Daniel stepped in last minute for me and was great. Really personalised tour based around my interests, and navigated the chaos of Christ the redeemer which took the stress off. Super knowledgeable local guide who was great company during our tour time together. Highly recommend! Thank you.
We had a lovely day with Ryane! It was super fun to discover Rio with her, she was very knowledgeable and had a lot of interesting facts, she was super flexible and very organized. Her passion for the city was contagious ❤️
Daniel is articulate, smart, knowledgeable. Was responsive to all of our requests. Provided in depth information on all tours. Went the extra mile on recommendations. HIGHLY RECOMMEND that you use him.
We just spent two full days with Daniel and couldn't be more impressed. If you are looking for a guide in Rio de Janiero, Daniel is THE guide! We were all over the city, and saw everything we wanted to see. One of our friends has a mobility issue going on right now, Daniel couldn't have been more accommodating. Daniel will customize your tour. Daniel is a consumate professional. He is very educated, he speaks a few languages. He's courteous, kind, and a class act. His contact info is: danielpedrozal170@hotmail.com
Daniel was a FABULOUS guide. He gave us a great taste of Rio and took us to places we would have never thought of ourselves. He was knowledgeable, patient, flexible and so friendly! He crafted the day beautifully and was sure to help us get the most out of our time in the city!
Daniel is the history teacher you always wished you would have had. There is not a single question he couldn’t answer… And trust us, we asked a lot of questions. He took us through the entire history of Brazil, and didn't miss a date. Here are a few things that stood out: 1. He personalizes his tours: before the tour, Daniel asked what we’d already seen, what kind of balance we wanted between culture, history, nature, and local life, and if we had any must-sees. Even if you’re not sure what to suggest, he’ll somehow figure out exactly the kind of experience you’re looking for. 2. He’s attentive and thoughtful: Throughout the tour, Daniel paid close attention to what piqued our interest. By the end, he had put together a list of recommendations we never would’ve discovered on our own. 3. He’s incredibly professional but still super easygoing: from the first contact everything was smooth. He was punctual, organized, and clearly passionate about what he does, yet his truly laidback, Carioca vibe made us feel comfortable and have fun! Hands down, the best tour guide either of us have had, and we’d like to think of ourselves as well travelled. 11/10 we will surely see more of Rio with Daniel next time we come. Mada x Claire
We hired Daniel for a private tour of Rio de Janeiro on a hot Brazilian summer day in February. Our tour took around 7 hours and we got to see a large number of things in one day, giving us a great overview over the city's different parts, from the south zone (Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblanc, the Urca peninsula) to the center (Lapa, Santa Teresa, the Royal Portuguese Library, the Cathedral) to the Tijuca National Park. He picked us up from our hotel in his car. We stopped in various places that were worth a stop and either harder to access ourselves or not among the main tourist destinations but definitely worth seeing. For the other main tourist sites that are easy to access by yourself, such as Corcovado or Pão de Açúcar (Sugar Loaf), he gave us clear instructions on where to buy tickets, what to pay attention to, etc. We loved the mix and good balance of historical facts and personal impressions that Daniel shared with us. For tourists with specific preferences on what to see, Daniel also offers to customize the itinerary as needed.
Daniel was the perfect guide for both of us. My husband and I had both been to Rio De Janeiro previously. Daniel organized our tour so that we saw many places “off the beaten path” along with revisiting some of the regular tourist spots. Daniel was incredibly knowledgeable about cultural and historical facts. His English is great. One of the things we loved about Daniel is that he was fully engaged and present. So many guides these days are busy texting about either business or family issues. Not Daniel! He was always with us and fully focused. We spent 2.5 full days with Daniel. You would be well served to hire Daniel as your guide in Rio De Janeiro.
Daniel is the best! My wife and I visited Rio to celebrate our anniversary and hired Daniel as our guide. He customized our tour based on our interests and took us to a few places that are loved by locals. Daniel also has a great sense of humor and is easy to talk to. The kind of guy you want to grab a beer with and watch a game with. We are so thankful for Daniel and highly recommend him!
We had an unforgettable experience with “Uncle Danny” on our private tour. Danny is incredibly kind, funny, and made sure we were well taken care of, especially when some of us started feeling tired. His thoughtful attention to detail and genuine care for the group made the trip feel like we were exploring with family. One thing that stood out was how dedicated he was to ensuring that those of us who were first-time hikers had the chance to take in the stunning views from the top. His patience and encouragement really helped make it a memorable and fulfilling experience. If you’re looking for a guide who will not only keep you entertained but also go above and beyond to take care of you, Danny is the perfect choice. Thank you, Uncle Danny, for making this adventure so special!
In February 2024 we had the great fortune to have Daniel Pedroza guide us through Rio de Janeiro for several days. He is by far the absolute best tour guide we have ever worked with! High service, enthusiastic, amazing local knowledge, down to earth, pleasant, humorous, creative and attentive to what we wanted to do (and at our slower pace). He organized all of our days to maximize sightseeing and experiencing the city and its fine people. He achieved magician status in the way he efficiently sequenced and timed attractions to minimize the wait and maximize our adventure. I watched in amazement how he switched between Portuguese, Spanish and English depending on the situation at hand. He's a highly effective planner and always had plan b and plan c ready had we needed to pivot for whatever reason. He even went along with my plan to try and crash a yacht club and he went on the internet on his own time to research the name of a particular plant we came across (since I am avid gardener and just had to know). If we are ever back in South America "anywhere" we will make every effort to work with Daniel again. Daniel we are sorry it took us so long to write this review! We had a lovely time - you made the trip for us. Sharon and Mike
Daniel is the best tour guide that i ever had. Very knowledgeable and patient. Depth of knowledge is remarkable on all aspects and his car is very clean. Thank you!
If you are looking to see all the amazing sights and attractions of Rio de Janeiro, but don’t know where to start, do yourself a favor and call Daniel! He will customize your tour of Rio to the type of day you desire, whether it be relaxed, adventurous, or history-filled. On our 7 hour tour, Daniel took us around the entire city, stopping at the “great madness” steps, the main cathedral, the downtown city center, to a panoramic viewpoint in Santa Teresa, through the Tijuca forest to a gorgeous waterfall, and more. We stopped at a local brewery for a delicious lunch of feijoada. Daniel kept our tour at a good pace and answered every single question we had- he’s truly an encyclopedia of knowledge and knows how to navigate the city like the back of his hand. At the end of the tour we had seen almost the entire city and there’s no way we could have done that without Daniel. On top of that he is super friendly, funny and entertaining. He left us with wonderful recommendations for what to do for the rest of our vacation. We feel like we made a friend in Brazil! Thank you Daniel!
Our family of four did a one day private tour with Daniel. We found him through word of mouth from a friend. It was a wonderful day. Daniel showed us the sights that we wanted to see and was very knowledgeable on the places in terms of history and interesting stories. No rushing or bringing us to merchant stores. We felt we were touring the city with a friend. And most importantly Daniel is a great photographer. He took so many great pictures for our family. He certainly made our vacation a very memorable one. We highly recommend Daniel.
Being a returning traveller to Rio I hadn’t expect too much from the day tour I had taken before with other agencies. But boy was I wrong. Daniel is the most excellent tour guide I have ever experienced in all of Brazil! He managed to not only entertain 4 of us German girls with an intense and diverse all day program, but also recommend and adapt our schedule to our personal interests and daily weather and transport situation, to ensure we would get the most out of it. I always wondered if it is worth to pay for a guide if you can just take an Uber - but let me tell you, it is so worth it to go with Daniel! He enlighten the visited areas with in depth background and history knowledge, concluding with up to date information on the Brazilian state and way of life. We visited so many spots, from the standards such as Cristo and Lapa stairs, to a unique church, a brilliant lunch spot with a fantastic view from Santa Teresa, the TijucaNationalpark jungle madness, São Contado viewpoints and beaches…it was such a remarkable day. After we finished Daniel even ensured to send us further information and recommendations on restaurants and places to visit ourselves safely. He also offered any support shall we need it. Also, he is fluent in English and well travelled, so he deeply understands travellers needs. He took pictures of us all day and send them afterwards! Daniel is a brilliant, very kind, funny and caring human being and we absolutely recommend taking his tour and following his ideas and pleasant way of treating his customers ❤️
Daniel was an amazing guide. He showed us so many hidden spots that none of the guide books speak about. Highly recommend.
Daniel is a dedicated, skilled and entertaining guide. He took great care of us on two separate day trips out, from Christ and Sugarloaf Mountain to Santa Teresa, Ipanema, Leblon, Copacabana and the Historic Centre. We packed so much into those two days but Daniel made it all so smooth that we felt that the pace was relaxed and easy. Thankfully, he managed to avoid any queues, and we always found time to have a light lunch or a coffee with delicious sweets in between. Nothing was too much trouble for Daniel. He accommodated any changes we asked for, and guided us to additional unexpected stops that added interest and fun to our tours. We cannot recommend Daniel highly enough!
We spent with Daniel wonderful time in Rio. He met us at the airport and drove us to the hotel. On the first day of our tour he showed us Corcovado Mountain and Christ the Redeemer. In the afternoon we joined a street carnival which was real fun. On the following day we went to Sugarloaf Mountain. In the evening Daniel took us to the Sambodrome – we used subway and due to heavy traffic a car would be a bad choice. We used his car while moving around the city which was very convenient. The day before the departure he showed us around the Old Town and Saint Teresa neighbourhood. On last day of out trip he drove us back to the airport. We enjoyed the time with Daniel very much. He is an excellent guide, knows a lot about Rio and speaks excellent English and Spanish. We made friends with him. When come to Rio again we will definitely ask Daniel to be our guide one more time.
The 9 hour tour with Daniel was amazing ! We got picked up with his personal car (great driving !!!) and started the journey very early in the morning. First stop was Jesus The Redemeer statue, got up with the 1st scheduled train. Many stories and a lot of history explained during the complete visit (perfect english language). After a photoshoot from top of the city, we continue our trip to the South side of Rio, on the beach coast (Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana beaches). Sugar Loaf mountain was the cherry on top of the cake, with the complete cable car ride and outstanding views, including airport plane landings, which are breathtaking ! Thank you Daniel for the amazing experience ! Hope to see you next time ! 🇧🇷🇷🇴
We (I , my wife and 12 old son) spent with Daniel wonderful time in Rio. He met us at the airport and drove us to the hotel. On the first day of our tour he showed us Corcovado Mountain and Christ the Redeemer. In the afternoon we joined a street carnival which was real fun. On the following day we went to Sugarloaf Mountain. In the evening Daniel took us to the Sambodrome – we used subway and due to heavy traffic a car would be a bad choice. We used his car while moving around the city which was very convenient. The day before the departure he showed us around the Old Town and Saint Teresa neighbourhood. On last day of out trip he drove us back to the airport. We enjoyed the time with Daniel very much. He is an excellent guide, knows a lot about Rio and speaks excellent English and Spanish. We made friends with him. When come to Rio again we will definitely ask Daniel to be our guide one more time.
Daniel Pedroza is a tour Guide as good as it gets. Visiting from Miami; arrived in a Cruise and stayed 4 days. We are experienced travelers (Lifetime Platinum elite at both; American Airlines and at Marriott), still we hired Daniel for a customized tour exploring Bossa Nova, Samba as well as the Beaches, the Forest and the Carioca gastronomy of RJ (including rating Caipirinha’s). Make sure to go to paradise on earth at Prainha and have lunch at Mirante da Prainha… He was very versatile, punctual, accommodating and a pleasure to work with before and also during the trip. His hourly rates are very reasonable. Daniel is a True Carioca that went to High School in the USA and is a great cultural bridge. Awesome enjoyable experience. We will be back!
We had a private 2day tour with Daniel. He was an excellent tour guide, more like a friend in Rio de Janeiro. We had a lovely time, he took us to some amazing places and it was an unforgettable experience for both of us. He was very knowledgeable and even took care of us after the tour was over. I can warmly recommend Daniel if you are looking for an incredible memories from Rio de Janeiro. Tina & Marko
Excellent tour guide… so respectful, charismatic, flexible. Fluent on portugues, spanish, english. Highly recommended!
Daniel is the best tour guide in Rio de Janeiro! He is super responsible and super friendly. I highly recommend his services. His knowledge about RIO is amazing!!!! My daughter was really impressed with all of the facts that he knew. THANK YOU DANIEL!!! WE WILL BE BACK SOON!🇧🇷❤️
I wish to express my appreciation for the excellent professionalism of Daniel Tour Guide in Rio de Janeiro, whose work was noted for its punctuality, deep historical and cultural knowledge, and always friendly and respectful treatment. Their ability to convey information clearly and enjoyably, as well as their constant willingness to attend to every detail, made the experience enriching and memorable. Their performance reflects a high level of commitment and quality of service.
It was amazing, the Guide with his expertise, led us to distinguished historical sights of a great architecture and beauty, showing us many popular sights, the charm of neighborhoods such as Santa Teresa, which has a delicious gastronomy and leaving the light walk, also showed us the natural beauty of the beautiful landscapes of the RJ, seen through its viewpoints and its wonderful shore. All with great security and his pleasant personality and historical knowledge, as of the city NUM ALL.
Visiting Rio de Janeiro has always been a dream, but having a Guide with the experience, sensitivity and care we had made everything even better. Having someone to guide us made all the difference and just made us want to come back. Thank you 🙏🏻
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