Explore the Wonders of Rio de Janeiro
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.
Itinerary
You'll be met at your hotel by your private guide and head to the base of Corcovado Mountain by car, passing by Rio's beaches and the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon on the way. Reaching the Cosme Velho district, you'll take a unique Swiss cogwheel train that climbs the mountain from its base to nearly the summit. The very top is reached by climbing a flight of stairs to arrive at the iconic Christ the Redeemer Statue. After some time to walk around and take photos, we make the way back down. We then head towards to the bohemian Santa Teresa neighborhood, home to a collection of local boutiques and galleries. The charming area of Santa Teresa also features many trendy bars and restaurants. From Santa Teresa to Lapa, there are the famous Selaron steps, a stairway decorated with colorful tiles. Known for its energetic bohemian vibe, Lapa is the most buzzing area in town day and nighttime. Walk through Rio’s downtown through some of the coolest touristic areas catching sights and culture until Mauá square. See a different side of Rio in its up-and-coming Porto Maravilha area symbol of the renewed Rio after the Olympics. Mural painted by Eduardo Kobra listed by the Guinness Book of Records as the largest graffiti in the world. Admire the gorgeous cutting-edge museum structure, designed by famous architect Santiago Calatrava. The most important Brazilian football temple. Scene of important Brazilian football classic and facts, like hosting the final matches for the 1950 and 2014 football World Cup and the Olympics final football match in 2014. Beach that inspired the composition of the famous song Ipanema Girl. Beautiful beach that deserves all the fame and admiration. We will then go up the Sugarloaf Mountain. A series of two cable cars will take you to the top of Sugar Loaf. At the top, again some of the most breathtaking views of Rio, this time from a different vantage point than at Corcovado. Pass by Copacabana beach that was inspiration of songs and poetry, and one of the most famous postcards in Brazil. Copacabana is also stage of one of the biggest New Year's Eve in the world, the neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro has a lot of history, cultural life and bohemia.
