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5-Hour Rio's Essential Sights: Private Tour – Optional Airport & Port Pick-ups
5-Hour Rio's Essential Sights: Private Tour – Optional Airport & Port Pick-ups
5-Hour Rio's Essential Sights: Private Tour – Optional Airport & Port Pick-ups
5-Hour Rio's Essential Sights: Private Tour – Optional Airport & Port Pick-ups
5-Hour Rio's Essential Sights: Private Tour – Optional Airport & Port Pick-ups

5-Hour Rio's Essential Sights: Private Tour – Optional Airport & Port Pick-ups

By Gregtur Turismo
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$449 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Make the most of your time in Rio on an 5-hour private city tour ideal those who don't have much time available, but want to have a short summary of town.

Discover the city's most iconic attractions while enjoying the company of a bilingual local guide.

Enjoy a lively day filled with popular attractions such as the Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, Maracanã Stadium (outside), the Selarón Staircase, and the historical city centre area. In addition, visit Corcovado mountain along with the Christ the Redeemer Statue and other sights. Pass by the bohemian area of Santa Teresa, which is home to a collection of local boutiques and galleries.

Pass by Maracana stadium, one of the most important in the whole world. Visit to the Sambadrome, samba venue where the famous Rio Carnival parade is held.

Following this, head to the centre of Rio to get a taste of the local culture passing the Lapa Arches, Tomorrow's museum and Mauá square.

At the end of the tour, you’re dropped off at the hotel

Activity location

  • Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer
    • Estrada Redentor - Alto da Boa Vista, Parque Nacional da Tijuca
    • 22241-330, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer
    • Estrada Redentor - Alto da Boa Vista, Parque Nacional da Tijuca
    • 22241-330, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Check availability

PICKUP AT ANY HOTEL IN RIO
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h5h
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
AU$448.78 x 1 AdultAU$448.78
Total
Price is AU$448.78
PICKUP AT RIO PORT (PIER MAUÁ)
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h5h
  • English

CRUISE SHIP INFORMATION : Provide cruise ship name and the estimate time you will be out at the arrivals area ready for pickup. Also cel phone number.
Pickup included

Price details
AU$478.18 x 1 AdultAU$478.18
Total
Price is AU$478.18
PICKUP AT RIO'S AIRPORTS
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h5h
  • English

FLIGHT INFORMATION : • Provide airline and flight number, drop-off location and contact telephone number.
Pickup included

Price details
AU$478.18 x 1 AdultAU$478.18
Total
Price is AU$478.18

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional licensed private tour guide.
  • What's includedWhat's includedVAT, all taxes, handling charges, parking fees during stops, airport / port Greet & Meet services.
  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel, airport or port pick-up and drop-off. (Within Rio de Janeiro City)
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport by fully-equipped vehicle.
  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate driver for groups bigger than 4 people. Otherwise, the guide drives the vehicle themselves.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntrance fees.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and drinks.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge. (optional)

Know before you book

  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon (Pass by)
You'll be met at your hotel by your private guide and head to the base of Corcovado Mountain by car, passing by Rio's beaches and the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon on the way.
Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer
  • 40m
  • Admission ticket not included
Reaching the Cosme Velho district, you'll take a unique Swiss cogwheel train that climbs the mountain from its base to nearly the summit. The very top is reached by climbing a flight of stairs to arrive at the iconic Christ the Redeemer Statue. The view, from this vantage point, with the surrounding Tijuca National Forest spreading below and a circle of mountains closing the horizon at the very back of the Guanabara bay is truly spectacular. After some time to walk around and take photos, we make the way back down.
Santa Teresa
  • 20m
We then head towards to the bohemian Santa Teresa area, home to a collection of local boutiques and galleries. The charming area of Santa Teresa also features many trendy bars and restaurants offering several options of snacks and dishes, not to mention its breathtaking views. Don’t miss out on it!
Escadaria Selaron
  • 20m
From Santa Teresa to Lapa, there is the famous Selaron steps, a stairway decorated with colourful tiles. Known for its energetic bohemian vibe, “Lapa” is the most buzzing area in town day and nighttime. 
Carioca Aqueduct (Pass by)
Have you ever heard of the Lapa area? If not, it should! It's very easy to know that you've arrived in Lapa. There is a famous monument that is the official image of Lapa, the large white arches aqueduct postcard of Rio.
Boulevard Olimpico
  • 10m
See a different side of Rio in its up-and-coming Porto Maravilha area symbol of the renewed Rio after the Olympics.
Museu do Amanhã (Pass by)
Admire the gorgeous cutting-edge museum structure, designed by famous architect Santiago Calatrava.
Painel Etnias (Pass by)
Mural painted by Eduardo Kobra listed by the Guinness Book of Records as the largest graffiti in the world.
Sambodromo da Marques de Sapucai
  • 10m
The Sambodrome is the home to the Rio Carnival, where the parades take place during three nights every year, a concrete structure built specifically for the Carnival. It's an avenue with bleachers on both sides divided into sectors.
Maracana
  • 10m
The most important Brazilian football temple. Scenery of important Brazilian football classic and facts, like hosting the final matches for the 1950 and 2014 football World Cup and the Olympics final football match in 2014.
Ipanema Beach (Pass by)
Beach that inspired the composition of the famous song "Ipanema Girl”. Beautiful beach that deserves all the fame and admiration.
Copacabana Beach (Pass by)
Pass by Copacabana beach that was inspiration of songs and poetry, and one of the most famous postcards in Brazil. Copacabana is also stage of one of the biggest New Year's Eve in the world, the area of Rio de Janeiro has a lot of history, cultural life and bohemia.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESCorcovado - Christ the Redeemer
    • Estrada Redentor - Alto da Boa Vista, Parque Nacional da Tijuca
    • 22241-330, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLECorcovado - Christ the Redeemer
    • Estrada Redentor - Alto da Boa Vista, Parque Nacional da Tijuca
    • 22241-330, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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