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15 Best Private Tours In Rio de Janeiro

The standout days in Rio de Janeiro.

The 15 most popular private tours in Rio de Janeiro. The ones worth building a day around, with prices, run times and who runs each one.

15 Best Private Tours In Rio de Janeiro

Private Transfer GIG International Airport To or From Rio de Janeiro - Timing rules that save your day (airport, cruise, hotel)
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Private Transfer GIG International Airport To or From Rio de Janeiro

3.Private Transfer GIG International Airport To or From Rio de Janeiro

Private Rio airport or cruise transfer with air-conditioned car, name-sign meetups, and flight-tracking for up to four travelers.

4.5

“Uber works in Rio and is a much easier, safer, and cheaper process for the same exact service! This company does not provide a sign with your name upon arrival at an overwhelming airport as promised. Very poor communication and a lack of direction before or after landing, then greeted by a tour guide from…”

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Private Half-Day Must Sees: Your Last Minute Booking in Rio! - Corcovado and Christ the Redeemer: the view and the photo plan
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Private Half-Day Must Sees: Your Last Minute Booking in Rio!

4.Private Half-Day Must Sees: Your Last Minute Booking in Rio!

Private half-day Rio highlights with Christ the Redeemer, Selarón Steps, cathedral, a huge park stop, waterfall and optional Botanical Garden plus pickup and Sugarloaf drop-off.

5.0

“Worth every penny! Not having transport in Rio - this was the best way to see all the “hidden gems” and missing all the long queues and overrated tourist spots. Santos took us to the most amazing places and views and experiences the true Brazilian style without the crowds. Completely tailored to what we wanted…”

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Private tour - The best of Rio in 1 day - Private transportation, WiFi, and a guide who adapts
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Private tour – The best of Rio in 1 day

5.Private tour – The best of Rio in 1 day

Private Rio day tour packing Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Selarón Steps and the Cathedral. Private guide, transport, WiFi; tickets extra.

5.0

“Pat was amazing. Knew all the places to visit and tailored made the tour for our needs. Truly a wonderful day with her. Highly recommend.”

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Exclusive Private Rio Tour: Guide & Private Car/Driver - Sugarloaf Mountain: the view with a cold drink moment
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Exclusive Private Rio Tour: Guide & Private Car/Driver

6.Exclusive Private Rio Tour: Guide & Private Car/Driver

A door-to-door private Rio day hitting Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Selarón Steps, historic churches, and Cais do Valongo.

5.0

“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…”

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Private and Customizable Tour in Rio de Janeiro - The guide experience: you want clear English and smart logistics
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Private and Customizable Tour in Rio de Janeiro

8.Private and Customizable Tour in Rio de Janeiro

Private, customizable Rio day for up to 4 people. Pick your stops from Sugarloaf to Christ the Redeemer with a guide and air-conditioned transport.

5.0

“Our tour guide Vitoria and driver Thiago were amazing. They had many wonderful suggestions of things to do and see. They were very informative. Very funny and engaging. We have a most wonderful day. Highly recommend them.!!”

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Private Bilingual Transfer - City of Rio de Janeiro - Timing in Rio: What the 40–60 Minute Window Really Means
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Private Bilingual Transfer – City of Rio de Janeiro

The Best of Rio de Janeiro in a Private Guided Tour - Price and Value for a Private Day (Up to 3 in Your Group)
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The Best of Rio de Janeiro in a Private Guided Tour

11.The Best of Rio de Janeiro in a Private Guided Tour

Private Rio day with Tijuca rainforest, Sugarloaf and Christ, plus beaches, monasteries, museums and local culture, $480/group.

5.0

“Victoria created an amazing custom tour for our family in both Portuguese and English. We saw all the major sites in one day in a new, air conditioned mini bus. It was truly a special experience.”

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Private Custom Hidden Gems tour: Your Amazing Second Day in Rio! - Starting in Leblon: Mirante do Leblon viewpoint (and why it matters)
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Private Custom Hidden Gems tour: Your Amazing Second Day in Rio!

12.Private Custom Hidden Gems tour: Your Amazing Second Day in Rio!

A private, customizable Rio day with off-the-main-sights views, parks, abbey architecture, and mosaic art, plus flexible guide options.

5.0

“Very good custom made experience. We wanted to change itenary and that was no problem. Nice guide and driver, new car and they made it a great day for us”

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6-hour Classic Rio de Janeiro Private Tour – Optional Airport & Port Pick-ups - Pickup and Drop-Off That Actually Saves Time
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6-hour Classic Rio de Janeiro Private Tour – Optional Airport & Port Pick-ups

13.6-hour Classic Rio de Janeiro Private Tour – Optional Airport & Port Pick-ups

Private 6-hour Rio highlights tour with Corcovado and Sugarloaf, plus Lapa, Centro, and Carnival-era sights. Optional airport or port pickup.

5.0

“I highly recommend this tour company whose staff was very responsive when I confirmed the tour and had questions about my options. Everyone I spoke with was excellent, kind and helpful. My guide Vitor was fantastic. He showed us the greatest sites I never even knew about and filled us in on the history. Plus…”

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Big Five Rio Attractions & More Private Tour with Tickets and Lunch Included - Joatinga Beach and São Conrado: coast views with different energy
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Big Five Rio Attractions & More Private Tour with Tickets and Lunch Included

14.Big Five Rio Attractions & More Private Tour with Tickets and Lunch Included

Private Big Five Rio tour with skip-the-lines and Santa Teresa BBQ lunch, Tijuca, beaches, Rocinha, Christ the Redeemer, optional Sugarloaf.

5.0

“Alejandro was the most AMAZING tour guide! We are a family of 4 adults and 1 child (6 years old)! The tour was so very inclusive! We saw the city, the beaches, the outskirts, and his history lessons taught us so much about the city’s history and culture that we were unaware of! Loved it,…”

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Rio de Janeiro Airport Roundtrip Private Transfer - Price and Logistics: What the Cost Really Buys You
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Rio de Janeiro Airport Roundtrip Private Transfer

15.Rio de Janeiro Airport Roundtrip Private Transfer

Private round-trip transfer in Rio with meet-and-greet at GIG/SDU, flat fee pricing, English support, and door-to-door convenience.

4.5

“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.”

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