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6-hour Classic Rio de Janeiro Private Tour – Optional Airport & Port Pick-ups

5.0(69)Rio de Janeiro1 hour
VIATOR4.9(19)TRIPADVISOR5.0(50)

Description

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.

Tour Options

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
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 ANY HOTEL IN RIO
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission not included40 min

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.

10 min

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.

Pass by

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.

20 min

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.

10 min

See a different side of Rio in its up-and-coming Porto Maravilha area symbol of the renewed Rio after the Olympics.

Admission not included10 min

Admire the gorgeous cutting-edge museum structure, designed by famous architect Santiago Calatrava.

10 min

Mural painted by Eduardo Kobra listed by the Guinness Book of Records as the largest graffiti in the world.

10 min

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!

10 min

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.

Admission not included50 min

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).

Highlights

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.

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)

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.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(69)

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Evelyn_C
July 16, 2026
Marvelous day in Marvelous Rio

Excellent day in Rio. Our guide Vitor, met us on time at our hotel in his comfortable van, including water and light snack, and suggested the perfect itinerary for our day. We are six adults, two from US and four from Argentina. None of us speaks Portuguese, but that was no problem as Vitor switched between English and Spanish easily. Our first stop was Sugar Loaf mountain and the beautiful views from the top. Vitor gave us the history of the sight and pointed out buildings and neighborhoods. He also explained about the flora and fauna we saw. Next we did a brief stop at Maracana Stadium, and again Vitor pointed out significant sights and gave their history along the route. He also gave the history of Brazil and Rio. We went past the sight for carnival parade and Vitor explained its history and perfectly described the floats and parade. We then went to Tijuca forest. We stoped at many vistas throughout the park, each more beautiful than the previous. We learned about how the park was created and about the flora and fauna in it. Last Vitor dropped us off at a bar we selected in Botofogo neighborhood. He provided suggestions for other activities for the rest of our stay in Rio. We had a marvelous day in the Marvelous City. We highly recommend Gregtur for booking. They were informative and responsive to all our questions and very accommodating to all our specific needs. Vitor was pleasant, informative, and helpful. We would do this again.

Operator response

Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful review, Evelyn! It means a great deal to hear that Vitor helped make your day in Rio so memorable. We’re especially happy that he was able to seamlessly switch between English and Spanish, allowing everyone in your group to fully enjoy the experience together. It’s wonderful to know that his knowledge of Rio’s history, the Carnival tradition, Tijuca Forest, and the city’s landmarks added so much value to your tour. We’re also delighted that the itinerary, comfortable transportation, and personalized recommendations for the rest of your stay helped make your visit even more enjoyable. Thank you for choosing Gregtur and for recommending us. It was a pleasure being part of your trip, and we hope to welcome you back to Rio for another unforgettable experience in the future!

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Mark_H
April 19, 2026
City trip of Rio de Janeiro

Viktor was a wonderful tour guide , very , very knowledgeable. A great guy to be around , very courteous and lots of fun . Any guests that have the pleasure of his company for the day will have a fantastic time. .

Operator response

Thank you so much for your amazing review! 🙏😊 We're so glad you had a fantastic time with Viktor on your city trip in Rio. 🌟 His knowledge, fun attitude, and courtesy really make the experience special! Looking forward to welcoming you again on another adventure! 🌍✨

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cys130
April 3, 2026
Incredible day seeing the best of Rio de Janeiro, in 6 hours with our fabulous guide and driver, Camilla and Francisco ❤️

Fabulous day in Rio. We saw so much that we couldn’t possibly have done without Camilla (guide) and Francisco (driver). Found Camilla immediately after disembarking our ship at 10.45am. Drive to Christ the Redeemer (Corcovado) was very interesting with the history of the city being explained to us. We had been advised to buy “skip the line” tickets which we did, and needed, but Camilla knew all the short cuts and within a very short time we had arrived at the foot of the incredible statue. Spent an amazing half hour there, then returned to our driver/vehicle where air con was waiting us as well as ice cold bottles of water. Drove to the Real Gabinete Português de Leitura (Royal Portuguese Cabinet of Reading) - Library, which was incredible and then onto Sugar Loaf mountain, via the famous Snoop Dog steps. Once again the queues were unbelievable and all the tickets had been sold out for the day, and so fortunate again to have our skip-the-line tickets, and Camilla. Beautiful views of all of Rio and its amazing scenery. To end our day we drove down to Copacabana beach then back to our ship in plenty of time. Without Camilla and Francisco driving us and guiding us, where is no way we could have done so much. Very grateful to them both.

Operator response

Thank you so much for your amazing review! 😊 We’re so glad to hear that Camilla and Francisco made your day in Rio unforgettable! From the insightful drive to Christ the Redeemer to the iconic sights like Sugarloaf and Copacabana, it’s great to know everything was smooth and enjoyable. 🚗💨 We’re grateful for your kind words, and hope to see you again soon for another incredible experience! 🌟

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959narmink
March 29, 2026
Great private tour

Had a great experience. Camilla and Mateo were wonderful and loved the tour and flexibility

Operator response

Thank you so much for your review! 😊 We’re really happy to hear that you had a great experience with Camilla and Mateo! The flexibility of the tour really helps to make the most of the city. We hope to see you again for more adventures in Rio!

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Nannsmith
March 28, 2026
Our driver Leo was amazing. He spoke English very well. He was professional and informative. I highly recommend this company.

Everything was exceptional. The driver arrived early. I arrived 15 minutes early and he was already there. The sign was nicely printed. It was easy to see my name. It was a great experience. I would recommend them to any and everyone. In addition, the communication was impressive. Any time I had a question and emailed them I would receive a response with in 24 hours. This type of customer service is rare. They are a top notch company.

Operator response

Thank you so much for your review! 😊 We’re really happy to hear that Leo made a real difference and that the communication was exceptional. We appreciate the recommendation! We hope to see you again for more top-notch experiences.

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Jennifer_G
March 23, 2026
Rio de Janeiro tour

We had a great day and really enjoyed visiting Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain. They were both amazing places to see. Our tour guide Leandro Goncalves was a great tour guide and very informative as we passed places along the way.

Operator response

Thank you so much for your great review! 😊 We’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed visiting Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain. It’s wonderful that Leandro made your experience even more enjoyable with his knowledge and insights along the way. We hope to see you again on your next visit to Rio! 🌟

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James_A
March 17, 2026
A great day tour in Rio De Janeiro!

Roman our guide from Gregtur was terrific! He took us on a 6 hour tour of Rio De Janeiro that lasted 8 hours and we saw Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf both of which were Spectacular as well as a huge modern Catholic cathedral and the Opera district. We Had a great lunch in the upper cable car station at Sugar Loaf. Roman sped our way Thru long lines by utilizing priority lines and they had us buy our event tickets the day before. Adriana was our driver and she expertly bobbed and Weaved thru the heavy Rio traffic. Very nice And knowledgeable people and they dropped Us off at the International Airport and picked Us up at Our Cruise ship at 8:30

Operator response

Thank you so much for your review, James! 😊 We’re really happy to hear that Roman and Adriana made your day in Rio smooth and enjoyable, especially navigating the traffic and helping you skip the lines. Glad you enjoyed all the highlights and your lunch at Sugarloaf! 🌟

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John_S
March 16, 2026
Great Rio overview.

Great overview of Rio and the beaches. Serge was a fantastic guide and very informative. We highly recommend.

Operator response

Thank you so much for your review! 😊 We’re happy to hear that you had a great overview of Rio and that Sergio made a difference with his informative guidance. We hope to see you again soon for more experiences in the city!

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Bill_S
February 18, 2026
A Great Tour before boarding our ship!

Newton was fantastic. We were picked up at the airport drove around seeing the highlights including the national park around and then we were dropped off at the ship. Spoke perfect English and shared his love for the outdoors. Stay with us the whole time, translating and taking pictures for us. A perfect day before jumping on the ship in the late afternoon.

Operator response

Thank you so much for the review! 😊 We’re so glad to hear that Newton made your day before boarding the ship a great experience. It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed the highlights of Rio and the time spent with him. Hope to see you again soon for more amazing tours in Rio! 🌟

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Barbara_W
February 15, 2026
Rio in 6 Hours

Arrived on Valentines Day, and in the middle of Carnival. Busy streets but this experienced team effortlessly navigated the parties and traffic to Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf Mtn. Due to our docking issues, our delightful Lorraine had to leave, but professionally introduced us to Alex. Alex finished our tour with a drive around the historic area and to our delight took us through the Lapa neighborhood carnival to the colorful mosaic steps. What a fun experience to be a small part of Carnival. It was a great day and everything we could hope for.

Operator response

Thank you so much for the feedback! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the day, despite the Carnival traffic, and that you had a great experience with Alex. 😄🌞 We hope you took wonderful memories from Rio de Janeiro and our team! See you next time! 🌟

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