehicle is air-conditioned, and the driver handles navigation while the guide talks about what you're seeing. If you'd rather skip the talking and just ride, that's fine too.

You'll need to buy tickets separately if you want to enter attractions like Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, or the Museum of Tomorrow. The tour covers the driving and the local knowledge. Entry fees are on you. Lunch and snacks aren't included, though the guide can suggest places to eat along the way.

What’s included

• Private transportation in a sedan or SUV.
• hotel or meeting-point pickup.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• professional guide.
• GST included.
• consultation with the guide before the tour to plan your route and timing.

Options for this experience

4 options

Sedan - 6-hour tourUp to 4 per booking · Guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese · No fixed timeLasts 6 hours. Sedan for up to 4 passengers. A tailorable 6-hour tour of Rio de Janeiro, with a guide who helps you pick the places to visit. Pickup is included.

6-hour tour by SUVUp to 6 per booking · Guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese · No fixed timeLasts 6 hours: A tailorable 6-hour tour of Rio de Janeiro, with a guide who helps you decide which places to visit. SUV for up to 6 passengers in addition to the driver. Includes pickup.

9-hour tour - sedanUp to 4 per booking · Guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese · No fixed timeLasts 9 hours. Sedan for up to 4 passengers. A 9-hour tour of Rio de Janeiro that you can tailor, with a guide who helps you choose the places to visit. Pickup is included.

SUV - 9-hour tourUp to 6 per booking · Guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese · No fixed timeLasts 9 hours: A 9-hour tour of Rio de Janeiro that you can customize, with a guide who helps you choose the places to visit. SUV for up to 6 passengers plus the driver. Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcome

Operated by Confortour

Is this one for you?Choose the 6-hour tour if you want to see a few key spots without a full day commitment. Go with the 9-hour option if you're visiting multiple neighborhoods and want time to linger. Both work for small groups and families with children, and the vehicle is wheelchair accessible.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Can I pick which neighborhoods I want to visit, or is the route set?

You choose which attractions and neighborhoods matter to you. The guide calls before the tour to talk through your interests, then plans the order of stops and timing around what you want to see. If you'd rather not plan ahead, you can leave it to the guide's judgment.

What's included in the 6-hour versus the 9-hour tour?

Both tours cover private transportation, the guide, and an air-conditioned vehicle. The 6-hour tour fits a few key stops. The 9-hour tour gives you time for more neighborhoods and a slower pace. Neither includes attraction tickets or meals.

Does the guide get paid by restaurants or shops we visit?

No. The guide receives no commissions from shops, attractions, or restaurants, so recommendations are based on what you want, not what pays them.

Are attraction tickets included, like for Christ the Redeemer or Sugarloaf Mountain?

Tickets are not included. The tour covers transportation and the guide. You pay separately for any attractions you want to enter.

Can I choose a sedan or SUV for the tour?

Yes. You can book either a sedan or an SUV for both the 6-hour and 9-hour tours. Choose at checkout based on your group size and preference.

What if I'm not sure which places to visit? Can the guide help me decide?

The guide will contact you before the tour to discuss your interests and suggest an itinerary. Popular stops include Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, Lapa's street art and nightlife, and the colonial streets of Santa Teresa.