About this experience
There´s much more to Rio than it meets the eye! This custom tour will surprise you with our precious hidden gems is absolutely perfect for those on the second day of visit in the wonderful city. Uncover local secrets and see little-known gems with your guide. This tour is ideal for visitors who want to go beyond the typical sights and get an overview of the city.
This tour does not require entrance fees and offers free convenient pickup from any hotel in Rio, port, and national or international airport.
Customize your tour to perfection choosing the nature, history or art focus of the tour:
●Fixed part: Lage Palace and Leblon Viewpoint
●With nature: Chinese View and Taunay Waterfall.
●With history: Royal Portuguese Library and Saint Benedict Monastery
●With art: Ethnicity wall and The Maze
As a special request, you may ask for a visit to Santa Teresa instead of the tour´s focus.
At a glance
- Duration: 8 hr–9 hr
- Private experience
What is included
- Transport by modern, air-conditioned vehicle.
- Landing and facility fees
- Tours with a driver and guide: (absolute comfort and undivided attention)
- Fuel surcharge
- Tours with a driver-guide: For 1 to 3 travelers.
Not included
- Lunch is optional. Prices may vary from 50 to 280 BRL per person.
- The Maze
Itinerary and highlights
This is our private itinerary with fixed and custom points. We may also custom this tour with places of your interest. Please send us a message after booking.
The largest urban park in the world.
This is a fixed part of the tour (cannot be removed) The Leblon viewpoint is the most amazing view of Rio!
This is a fixed part of the tour (cannot be removed). You will fall in love with the beautiful architecture of Lage Park´s Palace and learn about the love story behind it envolving a young Italian Opera singer...
Be amazed by this astonishing waterfall
You´ll see the breathtaking view of the best pagoda outside of Asia! This is an option as the nature focus of the tour.
The Abbey of Our Lady of Montserrat, is a Benedictine abbey located on the Morro de São Bento in downtown Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Mannerist style church is a primary example of Portuguese colonial architecture in Rio.
This is an option as the history focus of the tour.
One of the the largests graphites panels stared the world, according to the Guinness World Record, inspired by the Olympic rings representing the five continents and received the name of “ethnic groups”.
This palace and an artwork, made with colorful mosaics: One of the most amazing places you will see in the world!
Meeting and pickup information
- Any hotel in the city of Rio.
Languages and tickets
- German — Guide
- Portuguese — Guide
- English — Guide
- Italian — Guide
- French — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Way to Know Rio
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note that busy times such as new years and carnival will limit the ammount of places to be visited.
- The tour duration is 8 hours plus 1 hour for lunch
- Communication through what's app mobile app is available.
- Wearing comfortable walking shoes is recommended.
- Wheelchair accessible vans may be provided. Please choose the "van" option at the time of booking.
- Special restaurants such as vegetarian or gluten-free are available, please advise.
- A small amount of walking is involved.
- Please note: The Maze Rio is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Colombo closes on Sundays.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Available tour options
- Guided tour for 5-9 travelers: fully guided 8-hour tour with professional driver and licensed guide in a large, modern and comfortable van for up to 10 Pickup included
- Tour with a driver-guide: One professional guide who will guide and drive at the same time. Pickup included
- Guided tour for 4 travelers: Fully guided 8-hour tour with professional driver and licensed guide in a minivan for 04 people with a driver and tour guide. Pickup included
- fully guided 8-hour tour with professional driver and licensed guide in a large, modern and comfortable van for up to 15 Pickup included
- Guided tour for 2 travelers: Fully guided 8-hour tour in a modern car with driver and licensed tour guide, for 2 people with pick-up and drop-off. Pickup included
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