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Private Tour: Rio de Janeiro Customizable City Sightseeing with Optional Corcovado and Sugar Loaf Tickets
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Private Tour: Rio de Janeiro Customizable City Sightseeing with Optional Corcovado and Sugar Loaf Tickets

By Gray Line Tours
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Ages 0-99
Duration: 4–6 hours
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
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  • Professional guide
  • Transport by private vehicle
What's not included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fees (if option not selected)
  • Entry/Admission - Sugarloaf Mountain
  • Entry/Admission - Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer
  • Entry/Admission - Guanabara Bay
  • Entry/Admission - Botanical Garden
  • Entry/Admission - Maracanã


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • Private Roundtrip Transfer to/from most hotels located in South Zone, Barra da Tijuca, Santa Teresa, Downtown Rio, Port or Airport.
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      Airport pickup offered
      During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.
      • Santos Dumont Airport, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil
      • Internacional Airport, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil
      Port pickup offered
      During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.
      • Rio de Janeiro Port
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        • Pushchair accessible
        • Near public transportation
        • Infants must sit on laps
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 2484GIGPRIVATE

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Most travellers can participate
        • The specific departure time for this tour will be determined upon reconfirmation
        • Set your choice of time duration and inclusion of tickets at the time of purchase
        • The places at the itinerary section are suggestions. You may choose your own itinerary.
        • Train Ticket to Corcovado and/or Cable Car Ticket to Urca Hill are only included if respective options are selected
        • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 2484GIGPRIVATE

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        About the operator
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        • Gray Line Tours
          864
          Brazil
          Joined in January 2010
        • pflar
          0 contributions
          1.0 of 5 bubbles
          Not satisfied
          In your site it says 4 hours canoe and we got 2 hours kayak tour with a start 08:00 in the morning - it was shifted to 09:00 in the morning - we had to be 20 minutes before start- the instructor came after 09:00 - so all in all I want my money back
          Written 6 February 2025
        • moeleo112298
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Worth the time!
          Excellent tour with many great highlights. Gregory was an excellent story teller and helped bring the sites to life. Would highly recommend for any first-timers in Rio!
          Written 5 February 2025
        • AlanD381
          0 contributions
          3.0 of 5 bubbles
          Disappointing
          We had expected that the tour company would have organized pre purchase of tickets to the major attractions rather than having us wait in line. The 5 hour tour turned into 8 hours or more with all our waiting. We never did see the famous painted steps in the old city as the whole area was full of many young drunk people and impossible to safely reach the steps.
          Written 5 February 2025
        • Diane_Ldn
          0 contributions
          4.0 of 5 bubbles
          Good trip for short visit to the forest
          There were seven in the group and the guide was great. He was very knowledable about the forest and told us more about the city on the journey there and back. The trip is quite sedentary with a stop at the Chinese pagoda, waterfalls and an easy 1hr walk through the forest. There was a short top at a beautiful beach on the way back. If you would like to have an easy visit to the forest wtihout trekking then this trip would be a good option.(The mosquitoes were vicious depite wearing repellent)
          Written 1 February 2025
        • aldrinu2025
          0 contributions
          1.0 of 5 bubbles
          Warley the tourguide is racist. Not recommended
          I honestly can't recommend this tour, especially because of the guide, Warley. His behavior towards me was downright racist. He kept on shouting my nationality that felt disrespectful, and no matter how much I tried to ignore it, he wouldn’t stop. There was one moment at Sugarloaf where everyone in my group got their wristband tickets from him, but when it was my turn, he completely ignored me. My colleagues even asked him to give me one, but he still brushed me off. It got worse when we were on the bus, and he started shouting my nationality and number right in my ear while counting people. And to top it off, at the hotel, he thanked everyone and said goodbye, except me. It was a really uncomfortable and hurtful experience. I would definitely not recommend Warley as a tour guide.
          Written 1 February 2025
        • aldrinu2025
          0 contributions
          1.0 of 5 bubbles
          Not recommended. Tour guide Warley Racist
          The tour guide, Warley, is racist. I won't mention my nationality, but he definitely knows what he did. He repeatedly shouted my nationality in a way that’s become not just annoying, but disrespectful. I tried ignoring him, but he kept going. There was one instance at Sugarloaf when he handed out wristbands for the cable car ride to everyone, but when I asked for mine, he ignored me. Even when my friends called out for him to give me one, he still refused. Eventually, everyone got theirs except me, and he handed mine to one of my friends. Later, back at the hotel, he said goodbye to everyone except me. I wouldn't recommend doing a guided tour with Warley—he's clearly racist.
          Written 1 February 2025
        • G1917CXjeffj
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          great views of Rio
          amazing views. our guide Gabi and our driver were incredibly polite and informative. translated seamlessly between English and Spanish. made site everyone was accounted for
          Written 29 January 2025
        • Mrmikekellyesq
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great Find
          Relied on our hotel concierge to find a tour of all the rio highlights. Street vendors don't have English speaking guides. Grayling has multi lingual guides. We had Gabi, who provided narration in English, Spanish, and Portuguese to accommodate all guests in the mini bus. Outstanding experience. Both mountain tops, the cathedral, the steps, and an end of tour meal at a Brazilian steak house.
          Written 28 January 2025
        • Maria L
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing tour of Rio de Janeiro
          This was a great tour with Gabbi. She was energetic, friendly and could confidently present relevant and interesting information on all the relevant sights. She ensured we knew exactly what we are doing and that we all got time to take in the wonderful views. We had a truly magnificent experience.
          Written 28 January 2025
        • D9614ATlauras
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          A great time in the forest!
          Loved this tour, we had a great time and saw some amazing sights - even some animals! Our guide and driver were wonderful.
          Written 28 January 2025
        • Quest42319902286
          0 contributions
          4.0 of 5 bubbles
          Matched description
          Small tour in fairly comfortable open air jeep. Guide very knowledgeable with lots of information about native trees and plants . Extra stops at waterfalls and several other photo stops. Timing as described in description. Interesting drive to the forest, through the city.
          Written 28 January 2025
        • RICK J
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing Full Day Exploring Iguazu Falls
          The tour of Iguazu Falls on both the Brazilian and Argentinian side was brilliant in every way. The tour operator provided seamless worry free entry and exceptional guiding in both parks.
          Written 23 January 2025
        • C6754SCleov
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Warley the best :)
          Warley was a really funny guide :) it was a great time thanks again :) we got to the big christ , the sugar loaf and a meat restaurant .
          Written 18 January 2025
        • Mark O
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Spectacular views. Friendly atmosphere.
          The views from Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf mountain are fantastic! Luciana was a very knowledgeable guide - with amazing fluency across three languages - and very friendly.
          Written 13 January 2025
        • CSO1351
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Go to Tijuca National Forest!
          The tour was very interesting and varied. Our guide was Everton. He was knowledgeable and friendly. His obvious pride in his city and country increased our enjoyment. The driver was Alessandro. His driving was fine and got us around safely. The Tijuca National Forest was a wonderful destination - lots to see there.
          Written 11 January 2025
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        Cristiane B
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Apr 2024 • Family
        We had an amazing trip in Rio on 10th April 2024 and our trip would not be the same if it wasn’t for our great guide Tina Teixeira “TT” :) her enthusiasm and humour made our day a lot more interesting and fun! She took us to all main attractions and more! Stopping in key areas for the ultimate view of this magnificent city.
        She spoken fluent English and had excellent historical knowledge that she shared with us along the trip.
        We had a very comfortable vehicle and the driver was very careful and had a smooth drive across the city.
        I would highly recommend Gary Line tour company and most certainly Tina Teixeira as the tour guide.
        Thank you TT for making our day so special with unforgettable memories:)
        Written 23 April 2024
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        Dear Customer. Thanks a lot for the review. We are glad that you liked the tour. Please count on us on future trips. Thanks.
        Written 23 September 2024
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Kai L
        Norway7 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        July 2023 • Family
        Private guided tour for a family of four. The tour included Christ the Redeemer, historic centre, Selaron Steps, Cathedral of Rio, Sugarloaf Mountain and a great lunch at a Brazilian churrasceria. A fantastic and very well organised tour, with a lot of interesting information of the great city of Rio along the way! Thanks a lot to the tour guide Flavio and the driver Eduardo!
        Written 8 July 2023
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        Extraordinary193045
        North Billerica, MA2 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Nov 2023 • Family
        We came to the tour with an agenda of Botanical Garden, Maracana Stadium, Metropolitan Cathedral, Seleron Steps, and lunch. Lionel suggested we go to the National Park instead of the Botanical Garden, so we followed his advice. It was a wonderful suggestion! We saw the rest of our agenda in 6 hours. We were not ruched. Lionel suggested the restaurant too. If we could give 10 stars we would.
        Written 10 November 2023
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        slickbreuhl
        Rio de Janeiro, RJ2 contributions
        1.0 of 5 bubbles
        Apr 2018 • Couples
        Grey Line is the worst. They picked us up and by the time they picked up everybody it took 2 hrs. On the way back it was 11/2 hrs. We were at the state for 45 minutes. So for our have day trip we spent 31/2 driving and waiting. Our tour was really 45 minutes. Not a great value. Worst tour I have ever been on.
        Written 2 April 2018
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        Dear Slickbreuhl, Thank you for your review! The tour takes place from pick up to drop-off. Our drive to the Train Station is part of the tour and going up by train as well. At all times we have commentary being delivered and the assistance of our guide and crew. On another note, I'd like to comment that the description of the experience does not reflect the tour you are reviewing. Best regards, Pedro Malta on behalf of Diogo M.
        Written 20 April 2018
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        arcerena
        Temuco, Chile10 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jan 2024 • Family
        The tour was very good, I especially recommend the guide Patricia and driver Eduardo, who were a very pleasant company, with whom you could share and speak in Spanish without problems. Everything excellent
        Google
        Written 13 January 2024
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