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[Private Tour] Discover Rio's Tourist Attractions Safely
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 13 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is [Private Tour] Discover Rio's Tourist Attractions Safely worth booking?
[Private Tour] Discover Rio's Tourist Attractions Safely is a 9-hour experience in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from $202 per person. It scores 68 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 13 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 68 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (13)
- Duration
- 9 hours
- From
- $202 per person
Hello, sailor! Welcome aboard! I’m Arthur, the captain of Pirates Rio! We are an agency specialized in private tours in the city of Rio de Janeiro. In this experience, our mission is to take you to explore the main tourist spots of the city in 8 hours! For that, you can choose 5 options from this list: - Christ the Redeemer - Selarón Steps - Lapa Arches - Sambadrome - Maracanã Stadium - Parque Lage - Botanical Garden - Santa Teresa Neighborhood - Sugarloaf Mountain - Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon - Museum of Tomorrow - AquaRio - Sightseeing Praias: Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, São Conrado - Feira de São Cristóvão (feira de tradições nordestinas) Throughout the tour, you’ll have what we call a pirate ship (a super comfortable car with air conditioning) + the captain of the ship (a licensed tour guide) at your disposal to pick you up from your hotel (or meeting point) and take you on this adventure! There’s also a stop for lunch, and we will take you to the restaurant of your choice.
What you get
About this experience
Hello, sailor! Welcome aboard! I’m Arthur, the captain of Pirates Rio! We are an agency specialized in private tours in the city of Rio de Janeiro. In this experience, our mission is to take you to explore the main tourist spots of the city in 8 hours! For that, you can choose 5 options from this list: - Christ the Redeemer - Selarón Steps - Lapa Arches - Sambadrome - Maracanã Stadium - Parque Lage - Botanical Garden - Santa Teresa Neighborhood - Sugarloaf Mountain - Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon - Museum of Tomorrow - AquaRio - Sightseeing Praias: Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, São Conrado - Feira de São Cristóvão (feira de tradições nordestinas) Throughout the tour, you’ll have what we call a pirate ship (a super comfortable car with air conditioning) + the captain of the ship (a licensed tour guide) at your disposal to pick you up from your hotel (or meeting point) and take you on this adventure! There’s also a stop for lunch, and we will take you to the restaurant of your choice.
What's included
Included
- Private transportation
- Photos and videos at tourist attractions
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Accredited Tourist Guide
Not included
- Tickets for attractions
- Lunch
What you'll see and do
Santuario Cristo Redentor
We will visit the seventh wonder of the world, a unique 38-meter monument on top of one of the highest mountains in Rio de Janeiro, the corcovado. We will cross the road that gives access to the mountain through the Tijuca Forest to the visitor center where we will board the official vans.
60 minutes here · Admission not included
Pao De Acucar
An adventure from above, we will take the cable car up the two most beautiful mountains in Rio, waiting for exuberant views and lots of excitement!
120 minutes here
Escadaria Selaron
The largest work of urban art in Rio de Janeiro, a staircase decorated with more than 2 thousand tiles from different cultures and eras, take the opportunity to look for one that represents your country.
60 minutes here
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian
We will visit the most unique Cathedral of your life, a jewel of modern pyramid-style architecture, enjoy every detail and don't forget to check out the optical illusion of the floating cross.
60 minutes here
Sambodromo da Marques de Sapucai
Discover more about Rio de Janeiro Carnival by visiting this grand stage of Brazil's biggest event, the Sambadrome, feel the energy and joy of Carnival taking over you!
60 minutes here
Maracana
A great experience, the most famous stadium in Brazil face to face with you. We will visit the outside to see the statue of Brazil's greatest champion, Belini! A break for photos and lots of football history.
60 minutes here · Admission not included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- pt, cmn, en, it, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Pirates Rio
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 13 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
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
5 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Value for money
3 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Small groups
3 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Traveler reviews
13 verified traveler reviews for [Private Tour] Discover Rio's Tourist Attractions Safely. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great walk!
This was a great walk! The guide was communicative, polite, super punctual, organized and attentive. Having a private driver (which was also an absolute pleasure) made moving around Rio to see all the places light, like a breeze of sea. He chose an amazing place for lunch for us and had water and snacks in the car. Arthur is a wealth of knowledge about history and culture or Rio and Brazil, and we have learned a lot about this amazing city and country. I would definitely recommend this experience with the agency Pirates Rio!
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Role by RJ
Arthur is a super storyteller and made us feel welcome and informed from the beginning of our tour. He managed to easily switch from English to Brazilian Portuguese in order to include my mother-in-law in the conversation and explanations of each place we visited. The tour flowed perfectly from one place to another with ease and was perfectly mapped, so we didn't feel like we spent the whole day in the car. Not only did we have Arthur as a guide, but we also had a friendly driver who stayed with the car to keep it cool and pick us up wherever we were, which made us feel like VIP's. Congratulations and thanks to Arthur and the Pirates Rio team for making the tour so amazing and helping make our trip to Rio de Janeiro an unforgettable experience!
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Incredible experience
This message is for my fellow travelers who are reading reviews to find a good experience: I would recommend Pirates Rio to carry out their tour in Rio. It is the best travel agency with amazing guides and drivers! On my tour I was with Katia who was very accessible, friendly and familiar with the history of various places in Rio. In addition, she made sure everything was perfect until the day of the tour, communicating with me and aligning expectations. In addition, the tour is flexible because if you have a favorite place to visit, just ask the tour guide and he will do his best to include it in the tour. Finally, Katia knows the best place to eat and definitely a good and affordable restaurant with food to give water in the mouth. Overall, I will definitely reserve the tour with the Pirates Rio when I am back in Rio. Thank you!
via Tripadvisor (translated)
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Our stay in Rio was very short, and the trip with the Pirates Rio was worth it! If you’re on a quick trip through Rio de Janeiro and are looking for a tour that’s worth spending your money – then that’s the perfect one! We may not have been the best guests to walk, as we ask little or no questions, as we prefer to enjoy the moment both information and views. Really worth it. The guide helped us to get to the airport as we need to suddenly leave the hotel and we thank you very much for this kindness! In addition, had a lot that Arthur helped us when we asked him and we know that this is out of his role as our tour guide but at no time he hesitated to help us. Jorge, our day's driver was very kind and friendly. Thank you again for this experience to Arthur, Jorge and the entire team of Pirates Rio!
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Incredible - visit to the best sights of Rio ❤️
Incredible experience, great tour, including the visit to the biggest sights of Rio de Janeiro, I loved my photos, they were perfect. What I liked most was the visit to the Sugar Bread, the view is surreal, wonderful.
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Good to know
- Duration
- 9 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $202 to $1,198
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 5
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 68
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
[Private Tour] Discover Rio's Tourist Attractions Safely: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Rio de Janeiro.
How much does [Private Tour] Discover Rio's Tourist Attractions Safely cost?
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Prices start at $202 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] Discover Rio's Tourist Attractions Safely take?
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Plan for about 9 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] Discover Rio's Tourist Attractions Safely 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 (5/5 across 13 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] Discover Rio's Tourist Attractions Safely?
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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] Discover Rio's Tourist Attractions Safely suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 9-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book [Private Tour] Discover Rio's Tourist Attractions Safely?
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Around 5 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 9-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does [Private Tour] Discover Rio's Tourist Attractions Safely 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 Tour] Discover Rio's Tourist Attractions Safely?
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Included: Private transportation; Photos and videos at tourist attractions; In-vehicle air conditioning; and Accredited Tourist Guide. Not included: Tickets for attractions; and Lunch. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does [Private Tour] Discover Rio's Tourist Attractions Safely include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 11 listed pickup locations in and around Rio de Janeiro. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is [Private Tour] Discover Rio's Tourist Attractions Safely offered in?
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It is offered in Portuguese, Chinese, English, Italian 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 Tour] Discover Rio's Tourist Attractions Safely?
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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 Tour] Discover Rio's Tourist Attractions Safely wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; and Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to [Private Tour] Discover Rio's Tourist Attractions Safely if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about [Private Tour] Discover Rio's Tourist Attractions Safely?
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Across 13 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, photo opportunities. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
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