Private Rio Classic Full Day Tour
An 8-hour private tour for your group only: the hilltop neighbourhood of Santa Teresa, the Chácara do Céu museum, the Selarón Steps and Sugarloaf Mountain with a fast-pass. All attraction tickets and hotel pick-up and drop-off are included; lunch is not. From R$1,000 per person for a group of 6 (R$3,600 for 1–2 guests), paid in full when you book. Guided in English, Portuguese or Spanish.
Price per group
| 1–2 guests | R$3,600 | R$1,800 pp |
|---|---|---|
| 3–4 guests | R$4,900 | R$1,225 pp |
| 5–6 guests | R$6,000 | R$1,000 pp |
Tickets and hotel pick-up and drop-off included. Paid in full at booking. Full refund 7+ days before. 7+ guests? Ask for a group quote.
- 8 hours
- Your group only, 1–6 guests
- English · Portuguese · Spanish
- Tickets + Sugarloaf fast-pass
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Lunch not included
- From R$1,000 pp (group of 6)
- Full refund up to 7 days before
The route
- Santa Teresa
Rio's hilltop artists' quarter, with cobbled streets and old mansions. - Chácara do Céu
A house museum in Santa Teresa with an art collection and views over the city. - Selarón Steps
The tiled staircase between Santa Teresa and Lapa. - Sugarloaf Mountain
Cable car up both peaks with a fast-pass to end the day over the bay.
Why book it private
- Rio's classic sights in one day, in a sensible order.
- Tickets and fast-pass sorted for you.
- Your group's pace, your group's questions.
What's included
- Your private guide for 8 hours, in English, Portuguese or Spanish
- All attraction tickets, with a fast-pass for Sugarloaf
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Not included
- Lunch
- Tips (optional)
Add-ons
- Drop-off at GIG international airport: R$450 per group
- Drop-off at Santos Dumont airport: R$200 per group
- Christ the Redeemer: R$510 per group + R$150 per guest
Booking and payment
Send us your date and group size on WhatsApp. We confirm within 24 hours and send you a payment link; the tour is paid in full to confirm. We then agree the start time and your hotel pick-up. All prices are in Brazilian reais (BRL).
Cancellation
Full refund if you cancel 7 or more days before. 50% refund from 7 days to 72 hours before. No refund under 72 hours or for no-shows. One free date change up to 72 hours before, subject to availability. If we cancel, or the tour can't run because of a Sugarloaf or Christ the Redeemer closure or severe weather, you get a new date or a full refund.
Why Taste Rio
Questions
How is the price calculated?
The price is fixed per group size: R$3,600 for 1–2 guests, R$4,900 for 3–4 guests, R$6,000 for 5–6 guests. A solo traveller pays the 1–2 guest rate.
Which languages is the tour in?
English, Portuguese or Spanish. Choose when you book.
Is hotel pick-up included?
Yes. We pick you up at your hotel and drop you back there at the end of the tour.
Is lunch included?
No. Lunch is not included, so you can eat where and when you like.
Can we choose the start time?
Yes, subject to availability. Tell us your preferred time when you book and we confirm it on WhatsApp.
What happens if it rains or an attraction closes?
If we cancel, or the tour can't run because of a Sugarloaf or Christ the Redeemer closure or severe weather, we reschedule or refund you in full.
We are 7 or more. Can we still book?
Yes, as a custom group tour. Send us your date and group size and we reply within 24 hours with a quote. See group options
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Plan your day in Rio
8 hours · your group only · from R$1,000 pp, tickets and hotel pick-up included
Last updated: 6 November 2026