Rio de janeiro shore excursions
Embark on a Private Rio de Janeiro Shore Excursions!
You have half day or full day available during your Cruise Ship stop in Rio to fill it with a private tour in Rio de Janeiro? Check some of my Rio de Janeiro shore excursions below:






9-Hour full day Tour of Rio de janeiro
Christ, Dona Marta viewpoint, Santa Teresa, Selaron, Cathedral and Sugar Loaf
If you have a full day to explore Rio, or look for Rio de Janeiro Shore Excursions starting from the port, this tour is your best choice! Having your Private Tour Guide in Rio de Janeiro, you will visit the main attractions of the city in one day:
Itinerary
- Pick-up at the Port of Rio.
- Christ the Redeemer: simply the main attraction of Rio de Janeiro.
- Dona Marta Viewpoint.
- Santa Teresa.
- Cathedral: iconic arquitecture of the metropolitan cathedral of Rio.
- Selaron steps: beautiful tiles project made by the artist Selaron.
- Sugar Loaf: we will take the cable car to see an amazing view of the city.
- Drop-off at the Port (for drop-off at the airport, there is an extra cost of US$70 dollars).
Available
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Every day
Duration
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9 hours approximately
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This tour starts at 6:30am to avoid big lines at Christ.
Price
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US$440 dollars for up to 6 people (4 adults + 2 persons up to 1.50m tall).
Booking:
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It is very easy to book a tour: firstly, check by e-mail my availability for the desired tour day, and then you make a full payment by the "Book Now" button of this tour.
Included:
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Private Driver Guide in Rio de Janeiro.
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Pick up and drop-off in the Port of Rio (for drop-off at the airport, there is an extra cost of US$70 dollars).
Not included:
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Ticket entrance to Christ and Sugar Loaf (to avoid big lines, there is the need to buy Sugar Loaf Fast Pass ticket in advanced; e-mail me and I send you the link for that).
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Food and Beverages.
Cancellation Policy:
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You can cancel the tour up to 7 days before it starts and receive 100% refund.
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Cancellations made with less than 7 days before the start of the tour will not be refunded.




Private tours of Rio in a Van for up to 10 people
If you have a group and want to explore Rio de Janeiro in a private van in Rio de Janeiro, these small group tours of Rio are your best choice to visit the main attractions of the city:
9-Hour Group Tour: Choose one of my City Tours in Rio.
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Price US$770 dollars (for up to 10 people).
6-Hour Group Tour: Choose one of my Half Day Tours of Rio de Janeiro.
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Price US$550 dollars (for up to 10 people).
Booking:
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It is very easy to book a tour: firstly, check by e-mail my availability for the desired tour day, and then you make a full payment by the "Book Now" button of this tour.
Included:
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Private Van in Rio de Janeiro.
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Pick up and drop-off in the Port of Rio (for drop-off at the airport, there is an extra cost of US$140 dollars).
Not included:
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Ticket entrances.
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Lunch and Beverages.
Cancellation Policy:
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You can cancel a Van tour up to 14 days before it starts and receive 100% refund.
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Cancellations made with less than 14 days before the start of the tour will not be refunded.




Let´s head together from Christ to the Tijuca Forest!
If you already have seen Sugar Loaf, or look for Rio de Janeiro Shore Excursions, this city tour could be a great option for you:
Itinerary
- Pick-up at the Port of Rio.
- Dona Marta viewpoint.
- Christ the Redeemer: simply the main attraction of Rio de Janeiro.
- Chinese View: from this chinese pagoda you will see a view with a different perspective of the city (not open on weekends and holidays).
- Taunay Waterfall: waterfall painted several times by french artist Taunay.
- Drop-off at the Port of Rio (for drop-off at the airport, there is an extra cost of US$70 dollars).
Available
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Every day
Duration
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6 hours approximately
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This tour starts at 6:30am to avoid big lines at Christ.
Price
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US$330 dollars for up to 6 people (4 adults + 2 persons up to 1.50m tall).
Booking:
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It is very easy to book a tour: firstly, check by e-mail my availability for the desired tour day, and then you make a full payment by the "Book Now" button of this tour.
Included:
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Private Driver Guide in Rio de Janeiro.
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Pick up and drop-off in the Port of Rio (for drop-off at the airport, there is an extra cost of US$70 dollars).
Not included:
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Ticket entrance to Christ.
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Beverages and snacks.
Cancellation Policy:
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You can cancel the tour up to 7 days before it starts and receive 100% refund.
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Cancellations made with less than 7 days before the start of the tour will not be refunded.




Sugar Loaf, Cathedral, Selaron, Santa Teresa, Dona Marta viewpoint
If you already have seen Christ the Redeemer, or look for Rio de Janeiro Shore Excursions, this city tour could be a great option for you:
Itinerary
- Pick-up at the Port of Rio.
- Sugar Loaf: amazing views of the profile of Rio!
- Cathedral: exotic metropolitan cathedral of Rio.
- Selaron steps: colorful tiled staircase.
- Santa Teresa.
- Dona Marta viewpoint: most beautiful entrance free topview of Rio.
- Drop-off at the Port of Rio (for drop-off at the airport, there is an extra cost of US$70 dollars).
Available
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Every day
Duration
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6 hours approximately
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This tour starts at 8am to avoid big lines in the Sugar Loaf.
Price
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US$330 dollars for up to 6 people (4 adults + 2 persons up to 1.50m tall).
Booking:
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It is very easy to book a tour: firstly, check by e-mail my availability for the desired tour day, and then you make a full payment by the "Book Now" button of this tour.
Included:
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Private Driver Guide in Rio de Janeiro.
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Pick up and drop-off in the Port of Rio (for drop-off at the airport, there is an extra cost of US$70 dollars).
Not included:
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Ticket entrance to Sugar Loaf.
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Beverages and snacks.
Cancellation Policy:
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You can cancel the tour up to 7 days before it starts and receive 100% refund.
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Cancellations made with less than 7 days before the start of the tour will not be refunded.






hidden gems tour of rio
7 Unbelievable, dramatic and exotic photogenic places in Rio!
This is a tour especially designed for those who love to take pictures of hidden gems of surreal beauty. Discover the most beautiful off the beaten track places of Rio de Janeiro!
If an attraction is not open on your chosen day, I will replace it with another hidden gem.
Itinerary
- Pick-up at the Port of Rio.
- Lage Park.
- Chinese View (closed on weekend).
- Benedictine Monastery.
- Stop for lunch.
- Royal Portuguese Reading Office (closed on weekend).
- Ruins Park (closed on monday).
- Dona Marta viewpoint
- Drop-off at the Port of Rio (for drop-off at the airport, there is an extra cost of US$70 dollars).
Available
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Everyday
Duration
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9 hours approximately
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This tour starts at 7am.
Price
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US$440 dollars for up to 6 people (4 adults + 2 persons up to 1.50m tall).
Booking:
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It is very easy to book a tour: firstly, check by e-mail my availability for the desired tour day, and then you make a full payment by the "Book Now" button of this tour.
Included:
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Private Driver Guide in Rio de Janeiro.
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Pick up and drop-off in the Port of Rio (for drop-off at the airport, there is an extra cost of US$70 dollars).
Not included:
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Lunch and Beverages.
Cancellation Policy:
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You can cancel the tour up to 7 days before it starts and receive 100% refund.
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Cancellations made with less than 7 days before the start of the tour will not be refunded.







Nature Tour of Rio: forest, mangrove, wild beaches in one day!
This Eco Secrets Tour will make you genuinely experience the deep nature of Rio in one day, by a boat tour at the Pantanal Carioca (where is possible to see capybaras, alligators and more animals), and by having a comfortable drive through the main attractions of Tijuca Forest, the lung of the city,
We will also drive to the western part of the city to see the 2 most beautiful wild beaches of Rio: Grumari and Prainha.
Itinerary
- Pick-up at the Port of Rio.
- Leblon Cliff (closed on monday).
- Prainha Beach.
- Grumari Beach
- Roncador viewpoint.
- Pantanal & Veneza Carioca boat tour.
- Stop for Lunch.
- Canoas viewpoint.
- Taunay Waterfall.
- Chinese View.
- Drop-off at the Port of Rio (for drop-off at the airport, there is an extra cost of US$70 dollars).
Available
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Monday to Friday
Duration
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9 hours approximately
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This tour starts at 7am.
Price
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US$440 dollars for up to 6 people (4 adults + 2 persons up to 1.50m tall).
Booking:
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It is very easy to book a tour: firstly, check by e-mail my availability for the desired tour day, and then you make a full payment by the "Book Now" button of this tour.
Included:
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Pantanal Carioca boat ride.
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Private Driver Guide in Rio de Janeiro.
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Pick up and drop-off in the Port of Rio (for drop-off at the airport, there is an extra cost of US$70 dollars).
Not included:
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Lunch and Beverages.
Cancellation Policy:
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You can cancel the tour up to 7 days before it starts and receive 100% refund.
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Cancellations made with less than 7 days before the start of the tour will not be refunded.





The best 7 entrance free lookouts of Rio and Niterói!
For landscape lovers, this is the perfect tour! Apart from Sugar Loaf and Christ the Redeemer, I chosed the best 7 free entrance viewpoints of Rio de Janeiro.
If a viewpoint is not open on your chosen day, I will replace it with another hidden top view.
Itinerary
- Pick-up at the Port of Rio.
- Niterói City Park: simply the most beautiful viewpoint of Rio!
- Ruins Park.
- Dona Marta: closest viewpoint to Christ statue.
- Stop for Lunch.
- Chinese View (closed on weekends and holidays).
- Pedra Bonita Ramp: you will see people doing hang glading.
- Canoas viewpoint: on one side you see the Gavea Rock and on the other side you can visualize São Conrado beach.
- Two Brothers Park: Leblon and Ipanema beaches are seen from here.
- Drop-off at the Port of Rio (for drop-off at the airport, there is an extra cost of US$70 dollars).
Available
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Tuesday to Sunday
Duration
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9 hours approximately
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This tour starts at 7am.
Price
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US$440 dollars for up to 6 people (4 adults + 2 persons up to 1.50m tall).
Booking:
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It is very easy to book a tour: firstly, check by e-mail my availability for the desired tour day, and then you make a full payment by the "Book Now" button of this tour.
Included:
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Private Driver Guide in Rio de Janeiro.
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Pick up and drop-off in the Port of Rio (for drop-off at the airport, there is an extra cost of US$70 dollars).
Not included:
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Lunch and Beverages.
Cancellation Policy:
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You can cancel the tour up to 7 days before it starts and receive 100% refund.
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Cancellations made with less than 7 days before the start of the tour will not be refunded.

