RIO DE JANEIRO
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The 15 most popular airport transfers tours in Rio de Janeiro. The ones worth building a day around, with prices, run times and who runs each one.
Ancient Rio and Santa Teresa in 4 hours with hotel pickup: mansions, Lapa arches, Praça XV, and downtown classics for $55.
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Private Rio airport or cruise transfer with air-conditioned car, name-sign meetups, and flight-tracking for up to four travelers.
“Car was very small. One of our three pieces of luggage had to go in the front passenger seat. Legs were cramped. Driver was very nice, helpful and safe.”
Private bilingual Rio transfer with name-sign pickup, flight tracking, and a comfortable ride to your hotel or next stop, up to 3 people.
“Communicated well via WhatsApp for pickup and reasonably priced for trip from airport.”
Private 6-hour Rio highlights tour with Corcovado and Sugarloaf, plus Lapa, Centro, and Carnival-era sights. Optional airport or port pickup.
“Arrived on Valentines Day, and in the middle of Carnival. Busy streets but this experienced team effortlessly navigated the parties and traffic to Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf Mtn. Due to our docking issues, our delightful Lorraine had to leave, but professionally introduced us to Alex. Alex finished our tour with a drive around…”
Private round-trip transfer in Rio with meet-and-greet at GIG/SDU, flat fee pricing, English support, and door-to-door convenience.
“We decided we needed an earlier pickup, so caused the operator much grief—not their fault at all. Our driver, Marcelo was kind and one of the best drivers we have ever had. Thanks for a great experience.”
Private VIP speedboat day from Rio to Ilha Grande with multiple beach stops, swimming and snorkeling, and a flexible, guided coast-hop.
“This was our favorite adventure in Brasil. Tatiana was a splendid host, explaining the vibe and culture of each island in detail. We were the only people on some beaches so it was a super private experience. Make sure to arrive with an appetite! Tatiana took us to a lovely restaurant with fresh seafood for…”
Private Rio day with Rodrigo, hotel pickup, timed stops at Christ the Redeemer, Sugar Loaf, and Selarón Steps, plus queue-skipping.
Walk Rocinha and Vidigal with a local guide plus air-conditioned transfers. Learn history, meet residents, and see Rio viewpoints.
“Really enjoyed the experience! Carlos was a great guide and Mateus was a great driver. Would recommend this tour for seeing a variety of things at Rocinha.”
Guided Museum of Tomorrow tour in Rio with transport, Calatrava’s space-age building, and quick stops at Mauá Square and Olympic Boulevard.
“Loved this museum! The tour guide was wonderful, taking us to see other things but the star here was the museum- would love to go back because there are so many things to experience - and we were in there for 2 hours!”
Private Rio-to-Angra transfer with door-to-door pickup, new insured vehicles, and drivers focused on safety and timing for groups up to 10.
“Excellent very good service. The Lord chauffeur excellent attentive and friendly. The boat transport was very good. I'd choose it again.Auto-translated”
See Rio’s must-dos fast: Christ the Redeemer by cogwheel train, Selarón steps, Porto Maravilha, Sambadrome, and beach passes.
“Fun guide , knowledgeable and she was able to show us all the highlights in 4 hours. We even stopped for a local snack . Easy pick up from the airport . Prompt response before arrival with any of my questions and concerns.”
Hike Pedra do Telégrafo through Atlantic Forest for epic Rio views, hotel transfer, and optional summit photos, then pick your beach.
“The activity was great. It wasn’t too difficult with a steady hike that allowed you to take amazing content. Dudu was friendly, knowledgeable and professional whilst showing us around. Would recommend the activity and Dudu.”
Rio’s samba show with round-trip hotel transfer and optional churrascaria dinner, timed for an easy night out.
“The pick up as easy to arrange, but traffic was problematic - but it did not interfere with the show. The venue was a nice intro to Samba, but it was on the loud side. The performers were talented and show quite enjoyable. We were seated center stage, a few rows back, and the volume…”
Private 5-hour Rio tour from your airport: Christ the Redeemer via Tijuca Forest and Sugarloaf by cable car. Great layover value.
Copacabana’s Roxy Dinner Show: Danilo Parah dinner, Bossa Nova, and Aquele Abraço dance with round-trip hotel transfer.
“Amazing night”
From Corcovado to Copacabana, and every way to see the city in between.
