Private Custom Full-Day Highlights in Rio: Only the Best Sights!
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Is Private Custom Full-Day Highlights in Rio: Only the Best Sights! worth booking?
Private Custom Full-Day Highlights in Rio: Only the Best Sights! is a 8-hour experience in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from $1083 per person. It scores 78 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 796 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 78 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (796)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $1083 per person
Enjoy the most complete private day tour in Rio de Janeiro with flexible itineraries built just for you. Visit iconic landmarks like Christ the Redeemer, Selarón Steps, and Sugarloaf Mountain, then add on stops such as S
What you get
- Pick-up and drop-off anywhere in the city of Rio!
- We'll advise you on the best kind of tickets to purchase!
- The tour duration is 8 hours without lunch, or 9 hours with lunch.
- Tours with separate driver and guide: Undivided attention and absolute comfort.
- The 6 places listed will not be done together, you need to choose the focus art, nature or history
- Tours with driver-guide: Fully guided only WHEN the guide finds parking.
About this experience
Enjoy the most complete private day tour in Rio de Janeiro with flexible itineraries built just for you. Visit iconic landmarks like Christ the Redeemer, Selarón Steps, and Sugarloaf Mountain, then add on stops such as Santa Teresa murals, Cinelândia, or Tijuca waterfalls. Travel in comfort with a private driver and licensed multilingual guide (English, Spanish, Italian, German, or French). This 8-hour tour ensures you capture Rio’s natural beauty, cultural treasures, and hidden stories at your own pace.
What's included
Included
- Pick-up and drop-off anywhere in the city of Rio!
- We'll advise you on the best kind of tickets to purchase!
- The tour duration is 8 hours without lunch, or 9 hours with lunch.
- Tours with separate driver and guide: Undivided attention and absolute comfort.
- The 6 places listed will not be done together, you need to choose the focus art, nature or history
- Tours with driver-guide: Fully guided only WHEN the guide finds parking.
- IN CASE OF LAST MINUTE BOOKINGS PLEASE GIVE US A CALL :)
Not included
- Lunch
- Entrance tickets
What you'll see and do
Rio de Janeiro
This is our private itinerary with fixed and custom choices consisting of art, nature or history. We may custom this tour with places of your interest. Please send us a message after booking.
Pass by without stopping
Santuario Cristo Redentor
Begin your exciting private tour in Rio going to one of the World´s New Seven Wonders, by train passing through the Tijuca National Forest, one of the largest urban forests worldwide. Your guide will take every photo you desire so feel free to ask! This is a FIXED part of the tour.
120 minutes here · Admission not included
Escadaria Selaron
The third most visited attraction in Rio, the Selaron steps is an incredible and colorful mosaic artwork, with tiles from more than 60 countries.
30 minutes here
Sugarloaf Mountain
You´ll be absolutely amazed by the views on top of Sugar Loaf hill, from where you'll enjoy panoramic views of the city below. This is the fixed part of the tour. To see more places we recommend a SugarLoaf drop-off.
180 minutes here · Admission not included
Cinelandia
You will visit the many astonishing buildings at Cinelândia to learn a bit about the history of Rio. This is part of the HISTORY option of the tour.
30 minutes here
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian
The peculiar looking cathedral will amaze you. This is part of the HISTORY option of the tour.
15 minutes here
Pepino Beach
A very beautiful part of our beach coast! This is part of the NATURE option of the tour.
10 minutes here
Cascatinha Taunay
You will be delighted and invigorated with the Taunay waterfall in the Tijuca forest and also by the beautiful Pepino beach in the São Conrado neighborhood. This is part of the NATURE option of the tour.
60 minutes here
Santa Teresa
You will visit the very charming Santa Teresa neighborhood and the very cool Ethnicity wall, and will take amazing photos there! This is part of the history option of the tour.
60 minutes here
One of the largest and definitely most beautiful murals in the world ! This is part of the ART option of the tour.
20 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Options you can book
Special languages 4 travelers
Guided tour for 4 travelers: Unforgettable fully guided 8-hour tour with professional driver and licensed guide in a minivan. Pickup included
Guide + driver: 5-7 travelers
Guided tour for 5-7 travelers: Unforgettable fully guided 8-hour tour with professional driver and licensed guide in a large, modern and comfortable van for up to 7 people with a driver and tour guide, pickup and drop-off. Pickup included
Special Languages 3 travelers
Guided tour for 3 travelers: Unforgettable fully guided 8-hour tour in a modern suv car with driver and licensed tour guide, for 3 travelers. Pickup included
Guide + driver: 4 travelers
Guided tour for 4 travelers: Unforgettable fully guided 8-hour tour with professional driver and licensed guide in a minivan for 04 people with a driver and tour guide, pickup and drop-off. Pickup included
Special language solo traveler
Guided tour for solo traveler: Unforgettable fully guided 8-hour tour in a modern sedan/suv with a professional driver and licensed tour guide. Pickup included
DRIVERGUIDE for 1-3 Travelers
8-hour private tour in a SEDAN or SUV with a guide in his own vehicle, for up to 3 people with pick-up and drop-off. Pickup included
Guide + driver: 8-10 travelers
Guided tour for 8-10 travelers: Unforgettable fully guided 8-hour tour with professional driver and licensed guide in a large, modern and comfortable van for up to 10 people with a driver and tour guide, pickup and drop-off. Pickup included
Guide + driver : 14-15 trav.
Guided tour 14-15 travelers: Unforgettable fully guided 8-hour tour with professional driver and licensed guide in a large, modern and comfortable van with a driver and tour guide, pickup and drop-off. Pickup included
Professional driver only
Pickup included
Guide + driver for 2 travelers
Guided tour for 2 travelers: Unforgettable fully guided 8-hour tour in a modern suv car with driver and licensed tour guide, for 2 people with pick-up and drop-off, visiting all the main sights in Rio de Janeiro! Pickup included
Guide + driver for 3 travelers
Guided tour for 3 travelers: Unforgettable fully guided 8-hour tour in a modern suv car with driver and licensed tour guide, for 3 people with pick-up and drop-off, visiting all the main sights in Rio de Janeiro! Pickup included
Guide + drive: 11-13 travelers
Guided tour 11-13 travelers: Unforgettable fully guided 8-hour tour with professional driver and licensed guide in a large, modern and comfortable van with a driver and tour guide, pickup and drop-off. Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, pt, en, it, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Way to Know Rio
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Special restaurants are available: gluten-free, vegan, halal, kosher, please advise.
- Small pets are allowed .
- Wheelchair accessible vans may be provided. Please choose the "van" option at the time of booking.
- Infant car seats are available. Please advise as a "special request."
- A small amount of walking is involved. Sights are wheelchair accessible.
- Please read our voucher for important information before the tour starts.
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Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $1083 to $4000
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 279
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 78
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Private Custom Full-Day Highlights in Rio: Only the Best Sights!: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Rio de Janeiro.
How much does Private Custom Full-Day Highlights in Rio: Only the Best Sights! cost?
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Prices start at $1083 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Rio de Janeiro usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Private Custom Full-Day Highlights in Rio: Only the Best Sights! take?
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Plan for about 8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Rio de Janeiro is not rushed.
Is Private Custom Full-Day Highlights in Rio: Only the Best Sights! worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 78 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 796 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most highly reviewed in Rio de Janeiro, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private Custom Full-Day Highlights in Rio: Only the Best Sights!?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Private Custom Full-Day Highlights in Rio: Only the Best Sights! suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private Custom Full-Day Highlights in Rio: Only the Best Sights!?
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Around 279 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Rio de Janeiro can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Rio de Janeiro and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Custom Full-Day Highlights in Rio: Only the Best Sights! start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Rio de Janeiro within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Rio de Janeiro?
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On Outty we rank every Rio de Janeiro experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Rio's Full Day: Selarón Steps, Christ & Sugarloaf – Tickets & Lunch Included, Rio: Tijuca Rainforest Hike, Wildlife, Waterfalls & Caves, Explore the Best of Tijuca Forest – Hike to Peaks, Caves & Falls. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Rio de Janeiro?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Rio de Janeiro?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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