RIO DE JANEIRO
The standout days in Rio de Janeiro.
The 14 most popular private drivers tours in Rio de Janeiro. The ones worth building a day around, with prices, run times and who runs each one.
Private Rio airport or cruise transfer with air-conditioned car, name-sign meetups, and flight-tracking for up to four travelers.
Most Popular“Driver was very helpful and informative. We had to wait 1 hr for the service, be we understood as many roads were closed due to the Carnivale, so traffic was very bad. Otherwise very good service.”
A door-to-door private Rio day hitting Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Selarón Steps, historic churches, and Cais do Valongo.
“Bruno is an exceptional guide. We saw the key sites and then some, very efficiently. Besides being extremely knowledgeable about Rio and its history, he’s a delightful person. He was born in Rio, moved to the US as a child, and returned to Rio to open a tour business a few years ago. He’s a…”
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 round-trip transfer in Rio with meet-and-greet at GIG/SDU, flat fee pricing, English support, and door-to-door convenience.
“Pickup from GIG was ontime. Guide found us in the airport. Big bus with only our group. Good communication. Took us back to the airport a little early which was fine.”
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…”
Walk Rocinha and Vidigal with a local guide plus air-conditioned transfers. Learn history, meet residents, and see Rio viewpoints.
“You cant come to Rio and not see the favela(s)”
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”
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 show was good even though it was advertised as a Samba show it was a cultural show. driver arrived 30 minutes earlier than the assigned time. dinner was average and was a but rushed”
Copacabana’s Roxy Dinner Show: Danilo Parah dinner, Bossa Nova, and Aquele Abraço dance with round-trip hotel transfer.
“Abbiamo aspettato 40 minuti il transfer, poi abbiamo preso un taxi perché era tardi , abbiamo anche pensato che non fosse il posto giusto di raccolta. La mail non funzionava per via di mancanza di rete e quindi non c’era possibilità di contattare l’organizzazione . Non è accettabile aspettare così tanto un mezzo che hai…”
See Rio’s new BioParque conservation center with hotel pickup, a guided tour, and views of 140 species in 51 enclosures.
“Organizzazione da parte dell'agenzia pessima poca organizzazione. La guida si è data molto da fare per risolvere alcuni problemi”
See a different Rio samba school rehearsal each night with hotel pickup, guided entry, and a front-row feel for Carnival prep.
“Mi aspettavo una cosa semplice aperta a poche persone e invece ci siamo trovati dentro una sala da ballo gigantesca, dove la gente festosa tifava come fossimo ad una partita di calcio. esperienza bellissima e super per immergersi nella samba e assaporare quello che poi avviene con il carnevale di Rio”
A 45-minute sunset helicopter ride over Rio with hotel pickup, flying past Sugarloaf, Copacabana, Maracanã, and Christ the Redeemer.
From Corcovado to Copacabana, and every way to see the city in between.
