Best Tailored Private Vip Tour Of Rio De Janeiro

Rio and Fabio’s secrets did not disappoint! Had an amazing full day tour and I have to consider it VIP because it was me and Fabio, my guide. Rainy day but that didn’t stop us at all. And the best thing about the rain- Escadaria Selarón was empty!! Practically all sights outside were empty… Luckily I had already decided to not visit Sugarloaf and Christ the Redeemer as it wouldn’t have been possible with the weather. And, instead of perhaps just two sights I got to see soooo much!!!The Cathedral, quick trip to Urca (Ainda Estou Aqui house…), drove over the bridge to Niterói to experience the Oscar Niemeyer architecture and got to meet a famous former Botafogo goalkeeper as well! Back in Rio we visited Mosteiro São Bento - an amazingly beautiful church that I would never have visited without Fabio. Little Africa, Pedra do Sal and Valongo Wharf with all the history. It was even time for me to visit the beautiful Real Gabinete Português de Leitura on this tour before Fábio dropoed me off at the Carioca Santa Teresa Tram station so I could take the tram back to Santa Teresa where I was staying. Fabio was a fantastic guide and from what I had told him i kind of wanted to see- i got that and more!!! Muito obrigada!

What a great day with Fabio! We visited Christ the Redeemer first thing in the morning missing all the crowds and then went to visit another part of Tijuca where we saw monkeys and visited a cave. After a lovely lunch, we finished the day at Sugarloaf enjoying the amazing views.

Fabio was fabulous! Very knowledgeable, guided easily through major attractions! Was so impressed with our five hour tour!

Amazing tour of Santa Theresa -great car for 4, great facts and nice person-great English. Highly recommend and will answer any and all questions. Great driver and he picked us and dropped us at our Airbnb. We were 2 adults and 2teens.

I was a Solo traveler and was a bit apprehensive about booking a tour and a big crowd. I booked a private tour with this company and it was fantastic. The tour guide was Alan who made everything even better. He came by my Airbnb and picked me up in a very nice car and made sure that I had plenty of air conditioning the entire time. Alan speaks multiple languages and is very fluent in English and Spanish. I believe he also speaks other languages as well besides Portuguese his native tongue. Since this was a private tour Allen arranged the schedule to suit my needs, pending a little more time here and taking a few pictures and a little less time there. Alan made everything great, I even had my first Brazilian Caipirnha drink on the beach. Has a Solo traveler Alan also made sure to get many pictures of me at The monuments as keepsakes. My tour was on a Friday and it was so fantastic that Alan even worked me in his schedule for another tour on Monday as a foodie tour . I would highly recommend these tours whether you're a solo traveler, a family or just a close group of friends. You won't regret it!

Yes, yes, and Yes! Take Fabio's advice and get the Sugar Loaf fast pass and Corovado Christ the Redeemer fast pass ( especially if you don't start your tour early in the morning). Way better to get up early and go with him at 630-7ish to get the best experience. Everyone else will be wondering if you are a celebrity because Fabio is able to go around all the lines of people waiting to see the same thing, but super crowded!

Fabio was a great guide that tailored our tour around our needs. He tipped us off on the fast pass option for both Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf which helped to expedite our experience. We’ve done a lot of tours around the world and it’s sometimes challenging to find a tour guide that has deep understanding of history and facts related to that location. Would recommend this tour.

. My husband and I had our first tour with Fabio in 2019 two wonderful days sightseeing in Rio de Janeiro .it was excellent. And this years decided to have Fabio again as our tour guide. Again another excellent time with Fabio. Fabio is an excellent tour guide very friendly, respectful and professional. We highly recommend him!!

Fabio and his driver were excellent. Lots of energy and positive vibes. Rio is beautiful. Not sure how we could have seen so much without your help. Thank you Fabio.

So wonderful to spend two half-days in Rio with Fabio! Such a professional, very easy to talk to, knowledgable, and hard working. Would absolutely recommend!

I’ve seen all major attractions and wanted something different. Fabio took me to places I didn’t know before. Places of cultural significance as well as places of natural beauty. I was very happy with this variety and had an excellent and interesting day.

This was the first of three trips we made with Rio Cultural Secrets. The others were to Botanic Gardens and Tijuca National Park and Vidigal Favela. Fabio was an exceptional and knowledgeable guide and helpful. For example the day we were to visit Christ the Redeemer it was shrouded in cloud. So he suggested we swap the visit with the Botanic Gardens and combine Christ the Redeemer with The Tijuca National Park the following week. This worked really well and to top things off he managed to add at short notice an afternoon trip to Vidgal Favela following the morning trip to the forest. A totally wonderful experience all in

We booked 3 private tours with Fabio and all three were amazing. He was a wealth of knowledge about Rio and gave us an authentic and safe experience. I highly recommend booking with Rio Cultural Experience.

We had a wonderful time with Fabio. We had a 1 day private tour and he took us from Rio to Buzios. He is a fantastic and safe driver. He taught us many things about Rio and the surrounding regions. Along the way, he took us to many beautiful beaches and we went on an amazing boat tour. When I go back to Rio, I’ll contact Fabio for another tour. I’ll also recommend his tour to friends and family.

We spent 3 days with Fabio. My teen daughter was concerned about spending so much time with a guide, but now we are both fans of him. We did the usual Rio highlights, some more in the area and a day at Ilha Grande. He is high energy and very accommodating.

Fabio Mendonca was excellent guide. We spent two full days with Fabio in Rio and we could not ask for more. He navigates the city amazingly, ready to go a mile to save the long ques and make sure you enjoy every minute. He is just what you need to enjoy this wonderful city. Thank you Fabio!!

My husband and I spent two fabulous days with Fabio. He was a wonderful guide (very knowledgeable and personable) and really allowed us to make the most of our time in Rio and visit all of the major sights. It was a great experience and so much better than if we had booked group tours. By engaging him for two days, we were able to make adjustments based on the weather, expected crowds, etc. I would highly recommend him for anyone coming to Rio.

The best! All of us enjoyed each minute during the 7 hour time together. Fabio was engaging, interesting and everything was so well timed and thought through. It was not our first time in Rio but yet Fabio made it feel still so exciting and so much to see and take in. We saw Sugar Loaf, Santa Tereza, Centro, Cathedral and Corcovado. Even the lunch spot was so thoughtful and worked so well. Could not recommend Fabio enough!

Fabio is simply a fantastic guide! My husband and I spent 3 days with him and enjoyed every moment of our tour tremendously. He is knowledgeable, caring, super professional, and he treated us as friends. His great photography skills were a huge bonus! Thank you for everything, Fabio!

My friend and I spent the day exploring and enjoying some of Rios best beaches with Fabio. He is engaging and attentive. He always made sure that we were set up with umbrellas and helped us buy refreshments. Also loved learning about Rio!

Do yourself a favor and book your customized private tour with Fabio for your Rio adventure! His local knowledge of the area ensures that every second is well spent. I initially reached out to Fabio and shared a list of the sights I wanted to see in Rio for an upcoming girls trip. He was always prompt with his replies, answering all of my questions and providing wonderful recommendations. Fabio created a customized five-day itinerary that covered all we wanted to see in Rio, including several other surprising gems too. He picked us up at our hotel and was punctual each morning. Fabio was so kind and offered to take pictures to help us capture our memories of Rio. His local expertise helped put our minds at ease as we were traveling to Brazil for the first time with limited knowledge of the local language. He shared the rich history of the city at each destination he took us. Even helped us arrange for COVID tests (for our return flights) at a local pharmacy - don't do it at the hotels as they will overcharge. Fabio's hospitality, kindness, and local knowledge truly made this a trip of a lifetime. I highly recommend you seek Fabio out for your visit to Rio.

We wanted a private tour so we could stay longer at places we like and skip the places we don't think are interesting. Fabio was punctual, very knowledgeable, and very patient and accommodating. He didn't hurry us up or force us to go to a certain place. We also skipped ticket lines with him! Take his suggestions for food too! Never disappoints. Overall perfect for us!