Private, personalized tours of Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, the beaches, Santa Teresa and the corners only a carioca knows. No groups, no rush, no lines.
Every tour is exclusive to your group, with comfortable transport, flexible timing and the stops you choose.
Most booked
Rio's essential day, no lines and in the best light. Corcovado by train or van, lunch where cariocas eat, and sunset from the cable car.
Santa Teresa's studios, the Selarón Steps, the Lapa Arches and a respectful favela visit with a resident guide. Ends with samba, if you're up for it.
Nature
Waterfalls and lookouts in the world's largest urban forest, then the wild beaches of Prainha and Grumari and sunset at Arpoador.
You design the day: a photo session at the best spots, a food route, a cruise-stop itinerary, architecture, or several days around Rio and beyond.
Born and raised in Rio. I know the no-line hours, the restaurant where locals eat and the lookout that isn't in the guidebooks.
Registered tour guide with Cadastur (Brazil's Ministry of Tourism), insured vehicle and a driver whenever the route calls for one.
No 40-person groups. You decide when to leave, where to stop and how long to stay.
I explain the history and culture in your language, with real context, not memorized lines.
I pick you up at your hotel, the airport or the cruise terminal, and drop you wherever you like at the end of the day.
Cancel free up to 48 h before and the deposit is refunded. Heavy rain? We reschedule at no cost.
A tour guide for more than 10 years, passionate about Rio's history and about showing the city beyond the postcard. I've hosted families, couples, photographers and solo travelers from over 40 countries. My goal is simple: you leave feeling you saw Rio the way a carioca friend would show it to you.
“We did the classic tour with our 70-year-old parents and he adapted everything to their pace. No line at the Christ, an incredible lunch and the Sugarloaf sunset was the highlight of our trip.”
“We booked the Santa Teresa and favela route. Respectful, full of history and nothing like a 'human zoo'. We learned more about Rio in 6 hours than in 3 days on our own.”
“We had a 9-hour cruise stop and he planned every minute. We were back on the ship with an hour to spare, wonderful photos and the feeling we'd seen the real Rio.”
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I receive your request by email and, within 24 hours, send you a payment link for the R$ 100 deposit. Your booking is confirmed as soon as it comes in.
R$ 100 deposit through a secure payment link (card or Pix) to hold your date. I email you the link after confirming availability.
The balance is paid at the end of the tour in cash (reais), Pix or credit card. Card payments carry a 5% surcharge (processing fee).
Free cancellation up to 48 h before: the deposit is fully refunded.
Per group, up to 4 people, transport included. Larger groups get a quote over WhatsApp. Tickets (Christ, cable car) and meals are extra, and I tell you the prices beforehand.
A R$ 100 deposit through a payment link confirms your booking. The balance is paid on the day, in cash, Pix or credit card (with a 5% surcharge for card).
Light rain is no problem and sometimes makes for better photos. With heavy rain or the Christ closed by clouds, we reschedule or switch to an indoor route (museums, historic center, food) at no cost.
Yes. I pick you up at Pier Mauá and guarantee you're back at least one hour before boarding.
Yes, I adapt the route. I flag which lookouts have stairs, use a van with a child seat when there are kids and choose easy trails or none, depending on the group.
Up to 4 people by car. For groups of 5 to 15 I work with an executive van and driver; just tell me the group size in your request.
Looking for an English-speaking tour guide in Rio de Janeiro to explore the city safely, without lines and with someone who truly understands the place? A private tour in Rio is the most efficient way to make the most of a few days: instead of waiting for crowded buses and following a fixed route, you get a licensed guide, exclusive transport and an itinerary built around your interests.
The most requested itineraries are the Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf tour, the cultural tour of Santa Teresa, Lapa and the Selarón Steps, a respectful favela visit with a resident guide, and nature days in Tijuca Forest and the wild beaches of Prainha and Grumari. I also run cruise shore excursions from Pier Mauá, photo tours and day trips to Petrópolis, Búzios, Arraial do Cabo and Paraty.
All tours are led in English, Spanish or Portuguese, with pickup at your hotel, the airport or the ship, and booking with no upfront payment. Pick your date on the calendar above, send the request and I'll confirm availability within 24 hours.