Christ the Redeemer, Selarón Steps and Sunset at Sugarloaf
Description
The best tour without extending all your time and effort, focusing on what really matters, with professional guide and all the attention you deserve. Have an unforgettable experience on this customizable 5-hour tour focusing on main attractions and history!
Tour Options
Itinerary
As you decide for my services as your tour guide in Rio de Janeiro, you can book up 1 half-day tour at 5hours that will cover the main attractions of Rio de Janeiro. This attraction is christ Redmeer statue. Recently elected one of the 7 new wonders of the world, Christ the Redeemer statue is Rio’s most visited monument, situated at 710 meters (2,329 feet) above sea level on the top of Corcovado Mountain. From there one can have a 360-degree view of Rio de Janeiro. Approx. time required to visit Corcovado: 2 hours (car ride + minibus shuttle + visiting it). Admission fee: 41 reais (approx. US$ 14; 13 €; 10 £). It is important to know that this tour starts at 7:20am to avoid lines at Christ Redmeer. This particular tours are totally private. Once you book it, it will be only you and your travelling companions.
As you decide for my services as your tour guide in Rio de Janeiro, you can book up 1 half-day tour at 5hours that will cover the main attractions of Rio de Janeiro. This attraction is Selaron steps. In 1990, Chilean-born Jorge Selarón began covering with tiles a 215-step stairway that connects Lapa to Santa Teresa. It was an obsessive and exhaustive work and he eventually covered the entire set of stairs with tiles. His unique work of art has featured in many famous magazines, newspapers, travel shows, documentaries, commercials and video clips such as Snoop Dogg’s “Beautiful”. Approx. time required to visit it: 1 hour (car ride to get there + visiting it) This particular tours are totally private. Once you book it, it will be only you and your travelling companions.
As you decide for my services as your tour guide in Rio de Janeiro, you can book up 1 half-day tour at 5hours that will cover the main attractions of Rio de Janeiro. This attraction is Sugar loaf. One of the best places to see the wonderful view of guanabara bay and downtown areas. Sugar Loaf is Rio’s second most visited monument. It is a 396-meter (1,299 feet) high one-block stone from where you can have a panoramic view over Copacabana, Leme, Botafogo and Flamengo beaches besides downtown, Rio-Niterói bridge, Guanabara Bay as well as others highlights of Rio de Janeiro. You have to include it in your private tour of Rio! Approx. time required to visit it: 2 hours (car ride to get there + 4 smooth 3-minute rides on cable cars + visiting it). Admission fee: 110 reais (approx. US$ 25; 23 €; 19 £). This particular tours are totally private. Once you book it, it will be only you and your travelling companions.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
The pick up will happen in the hotel that our agency cover. Please, check the availibility
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(47)
I had an incredible experience, and a huge part of that was thanks to my guide, Fernanda. She made everything feel easy, engaging, and genuinely special from beginning to end. Seeing Christ the Redeemer in person was breathtaking and absolutely lived up to expectations. I ended up enjoying Sugarloaf Mountain even more. The views were unforgettable, and the whole experience felt richer because of Fernanda’s knowledge and the way she shared it. Fernanda was wonderful. She brought such a natural warmth and energy to the tour and made it feel personal without trying too hard. It really would not have been the same without her. I would recommend her to anyone without hesitation. She made the experience.
We opted to take a private tour which cost us multiple over than the normal price for this tour in order to meet our ship departure time. Unfortunately, the day before the scheduled day for the tour. the operator contested that that the tour was private and was planning on having another guest on the tour with us to which we objected. He later apologized after we have told him how much we had paid for this tour when then he redeemed the situation by sending on a private taxi with its nice guide driver. Thereafter, the tour proceeding very well.. The pre-start was unsavory but the end was good. The communication between Viator and its operator should have been clear in the first place. Another issue we had with this booking was that Viator had charged our card the full amount not passing on the 5% discount on the other tour as shown on their confirmation. Must do better
Dear Viator Support Team, We formally reiterate our total disagreement with keeping this review published on our operator page and state clearly that Trip in Rio Private Day Tours bears no responsibility whatsoever for the negative points raised by the client. What happened in this case is both simple and serious: The client customized conditions directly with Viator, through your sales and support channels. Those conditions were never communicated to the local operator at any stage. Lacking a proper channel to complain about Viator itself, the client ended up misusing the operator’s review page as a platform to criticize Viator. This is unacceptable. The review does not address failures in local service delivery, guiding, transportation, or tour execution. On the contrary: the tour was delivered the service was successfully completed the experience was upgraded to a private vehicle and dedicated professional guide, at no additional cost the guide provided excellent service, acknowledged during the tour itself Despite this, our company was penalized for issues that originated exclusively on Viator’s side, including: sales conduct internal communication failures unauthorized customization billing and discount handling Trip in Rio was not part of these negotiations, was not informed, and did not authorize any customization beyond the officially booked product. Formal operator position Due to the recurring nature of these situations, we hereby register our formal position: Trip in Rio will no longer accept customizations made by Viator without prior formal communication and written confirmation Any tour that deviates from the scope, schedule, or conditions stated in the official booking will be subject to cancellation The operator cannot and will not absorb reputational damage resulting from internal platform failures Maintaining reviews like this demonstrates a lack of protection for local operators and undermines any claim of partnership. We formally request that this review be: removed, or clearly disassociated from the operator’s profile As it refers exclusively to Viator’s processes, not to the operator’s service. We expect an objective response and trust this matter will be treated with the seriousness it deserves. Sincerely, Ederson Oliveira Trip in Rio Private Day Tours Local Operator – Rio de Janeiro
Fernanda was a wonderful guide! She was so knowledgeable and her enthusiasm showed through the tour. Her English was 🤩!
The Christ Redeemer statue. The tour guy was exceptional in accommodating the group and giving clear history of the various sight.
"Thank you for taking the time to leave your review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us and that our tour guide was able to provide clear and insightful information about the Christ Redeemer statue and other sights. It's always our goal to ensure that our guests have a memorable and informative visit. We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back on another tour in the future!"
I had an extra day at the end of my business trip and tried to make the most of it despite the terrible weather that caused another operator to cancel a similar tour. Ederson was the guide and the owner of Trip in Rio. Since the others on this tour had postponed due to the weather, he contacted me and made sure I still got to see the sites. He personally drove me to these places and was the best guide I've ever had. He knows everybody - all of the drivers, facility staff, vendors. AMAZING! A very friendly and popular guy. His English speaking was on the level of native - very helpful for an American. He made sure my tour was wonderful. I will definitely book with Trip in Rio next time when I bring my wife.
I'm thrilled to hear about your extraordinary experience with Trip in Rio, despite the inclement weather! It's truly commendable that Ederson went above and beyond to ensure your tour was not just possible, but memorable. His personal commitment to your day out, from driving you himself to being exceptionally knowledgeable and well-connected, speaks volumes about the quality of service Trip in Rio offers. Having a guide who is not only friendly and popular but also fluent in English, certainly adds immense value for international visitors. It’s wonderful that you’re planning to return with your wife; experiences like these are indeed worth sharing. Thank you for choosing Trip in Rio, and we eagerly await your next visit!
Excelente service and friendly and knowledgeable as tourists guide We have a great time in Rio thanks to visitor tour
Thank you Froiland for the nice tour we had and all nice words you have written about my service. When you have a chance, come back to the city. R
The views were beautiful!!! One of the bonuses of our experience was all the great pictures taken by our wonderful tour guide, Eddie. The Christ the Redeemer statue was all I hoped it would be. We also saw monkies and a great gift shop. The items in there are of great quality. The Selaron steps are beautiful! Eddie shared the history and significance of that wonderful site...amazing!! Sugarloaf was not only amazing but has great history. It's a great place for pictures. Our tour guide was one of the best photographers around. He captured some beautiful memories for us. I would highly recommend him! He made the trip truly memorable.
Thank you very that you would highly recommend me as tour guide. I hope you have a chance to come back to Rio soon for other attractions
Our guide for the 6 hours was Ederson Oliveira, and he was very professional and took great care of us. The process of booking him and how he interacted with us pre our arrival to Rio was second to none. He was friendly and helpful and was incredibly knowledgeable and gave us a fantastic day in Rio. We leant a lot about the history and culture while we visited the top attractions in Rio. We can highly recommend Ederson.
Thank you very that you would highly recommend me as tour guide. I hope you have a chance to come back to Rio soon for other attractions
Ederson is a wonderful tour guide. He was exemplary. Knowledgeable of the sites, history and country as a whole. I felt safe and thoroughly entertained with the whole experience. My first time in Brazil and he definitely made me feel like family. He went above and beyond my expectations. I highly recommend Ederson to be your guide and friend. I look forward to seeing him again in the near future.
Thank you very that you would highly recommend me as tour guide. I hope you have a chance to come back to Rio soon for other attractions
Wonderful tour, very friendly guide, careful and attentive, explained everything in detail, besides we indicate several good places to know
Muito obrigado pela excelente avaliação e todas lindas palavras que citou sobre nossa empresa e sobre meu trabalho! Espero que retorne em breve!
