8-hour Rio Overview Private Tour optional Airport, Port Pickups
Overview
Discover Rio's most important touristic attractions on a private tour in the company of an expert guide.
Visit Corcovado hill, where the iconic statue of Christ the Redeemer is located, considered to be one of the seven wonders of the modern world. Drive along beachfront area to admire the most famous beaches like Ipanema, Copacabana, and Leblon.
Head to the foot of Sugarloaf Mountain and catch the cable car to the breathtaking summit of it.
Pass by Maracana stadium, one of the most important in the whole world. Visit to the Sambadrome, samba venue where the famous Rio Carnival parade is held.
Enter the Cathedral of Saint Sebastian, one of Rio’s numerous iconic symbols. Following this, head to the center of Rio to get a taste of the local culture, climbing the Sélaron Steps and passing the Lapa Arches.
The itinerary can be totally customizable according to your personal preferences to create the best Rio’s experience.
At the end of the tour, you’re dropped off at the hotel.
What's Included
- VAT, all taxes, handling charges, parking fees during stops, airport / port Greet & Meet services.
- Hotel, airport or port pick-up and drop-off. (Within Rio de Janeiro City)
- Transport by fully-equipped vehicle.
- Private driver for groups bigger 4 people, otherwise the guide drives the vehicle themselves.
- Professional licensed private tour guide.
- Entrance fees.
- Meals and drinks.
- Tips. (optional)
Meeting and Pickup
PICK-UP INFORMATION: • Wherever place you specify at the time of the booking. As it’s a private tour, you choose the best pick-up point that suits your needs as long as it's within the city of Rio de Janeiro limits. • We DO NOT do pick-ups in the countryside or far from the city of Rio. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - DROP-OFF INSTRUCTIONS: • Wherever place you specify at the time of the booking. As it’s a private tour, you choose the best drop-off point that suits your needs as long as it's within the city of Rio de Janeiro limits. • We DO NOT do drop-offs in the countryside or too far from the city of Rio. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - AIRPORT / PORT ARRIVAL INSTRUCTIONS: • Once you have arrived at the airport or seaport there will be a member of our staff waiting for you at the arrivals area holding a clear sign with your name on it, they will then escort you to your waiting private transfer vehicle. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - HOTEL PICK-UP INSTRUCTIONS: • As soon as the tour guide arrives at your hotel, they get the front desk to call you in the room in case you are not at the lobby.
What To Expect
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Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon (pass by)
Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Santa Teresa
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Lapa
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Arcos da Lapa (pass by)
Centro
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Boulevard Olimpico
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Painel Etnias
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Municipal Theater of Rio de Janeiro (pass by)
Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Sambodromo da Marques de Sapucai (pass by)
Museu do Amanha
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Maracana
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ipanema Beach (pass by)
Sugarloaf Mountain
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Copacabana Beach (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (-03).
- VAT, all taxes, handling charges, parking fees during stops, airport / port Greet & Meet services.
- Hotel, airport or port pick-up and drop-off. (Within Rio de Janeiro City).
- Transport by fully-equipped vehicle.
- Private driver for groups bigger 4 people, otherwise the guide drives the vehicle themselves.
- Professional licensed private tour guide.
- Entrance fees.
- Meals and drinks.
- Tips. (optional).
The minimum age to participate is 1..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the 8-hour Rio Overview Private Tour optional Airport, Port Pickups is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 8-hour Rio Overview Private Tour optional Airport, Port Pickups will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- VAT, all taxes, handling charges, parking fees during stops, airport / port Greet & Meet services.
- Hotel, airport or port pick-up and drop-off. (Within Rio de Janeiro City)
- Transport by fully-equipped vehicle.
- Private driver for groups bigger 4 people, otherwise the guide drives the vehicle themselves.
- Professional licensed private tour guide.
- Entrance fees.
- Meals and drinks.
- Tips. (optional)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
