Last Minute Special Rio Highlights Private Tour
Last Minute Special Rio Highlights Private Tour
This affordable last minute offer is available only a few times a year. Take a 5-hour, private tour to the main highlights of Rio with a private local guide. Ideal for those who have limited time in Rio, see Christ the Redeemer and then take a Swiss-made cable car up to the impressive Sugarloaf.
Tour includes pickup and drop-off from the location of your choice in the South part of Rio.
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Luis Darin Private Tour Guide In Rio
Places we will drive by on the way to the first attraction depend on your hotel location.
10 minutesLeblon
Depending on your hotel location we'll pass by this very nice area in the most expensive neighborhood in South America.
Ipanema
Depending on your hotel location we'll drive by this very iconic and sophisticated area on the way to the main attractions of the tour.
Copacabana
Depending on your hotel location we'll drive by the most famous beach area in Brazil.
Botafogo
On the way to the main attractions we’ll drive by this nice neighborhood that can easily be seen from the top of Corcovado Mountain.
Praia do Flamengo Posto 3 Praia Do Flamngo Posto 3
Depending on your hotel location we’ll drive by this classical neighborhood that offers the best view of Sugarloaf Mountain.
Guanabara Palace
This was the home of Princess Isabel, the daughter of Brazil’s second emperor. Today the beautiful building houses the headquarter of Rio de Janeiro State government.
Cosme Velho
On the way to Corcovado Mountain we’ll drive through this neighborhood that was once the home for most embassies in Brazil when Rio was the country capital.
Centro de Visitantes Paineiras
The visitors center was created in 2013 and houses an environmental education center and can be visited when going to the Christ Monument by minibus.
15 minutesCorcovado - Christ the Redeemer
The most iconic monument in Brazil was inaugurated in 1931 and is considered the largest Art Deco statue in the world. From the monument Rio can be seen at its entire splendor.
45 minutesParque Nacional da Tijuca
We’ll cross the Tijuca National Park on the way to Corcovado Mountain. The diverse fauna and lush vegetation of the park can be observed.
R. Cosme Velho
After the first highlight, we’ll drive along Rodrigo de Freitas Lake to reach Rio’s southern beaches. Starting at Leblon neighborhood, we’ll drive by Mirante do Leblon and along Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabana beaches on our way to the second most visited attraction in Rio.
20 minutesRodrigo de Freitas Lagoon
One of the nicest areas in Rio this tidal lagoon connects with the sea and it is surrounded by a bike lane.
Leblon Beach
We will drve by this very nice beach in the most expensive neighborhood in South America on our way to Sugarloaf Mountain.
Ipanema Beach
We will drive by this very iconic beach on our way to Sugarloaf Mountain.
Arpoador beach
We will drive by this rock at the end of Ipanema Beach considered one of the best spots in Rio to observe the sunset during the summer on our way to Sugarloaf Mountain.
Copacabana Beach
We will drive by the most famous beach in Brazil on our way to Sugarloaf Mountain.
Leme
We will drive by this less busy beach located at the very far end of Copacabana on our way to Sugarloaf Mountain.
Urca
This small and picturesque neighborhood is located at the foot of Sugarloaf Mountain.
Morro da Babilonia
This solid granite wall rises above the entrance of Sugarloaf cable car. Here we’re very likely to observe climbers trying to reach the mountain summit.
Vermelha Beach
At the foot of Urca Mountain lies a small and beautiful beach with red sand and surrounded by mountains in both sides.
Claudio Coutinho Trail
This flat trail located at the base of Sugaloaf Moutain is a place for a short walk looking for marmoset monkeys with Sugarloaf and the Red Beach as background.
Morro da Urca
This 600 feet high hill is the first stop of the cable car on the way to Sugarloaf. The views from the summit are spectacular.
20 minutesSugarloaf Mountain
The views are spectacular during the entire trip.
1 hourIncluded
- Local guide
- Transportation by private, air-conditioned car
- Tolls and parking fees
- Hotel/port/airport/flat pickup and drop-off
Not Included
- Meals or drinks (if any)
- Entrance fees will be paid directly at the attractions. All major credit cards are accepted in both attractions.
- At Sugarloaf the entrance fee is BRL 116.00 and at Corcovado the entrance fee is BRL 95.00.
- Attraction prices are subject to changes without prior notice.
Good to Know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infant seats available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A maximum of 4 people per booking
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.