Private Custom Hidden Gems tour: Your Amazing Second Day in Rio!
Traveler rating
4.9/5
Based on 73 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Private Custom Hidden Gems tour: Your Amazing Second Day in Rio! worth booking?
Private Custom Hidden Gems tour: Your Amazing Second Day in Rio! is a 8-hour experience in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from $1433 per person. It scores 68 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 73 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 68 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (73)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $1433 per person
There´s much more to Rio than it meets the eye! This custom tour will surprise you with our precious hidden gems is absolutely perfect for those on the second day of visit in the wonderful city. Uncover local secrets and
What you get
- Transport by modern, air-conditioned vehicle.
- anding and/or facility fees
- Tours with a driver and guide: (absolute comfort and undivided attention)
- Surcharges on fuel
- Tours with a driver-guide: For 1 to 3 travelers.
About this experience
There´s much more to Rio than it meets the eye! This custom tour will surprise you with our precious hidden gems is absolutely perfect for those on the second day of visit in the wonderful city. Uncover local secrets and see little-known gems with your guide. This tour is ideal for visitors who want to go beyond the typical sights and get an overview of the city. This tour does not require entrance fees and offers free convenient pickup from any hotel in Rio, port, and national or international airport. Customize your tour to perfection choosing the nature, history or art focus of the tour: ●Fixed part: Lage Palace and Leblon Viewpoint ●With nature: Chinese View and Taunay Waterfall. ●With history: Royal Portuguese Library and Saint Benedict Monastery ●With art: Ethnicity wall and The Maze As a special request, you may ask for a visit to Santa Teresa instead of the tour´s focus.
What's included
Included
- Transport by modern, air-conditioned vehicle.
- anding and/or facility fees
- Tours with a driver and guide: (absolute comfort and undivided attention)
- Surcharges on fuel
- Tours with a driver-guide: For 1 to 3 travelers.
Not included
- Lunch
- Entrance fees
What you'll see and do
Rio de Janeiro
This is our private itinerary with fixed and custom points. We may also custom this tour with places of your interest. Please send us a message after booking.
Pass by without stopping
Aterro Do Flamengo
The largest urban park in the world.
Pass by without stopping
Mirante do Leblon
This is a fixed part of the tour (cannot be removed) The Leblon viewpoint is the most amazing view of Rio!
15 minutes here
Parque Lage
This is a fixed part of the tour (cannot be removed). You will fall in love with the beautiful architecture of Lage Park´s Palace and learn about the love story behind it envolving a young Italian Opera singer...
30 minutes here
Cascatinha Taunay
Be amazed by this astonishing waterfall
60 minutes here
Vista Chinesa
You´ll see the breathtaking view of the best pagoda outside of Asia! This is an option as the nature focus of the tour.
30 minutes here
Mosteiro De Sao Bento
The Abbey of Our Lady of Montserrat, is a Benedictine abbey located on the Morro de São Bento in downtown Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Mannerist style church is a primary example of Portuguese colonial architecture in Rio.
30 minutes here
Real Gabinete Portugues de Leitura
This is an option as the history focus of the tour.
30 minutes here
One of the the largests graphites panels stared the world, according to the Guinness World Record, inspired by the Olympic rings representing the five continents and received the name of “ethnic groups”.
30 minutes here
This palace and an artwork, made with colorful mosaics: One of the most amazing places you will see in the world!
60 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Options you can book
Guided tour for 1-2 travelers
Guided tour for 2 travelers: Fully guided 8-hour tour in a modern car with driver and licensed tour guide, for 2 people with pick-up and drop-off. Pickup included
Guided tour for 3-4 Travelers
Guided tour for 4 travelers: Fully guided 8-hour tour with professional driver and licensed guide in a minivan for 04 people with a driver and tour guide. Pickup included
Tour with a DRIVER-GUIDE
Tour with a driver-guide: One professional guide who will guide and drive at the same time. Pickup included
Guided tour for 10-15 traveler
fully guided 8-hour tour with professional driver and licensed guide in a large, modern and comfortable van for up to 15 Pickup included
Guided tour for 5-9 travelers
Guided tour for 5-9 travelers: fully guided 8-hour tour with professional driver and licensed guide in a large, modern and comfortable van for up to 10 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
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note that busy times such as new years and carnival will limit the ammount of places to be visited.
- The tour duration is 8 hours plus 1 hour for lunch
- Communication through what's app mobile app is available.
- Wearing comfortable walking shoes is recommended.
- Wheelchair accessible vans may be provided. Please choose the "van" option at the time of booking.
- Special restaurants such as vegetarian or gluten-free are available, please advise.
- A small amount of walking is involved.
- Please note: The Maze Rio is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Colombo closes on Sundays.
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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
- $1433 to $3639
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 26
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 68
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Private Custom Hidden Gems tour: Your Amazing Second Day in Rio!: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Rio de Janeiro.
How much does Private Custom Hidden Gems tour: Your Amazing Second Day in Rio! cost?
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Prices start at $1433 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 Hidden Gems tour: Your Amazing Second Day in Rio! 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 Hidden Gems tour: Your Amazing Second Day in Rio! worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 68 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 73 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Rio de Janeiro, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private Custom Hidden Gems tour: Your Amazing Second Day in Rio!?
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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 Hidden Gems tour: Your Amazing Second Day in Rio! 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 Hidden Gems tour: Your Amazing Second Day in Rio!?
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Around 26 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 Hidden Gems tour: Your Amazing Second Day in Rio! 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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