Private Custom Hidden Gems tour: Your Amazing Second Day in Rio! in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Private Custom Hidden Gems tour: Your Amazing Second Day in Rio!

Outty Ranking 74 4.9 · 73 traveler reviews8 hoursFrom $292
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Outty Ranking

74/100

Strongly Recommended. Our proprietary evaluation. How we score

Traveler rating

4.9/5

Based on 73 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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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 $292 per person. It scores 74 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, 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
74 / 100
Rating
4.9/5 (73)
Duration
8 hours
From
$292 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 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 you get

    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

    1. 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

    2. Aterro Do Flamengo

      The largest urban park in the world.

      Pass by without stopping

    3. 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

    4. 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

    5. Cascatinha Taunay

      Be amazed by this astonishing waterfall

      60 minutes here

    6. 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

    7. 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

    8. Real Gabinete Portugues de Leitura

      This is an option as the history focus of the tour.

      30 minutes here

    9. 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

    10. 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

    • 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 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

    • 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

    • 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 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

    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.

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 73 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    9 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Food and drink

    4 mentions

    The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    2 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Small groups

    2 mentions

    The group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.

    Traveler reviews

    73 verified traveler reviews for Private Custom Hidden Gems tour: Your Amazing Second Day in Rio!. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    William_B · May 2026

    Easy to work with and...

    Easy to work with and customize. Overall didn't require a lot of work on our part to see some of the attractions and areas of the city we didn't know much about in advance. Seeing the soccer stadium was more interesting than we thought it would be as Americans. The "maze" was unexpected and an unique experience.

    via Viator

    OSU_Empty_Nester · April 2026

    Hidden Gems is a MUST DO when in Rio!!!

    Our second day in Rio was with the amazing and delightful guide, Isaac and his fabulous driver, Carlos. We had the BEST time! We visited the Selaron Steps and heard the inside story of this unique artist. Then we visited Tijuca National Park to see the beautiful waterfalls, followed by a visit to Praia Pepino Beach to watch the hang gliders descend and land right in front of us on the beach! We did a ride past Ipanema and Copa Cabana beach, and then went to Santa Theresa village for lunch and a bit of shopping! Definitely recommend lunch at Sao Joaquim with the wonderful samba guitarist. Isaac is fabulous, and Carlos is fun, this tour is not to be missed! Read more about - Private Custom Hidden Gems tour: Your Amazing Second Day in Rio! - https://www.viator.com/tours/Rio-de-Janeiro/Private-9-hour-second-day-in-Rio-de-Janeiro/d712-38668P4?mcid=56757

    Response from the operator: Hello dear, we are thrilled you enjoy our HIDDEN GEMS! It´s a delightful tour to guide, so we do it happily. Thank you so much for your loving support. God bless you always!

    via Tripadvisor

    Carol_C · April 2026

    Hidden Gems is a MUST DO when in Rio!!!

    Our second day in Rio was with the amazing and delightful guide, Isaac and his fabulous driver, Carlos. We had the BEST time! We visited the Selaron Steps and heard the inside story of this unique artist. Then we visited Tijuca National Park to see the beautiful waterfalls, followed by a visit to Praia Pepino Beach to watch the hang gliders descend and land right in front of us on the beach! We did a ride past Ipanema and Copa Cabana beach, and then went to Santa Theresa village for lunch and a bit of shopping! Definitely recommend lunch at Sao Joaquim with the wonderful samba guitarist. Isaac is fabulous, and Carlos is fun, this tour is not to be missed!

    via Viator

    AnthonyM · April 2026

    A wonderful overview of...

    A wonderful overview of Rio without the main tourist sites which were thronged with visitors. Rodrigues was excellent driver. Safe, coureous, and well informed. We saw hidden sites and thoroughly recommend both the tour and our guide.

    via Viator

    Malcolm_L · February 2026

    Thanks Beth

    Had a wonderful and very full day with our guide Beth who was brilliant. I’ll fir ‘second day’ in Rio

    via Viator

    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
    $292 to $3,639
    Hotel pickup
    Included for all travelers
    Booked in 30 days
    26
    Verdict
    Strongly Recommended

    Why this scores 74

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)90
    Review evidence (18% weight)66
    Booking momentum (14% weight)60
    Value for money (12% weight)42
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)71
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    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 $292 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 74 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". 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 Pedra da Gávea hike, your best experience in Rio, Favela Tour Rio de Janeiro - Vidigal Walking Tour by Russo Guide, Rio's Full Day: Selarón Steps, Christ & Sugarloaf – Tickets & Lunch Included. 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.

    What is included in Private Custom Hidden Gems tour: Your Amazing Second Day in Rio!?

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    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; and Tours with a driver-guide: For 1 to 3 travelers. Not included: Lunch; and Entrance fees. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does Private Custom Hidden Gems tour: Your Amazing Second Day in Rio! include hotel pickup?

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    Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 294 listed pickup locations in and around Rio de Janeiro. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.

    What languages is Private Custom Hidden Gems tour: Your Amazing Second Day in Rio! offered in?

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    It is offered in German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Private Custom Hidden Gems tour: Your Amazing Second Day in Rio!?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is Private Custom Hidden Gems tour: Your Amazing Second Day in Rio! wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible; Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; Specialized infant seats are available; and Transportation options are wheelchair accessible. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to Private Custom Hidden Gems tour: Your Amazing Second Day in Rio! if the weather is bad?

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    It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Rio de Janeiro. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.

    What do travelers say about Private Custom Hidden Gems tour: Your Amazing Second Day in Rio!?

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    Across 73 reviews averaging 4.9 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, food and drink, knowledge and storytelling. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    What booking options are available for Private Custom Hidden Gems tour: Your Amazing Second Day in Rio!?

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    There are 5 options to choose from, including Tour with a DRIVER-GUIDE, Guided tour for 5-9 travelers, Guided tour for 3-4 Travelers, Guided tour for 1-2 travelers. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.

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