Explore Rio de Janeiro on this all-day customizable private tour with a guide. Whether you want to see the city’s popular attractions or places off the beaten path, your guide will be able to recommend the best spots, as well as ways to beat the crowds. The itinerary is based on your interests and is completely flexible. The tour includes pickup and drop-off from your Rio accommodations or from the cruise port or airport.

Ideal for experienced travelers who want to customize their tour
The tour is limited to a maximum of four people
Admission tickets for attractions are not included
Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle driven by your guide

What's Included

Local guide
Transportation in a private car
Tolls and parking fees
Fuel surcharge
Landing and facility fees

Customer’s admission tickets for the attractions visited on the tour
Meals or drinks (if any)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

Opening hours

2/15/2024 - 3/5/2025
Monday - Sunday : 06:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Pickup details

We will pick you up from the pier, airport, hotel or rental apartment in Rio. Please make sure to enter your hotel name. In case of a rental apartment or unlisted hotel please enter the full street address. Places we will drive by on the way to the first attraction will depend on your hotel location.

What To Expect

Luis Darin Private Tour Guide In Rio

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sugarloaf Mountain (Pass By)

Sitio Roberto Burle Marx (Pass By)

Centro Cultural Municipal Parque das Ruinas (Pass By)

Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro (Pass By)

Botanical Garden (Pass By)

Paco Imperial (Pass By)

Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil - CCBB Rio de Janeiro (Pass By)

Parque Nacional da Tijuca (Pass By)

Copacabana Beach (Pass By)

Ipanema Beach (Pass By)

Sao Bento Monastery (Pass By)

Maracana (Pass By)

Claudio Coutinho Trail (Pass By)

Sambodromo da Marques de Sapucai (Pass By)

Forte Duque de Caxias (Pass By)

Parque Lage (Pass By)

Arpoador beach (Pass By)

Perigoso Beach (Pass By)

Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon (Pass By)

Avenida Atlantica (Pass By)

Carioca Aqueduct (Pass By)

Macumba Beach (Pass By)

Praca Quinze de Novembro (Pass By)

Aterro Do Flamengo (Pass By)

Marina da Gloria (Pass By)

Morro da Urca (Pass By)

Arco do Teles (Pass By)

Santa Teresa (Pass By)

Parque da Cidade (Pass By)

Feira de Sao Cristovao (Pass By)

Cosme Velho (Pass By)

Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer (Pass By)

Leme (Pass By)

Escadaria Selaron (Pass By)

Ipanema Farmer's Market (Pass By)

Sao Francisco da Penitencia Church (Pass By)

Mirante Do Leblon (Pass By)

Morro Dois Irmaos (Pass By)

Guanabara Palace (Pass By)

Urca (Pass By)

Barra da Tijuca Beach (Pass By)

Abrico Beach (Pass By)

Praia de Grumari (Pass By)

Praia Da Joatinga (Pass By)

Praia do Leme (Pass By)

Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach (Pass By)

Vermelha Beach (Pass By)

Palacio Capanema (Pass By)

Vista Chinesa (Pass By)

Boa Viagem Island (Pass By)

Parque Nacional da Serra dos Orgaos (Pass By)

Mirante do Soberbo (Pass By)

Dedo de Deus (Pass By)

Prainha Beach (Pass By)

Ponte Rio–Niteroi (Pass By)

Pedra do Sal (Pass By)

Ilha Da Gigoia (Pass By)

Pontal Beach (Pass By)

Reserva Beach (Pass By)

Beco das Sardinhas (Pass By)

Museum of Valongo Wharf (Pass By)

Centro de Visitantes Von Martius Museum (Pass By)

Cachoeira do Rio dos Frades (Pass By)

Pedra Bonita (Pass By)

Cais do Valongo (Pass By)

Caminho Niemayer (Pass By)

Morro da Babilonia (Pass By)

Mirante do Caete (Pass By)

Mirante do Joa (Pass By)

Pedra do Telegrafo (Pass By)

Praia do Secreto (Pass By)

Mirante do Leme (Pass By)

Parque Natural Municipal da Prainha (Pass By)

Travessa do Comercio (Pass By)

Maua Square (Pass By)

Igreja Nossa Senhora do Carmo da Antiga Se (Pass By)

Statue of General Osorio (Pass By)

Poco Verde (Pass By)

Mestre Valentim Fountain (Pass By)

Pedra do Pontal (Pass By)

Trilha do Pao de Acucar (Pass By)

Largo dos Guimaraes (Pass By)

Rio de Janeiro Historic City Center (Pass By)

Boulevard Olimpico (Pass By)

Painel Etnias (Pass By)

Morro da Conceicao (Pass By)

Pier Maua (Pass By)

AquaRio (Pass By)

Igreja de Sao Francisco da Prainha (Pass By)

Centro de Visitantes Paineiras (Pass By)

Rampa Pedra Bonita (Pass By)

Forte de Copacabana (Pass By)

Praia do Meio (Pass By)

Floresta da Tijuca (Pass By)

Cascatinha Taunay (Pass By)

Museu Selecao Brasileira - CBF (Pass By)

Confeitaria Colombo (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infant seats available
Wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Stroller accessible
A maximum of 4 people per booking
Pricing is per group pricing
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Near public transportation
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
All tours are private and conducted in air conditioned vehicle.
Your admission tickets for the attractions visited on the tour and any meals or drinks are not included. Admission fees will be paid directly at the attractions.
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Fantastic

Rick_W, Apr 2024

One word. Fantastic guide fantastic day. No more to say. If you don't like my style of review Viator then don't ask.

Amazing time

Adrienne_G, Mar 2024

My friend and I did this tour back in November and it was perfect. I love that we got to choose what we wanted to see and got to experience more of Rio than a regular tour. My absolute favorite was getting to go to market and try all these different fruits we have never tried before

Excellent

Jose_D, Nov 2022

Luis was excellent, from pick up to drop off. He knew all the little details. He took us where we wanted to go. Also made us feel safe and at ease Would definitely recomment. Thank You Luis

Fantastic day in Rio

Jennifer_M, Oct 2022

Luis went above and beyond to assist me with planning my full day with him. We saw everything I had hoped to visit along with a couple extras that he suggested that were fantastic. I highly recommend spending the day in Rio with Luis as your guide.

Excellent tour - 5 stars - must do!!

Sabrina_D, Sep 2022

Excellent communication. I really appreciate that he communicated thoroughly with recommendations and asked us about the sights of Rio that we would like to see. He was very flexible throughout the day and allowed us to change our mind on what we wanted to see and was able to adjust accordingly. He also gave us tips to continue our travel throughout Rio safely as well as assist with other items that I mentioned that I would like to do. We used every hour of our tour to soak in Rio and really learn the tips and tricks to make it throughout Rio. This is a must do tour for Rio. Make sure to definitely complete the tour on the first day of your stay as after the tour, you will have a mental roadmap of the city.

Amazing day in Rio!

Cassie_C, Jan 2022

Luis was an amazing guide and provided a wonderful day exploring Rio. He was super flexible on start time and itinerary. I liked that his provided a list of everything then asked what was interesting, then also was flexible day of. He is a native Carioca, with a passion and knowledge for the city, people and history. He has lots of great personal stories, anecdotes and a few dad jokes. We were able to do Christ the Redeemer, Santa Theresa, Cathedral, Selaron steps, a lunch, great views and more. Luis also took us out to some far reaching neighbors like Barra to see another perspective. Luis adapted to our desires quickly and all with a smile. Luis picked us up in his car at 10 and then we went all around the city for an truly full day, with a drop off at 6! Luis also even helped me to reserve a transfer to Angra an even followed up to make sure we were good. He knows all the right people and is eager to make your time in Rio special! Highly Recommend!

Excellent!

Cristina_L, Jun 2019

One day tour in Rio with a very nice and competent guide. He let us discover some areas of Rio that we would have never ever visited by ourselves. He always had a nice story for each place we visited. Definitely reccommended!

Excelente Guía y persona

FRANCISCOA_O, Jul 2023

Excelente persona, pasamos un día increíble, 100% recomendable. Conoce todo y se.sabe mover muy rápido para aprovechar el día