Best Private City Tour Of Rio De Janeiro With Christ & Sugar Loaf

We did 3 full day tours with Fabio our guide..2 in Rio and one to Petropolis. The experience was wonderful and Fabio was so knowledgeable, polite and friendly. Before coming to Rio he was super responsive to our queries and helped us tremendously. The payment options were easy and he was on time. The vehicle super comfortable. We would definitely recommend his tours, they were fantastic

We had a fantastic day discovering Rio with our guide Izabel and enjoyed all the stops we made. Everything was seamless from the oick up and drop off to to the timing and variety of the stops. We learned so much about Rio, had a great day a d left with more tips for the rest of our stay. If you’re looking for a good private tour, we highly recommend Rio Cultural Secrets!

★★★★★ Outstanding Experience in Rio and Beyond We had an incredible experience with Rio Cultural Secrets on our City Tour, Petrópolis tour, and Arraial do Cabo excursion. From the very beginning, Fabio was excellent to work with. His communication before the tours was outstanding—he responded quickly to every question, provided helpful information, and made the planning process completely stress-free. During the tours, Fabio was extremely knowledgeable about the history, culture, and attractions of Rio de Janeiro and the surrounding areas. He shared fascinating details that made each destination come alive and helped us gain a much deeper appreciation for Brazil. What really set Fabio apart was how much he genuinely cared about making sure we had the best possible experience. He constantly looked out for our interests, offered great recommendations, and provided helpful tips not only during the tours but throughout our entire stay in Rio. Even when we weren’t on a tour with him, he was willing to answer questions and help us make the most of our trip. The City Tour gave us a fantastic overview of Rio, Petrópolis was rich in history and beautiful scenery, and Arraial do Cabo was absolutely breathtaking. Every tour was well organized, enjoyable, and exceeded our expectations. If you’re visiting Rio and want a guide who is professional, knowledgeable, responsive, and truly invested in helping you have an amazing experience, we highly recommend Fabio and Rio Cultural Secrets. We would absolutely book with them again!

Fabio is the best vip private tour guide! We had only 1 day to see Rio while in port with Celebrity. I hired him for our group of 5 for 5 hours on a busy Saturday. Fabio and his amazing driver, Jo, were able to fastpass us through the city to see Sugarloaf, Christ the Redeemer AND we even had time to fit in the mosaic steps before heading back to the ship. No one else on the ship were able to see so much in the time that we had in port. He knows all the secrets and It never felt rushed. Great personality, learned a lot about Rio and had a fabulous time!! Don’t miss this! 💕

We can only wholeheartedly recommend this company and the guide Fabio for a full day tour of Rio. Fabio perfectly tailored the tour to our needs bringing us to the photospots with best views on Rio. Fabio speaks perfectly English and also drives himself. The car is relatively new and clean. During our tour Fabio showed flexibility to adapt to our wishes and we were happy to have a guide with so profound personal experience and knowledge of the way of life here. At the end a trustful new relationship between us was created.

Excellent half day with Fabio visiting Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf. Fabio is very knowledgeable and friendly - highly recommend.

From start to finish the tour was excellent. In the initial booking and lead up, Fabio kept us well informed and made sure we got our entry tickets booked for ease of access to Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf. Fabio was superb as a guide and really took care of everybody. It really was a VIP experience as Fabio made sure to provide an excellent commentary. The transport was a new mini van and was meticulously clean with great A/C and a nice touch was a plentiful supply of cold bottled water. Carlos the driver was excellent and you felt totally safe as he negotiated the streets of Rio. If are doing a private tour of Rio, book this one as you will not be disappointed.

My friends and I did two private tours with Fabio - the Historic walking tour of Rio de Janiero and a custom City Tour. Fabio’s level of knowledge and professionalism were unrivaled. But what made the two days we spent with him truly memorable was his warmth and willingness to always go above and beyond to ensure we had a great experience. Highly recommended!

My husband and I booked am 8-hour private tour with Fabio and I'm so glad we did! Having come from São Paulo and only having a couple of days in Rio, I was worried we might not get to all the "must do" attractions in Rio. Thankfully our tour allowed us to hit everything in a way that was efficient but still gave us time to slow down and enjoy everything we saw. Fabio does his tours a mix of walking and driving which was great. We have no mobility issues and were happy to end the day having walked a lot! If you're not able or if that's not your style, I suspect he will modify the tour for your comfort as he did a great job with ours. He was on time, professional, and I really enjoyed chatting with him :) Leading up to our trip, we'd heard stories that Rio is dangerous and having a knowledgable guide allowed us to ensure a great experience without unnecessary risks of trying to navigate an unfamiliar city. We felt totally taken care of the whole time! If you're considering a trip to Brazil DO IT! Don't let what you've heard online dissuade you - instead be aware as you would in any major city, do your homework, and absolutely book a tour with Fabio to make your trip unforgettable.

Fabio had every detail planned, and the trip was relaxed, filled with historical facts and beautiful scenery. He knew the precise times when to arrive at each event. There were no wait times. He even got down on the pavement to take the best possible picture of my husband and me at the Christ the Redeemer statue. Fabio was always polite and courteous. The automobile was vey comfortable and clean. The tour would meet the highest of expectations.

Fabio is a knowledgeable and friendly guide! Very flexible - Christ the Redeemer was foggy on our planned tour date, so he kindly switched the day for us to have better weather. He responds quickly to WhatsApp chats, communicates well, offers great recommendations, and arrives on time. Don't hesitate to book with him! Thank you, Fabio, for showing us your city!

My husband and I had a fantastic time on this private tour with Fabio. We had just arrived early in the morning in Rio and Fabio was very accommodating with our timings. The tour allowed us to see the best highlights of Rio at a gentle pace and to learn so much about the city. It was a fantastic way to spend the morning and afternoon on our arrival in Rio without wasting anytime. Would highly recommend to anyone of all abilities and families too!

Fabio is an amazing tour guide! Very knowledgable and accomodating which made our experience very worthwhile. I will absolutely be coming back and using him for future experiences.

Amazing Private Tour of Rio with Fabio – Highly Recommend! We had a fantastic two-day private tour of Rio with Fabio. Here's why we loved it: Excellent communication: Fabio was quick to respond and even gave helpful advice for other parts of our Brazil trip. Fabio’s style: Attentive, knowledgeable, flexible, and incredibly well-versed in Rio’s culture and history Extras: Two great local lunches If you’re looking for a personalized, enriching way to explore Rio—Fabio is your guy!

This tour was outstanding and Fabio was excellent. One of the best tours I've taken anywhere. If you want to see the highlights of Rio in a single day with a courteous and informative guide--this is the only one to choose.

Fabio is an amazing tourguide. Very kind, good communicator and knows a lot about the city. Very flexible with good recommendations and even got us a table at a popular restaurant that was fully booked. The best guide you can get!

Fantastic city tour, very knowledgeable and knows all the hidden gems of the city. Fabio is a true local and take you to his own city. The private tour is at your own pace. Thanks Fabio

We had a wonderful day tour of Rio with Fabio. Fabio is extremely knowledgeable about Rio and sites we visited. He is an excellent communicator. Through the entire booking process he was very responsive to emails, and provided a lot of tips and recommendations. I will be working with Fabio again when I visit Rio next time!!

We had an excellent tour of Rio with Fabio. Fabio was an excellent guide, friendly and knowledgeable. Fabio explained to us all about Rio’s history and its neighborhoods. He also gave us tips for restaurants, live music and shopping. We visited Santa Teresa, the historic center of Rio including the Cathedral of São Paulo, the Selaron Stairs, lunch, and the beach neighborhoods. It was an unusual rainy day in Rio and we could not visit Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain, but Fabio helped us make sure we could change our tickets to go later and he showed us other sights. I recommend taking this tour with Fabio.

My wife and I recently had a full day with Fabio sightseeing Rio. It was a wonderful experience and Fabio does a wondering job making sure you get the most out of your day. If I have any friends or family who visit Rio I will be recommending they book a private day tour with Fabio.

The tour was amazing, the guide Fabio was fantastic! Perfect experience I can only recommend it ! Many thanks. It was such a wonderful experience

Fabio showed us around Rio in the best manner possible. He is pleasant and understands what his customers want. He knows a lot and will share when asked, but He does not lecture for hours which we were happy about. He did our group an extra favour for free - and this is How He is. We couldn`t have had a better Day.

We have traveled a lot and Fabio has definitely been our best guide ever. He is very helpful, humorous and nice. It was nice to spend time with him. Thank you very much We highly recommend! Ilmari

My friend and I wanted a fun and informative tour of Rio. We booked two days with Fabio Mendonca who owns and operates Rioculturalsecrets.com and it was perfect. Fabio is a native of Rio, and he is your tour guide. It was great learning about Rio from a native. His website is very informative and he designed the two tour days to match our interests. His communications were prompt and efficient, he arrived on time with a nice vehicle, and he is just fun to be with. We communicated by e-mail and paid him through pay pal in April for our August tours. Don't hesitate, if you want to have a Rio guide, he is the best.

Fabio picked us up promptly at our hotel, and he covered all of the destinations on the itinerary. He is very professional, informative, and courteous. He took us right to the head of the line for quick admissions at Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf, and he made sure that we enjoyed the best viewing and photography positions at those crowded venues. We were given free time and never felt rushed. We really enjoyed the day with him and would recommend this tour.

Fabio, a genuinely nice guy (and very knowledgeable) gave us what must be one of the most relaxed tours of all the main sites of Rio. Plenty of time to enjoy the sites and a superb lunch recommendation .(with bonus of checking out some nice arts and craft shops in St. Theresa). Just totally enjoyable.