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The 15 Best Private Tours in Rio de Janeiro

46 tours  ·  from $56 a head

A car, a driver and a day that runs to your clock rather than a coach timetable. These 15 private days are priced per party where the operator quotes it that way, with routes and hours set out.

Rio de Janeiro: Private Guided City Tour - Starting along Leblon, Ipanema, and Copacabana
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Rio de Janeiro: Private Guided City Tour

1.Private Guided City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 207 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $56Our pick

See Rio your way with a private guide, car, flexible route, famous beaches, Sugarloaf, Christ the Redeemer, and local neighborhoods.

“Marco did a wonderful job of navigating rain and second tier attractions, since we’ve been to Rio before. Nice guy, decent English, patient, and fun.”

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Private Helicopter tour - Rio de janeiro in 30min - From Barra’s beaches to Joá and Gávea Rock
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Private Helicopter tour – Rio de janeiro in 30min

2.Private Helicopter tour – Rio de janeiro in 30min

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 173 reviews · 30 min · from $281

See Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, and Rio’s beaches from a private helicopter in 30 minutes, with optional hotel transfers.

“The private helicopterflight was a highlight of our stay in Rio. The views were amazing and our pilot gave us a lot infos about the city/view. We booked the flight including transport/transfer. The driver was friendly and the moment we arrived at the platform we could almost immediately start our flight. I would 100% recommend this activity.”

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Private Transfer GIG International Airport To or From Rio de Janeiro - Leaving a Rio hotel for the airport
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Private Transfer GIG International Airport To or From Rio de Janeiro

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) Top rated

Review of Rio’s private half-day tour, with Christ the Redeemer, Selarón Steps, local guides, flexible stops, costs, and practical tips.

“The weather messed us up and we didn’t get to go to Christ. The weather can be helped, but all the fillers could have been. Boring. We saw so many churches. It gets old. Subbing part with some good vibes we have been great. Tour driver and guide were very good.”

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Exclusive Private Rio Tour: Guide & Private Car/Driver - Sugarloaf Mountain and a drink above the city
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Exclusive Private Rio Tour: Guide & Private Car/Driver

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.)

See Rio’s top sights by private car with guide Bruno, from Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf to Selarón Steps and Valongo Wharf.

“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 great blend of Brazilian and US culture. So, if you’re looking for a great guide in Rio, try to book with Bruno. A+++++++++++”

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Rio de Janeiro: Private Sunrise Tour at Mirante Dona Marta - The 5:00 AM pickup makes access much easier
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Rio de Janeiro: Private Sunrise Tour at Mirante Dona Marta

Private and Customizable Tour in Rio de Janeiro - Christ the Redeemer and the Corcovado summit
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Private and Customizable Tour in Rio de Janeiro

8.Private and Customizable Tour in Rio de Janeiro

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 6 to 9 hours (approx.)

Build your ideal Rio day with a private guide, flexible timing, air-conditioned transport, and classic sights from Christ to Sugarloaf.

“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 - Meeting your driver after landing
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Private Bilingual Transfer – City of Rio de Janeiro

9.Private Bilingual Transfer – City of Rio de Janeiro

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.)

Private bilingual Rio transfer with flight tracking, airport meet-and-greet, clean cars, local tips, and service for up to three people.

“The transfer was very present. We were treated with high respect. We requested a last minute change of our schedule, the owner was very accommodating, that we can go to the airport ahead of time and in a very relaxed manner. The driver was also very knowledgeable , he told us the history of the place. Overall, it was a great experience. Thank you”

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Rio de Janeiro: Private Full-Day Highlights Tour - Corcovado train and Christ the Redeemer
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Rio de Janeiro: Private Full-Day Highlights Tour

10.Private Full-Day Highlights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · 7 hours

See Christ the Redeemer, Santa Teresa, Selarón Steps, downtown Rio, and Sugarloaf Mountain with a private guide and driver.

“Amazing personalized private tour. Patty, our guide, pick us from the hotel with brand new car and personal driver. Tour started with Cristo Redentor and Patty showed us the perfect spot/angle to take pictures and even other tourists were following ours. Tour is completely private, driver waited at every exit point to pick us. We enjoy all the itinerary and most importantly Patty is extremely friendly. She helped us a lot in tips/info/ translation around Rio. We could not expect better service than this! Thanks Patty for the unforgettable trip! Hope to see you again during the carnival”

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The Best of Rio de Janeiro in a Private Guided Tour - Tijuca Forest and Rio’s quieter coastal side
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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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

See Rio your way on an eight-hour private tour with a guide and driver, from Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf to beaches, museums, and local neighborhoods.

“Eddy showed us all the highlights of this beautiful city. He took us all over the city and to Sugarloaf and Santa Theresa and lots of other interesting spots. The weather wasn't great - it was too foggy to see Christ the Redeemer so he took us to the loveliest spot, high above Rio - Mirante Dona Marta. The views were incredible and we made it to Christ the Redeemer a few days later. Thanks for an amazing day, Eddy!”

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Private Custom Hidden Gems tour: Your Amazing Second Day in Rio! - Start with Mirante do Leblon and Parque Lage
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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!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.)

See Rio beyond Christ the Redeemer on a private, flexible day tour with Tijuca Forest, viewpoints, colonial churches, art, and local guides.

“What a great day! Diogo and Romollo looked after us really well and took us to some excellent and easily missed gems. They form a great team and are fun to be with. The lunch stop they advised was a great local historic restaurant. I cant recommend these guys highly enough. We’ve been in Rio for 5 days when we took this tour and had been on the main tours ie Christ the Redemer etc on all other days and although there was a little duplication in the advertised schedule , when discussed with Diogo , he was very flexible and adjusted his tour accordingly to avoid any duplication.”

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6-hour Classic Rio de Janeiro Private Tour – Optional Airport & Port Pick-ups - Lapa, the Selaron Steps, and the white arches
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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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $198

See Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Lapa, Maracana, and Rio’s historic center in six private hours with pickup included.

“We had an absolutely fabulous day with Henry in Rio. It was a very busy day there as it was New Year’s Eve but Henry really maximized our time and we were able to see so much more with him than we e Ed would have on our own. He is personable and knowledgeable. A wonderful day at Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf drive by Copacabana and visit to Selaron steps was capped off by a Caiprinha we purchased at a kiosk. Great day all around.”

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Big Five Rio Attractions & More Private Tour with Tickets and Lunch Included - Joatinga and São Conrado: two very different beach stops
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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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $286

See Rio’s major sights in seven hours, from Christ the Redeemer and Rocinha to Tijuca Forest, with lunch and private transport.

“An amazing tour. A lot of sites are accomplished in one day, however we were never rushed. Tavi, our guide was very communicative and easy to work with. You skip most lines. We learned a lot and very much enjoyed our day. Highly recommend!”

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Rio de Janeiro Airport Roundtrip Private Transfer - The ride into Rio, from airport roads to your hotel
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Rio de Janeiro Airport Roundtrip Private Transfer

15.Rio de Janeiro Airport Roundtrip Private Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 57 reviews · 40 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $137

Review of Rio’s private airport transfer, with practical advice on price, timing, airport pickups, drivers, luggage, and booking risks.

“Drivers to and from the airport on time and courteous. Our driver from the airport to the hotel was very knowledgeable and informative and friendly for our drive to the hotel.”

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