Private Tour 7-Hours: Rio Best Sights with Airport, Port Pick-ups
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 32 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Private Tour 7-Hours: Rio Best Sights with Airport, Port Pick-ups worth booking?
Private Tour 7-Hours: Rio Best Sights with Airport, Port Pick-ups is a 7-hour experience in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from $62 per person. It scores 77 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 5/5 rating across 32 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 77 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (32)
- Duration
- 7 hours
- From
- $62 per person
Discover the landmarks of Rio on a guided tour, including pickup and drop off at hotels, airports or port in Rio. Start with a visit to Corcovado Mountain, where you ride to the base of the 38-meter tall statue of Chris
What you get
- Professional licensed private tour guide.
- VAT, all taxes, handling charges, parking fees during stops, airport / port Greet & Meet services.
- Hotel, airport or port pick-up and drop-off. (Within Rio de Janeiro City)
- Transport by fully-equipped vehicle.
- Private driver for groups bigger than 4 people. Otherwise, the guide drives the vehicle themselves.
About this experience
Discover the landmarks of Rio on a guided tour, including pickup and drop off at hotels, airports or port in Rio. Start with a visit to Corcovado Mountain, where you ride to the base of the 38-meter tall statue of Christ the Redeemer. Ride by van to the top or board the train, for a preview of the wonderful landscape. After some time to walk around and take the famous photo, we make the way back down. Next, head towards the mythical Maracanã football stadium and observe its imposing façade. Continue to the legendary Sambódromo where the annual Carnival parade takes place. Visit the Metropolitan Cathedral of Rio, a modern structure influenced by Mayan pyramids. Check out the brightly colored tiles of the world-famous Selarón Steps at Lapa. Visit Sugar Loaf in the lovely Urca neighborhood and see one of the most iconic natural landmarks in Rio and the world. Take the cable car to the top in two stages. Take in the most beautiful and panoramic view of Rio de Janeiro to end your tour.
What's included
Included
- Professional licensed private tour guide.
- VAT, all taxes, handling charges, parking fees during stops, airport / port Greet & Meet services.
- Hotel, airport or port pick-up and drop-off. (Within Rio de Janeiro City)
- Transport by fully-equipped vehicle.
- Private driver for groups bigger than 4 people. Otherwise, the guide drives the vehicle themselves.
Not included
- Entrance fees.
- Meals and drinks.
- Tips. (optional)
What you'll see and do
Santuario Cristo Redentor
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.
40 minutes here · Admission not included
From Santa Teresa to Lapa, there is the famous Selaron steps, a stairway decorated with colorful tiles. Known for its energetic bohemian vibe, “Lapa” is the most buzzing area in town day and nighttime.
30 minutes here
Arcos da Lapa
Have you ever heard of the Lapa neighborhood? 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.
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Centro
Walk through Rio’s downtown through some of the coolest touristic areas catching sights and culture until Mauá square. The walk passes by historic attractions, lots of bars and restaurants, arriving at Mauá square where all tribes and people get together.
20 minutes here
Boulevard Olimpico
See a different side of Rio in its up-and-coming Porto Maravilha area symbol of the renewed Rio after the Olympics.
10 minutes here
Museu do Amanha
Admire the gorgeous cutting-edge museum structure, designed by famous architect Santiago Calatrava.
10 minutes here · Admission not included
Painel Etnias
Mural painted by Eduardo Kobra listed by the Guinness Book of Records as the largest graffiti in the world.
10 minutes here
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro stands out among the buildings in the Center of the city. Its unique architecture catches the attention of everyone passing by and surprises those who visit it! Its appearance and history are unconventional and make it one of the most curious spots in the wonderful city!
15 minutes here
Sambodromo da Marques de Sapucai
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.
10 minutes here
Maracana
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.
10 minutes here
Sugarloaf Mountain
We will then go up the Sugarloaf Mountain. A series of two cable cars will take you to the top of Sugar Loaf. At the top, again some of the most breathtaking views of Rio, this time from a different vantage point than at Corcovado. After that, tourists may want to enjoy lunch at a very nice “all-you-can-eat buffet” steakhouse restaurant (not included).
60 minutes here · Admission not included
Copacabana Beach
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 neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro has a lot of history, cultural life and bohemia.
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Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Options you can book
PICKUP AT ANY HOTEL IN RIO
Pickup included
Monday Special Deal
Hotel/Airport/Port pickups:8am: Enjoy the exact same private tour experience at a special Monday reduced rate. Available only on Mondays at 8:00am. Pickup included
PICKUP AT RIO AIRPORTS
FLIGHT INFORMATION : • Provide airline and flight number, drop-off location and contact telephone number. Pickup included
PICKUP AT RIO PORT (PIER MAUÁ)
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
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, pt, en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Gregtur Turismo
Know before you go
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 32 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Small groups
3 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Pace and timing
2 mentionsSeveral reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
Traveler reviews
32 verified traveler reviews for Private Tour 7-Hours: Rio Best Sights with Airport, Port Pick-ups. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Best tour guide and driver ever
Our ship was delayed in docking, but our guide and driver were still waiting 3 hours after we were able to dock. Guide Antonio (call me Tony) was one of the best we have experienced using Viator. Even though we had missed our scheduled time at Sugarloaf Mountain, his familiarity with the Mountain lines and Mountain staff allowed us to take advantage of the skip the line (best choice we made prior to arriving in Rio…recommend you do skip the line for the Mountain and Christ The Redeemer—and do it well before you arrive in Rio as times for skip the line sell out). Tony went everywhere with us and explained what we were seeing as well as where to stand to take the best pictures. We did not have tickets for Christ The Redeemer as skip the line was sold out, but Tony’s contacts at the site arranged for us to skip the line and a good thing as lines were long and visitors plentiful. Again Tony went with us and we have some excellent photos of the site. Then we experienced the Lapa Steps. Carnaval was in full swing and we were treated to the parades and mingling with locals enjoying the party. Tony also even made sure that we had pictures of ourselves at the sights and at the Lapa Steps. We also have to give excellent marks to our driver, Marcello. Don’t drive in Rio during Carnaval yourself. This was one of the best tours we have had with Viator and Tony and Marcello are the reasons.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback! 😊 We’re thrilled to hear that your experience was so positive and that our guide Tony met your expectations. We truly appreciate you highlighting the attention to detail and dedication of our team, especially in handling unexpected situations. It’s always a pleasure to ensure the best experience for our clients! 🌟 We look forward to having you on more adventures soon!
via Viator
Outstanding Tour with Romayne/Romo!
We had a great tour with Romo and this company. Ahead of time they advised us to get the skip the line tickets for Christ the Redeemer statue and then the regular ticket starting 2 to 3 hours after the planned time for the Redeemer tour and that was excellent advice. Romo was able to help us snaking through the many lines, skip the usual, longest lines with his many years of experience. This was even true on Sugarloaf Mountain where we did not have an express pass but having a guide who knew many people there made it just as seamless and quick. Even with the the tour guide and these tickets bought in advance you should plan that it will take 4 to 5 hours to see both Christ the Redeemer statue and Sugarloaf Mountain. However some of that's because the distances between the base where you get on and how far it is to get up to the top of the two places. He enabled us to get great views overlooking many beaches including boca cabana, the city , today and the ocean. At our request we also saw several large and his historic churches including the Benedictine Monastery with the gold leaf over all the walls and ceiling, the Metropolitan cathedral which is shaped like a pyramid and seats 20,000 people. And while our driver was driving all around the city and did a great job of pointing out various points of interest, slowing down to talk about them, stopping to let us take pictures, etc. Could not imagine a better tour guide for this 7 hour tour. The only negative had to do with our transportation. We the four of us rode in a Ford Explorer equivalent so we had plenty of room. And although it looked nice from the outside it was very well worn on the inside. Also, the air conditioning quit working during the course of the tour , although with the windows down and the car moving we were still comfortable even with temperatures in the '80s and humidity in the 90s. Strongly recommend the company refurbished the interior and obviously fix the air conditioning. And the suspension also seems to need an upgrade as I suspect the shocks etc I have not been changed in many miles.
Response from the operator: We’re thrilled to hear you had such a fantastic experience! 😍 Thank you for the amazing feedback! So happy you enjoyed every moment of the tour 🙌✨
via Tripadvisor
We had an awesome Rio...
We had an awesome Rio tour mainly because of our great tour guide Camila and driver Mateo. Camila was so knowledgeable about past and present of this city and about all the important places in Rio. This tour exceeded our expectations and we definitely recommend this tour to others.
via Viator
A great day
Exellent communication prior to trip, and perfect trip with Marco. All sights, very good information and he managed to avoid all queues so we had direct access to all attractions, and that in Carnaval week
Response from the operator: Thank you for your amazing review! We’re so glad to hear that you had such a fantastic day exploring Rio with Marco. 😊 His knowledge and ability to avoid the queues, especially during Carnaval week, certainly help make the experience more enjoyable. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again for more seamless adventures in the future!
via Tripadvisor
10 out of 10, highly recommend!
This was a fantastic finish to our short trip to Rio! We booked the 7 hour private tour on our last day with pick up at our Lemme hotel and drop off at GIG airport. Gregtur Tourism Rio did an excellent job of generating a personalized tour that captured all the key sites including Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Escadaria Selarón along with a few other key highlights. Our tour guide Camila brought a tremendous amount of energy and knowledge about the different places and made some great recommendations on local eateries. I've traveled all over the world and felt truly secured with Gabriel our driver navigating the routes and watching our belongings as we toured the different areas. I highly recommend Gregtur Tourism Rio specifically Camila and Gabriel for any future tours!
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a great experience with Gregtur Tourism and that Camila and Gabriel made your last day in Rio so special. 😊 Camila's energy and knowledge truly bring the city’s highlights to life, and we’re so happy that you felt secure and well taken care of with Gabriel’s assistance. We’re grateful for your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back for more amazing tours in the future!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 7 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 1+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $62 to $369
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 11
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Who runs this experience
Operated by Gregtur Turismo, who run 85 experiences we rank across 3 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 60.7 and 4 in the 90+ Club.
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Private Tour 7-Hours: Rio Best Sights with Airport, Port Pick-ups: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Rio de Janeiro.
How much does Private Tour 7-Hours: Rio Best Sights with Airport, Port Pick-ups cost?
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Prices start at $62 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 Tour 7-Hours: Rio Best Sights with Airport, Port Pick-ups take?
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Plan for about 7 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 Tour 7-Hours: Rio Best Sights with Airport, Port Pick-ups worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 77 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 32 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 Tour 7-Hours: Rio Best Sights with Airport, Port Pick-ups?
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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 Tour 7-Hours: Rio Best Sights with Airport, Port Pick-ups suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 1. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 7-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Private Tour 7-Hours: Rio Best Sights with Airport, Port Pick-ups?
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Around 11 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 7-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Tour 7-Hours: Rio Best Sights with Airport, Port Pick-ups 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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