4-hour Sum-up Of Rio de Janeiro "Private Tour" – Optional Airport & Port Pick-up
Description
Make the most of your time in Rio on an 4-hour private city tour ideal those who don't have much time available, but want to have a short summary of town. Discover the city's most iconic attractions while enjoying the company of a bilingual local guide. Enjoy a lively day filled with popular attractions such as the Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, Maracanã Stadium (outside), the Selarón Staircase, and the historical downtown area. In addition, visit Corcovado mountain along with the Christ the Redeemer Statue and other sights. Pass by the bohemian neighborhood of Santa Teresa, which is home to a collection of local boutiques and galleries. Pass by Maracana stadium, one of the most important in the whole world. Visit to the Sambadrome, samba venue where the famous Rio Carnival parade is held. Following this, head to the center of Rio to get a taste of the local culture passing the Lapa Arches, Tomorrow's museum and Mauá square. At the end of the tour, you’re dropped off at the hotel
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Itinerary
You'll be met at your hotel by your private guide and head to the base of Corcovado Mountain by car, passing by Rio's beaches and the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon on the way.
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.
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.
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.
See a different side of Rio in its up-and-coming Porto Maravilha area symbol of the renewed Rio after the Olympics.
Admire the gorgeous cutting-edge museum structure, designed by famous architect Santiago Calatrava.
Mural painted by Eduardo Kobra listed by the Guinness Book of Records as the largest graffiti in the world.
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.
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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Pickup Locations & Times
PICK-UP INFORMATION: • Wherever place you specify at the time of the booking. As it’s a private tour, you choose the best pick-up point that suits your needs as long as it's within the city of Rio de Janeiro limits. • We DO NOT do pick-ups in the countryside or too far from the city of Rio de Janeiro. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - DROP-OFF INSTRUCTIONS: • Wherever place you specify at the time of the booking. As it’s a private tour, you choose the best drop-off point that suits your needs as long as it's within the city of Rio de Janeiro limits. • We DO NOT do drop-offs in the countryside or too far from the city of Rio. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - AIRPORT / PORT ARRIVAL INSTRUCTIONS: • Once you have arrived at the airport or seaport there will be a member of our staff waiting for you at the arrivals area holding a clear sign with your name on it, they will then escort you to your waiting private vehicle. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - HOTEL PICK-UP INSTRUCTIONS: • As soon as the tour guide arrives at your hotel, they get the front desk to call you in the room in case you are not at the lobby.
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(36)
Fun guide , knowledgeable and she was able to show us all the highlights in 4 hours. We even stopped for a local snack . Easy pick up from the airport . Prompt response before arrival with any of my questions and concerns.
I was barely staying 1 day in Rio and wanted to get a sense of the city. The tour guide, Antonio, put together a perfectly timed program with all the things I wanted to see. He arrived with a driver at the hotel; this meant that we could be dropped off and walk through parts of the town and then being picked up again by the driver at a different location, without wasting time. Things, like buying tickets (i.e. Corcovado Mountain ) went so smooth and stress-free thanks Antonio's experience. I highly recommend using Gregtur Tourism: trustworthy and good communication.
Leandro is the best guide I have ever met- professional, knowledgeable, friendly, took care of my mum, considered thoroughly to satisfy all our wishes within limited time. Our communication with GregturTourism Rio was smooth and effective. The tour company kept me updated and provided all the information clearly and promptly. They were even willing to adjust the itinerary to maximize our stopover time in Rio. We highly recommend Leandro and GregturTourism.
Thank you so much for your glowing review! 🌟 We’re thrilled to hear that Leandro provided such a professional, knowledgeable, and friendly experience. It’s heartwarming to know that he went above and beyond to take care of your mum and accommodate all your wishes within the limited time available. 💕 We’re also glad to know that our communication and organization met your expectations. Providing smooth and effective service, with clear updates and flexibility, is always our priority. Thank you for highly recommending Leandro and GregturTourism. We hope to welcome you again for another memorable experience in the future! 😊✈️
Thank you Sergio for a lovely afternoon. You gave us so much information about Rio. Ẁe really enjoyed your company. It was a great start to our cruise.
🌟 Thanks, Sergio! 😊 We're glad you enjoyed the tour and found it helpful. 🗺️💬 It was great having you, and we hope to see you again soon! 🚀🌟
What an amazing time we had with Camila in Rio! Our flight was late and luggage took forever, but there she was waiting with a sign and a huge smile. We thought she would drive us around, but to our delight she introduced us to Junior, our personal driver. We had 2 great people serving just the 2 of us as if we were long lost family - sharing their stories and showing us the beauty and wonder of their home city, Rio de Janiero. When clouds prevented some planned views, they had quick alternatives lined up so we wouldn’t miss a thing. We even got to try the ‘best’ cheese bread in Rio from a small stall in Santa Teresa - along with a delicious Açaí smoothie. We were treated like royalty for well over four hours and we delivered, along with our luggage, directly to our hotel. Camila also volunteered to answer any questions we may have about Brazil (and even Moscow, where she’s lived for a while) in the future .., we made a friend and learned (and laughed) a lot with Camila and Junior. A simply wonderful experience all around!!
🌟 What an amazing time in Rio with Camila and Junior! 😊 Despite delays, they warmly welcomed you and showed you the best of the city. From unexpected treats to personalized service, it was a simply wonderful experience! 🏞️ Thank you for sharing your adventure! 🌟🚗
The title and description of this tour captures the eye despite the slightly higher price. However, it is all MISLEADING. The guide was hardly fluent in english, and little knowledgable about the city and tour. She announced the end of tour already at Escadaria Selaron stairs. After confronting her with the tour description we have visited: Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon (Pass By) Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer Santa Teresa Escadaria Selaron Carioca Aqueduct (Pass By) Boulevard Olimpico Museu do Amanha (Pass By) Painel Etnias (Pass By) while there was no way we could accomplish the rest of the promised tour: Sambodromo da Marques de Sapucai Maracana Ipanema Beach (Pass By) Copacabana Beach (Pass By)
Thank you for sharing your feedback about your recent tour experience with us. We genuinely appreciate your input, as it helps us improve our services to ensure a better experience for all our valued customers. Firstly, I'd like to clarify that the tour you booked is designed to offer a brief snapshot of the city within a 4-hour timeframe. It's tailored for those with limited time who wish to see specific highlights of Rio de Janeiro. We understand that you were staying in Niteroi, which is a bit farther from the typical tour starting points in Rio. To accommodate your location, we extended the tour duration to 5 hours and arranged for a pickup in Niteroi. During your tour, you visited several iconic places, including the Selarón steps with a 20-minute stop, Christ the Redeemer with a 40-minute visit, and Boulevard Olympic, among others. It's important to note that our tour description specifies that for most places listed, we provide a pass-by experience rather than making extended stops. This is clearly outlined in the tour description. Unfortunately, due to your location in Niteroi and the late booking during rush hour, we were unable to cover the southern part of the city, including the beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana, as originally described in the tour itinerary. Additionally, you expressed a desire to personalize the tour by visiting places not listed in the original itinerary. Our guide did their utmost to accommodate your preferences and make your experience as enjoyable as possible given the circumstances. We apologize if there were any misunderstandings or discrepancies between your expectations and the actual tour experience. We strive to provide excellent service to all our customers and appreciate your understanding of the challenges we faced during your tour. Thank you for choosing us as your tour provider, and we hope you can visit Rio de Janeiro again in the future to explore more of the city. If you have any further questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. Warm regards,
Camila is the ultimate guide. She knew exactly what spots to take us to when so we had a fun walking lunch amidst the wonderful day of sightseeing. She’s knowledgeable and the driver is a real pro. She’s dedicated to making sure you really enjoy and learn about Rio.
We had an amazing experience in Rio thanks to Camila’s professionalism and kindness to take us through the city and show us what we wanted to see in our short visit. She is very knowledgeable, and we learnt a lot about the city in 4 hours. It was worth every penny and can’t recommend this tour enough, to anyone coming to Rio. Thanks Camila’s !! Until next time
Thank you very much for your evaluation. We are very happy to know that you enjoyed your trip to Rio de Janeiro with guide Camila! It was a pleasure for our entire team to be part of this memory and offer you a comfortable and safe ride. I will share your lovely comments with her and drivers. If you decide to visit again, let us know!👊 All the best! ;-)
We just got back from an excellent 4-hour tour with our guide Alexandre. He picked us up at our hotel right on time and took us straight to see Christ the Redeemer. He was very easy going and told great stories the entire way. We made a few quick stops on the way back and overall had a great experience. Huge thanks to the tour company for accommodating a last minute change as well, incredibly kind and gracious.
Thanks ;-) We are happy to know that you enjoyed the tour in our wonderful city! We wish you fantastic trips, and we are happy to help you explore other places in Brazil. Hugs, 😎
Well, me for one, left my phone in the bathroom at one of the stops. Without hesitation we went back to try and retrieve it from the bathroom. It was gone by the time we went back. It was only a matter of 10 minutes at most, but at lease I had the peace of mind knowing it was gone.
