Surf Lesson at Arpoador Beach with Mandala Rio Surf School
Arpoador beach is the birthplace of Surf in Rio de Janeiro, one of the most beautiful places in the world, its waves are perfect for beginners, for all ages, composed of a stone corner where there is a channel that makes the waves perfect for beginners and the magical experience!
11-hours Top Private Full Day of Rio de Janeiro
Get ready to embark on an epic 11-hour journey that will take you to the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue, the breathtaking Sugar Loaf Mountain, the charming neighborhood of Santa Teresa, the vibrant Rio de Janeiro city center, and the lush greenery of Tijuca Forest. This private full-day tour is tailor-made for travelers like you who want to experience the best of Rio in a single day. So grab your camera, put on your walking shoes, and let's explore the wonders of Rio de Janeiro together!
Rio de Janeiro Day Tour with Lunch
The City Tour Rio de Janeiro is the most classic excursion to discover the "Cidade maravilhosa" in a day with entrances and lunch included
Rio Essentials: Selaron Steps, Sugar Loaf and Christ Redeemer
Combine visits to Corcovado and the Christ Redeemer Statue, the Selaron Steps, the Metropolitan Cathedral and Sugar Loaf mountain. Hit four must-sees in Rio on this full-day 9-hour tour. Start the day with a comprehensive city tour of Rio with a stop at the Metropolitan Cathedral, then ride the Sugar Loaf cable car overlooking Guanabara Bay. Refuel midday with a barbecue lunch at one Rio’s best barbecue Steak houses and then continue on over to see the Christ the Redeemer statue atop Corcovado and end your visit at the famous Selaron Steps before heading back to your hotel in time to catch dinner. Round-trip transportation from most hotels in Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon and São Conrado.
Outdoor Yoga by Ipanema Beach
Yoga at Parque Garota de Ipanema
Join us for revitalizing Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa, Regenerative Yoga, and Sound Healing sessions.
From Monday to Friday in IPANEMA, Mornings 6 AM - 10 AM,
Afternoon 16 PM - 19 PM at the beautiful Parque Garota de Ipanema.
From Monday to Friday in BARRA, Mornings 6 AM - 10 AM,
Afternoon 16 PM - 19 PM
Hatha Yoga: A balanced practice of postures and breathing techniques to enhance strength, flexibility, and inner harmony.
Regenerative Yoga: A gentle, restorative approach focused on deep relaxation, healing, and energy renewal.
Botanical Garden and Parque Lage Private Tour with a Photographer
Visit two of Rio de Janeiro's most famous ecological attractions in one day! One this private photography tour, you'll experience an array of extraordinary flora and not have to worry about your holiday photos! There will be a professional photographer on the tour with you to take care of all your photo needs. You'll receive the digital photos after the tour and have the option of ordering prints.
PLEASE NOTE, THE VISITATION OF THE PARQUE LAGE PALACE WILL BE CLOSED BY MAY 29TH 2025 FOR RESTAURATION. IT´S POSSIBLE TO VISIT ONLY THE OUTDOORS AREA OF THE PARK.
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[Private Tour] Discover Rio's Tourist Attractions Safely
Hello, sailor! Welcome aboard!
I’m Arthur, the captain of Pirates Rio! We are an agency specialized in private tours in the city of Rio de Janeiro.
In this experience, our mission is to take you to explore the main tourist spots of the city in 8 hours! For that, you can choose 5 options from this list:
- Christ the Redeemer
- Selarón Steps
- Lapa Arches
- Sambadrome
- Maracanã Stadium
- Parque Lage
- Botanical Garden
- Santa Teresa Neighborhood
- Sugarloaf Mountain
- Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon
- Museum of Tomorrow
- AquaRio
- Sightseeing Praias: Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, São Conrado
- Feira de São Cristóvão (feira de tradições nordestinas)
Throughout the tour, you’ll have what we call a pirate ship (a super comfortable car with air conditioning) + the captain of the ship (a licensed tour guide) at your disposal to pick you up from your hotel (or meeting point) and take you on this adventure! There’s also a stop for lunch, and we will take you to the restaurant of your choice.
Private Tour: Explore Rio creating your own Itinerary
Be free to choose you itinerary!
We know that there is nothing better than taking a tour freely, with availability of time and going to the places you want, without following a certain established itinerary, which may be has places that do not get your attention. Well, this tour gives you that possibility
On this 6 hour tour, we can visit what you most want and have interest or curiosity, because you are the one who create the tour. The Tour Guide that will go along with you will tell you the stories, details and particularities of the places that are visited, and will give you suggestions of places to visit, as well as tips to make your stay in the city really enjoyable.
The car and the guide will be at your disposal throughout the tour, so you can take the most advantage of your experience in the city and take a wonderful memory of Rio de Janeiro
Note: You can choose doing this tour in the morning or in the afternoon, depends on the availability
Let´s go!
Alternative Viewpoints 4 Hours Private Tour
This tour you take you to 4 off the beaten path viewpoints in Rio and give you a real perspective of the city. You’ll be able to see the best view in town staying away from the crowds that flock to the main attractions.
Perfect for those who love landscapes but don’t want to stand in lines at the main attractions.
I’ve carefully selected the top 4 admission free vantage points in Rio.
Parque do Penhasco
Chinese Pagoda
Mirante Dona Marta
Parque das Ruinas
Tour includes pickup and drop-off from your accommodation in Rio, cruise port or airport.
Rocinha Favela Tour Rio de Janeiro
Live the Rocinha as a real resident! Our local, accredited and accessible guide will guide you through alleys, shops, graphite walls and the football court. The tour includes biking or van climbing, walking down and visiting a rooftop with panoramic views perfect for photos and videos. Optional drone video (see values on the day of the tour).
Christ, St. Teresa, Selaron & Farmers Market. 6 Hours Tour.
Covers Rio’s main highlight, Selaron's Staircase, Santa Teresa neighborhood and a visit to a Farmer's Market in just a few hours, but no rush.
The tour is conducted at your pace;
It is ideal for those people who want to combine views, local food and Nature.
The itinerary is somewhat customizable and can be adapted to your needs;
Wheelchair friendly;
WONDERFUL tour to the CAGARRAS ISLANDS with an UNDERWATER FLIGHT!
Enjoy an unique private tour with the peace of the Islands, a stunning view of Rio and the chance to practice Planasurf!
We start the tour with safety instructions on the way to a place that has the best water conditions where we will present incredible activities.
You will be surprised by this tour and if you do a towing experience it will be an surprisingly experience!
Feel like a fish under and over the water in a wonderful scenerio in front of Ipanema Beach and the Cagarras Islands!
Pilot a stingray-like wing or command an innovative board flowing like a dolphin and glide over the water using the Planafloater buoys.
We stop for swimming and also perform towing circuits at slow speed for up to 5 people simultaneously in the water during approximately 20 minutes ensuring every ones safety and no difficulties to any user.
We finish the tour snorkeling among turtles in an unforgettable experience. Don't miss!
Pedra da Gávea the Most Challenging Hike of Rio de Janeiro
We are profesional tour guides with more than 10 years of experience working on the state of Rio de Janeiro.
We use certificated climbing equipment.
We are here to make of this activity something safe and unforgetable.
But over any other thing: WE LOVE WHAT WE DO.
Private Tour in Rio - All Day, Fully Customizable
Olá! I’m Mariana, an official tour guide of Rio de Janeiro. This tour is a wonderful way to see all the magnificent sights and get to know the history and culture of our lovely city. I’d love to show you around so you can have the best memories of your trip.
Any tour can be personalized to meet your tastes! A typical tour looks like this:
Stop 1: Christ the Redeemer (Cristo Redentor) in Corcovado national park. Beat the crowds with an early trip to the world famous statue, situated in the world’s largest urban forest.
Stop 2: Selaron steps, a colourful mosaic landmark of Rio located in one of its most famous districts.
Stop 3: Historical centre of Rio de Janeiro, with monuments from all eras of Brazil’s history.
Stop 4: The Sugar Loaf. Beautiful views, pristine rainforest and even the occasional monkey!
Other options include visits to the Botanical gardens, the world-famous beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema, Parque Laje, legendary football stadium Maracanã or the Sambadrome.
Private Full-Day Sightseeing Tour in Rio de Janeiro
Because you will be riding in a new luxury vehicle with air conditioning and all the comfort, driven by a licensed English speaking local guide who is capable of doing everything for you to have an awesome time. You will also be able to learn a little about the history of each sight as well as the history of the city itself.
Kayaking tour on the sea of Rio de Janeiro
Join us on an unforgettable adventure and explore Wonderful City from a unique perspective!
Starting from Flamengo Beach, our kayak tour through Guanabara Bay offers a privileged view of some of Rio de Janeiro’s most iconic attractions, providing memorable moments for all nature lovers.
→ For those who already have experience in kayak, we offer advanced remodeling between Rio and Niterói. Contact us to find out more!
Highlights of Brazilian History and Culture Half-Day Tour
The main differential is the face-to-face tour guides. We believe in communication as a way of connecting and exchanging knowledge and expectations. It is not a tour to expose one's knowledge. It is a tour to generate connection and make exchanges between human beings, taking advantage of everything around us to make it happen. So, we work in the study not only of buildings and spots, but also of local behaviors, expressions and peculiarities and much more
Half-Day Private Rio Tour: Christ the Redeemer & Highlights
Make the most of your time in Rio with a fully flexible, private experience designed around you.
*Perfect for arrival or departure days, or travelers with limited time.*
✔ Completely customizable itinerary — adapt the tour before or during the day
✔ Airport, hotel, or cruise pickup and drop-off available
✔ Travel with luggage if needed — perfect for arrival or departure
✔ Private guide, driver, and comfortable vehicle for a seamless experience
✔ Visit Rio’s highlights efficiently, without rushing or wasting time
✔ Flexible routing — we can take you wherever you need at the end of the tour
Start early to enjoy iconic spots like Christ the Redeemer with fewer crowds, or choose a later start for a more relaxed pace.
This is not a fixed itinerary — it’s a smart, efficient way to explore Rio, combining sightseeing with your travel logistics.
Ideal for travelers with limited time, short stays, or those arriving or leaving the city who still want to experience Rio in comfort and style.
Pedra Bonita & Chinese View - easy hike and stunning views
This is an easy hike with stunning views from one of the most beautiful places of Rio de Janeiro.
We explore the Tijuca National Park and posible encounter with wild life.
Toucans, monkeys, quatis, birds
Knowledgeable guides that will explain curious and fun stories about the city, our history and nature!
You will have fun, contemplate amazing sights and viewpoints.
Our guides will do that respecting your time and limits.
Double parachute flights in Rio de Janeiro
What if you could have Rio de Janeiro at your feet, seen from above? Paragliding is an exciting and unforgettable experience. With stunning views of the beaches, mountains and postcards such as Pedra da Gávea and Christ the Redeemer. The feeling of freedom provided by flying is indescribable. The gentle breeze hitting your face, the feeling of being safely suspended in the air and the thrill of soaring over the wonderful city make this adventure unique. You will live this experience with pilot/instructor Ighor Ferreira, a professional accredited by the CBVL (Brazilian gliding confederation) and with more than 5 thousand flights and more than 20 students trained. The flight lasts an average of 10 minutes, which includes transport to the famous Sao Conrado Pedra Bonita ramp, high definition video with Gopro and even the possibility of having your flight recorded by a 360 camera.
Private Full-Day Rio de Janeiro City Tour: Corcovado & Sugarloaf
Embark on this tailor-made tour and visit Rio de Janeiro's top landmarks and highlights. It is an 8-hour city tour with a private guide in a private vehicle to take you to the Christ the Redeemer and the Sugarloaf Mountain.
For the Christ the Redeemer, we go through the Tijuca Forest and stop at the Visitor's Center inside the Paineiras. This is the place to take the minivan from the Corcovado to get to the Christ. We drive to the top of the Corcovado hill to reach that famous attraction and have sweeping views of our city.
For the Sugar Loaf, we take the cable car ride to the top of the mountain.
Buffet lunch is also included. Then, you decide the other places you want to visit in the remaining hours. Either way, the tickets to the two main attractions of our city are already included in this tour for you.
Private tour guide, tickets to the Christ the Redeemer and the Sugarloaf, Buffet lunch and round-trip transportation are included.
Rio De Janeiro: 5-Day Tour & Cultural Experience, All Included.
The "Rio Adventure & Culture Experience" aims to deliver an unforgettable experience in Rio de Janeiro for non-Portuguese-speaking tourists who have concerns about safety. The project is designed to offer exciting outdoor activities such as hiking, climbing, visits to historical landmarks, favela tours, live dance, and music parties, with the utmost safety and comfort, ensuring that visitors fully enjoy the marvelous city.
The package offers a comprehensive five-day journey to explore the best of Rio de Janeiro, providing foreign and local tourists with a unique, safe, and culturally enriching experience. We have a beautiful old mansion with a swimming pool and a view of the bay in one of the most iconic neighborhoods called Santa Teresa, very close to Rio's most famous sights.
Private Customized Day Tour in Rio
Make your short trip in Rio productive and enjoyable!
A day tour providing an informative and interesting fun time!
Same rate if 2 or 3 people.
Pedra da Gavea Hike - (Gavea's Rock)
The Pedra da Gavea (Gavea Stone) tour is one of the most startling and rewarding of all hiking tours in Rio de Janeiro. The summit stands at 842m / 2763ft above sea level.
The ascent takes around two and a half hours and, but it is only near the top that the adrenaline begins. Despite a steep but short hand-climbing (15m / 49ft) there is nothing to fear in Pedra da Gávea hiking tour. It’s all perfectly safe using the climb equipments and requires no experience.
From up there, the view of Tijuca Forest and all the city is wonderful and we can see Rio's most famous landmarks.
On our way down, we will do rappel on the section that we climb the rock.
* Important: Close to the top, there is a short rocky section where we use safety equipment, very easy, quick, totally safe and perfect for beginners (no previous climbing experience is required).