Private Full-Day Tour: Rio de Janeiro's Main Landmarks
Overview of the tour in Rio de Janeiro
Do you have only one day to see the highlights of Rio de Janeiro? Enjoy a private tour that will cover famous 'must-see' places. As this tour is customizable, you can arrange your tour however you want upon booking. Below a itinerary as a suggestion:. You can visit the Christ the Redeemer Statue by train or van. This statue is the work of Brazilian Heitor da Silva Costa and Frenchman Paul Landowski and was inaugurated in 1931, after five years of construction. On the top of Corcovado Hill (710 meters in altitude), the statue is visible from everywhere, day and night, with its open arms, both protecting the city and welcoming the tourists.
You can also drive through the main beaches in the South Zone of Rio ( Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabana), visit Sugar Loaf Mountain by cable car, from where amazing views of Guanabara Bay can be appreciated, then see the historical Downtown area. You may also visit the São Bento Monastery and Candelária church and drive through the old streets to see the Fine Arts Museum, Municipal Theatre and the National Library. Finally, you can choose to visit the Metropolitan Cathedral, Selaron stair, Sambódromo (Carnival stadium) and Maracanã (soccer stadium)
This activity includes:
- Mosteiro de São Bento
- Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Candelária
- Christ the Redeemer
- Private Tour Guide
- Private Car / Van
- Tour guide entrance fee
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Pier pick up and drop off
On arrival
Once in the city please contact our supplier to confirm your booking information such as pick up time and pick up location.
Entrance fees, lunch and drinks are not included on the price.
Tour are charged by the hour with a minimum of 8 hours.
Things to note
Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required.
Please, have a paper or electronic voucher with you. It needs to be presented to the tour guide at the beginning of the tour.
Please have a paper passport copy with you.
Students, please have your student card with you.
Free Cancellation
Free Cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Late cancellation or your non-arrival is not refundable.