These are the 11 best private city tours in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil we could find on Viator and Get Your Guide.
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1. Experience Hang Gliding or Paragliding in Rio
Key Details
Cost: From $158.70
Review Score: 5.0
Number of Reviews: 302
Tour Length: 2 hours
Languages
- English
- French
- Portuguese
- Spanish
Tour Description
See Rio de Janeiro from a whole new angle during a private tour that offers the option of hang gliding or paragliding over the Eternal City. It is not necessary to have previous experience in these extreme sports to enjoy this tour, which allows you to escape the crowds on land and enjoy unparalleled views of the main attractions such as Copacabana Beach, Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain.
- Enjoy unparalleled views of Rio de Janeiro from above
- Escape the crowds and see more attractions in less time
- Your guide will be able to take photos and record videos for you to review later
- Choose from multiple departure times to suit your schedule
What’s Included
- Main and full video from gopro camera
- Complete flight equipment – helmet and reserve parachute
- Transportation from the meeting point to the take-off ramp at Pedra Bonita
What’s Not Included
- Fee and mandatory insurance in the amount of 100 reais (not included in the package)
- Extra video from 360-degree camera (not included in the package)
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
2. Private City Tour of Rio de Janeiro
Key Details
Cost: From $80.00
Review Score: 5.0
Number of Reviews: 292
Tour Length: 8 hours
Languages
- English
- French
- Spanish
Tour Description
Explore Rio’s highlights and important landmarks with a dedicated guide on this full-day private tour. Visit important sites like Rio’s historic downtown area, the Sambadrome and the Metropolitan Cathedral. Stop at the Colombo tea house for lunch or a snack (own expense). Ascend both Sugar Loaf and Corcovado Mountains with a stop at the Christ the Redeemer statue. Enjoy the flexibility and personal attention that comes with booking a private tour.
- Explore Rio’s highlights and important landmarks with a dedicated guide on this private tour
- Visit important sites like Rio’s historic downtown area, the Sambadrome and the Metropolitan Cathedral
- Stop at the Colombo tea house for lunch or a snack (own expense)
- Ascend both Sugar Loaf and Corcovado Mountains with a stop at the Christ the Redeemer statue
- Enjoy the flexibility and personal attention that comes with booking a private tour
What’s Included
- Private guide
- Hotel/airport pickup and drop-off
What’s Not Included
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
3. Private Custom Full-Day Highlights in Rio: Only the best sights!
Key Details
Cost: From $272.47
Review Score: 5.0
Number of Reviews: 285
Tour Length: 8 to 9 hours
Languages
- English
- French
- Spanish
- Portuguese
- German
Tour Description
A flexible itinerary ensures a customizable experience during this private sightseeing tour of Rio de Janeiro. Your private group can choose to focus on nature or history, with either a driver-guide or a separate guide and driver. Choose from highlights such as Sugar Loaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer, and the Selaron Steps. History buffs can explore the historic city center while nature lovers may opt to visit Tijuca Forest.
- Private sightseeing tour of Rio de Janeiro with a driver-guide or separate guide and driver
- Focus your sightseeing on Rio’s history or nature, including Corcovado and Sugar Loaf
- Pricing is per group; accommodates up to 15 people to ensure an intimate experience
- Convenient round-trip transport available from hotel, port, or airports; entry fees are extra
What’s Included
- Tours with driver-guide: Fully guided only if the guide finds parking.
- Tours with separate driver and guide: Undivided attention and absolute comfort.
- Reservation of tickets to the Christ – these must be paid on the day of the tour.
- The tour duration is 8 hours without lunch, or 9 hours with lunch.
- The 11 places listed will not be done together, you need to choose the focus art, nature or history
- Please provide us only ONE passport number. (optional)
What’s Not Included
- Lunch
- Entrance tickets
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
4. Private Walking and Cultural Tour Rocinha-Rio de Janeiro
Key Details
Cost: From $50.00
Review Score: 5.0
Number of Reviews: 180
Tour Length: 3 hours
Languages
- English
- Spanish
- Portuguese
Tour Description
Favela da Rocinha is the largest favela in Rio, located in the South Zone. With this tour, join a local family-run tour to experience the rich history, culture, and heritage of Rio as you learn about life in the favelas. Explore the alleys of the favela on a guided walking tour, peek inside the shops and restaurants, and learn about local cultural projects
- Immersive cultural experience: learn about local life in the favela
- Admire views over Rio from the rooftops of the favela
- Family-run tour company operated by brothers who grew up in the favela
- Private walking tour: enjoy the undivided attention of your guide
What’s Included
- Bilingual Guide
- Transportation
- Roof Top Views
- Walking Cultural Tour
What’s Not Included
- Foods Drinks
- Souvenirs ( optional )
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
5. Private Tour: Rio City Essentials including Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf
Key Details
Cost: From $188.93
Review Score: 5.0
Number of Reviews: 165
Tour Length: 7 to 8 hours
Languages
- English
- Spanish
- Portuguese
Tour Description
Tour Rio de Janeiro your way, with a private car and driver, during this fully customizable tour. Choose the landmarks and attractions that you want to visit, such as Christ the Redeemer atop Corcovado, Sugar Loaf Mountain, the Selarón Steps, the Metropolitan Cathedral and the city’s famous beaches. Learn about the food, language, culture and history of the city and its inhabitants from your informative local guide while you explore. Round trip transportation in a comfortable, air-conditioned private vehicle is included.
- Tour Rio de Janeiro your way, with a private car and driver, during this fully customizable tour
- Choose the landmarks and attractions that you want to visit, such as Christ the Redeemer atop Corcovado, Sugar Loaf Mountain, the Selaron Steps, the Metropolitan Cathedral and the city’s famous beaches
- Learn about the food, language, culture and history of the city and its inhabitants from your informative local guide while you explore
- Enjoy the flexibility and personal attention that comes with a private tour
What’s Included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver
- Tour Guide
- Tickets for the attractions, accordingly to the option chosen when booking
- Pickup and drop-off in hotels, airports, seaport, you say where!
- ‘On the fly’ adaptations: change the itinerary during the tour to match your wishes.
- Complimentary bottled water
What’s Not Included
- Food and Drinks
- Tips
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
6. Private tour, get to know the tourist spots safely
Key Details
Cost: From $208.03
Review Score: 5.0
Number of Reviews: 139
Tour Length: 9 hours
Languages
- English
- Spanish
- Portuguese
Tour Description
Discover the best that Rio de Janeiro has to offer as you explore the city on a private sightseeing tour. Ride in a private vehicle and see the main highlights of the city including the towering Christ the Redeemer statue, Sugar Loaf Mountain, and the colorful Selaron Steps. Your guide also provides information on each location as well as the history of the city.
- Enjoy several views of Rio de Janeiro while you explore
- Avoid waiting in long lines with priority admission to sights
- Choose from several vehicle sizes to suit your group
- A private tour means a personalized experience
What’s Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Private Tour Guide
- Snacks
What’s Not Included
Lunch
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
7. Rio de Janeiro: Private Full-Day Highlights Tour
Key Details
Cost: From $360.00
Review Score: 5.0
Number of Reviews: 39
Tour Length: 7 hours
Languages
- English
- Spanish
- Portuguese
Tour Description
Experience Rio’s most iconic locations with a knowledgeable local Tour guide, including attractions such as Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf Mountain, while also learning about Brazilian culture.
- Get to know Rio with a knowledgeable local guide during this comprehensive tour
- Enjoy the comfort and convenience of private transportation with your own driverLearn about the best places to eat, shop, and the most interesting things to see
- Create lasting memories as you head to some of Rio’s most iconic highlights
What’s Included
- Pick-up and drop-off are available from hotels in Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Downtown
- Professional tour guide
- Private executive vehicle by an air-conditioned
- Professional driver
What’s Not Included
- Entrance fees for attractions
- Food and drinks (available for purchase)
- Tips (optional)
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
8. Rio de Janeiro: Garganta do Céu Guided Hike
Key Details
Cost: From $181.34
Review Score: 5.0
Number of Reviews: 30
Tour Length: 8 hours
Languages
- English
- Spanish
- Portuguese
Tour Description
Get one of the most stunning views of Rio de Janeiro on a hiking tour of the Garganta do Céu with a specialist bilingual guide on an eco adventure. See landmarks such as Guanabara Bay and São Conrado.
- Keep your eyes open for the native wild animals of the Atlantic rainforest
- Experience one of the best views of Rio de Janeiro from Garganta do Céu viewpoint
- All assistance from your guide is provided
- Learn the legends and mysteries of this ancient land
What’s Included
- Bilingual, eco-adventure specialist guide
- Garganta do Céu hike
- Personal accident insurance and transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if transportation option chosen)
What’s Not Included
Food and drinks
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
9. Rio de Janeiro: Private Sunrise Tour at Mirante Dona Marta
Key Details
Cost: From $80.00
Review Score: 4.9
Number of Reviews: 29
Tour Length: 3 hours
Languages
- English
- Portuguese
Tour Description
Enjoy a breathtaking sunrise from one of the most beautiful spots, Mirante Dona Marta. From the spot, you can see Sugarloaf Mountain and the famous Christ the Redeemer statue while the sun fills the city with light.
- See the sunrise from a unique spot
- Enjoy magnificent views of Rio, Niteroi, and the ocean
- View Sugarloaf Mountain and the famous Christ the Redeemer statue
What’s Included
- Professional guide
- Transportation in a comfortable vehicle
What’s Not Included
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
10. Rio de Janeiro: Tandem Paragliding Flight
Key Details
Cost: From $164.65
Review Score: 4.9
Number of Reviews: 19
Tour Length: 2.5 hours
Languages
- English
- Spanish
- Portuguese
- French
Tour Description
View Rio de Janeiro from a unique overhead perspective with a tandem paragliding flight. Depart from Pedra Bonita, which is 520 m above sea level, and fly gently over Rio’s amazing natural landscape.
- Take in panoramic views of the city from a paragliding tandem flight
- Benefit from an experienced instructor
- Get a bird’s-eye view of Rio de Janeiro, offering a different perspective on the city
What’s Included
- Tandem paraglide flight
- Experienced instructor
- All flight equipment
- 100 Digital Photos and 1 HD Video
- Water
- Subway station pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
What’s Not Included
- Pendrive
- Flight insurance ($20 USD or $100 BRL)
- Food and drinks
- Tips
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
11. Rio: Private Custom Highlights Tour with Christ the Redeemer
Key Details
Cost: From $309.11
Review Score: 4.6
Number of Reviews: 56
Tour Length: 9 hours
Languages
- English
- Spanish
- Portuguese
Tour Description
Explore Rio de Janeiro’s major destinations on a private tour. Visit Christ the Redeemer and more with a bilingual tour guide, a private driver, and in a comfortable car with safety!
- Savor the flavors of Rio de Janeiro
- Enjoy the best views in the city
- Skip the lines and avoid crowds
- Discover the amazing Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, and more
- Benefit from a private experience just the way you like
What’s Included
- Hotel, Airbnb, cruise ship, or airport pickup and drop-off
- Transportation via comfortable, air-conditioned car
- Private tour
- Tour guide
- Cold water bottles in the car
- Snacks in the car
What’s Not Included
- Lunch expenses
- Entry tickets to all attractions (Christ Redeemer and Sugar Loaf Cable car)
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
How Much Do Private Tours Cost In Rio de Janeiro?
The best private tours in Rio de Janeiro cost between $50.00 and $360.00. However, you can always check the listings below for something cheaper or even more exclusive.
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