Dona Marta's sunrise, undisturbed Christ the Redeemer and more
Enjoy a local experience exploring Rio de Janeiro's most beautiful tourist attractions in a dynamic and flexible way with small groups. Our tour starts between 4:00 AM and 5:00 AM to beat the crowds, lines, and traffic, maximizing your time and making your experience even more comfortable!
A day in Rio + Photos
In addition to being the most dear of the public our one day tours in Rio, in addition to serving only 07 people per route as a collective tour, we offer a tour where you can take the most advantage of the tourist spot and not only pass , take a photo and go to the next destination
For the experience to take place the minimum quorum of 02 people will be required.
Our goal is always to add values to your moments in Rio.
In this tour the places to be visited are:
- Christ Redemptor via Paineiras - we take a van - Included entry
- Mirante dona Marta
- Selaron Stairs
- Boninho Sugar Bread
- Entrance included
- Photos of the professional tour
Private tour - The best of Rio in 1 day
Come and discover the main tourist attractions in Rio with me!
Let's get to know Christ the Redeemer, the most visited attraction in the whole country, not just in Rio, a 38-meter statue, made of concrete and soapstone, which stands at the top of the Corcovado mountain, and is 710 meters above sea level !
Afterwards, we will visit the Selaron Staircase, with its 215 steps beautifully decorated by the Chilean artist called Jorge Selaron. Next, we will visit the Metropolitan Cathedral of São Sebastião in Rio de Janeiro, with its beautiful stained glass windows, and finally, Pão de Açúcar, where we will take the cable car to see the most beautiful view of the city!!
Or, whatever is possible, within the 6-7 hour tour, depending on the time of year, as on certain occasions, it is not possible to do everything in that period of time.
Rio: Copacabana Food Tour with 7 Tastings and Local Flavors
Discover the vibrant flavors of Rio de Janeiro with Secret Food Tours! Your local expert guides will take you through the heart of Copacabana, where golden sands meet a lively bohemian spirit, and every corner tells a story of music, culture, and flavor.
Stroll along the famous beachfront and side streets, where bossa nova was born and Rio’s laid-back lifestyle comes alive. Beyond the postcard views, you’ll uncover hidden spots loved by locals, sampling authentic dishes that define the city’s unique culinary identity. From savory street food classics to refreshing tropical bites, every stop celebrates the rhythm and taste of Rio.
Join us for a journey that blends food, music, stunning sites and culture in one of the world’s most iconic neighborhoods. Come hungry, and leave with a deeper connection to the soul of Rio de Janeiro.
Rio: Sugarloaf Mountain Private Hike & Climb Adventure
Experience one of Rio de Janeiro's most unique adventures with a guided rock climbing ascent on the famous Costão do Pão de Açúcar. Suitable for beginners and experienced climbers alike, this activity combines adrenaline, stunning scenery, and personal achievement. With certified instructors, all safety equipment provided, and breathtaking views of Sugarloaf Mountain, Guanabara Bay, Copacabana Beach, and Christ the Redeemer, it's an unforgettable way to experience Rio from a whole new perspective. Not recommended for those with a fear of heights.
Sugarloaf Mountain Climbing Trail
Climbing Sugar Loaf by walking and climbing the mountain is unforgettable. Know this is the best trail in Rio!
Climb to the Top of Sugarloaf Mountain
Climbing Sugarloaf, rather than taking the cable car up, is one of the most rewarding things you can do while in town. You can experience one of a kind rock climbing adventure, while also visiting one of the most famous tourist attractions in town. It is common for us to hear that it was the highlight of the trip.
Our international team of guides come from varied backgrounds and are some of the most experienced and best reviewed guides in the city. We have over 15 years of experience guiding clients from all of the world and while safety and professionalism are always our priority, we also make a point of creating a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. We enjoy getting to know people and sharing our experience of living in Rio. Often times our conversation strays from the typical topics of local history or geography, into more complex subjects like politics and culture. We want people to get an idea of the complexities of this amazing city, while also enjoying a great climb.
Guided Tour to Favela Santa Marta
A unique opportunity for tourists who want to experience the true essence of Rio de Janeiro. With a guide who is a resident of the community, you will have access to an authentic and enriching perspective, getting to know the art, culture and daily life of the locals up close. During the tour, you will visit iconic landmarks, such as the famous statue of Michael Jackson, which marked the history of the community.
In addition, the tour includes visits to social projects that make a difference in the lives of residents, providing a deeper and more human insight into the reality of the favela. By choosing this tour, you will not only have an unforgettable experience, but you will also directly contribute to the local economy, supporting the sustainable development of the community. It is a way to travel with purpose, where each moment lived is an exchange of experiences and learning.
Full-Day Private Tour of Rio with Pick Up
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.
Bossa Nova Walking Tour
The Bossa Nova Walking tour is the one and only tour in Rio with a live musician tour guide. It's an amazing walking tour by important and scenic spots at Ipanema and Copacabana lead by a musician-singer-tour guide, an all-in-one professional, playing live Bossa Nova songs and telling stories, curiosities, all about the history, the great composers and the magic behind this Brazilian music style that is Rio’s ‘trademark’. In this 3h walking tour, you’ll visit 10 different spots (Ipanema and Copacabana), such as bars, beaches and also passing by the places where the Bossa Nova music was written, played and composed. Our tour guide is an all-in-one professional as he’s also a musican and singer, playing the guitar and some other instruments along the way. You’ll get to know all about Bossa Nova, how and where it started, who were the main composers and performers, like Tom Jobim, Vinícius de Moraes, João Gilberto and others.
Paragliding in Rio de Janeiro
The parachute flight in the stone Bonita is among the best experiences in Rio de Janeiro. The passenger is received by our staff at the Club São Conrado de Voo Livre, where his registration is made, payment of the fee in the amount of R$ 150,00 / $ 30,00. The next step is the climb to the Bonita stone ramp which is located inside the Tijuca National Park. Before take-off there is a safety briefing, in which all guidelines for the practice of the activity are carried out. After the steps described, we carry out the flight with landing on the beach of São Conrado.
Feel the freedom of the birds and the intense contact with nature, flying over the stunning Tijuca Forest, Bonita Stone, Gávea Stone and the sea of Rio de Janeiro. Unique experience in the wonderful city!
Our team has all the experience needed to fulfill your dream of flying! International qualified instructor, new equipment with all up-to-date safety checks.
Pedra da Gávea hike, your best experience in Rio
Experienced and award-winning Guide: With years of experience and hundreds of 5-star reviews, Rodrigo Índio is a local Guide passionate about the mountain and fully committed to its safety and fun.
Safety first: The crossing of the technical stretch of the "Carrasqueira" is made with safety and step-by-step instructions, ideal for those who have never climbed.
Personalized attention: This ensures closer attention, group time breaks and constant support throughout the track.
The most spectacular view of Rio: From Pedra da Gávea you will see Christ the Redeemer, Sugar Bread, South Zone beaches, Barra da Tijuca and more. A 360° view that will take the breath.
Amazing photos along the way: The Guide also acts as a photographer, helping you capture the best moments in the most iconic points of the trail.
Authentic Experience: More than a walk, it is an immersion in the Carioca forest, with stories, curiosities and that “explorer of the wonderful city” climate.
Pedicab Tour of the Historical City Centre in Rio De Janeiro
You'll experience Rio's historic centre and revitalised old port district by electric pedicab, a fun, safe and sustainable way to breathe in centuries of the city's stories and appreciate its beauty.
We'll meet in front of the Municipal Theatre, and from there embark on a tour of some of the most popular sites of Lapa, the city centre and port. Along the way you'll be able to stop at the attractions, hear about the significance of the site, and take photos. Our itinerary is highly Instagramable!
Our modern pedicabs visit many places that are inaccessible to cars, and cover three times more ground than is possible on a walking tour. They are also a joyful means of transport, and unlike a car they allow you to soak in the atmosphere of the city.
As much as possible we are flexible with the itinerary, and will try to substitute sites if guests have already visited any. At the end we will be glad to drop you at any of the museums, cultural sites or restaurants we pass on the tour.
2h30 circuit in the Vidigal Favela
nstalled in Vidigal since 2020, I invite you to discover this favela from the inside, far from clichés and misconceptions. Together, we will travel its alleys, discuss its history, organization and evolution, in order to better understand the place that favelas occupy in the city of Rio de Janeiro.
The tour begins with a motorcycle taxi ride up to the heights of Vidigal, before a descent on foot through the alleys of the neighborhood. Along the way, you will discover the daily lives of its inhabitants, the energy of this community and great views of the ocean and surrounding neighborhoods.
More than just a visit, this experience is a human immersion, authentic and respectful, that will allow you to take a fresh look at one of the most emblematic facets of Rio de Janeiro.
Pedra da Gávea Trail with Guide
You will live a unique experience, a challenging adventure and with total security, which will be rewarded by the beautiful view of the wonderful city from its summit.
City Tour Full VIP - Corcovado Train + Churrascaria Rodízio
The Tour A day in Rio Vip is a complete City Tour of the main tourist attractions in Rio de Janeiro. Just like the traditional One Day in Rio tour, but with a plus! Lunch at Rodizio steakhouse and climb to the statue of Christ the Redeemer by the Corcovado Train.
8-hour Rio Overview Private Tour optional Airport, Port Pickups
Discover Rio's most important touristic attractions on a private tour in the company of an expert guide.
Visit Corcovado hill, where the iconic statue of Christ the Redeemer is located, considered to be one of the seven wonders of the modern world. Drive along beachfront area to admire the most famous beaches like Ipanema, Copacabana, and Leblon.
Head to the foot of Sugarloaf Mountain and catch the cable car to the breathtaking summit of it.
Pass by Maracana stadium, one of the most important in the whole world. Visit to the Sambadrome, samba venue where the famous Rio Carnival parade is held.
Enter the Cathedral of Saint Sebastian, one of Rio’s numerous iconic symbols. Following this, head to the center of Rio to get a taste of the local culture, climbing the Sélaron Steps and passing the Lapa Arches.
The itinerary can be totally customizable according to your personal preferences to create the best Rio’s experience.
At the end of the tour, you’re dropped off at the hotel.
Tailor made tour
This tour can cover the hidden gems of Rio , the off beaten sites. All private and with safety , the tourist can make a selection of places he or she wants to see , including the experience of living the way of life in Rio , with its food , drinks , music ,customs , and peculiarities just found here
Wake up and Sail
Experience the beauty of Rio from a different angle! Come join us aboard our sailing yachts on a 3-hour tour under sail in the protected bay or open ocean waters of Rio. Departing from the Marina da Glória, this sailing experience unveils, right from the start, the two most iconic landmarks of Rio de Janeiro: the statue of Christ The Redeemer and Sugar Loaf. As the sailing proceeds, the Captain will help guests understand the magic of sailing and respond to questions about Rio's history, while guests relax, enjoy our welcome drinks, snacks and appreciate the great views!
Adventure & History at Tijuca Forest (small group or private)
This Tijuca Forest tour circuit, visits a variety of attractions in the National Park that are not well known so it has a more exclusive touch. HIking approx. 6,4 km (3.8 miles), on trails made in 19th century, when the area was occupied by coffee farms and you’ll discover and learn the history of Tijuca National Park, one of the largest replanted urban forest in the planet.
Along the way we visit Cascatinha Taunay (highes waterfall in the park), the Mayrink Chapel (from 1850), the Cova da Onça Bridge, the Eucalyptus Forest (an old slave cemetery) and the Bats’s Grotto (biggest gneiss cave in Brazil).
After that you cool off at Baronesa Cascade waterfall, and start descending to the starting point and on the way visitng some other historical attractions of the park.
The tour combines history, adventure, nature, a waterfall shower, among other attractions, visiting somehow hidden spots that reveal the beauty and personality of Rio and its tropical rainforest.
Rocinha Local Tour
This tour is guided by someone who was born and raised in Rocinha and has spent over a decade walking these streets with visitors. The difference isn’t access for the sake of novelty, but context.
Instead of scripted stops or dramatic framing, the focus is on how the favela actually works: its layout, daily routines, social dynamics, and history as a living neighborhood. The route follows places that make sense locally, guided by familiarity rather than performance.
Because this is a locally guided, small-group experience, the tour moves at a human pace. Questions are welcome, conversations are open, and explanations come from lived experience, not second-hand research or rehearsed narratives.
This is not about selling danger, poverty, or spectacle. It’s about understanding Rocinha as it is, guided by someone who belongs here.
Private Sunset Sailing Tour in Rio de Janeiro
More than just a sail, our Private Tour lets you customize the boat and the service especially for the occasion.
The Private Sunset Tour is perfect for a romantic occasion. Our staff are ready to provide the perfect atmosphere so you can relax in comfort and enjoy a unique, pleasant afternoon with the iconic views of Rio de Janeiro.
The feeling of peace and freedom aboard a sailboat, combined with world-class service, will give you the unique moment you are looking for during your time in Rio.
Hang gliding Hang gliding Experience Rotorfly
We fly every day with great joy and care, as if it were always the first time, so we enjoy each flight with the same enthusiasm and
superior quality in the images offered.
Favela Tour Rio de Janeiro - Vidigal Walking Tour by Russo Guide
Have a real experience of what the Favela was like and today!
Russo Guia, has been working for 20 years within Vidigal, 17 years in a small local business, and for over 2 as a guide. With it you will have an experience that only a resident can provide, besides valuing the local culture,
Qualification, took a local Guide training course by INADH, National Institute of Human Development .Currently taking another Protur Tourism Guide Course, knows and is well known within Vidigal
Script:
- Sitiê Ecological Park, former dump and today a place for environmental education and vegetable garden!
- Vidigal Olympic Village and graffiti court from above!
- Arvrão: place with the best panoramic view and the famous bars Bar da Laje, Mirante do Arvrão and Alto Vidigal
- Pope's Chapel: place visited by Pope John Paul II in 1980!
- Arts shortcut: graffiti wall (Graffiti by local artist @ tarm1 on instagran and other outside artists!)