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The 15 Private Tours in Rio de Janeiro That Earn Their Price

259 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.9 average  ·  from $50

This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 private tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Private Custom Full-Day Highlights in Rio: Only the Best Sights! - Selaron Steps, color in 30 minutes
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Private Custom Full-Day Highlights in Rio: Only the Best Sights!

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1.Private Custom Full-Day Highlights in Rio: Only the Best Sights!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 720 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $212.54Our pick

Private full-day Rio highlights with custom stops, smooth pickup and drop-off, and expert local guidance to Christ the Redeemer, Selaron Steps, and Sugarloaf.

“Jessica was a wonderful guide to spend the day with. It was nice to visit Christ the Redeemer and Salerno steps with her. We had time to do something else so we went to the Carnival Experience with her. You do not need a guide to do this part of the tour.”

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Rio de Janeiro Private City Tour: Christ, Sugarloaf & More - Corcovado and Christ the Redeemer: The Big View, Timed
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Rio de Janeiro Private City Tour: Christ, Sugarloaf & More

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2.Rio de Janeiro Private City Tour: Christ, Sugarloaf & More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 363 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $195

Private 8-hour Rio tour with a local guide, hotel pickup, and visits to Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, beaches, and Selarón Steps.

“We booked this private tour in Rio and so glad we did. Our guide Paulo was fantastic. He got us to places prior to crowds. Hotel pickup was on time and communication prior was great We never waited in long lines and he was so informative and so professional. This was by far the highlight of our trip.”

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Private Rio Tour: Christ the Redeemer & Sugar Loaf Essentials - Sugarloaf Mountain cable cars and the view you came for
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Private Rio Tour: Christ the Redeemer & Sugar Loaf Essentials

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3.Private Rio Tour: Christ the Redeemer & Sugar Loaf Essentials

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 338 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $224.46

Private Rio tour with driver and guide, Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf plus Selaron Steps, Santa Teresa and more, all customizable.

“Flávio was very knowledgeable, informative and professional. I would definitely recommend this tour to my friends. Just be prepared to walk and enjoy lesrning Rio history.”

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Private Walking and Cultural Tour Rocinha-Rio de Janeiro - Meet the Guides, the Brothers-Run Difference
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Private Walking and Cultural Tour Rocinha-Rio de Janeiro

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4.Private Walking and Cultural Tour Rocinha-Rio de Janeiro

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 239 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $50Best value

Private 3-hour Rocinha cultural walk with a bilingual local guide, rooftop views, and a thrilling start by motorbike in Rio.

“Makes you feel a whole lot more comfortable when your guide actually lives in the area you’re touring. Antonio was an excellent guide; friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. He made the tour fun & kept me wanting to see more.”

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Helicopter Flight - Wonderful City - RJ (Private Flight - 4 people) - Price and What You Actually Get for $905 per Person
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Helicopter Flight – Wonderful City – RJ (Private Flight – 4 people)

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6.Helicopter Flight – Wonderful City – RJ (Private Flight – 4 people)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 204 reviews · 12 to 13 minutes (approx.) · from $905

Private 12-13 minute helicopter flight over Rio with aerial views of Christ the Redeemer, Copacabana, Ipanema, Sugarloaf, and Lagoa.

“It was an incredible experience I will never forget it very good service I felt safe really unique I would come back as many times as necessary, I loved it”

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Private Sunset Sailing Tour in Rio de Janeiro - Sunset sailing across Rio’s harbor: the calm part of the trip
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Private Sunset Sailing Tour in Rio de Janeiro

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7.Private Sunset Sailing Tour in Rio de Janeiro

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 204 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $265

Private 3-hour Rio sunset sail from Marina da Glória with a swim stop at Adão e Eva Beach, friendly crew, snack-style bites.

“The trip was fantastico. Caesar, the captain, was wonderful and Clarisse, the first mate was divine. The weather was brilliant, warm and breezy. We sailed across the harbor without having to use the motor. Highly recommended. Five stars is not enough.”

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Tijuca Forest Half-Day Hike (Small Group or Private) - South Zone pickup and small-vehicle transport that keeps the morning easy
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Tijuca Forest Half-Day Hike (Small Group or Private)

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Private Helicopter Flight Tour: Rio de Janeiro Landmarks - Picking your flight time, meeting point, and what the ride feels like
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Private Helicopter Flight Tour: Rio de Janeiro Landmarks

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9.Private Helicopter Flight Tour: Rio de Janeiro Landmarks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 188 reviews · 35 minutes (approx.) · from $706.1

Private 35-minute Rio helicopter tour over beaches, Tijuca forest, Sugar Loaf, and Christ the Redeemer, with filtered water and flexible times.

“This was definitely the best experience we had in Rio. The ride was smooth (I was nervous because I don’t like heights but it wasn’t scary at all!) and the views are just out of this world. And everyone at Rio2Fly is friendly and helpful from the moment you book. Really amazing company and experience!”

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Private tour: Christ the Redeemer, Maracanã,Sugarloaf, Old Downtown and Selaron - Price and Value: What $184.42 per Person Really Buys
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Private tour: Christ the Redeemer, Maracanã,Sugarloaf, Old Downtown and Selaron

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11.Private tour: Christ the Redeemer, Maracanã,Sugarloaf, Old Downtown and Selaron

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 173 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $184.42

Private Rio highlights in one day with early Christ tickets, Santa Teresa, Selarón Steps, Cathedral, Sugarloaf, plus downtown and Maracanã.

“Last minute tour set up on Christmas Day. We were able to visit all Rio’s main sites. Transportation was perfectly arranged and owner and tour guide Joan were extremely nice. I would highly recommend them.”

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Private Helicopter tour - Rio de janeiro in 30min - The route: Barra beaches to Joá, Copacabana, Sugarloaf, and Christ
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Private Helicopter tour – Rio de janeiro in 30min

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Adventure & History at Tijuca Forest (small group or private) - Price and what you actually get (6 hours, small-group pace, guide)
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Adventure & History at Tijuca Forest (small group or private)

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13.Adventure & History at Tijuca Forest (small group or private)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 161 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $67.69

A small-group hike in Rio’s Tijuca Forest, mixing rainforest, waterfalls, caves, and history, plus a refreshing waterfall shower break.

“Riccardo was a super guide with a huge knowledge base - while taking us around, he introduced the Brazilian and Tijuca past, today's trends and facts. Highly recommend!”

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Samba Helicopter Tour: Private Flight - 4 people - Before takeoff: the team, the briefing, and what to expect for comfort
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Samba Helicopter Tour: Private Flight – 4 people

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8-hour Rio Overview Private Tour optional Airport, Port Pickups - Santa Teresa, then Lapa’s tile steps and boho energy
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8-hour Rio Overview Private Tour optional Airport, Port Pickups

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15.8-hour Rio Overview Private Tour optional Airport, Port Pickups

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 140 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $231

Private 8-hour Rio overview with a licensed guide, hotel pickups, and iconic sights like Christ the Redeemer, Santa Teresa, and Sugarloaf.

“FANTASTIC day. We got to see all the highlights in a relaxed without ever feeling rushed. We love private tours cause you have the flexibility to stay at any place for as long as or as little as you like. We got to see Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, Sugarloaf mountain and Christ the Redeemer and other highlights throughout the city including the Cathedral. Worth every penny and we recommend it highly. The perfect day”

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★ 5.0Private Tour of Rio de Janeiro Street ArtFrom $2501 reviews
★ 5.0Wildlife Life Private TourFrom $3001 reviews
★ 5.0Tropical Paradise Ilha Grande on a Private Fastboat TourFrom $487.61 reviews
Private transfer from Galeão Airport to Hotel or Address in CopacabanaFrom $35.091 reviews
★ 5.0Christ the Redeemer Private Tour & TicketsFrom $1541 reviews
★ 5.0Private boat rental in Rio de JaneiroFrom $491.281 reviews
★ 5.0Private Transfer from anywhere point of the city of Rio de Janeiro to SDUFrom $87.251 reviews

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Explore Rio de Janeiro

Every kind of day this city offers, and the best of each.

The icons

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Forest & peaks

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Carioca culture

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In the air & on the water

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