Very good value, top notch service and excellent guide, Wagner who spoke fluent English, was very knowledgeable and made the day the highlight of our visit to Rio.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Entry/Admission - Sugarloaf Mountain.
- Private tour guide.
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entry/Admission - Corcovado Christ the Redeemer by train (faster access).
Excludes
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
We offer skip the line access. We take the famous “Trenzinho do Corcovado”, which is Portuguese for "Corcovado train" to the top of the Corcovado hill to reach that famous attraction and have sweeping views of our city. With arms wide open to the Guanabara Bay, the statue of the Christ is a work of art that cannot be compared to anything else.
We take the cable car ride to the top of the mountain. The ride is done in 2 stages: begin at the boarding station to Urca Mountain and then from Urca Mountain to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain.
One of the biggest urban forests in the world
One of the most iconic beaches in Rio
Find out why this place is famous for the song Girl from Ipanema
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Reviews
Jacqueline was very nice and knowledgeable. We had a great time exploring the city. Would recommend to others.
The service is not good. On the platform, we booked for a specific time because we had another activity, but when we contacted them, they told us it wasn’t possible at that time and that we had to wait for more people to book the tour. In the end, to be able to do the activity, we had to buy an additional ticket to complete the group and receive the service. They didn’t give us headphones, they didn’t explain the tour, and overall it’s not recommended.
The tour was excellent, exactly as advertised. Our guide Dario was professional, knowledge and on the ball. Plus a lovely man to spend the day with.
Small and personal and at a good pace. Everyone was friendly. Take sunscreen. It’s very hot!!!!!!!!!
Throughly enjoyed “Rio in a Day” tour. Got to check off my bucket list items all at once. I had a fabulous guide, who was very knowledgeable and fun. I’m glad I was in her hands all day. Take this tour, it’s fabulous.
Yes, I gave five stars but can not recommend it at all. The service was excellent, the guide good and the driver very safe but... I recommend you do Christ the Redeemer one morning, sugarloaf mountain another morning, and please, just do the other sites on your own. The full day tour leaves you trampled with masses at one of the two main sites and the other venues is just fodder to fill the day. Lunch? No, just no. It is a disastrous affair of glutinous tourists in a loud restaurant. We ended up rather paying for our own lunch but eating at a local restaurant. The train is not a pleasant experience either. I truly recommend a morning tour by van. The train too, is an affair of rushing to wait in line, being shoved by staff and guests alike and feeling like cattle to the slaughtered. No, just no!!
Our private guide, Dario, was absolutely fabulous. His knowledge of Rio de Janeiro history, architecture, natural beauty and culture are exceptional. He quickly understood our interests (3 women from Australia) and showed us those places including what was already scheduled. Nothing was rushed. Dario was extremely helpful and a pleasure to be with. Highly recommend.
It was a wonderful day. Bruno shifted the schedule based on weather and we were able to see the highlights. Excellent day!
Dario was a great guide. Very informative. Impressed on how he could engage people in different languages. He truly enjoyed his job. Spectacular views of the city and beaches.
Danielle our tour guide was informative friendly and very pleasant. Spending the day with Danielle seeing all the highlights of the city was seamless and totally worth a private tour.
Manuela showed us the must-see highlights of Rio (Christ the Redeemer, Sugar Loaf), but also some unexpected wonderful sites such as the Metropolitan Cathedral of St. Sebastian and the Selaron Staircase. Our guide and driver were professional and personable and we had plenty of time to enjoy ourselves without feeling rushed.
Great guide, Leandro was excellent. It rained and he made the very best of it. Even had umbrellas for everyone. Made a difficult weather condition pleasurable.
<p>Unfortunately as the Carnaval was on we could not go to all the sights listed on the tour as sights were closed or the roads were due to the Carnaval. I think if we had been told this we could have selected a different tour as we basically went to Christ the Redemmer and Sugarloaf Mountain. The tour operator also didn't tell the guide that entry Fees were included or lunch with our tour, but this was sorted quickly. The guide did her best with English but it was limited, but she did make up for in effort and making sure we got to the best spots to see the views.<br/> I think this tour would be ok any other time.......</p>
<p>Our guide and driver were great. I would highly recommend touring with this company again. Our guide was very knowledgeable and open to places we wanted to visit. The driver stayed with the car at all times so we didn't have to worry about theft of our suitcases.We were picked up at the cruise terminal and later dropped off at the airport. We also were given lunch at an all you can eat place. The food was very good.</p>
Good, prepared, kind, and helpful guide. He planned the tour well to avoid lines at all the stops.
Wir hatten eine deutschsprachige Tour für Rio de Janeiro. Bei unserem Guide Riccardo fühlten wir gut und sicher aufgehoben.
We were extremely punctual and our guide Luis was able to set off with us 10 minutes earlier, which turned out to be very advantageous, as we arrived everywhere just before the big tour buses. We got a comprehensive overview of Rio de Janeiro that day. Luis knew a lot about the history without just listing dates, but he also talked a lot about the interpersonal relationships between Brazilians in the north and south. The friendly driver with a clean car was always there on time to pick us up again. Luís spoke very good German (he lived in Germany for several years) and was very flexible, so we spent our lunch break not in a normal buffet restaurant but in a small, typical beach restaurant on the Copacabana. Conclusion: Great day, highly recommended!
My husband, I and my son were very happy to have taken this tour with the guide Mônica, who is very cultured, friendly and welcoming. We felt very safe in the places we visited with her, apart from the knowledge she gave us.
Tour with guide Monica was fantastic! She is the best! It's well worth it for the flexibility of schedules and the exclusivity of the service.
Excellent very professional care highly recommended. Monica Franchesca at all times made us comfortable and the information was accurate and clear
Everything worked great and without any problems. Staff as well as our driver (Bruno) were always friendly. Very punctual. Private tour is absolutely worth it, you have a chauffeur and simultaneous guide who takes care of everything. All without stress. It couldn't be better! Muito Obrigada!
All very well. The guide Manuela a genius and very cordial. They met everything and the competitive price. What I liked least was the midday restaurant which was fine, but not showy and the drink a little more expensive than elsewhere. Everything else perfect and I would definitely choose the company again. He has business on the street in Copacabana and all the staff we had contact with were very professional
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