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Rio Two Half-Day Private Tour with Lunch on both days. Duration 12 Hours – Cais do Oriente & top-notch Fogo de Chão

Rio Two Half-Day Private Tour

Rio de Janeiro 2-Half-Day Private Tour – Christ Statue & Sugar Loaf Fast-Passes Duration: 12 Hours

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Group Sizes / Vehicles  – All Vehicles are New and Air-Conditioned – 30-40% Empty Seats. 

 

1-2 Passengers  / Executive Sedan or SUV 
3 Passengers / 7-Passenger Mercedes Vito or similar
4-6 Passengers / 15-Passenger Mercedes Sprinter or similar
7-10 Passengers / 20-Passenger Mercedes Sprinter or similar

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This is a 100% Bespoke Private Tour. Only your Group will participate! The Tour is fully customizable, and we´ll design the best Itinerary to suit your preferences. 

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PICK UP AT YOUR HOTEL / AIRBNB – NOT VALID FOR THE CRUISE SHIPS TERMINAL

For Cruise Passengers, please click here. Cruise Port Operations require more staff, Tour Coordinators at the Port, and all Venues for Advance ticket collection, and unfortunately, the price differs.

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1st Day – Old Rio – Duration 6 Hours – Suggested Start Time – 8:40am 
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1st Stop – Sugarloaf Mountains – Fast Pass Included – Skip the lines both ways!  From Praia Vermelha, the visitants take the first tram linked to Urca Hill, and from there, a second tram takes them to the top of Sugar Loaf Hill, 396 meters above sea level. Inaugurated in 1912, the little tram of the Sugarloaf was the first Brazilian cable car and the third in the world, linking the Urca hill to the Sugarloaf mountain. The peak of the two mountains reveals the gorgeous landscapes of the city, including Botafogo Bay, Copacabana Beach, and the entrance of Guanabara Bay. The visit will last approx. 2 hours.

 

2nd Stop – Santa Teresa – This captivating hillside neighborhood overlooks downtown Rio and highlights the city’s many facets in addition to beachside antics. The area is dotted with 19th-century mansions – some crumbling wrecks, others carefully preserved in their former glory – which serves as a reminder of the Santa Teresa economic boom. In the 1800s, it was primarily unreachable, with a few farms and a forest refuge for escaped slaves. Still, the coffee industry’s golden days brought wealthy industrialists to the hills, along with their boastful mansions. Nowadays, it’s an artistic retreat, a very bohemian and popular touristic area, with many bars, restaurants, art galleries, craft stores,
The visit will last approx. 30 minutes.

 

3rd Stop – Selaron Stairways – Located on an unassuming backstreet of Rio de Janeiro, a few blocks from Cinelandia metro station, tucked away behind bars, restaurants, and homes, lies the unexpected explosion of color and creativity known as the Selaron Stairs (or Escadaria Selaron in Portuguese). This fanciful creation sprung directly from the imagination of Chilean Jorge Selaron as a “tribute to the Brazilian people,” in the artist’s words. The visit will last approx. 25 minutes.

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The tour will continue at the 4th stop at Cinelandia Square, one of the city’s most important squares. It doesn’t have the same fame anymore as it had a hundred years ago when it was called the Broadway of Rio. Still, historically, it has dramatically impacted the city’s development. In the colonial period, the square was simply the area that housed the “Ajuda Convent” built for women in 1750. The most significant buildings in the area that remain in the square today are the Teatro Municipal (Municipal Theater), Biblioteca Nacional (Brazilian National Library), Palacio Pedro Ernesto (City Hall), Tribunal Superior (Higher Court), and the nearby Museu Nacional de Bela Artes (The National Museum of Fine Arts). Most of the buildings’ façades and interiors reflect the French Beaux-Arts architectural style, a design that was considered symbolic of Rio de Janeiro’s modernization. The visit will last approx. 10 minutes.

 

5th Stop – Lunch @ Cais do Oriente (East Pier) is a charming restaurant in Rio de Janeiro’s historic district. It is renowned for its Brazilian cuisine with Mediterranean influences. Housed in a warehouse dating back to 1878, the restaurant has a rich history, as it was initially used for storing spices and products from the East brought in by ships anchored at the nearby port. The restaurant opened in 2001 and has been under new management since 2013. The revamped Cais do Oriente boasts a more sophisticated ambiance and offers dishes of contemporary Brazilian cuisine, expertly crafted by the internationally acclaimed French chef Damien Montecer, who deeply appreciates Brazilian flavors and seasonings. 3-course Lunch (Appetizer, main dish, and dessert) included. Beverages are not included. https://www.instagram.com/caisdooriente/
Lunch will last approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.

 

 

2nd Day – Modern Rio – Duration 6 Hours – Suggested Start Time – 8:40am 

 

1st Stop—Christ Statue—The magnificent art deco statue on top of Corcovado Hill, 709 meters above sea level, in the Tijuca National Park, overlooks most Rio de Janeiro, granting the city’s most beautiful views. In 2007, it was informally selected as one of the seven wonders of the modern world. Pre-scheduled train Tickets go up the Hill. Skip the line going up! The visit will last approximately 2 hours.

 

After a panoramic Ride through Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, the Tour will have its 2nd stop at Barra da Tijuca Beach. While tourists tend to stick to the south zone of Rio de Janeiro (Copacabana, Ipanema, and Leblon), Barra da Tijuca (often shortened to Barra) is a neighborhood in the west zone of Rio that stands out for its incredible assortment of leisure options, stunning beaches, and contemporary style. Barra da Tijuca is one of Brazil’s most developed neighboring cities and has one of the highest human development indexes (HDI). Unlike the South Zone and Rio’s Downtown, Barra da Tijuca, built only 40 years ago, follows Modernist standards, with enormous boulevards creating the central transit axis. The area’s master plan was designed by Lúcio Costa, known for his work on Brasília along with Oscar Niemeyer, creating a region filled with many gardens, shopping malls, apartment buildings, and large mansions. Optional stop at the Pepê Kiosk for refreshments. The visit will last approx. 20 minutes.

 

3rd Stop – São Conrado (Pepino Beach) – This beautiful and serene beach is located in the affluent neighborhood of São Conrado in the southern zone of Rio. The area is known for its diverse social classes—it’s home to many Brazilian Celebrities, luxury buildings and expensive mansions, and Rocinha, the largest favela in Latin America. São Conrado is also famous for its beach, a popular landing spot for hang gliders and paragliders. Additionally, it boasts natural attractions such as Pedra da Gávea and Pedra Bonita Mountains. The visit will last approximately 20 minutes.

 

Last Stop – BBQ Lunch at Fogo de Chão Botafogo, one of the best Steakhouses in Brazil. It´s a gorgeous restaurant in Botafogo Cove with a fantastic view of Sugarloaf Mountain and the waterway. It has a phenomenal salad bar with a wide variety of veggies and cold and hot dishes in the open buffet. The charcoal-grilled roasted meat keeps coming until you say no, and you should save space for the Argentinian cuts, such as Ancho and Chorizo, and the Brazilian cut called Picanha. This authentic Brazilian Lunch experience will last approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Fogo de Chão BBQ Lunch includes:

Starters of cheese bread, crispy polenta, and sliced sausages
Salads & Hot Dishes Buffet – over 40 items – https://fogodechao.com/menu/market-table/
Side dishes served on the table – https://fogodechao.com/menu/side-dishes/
Complete Rodizio with 18 noble cuts of meat – https://fogodechao.com/menu/?location=135

Beverages & Desserts are not included. 

Fogo de Chão website – https://fogodechao.com/

 

Return to your Hotel/AirBnb approx 20 minutes before the end of the Tour. 

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Included in the Rio Two Half-Day Private Tour

 

• Round Trip Private Transportation (Portuguese Speaking Chauffeur) 

• Certified & Dedicated Local English Speaking Tour Guide

• All Sugar Loaf Cable Cars (Fast-Pass) and Pre-Scheduled Christ Statue Train entrance tickets – US$90 value per person included

• Fogo de Chão Botafogo top-notch Brazilian Steak House – Meal and 13% service fee included – US$50 value per person included

• Cais do Oriente – 3 Course Lunch (entreé, main course & dessert) and 13% service fee included – US$35 value per person included

• Upgrade the 1st Day Lunch to Marius Degustare. The Taste Menu is available for approx. US$35 extra per person – A unique selection of exceptional meats, fish, and seafood served at the table, as well as a buffet of hot and cold Brazilian and Mediterranean dishes and a variety of organic salads. Marius Degustare was quoted in the best seller “1000 Places to Know Before You Die”, by Patricia Shultz – https://marius.com.br/en/marius

• This Private Service can be changed according to the Group´s preferences. Please feel free to make any adjustments. 

Not Included 

• Beverages in both Restaurants and Desserts at Fogo de Chão.

• Gratuities

Cancellation Policy 

Carnival Season from the 8th until the 22nd of February, 2026 – Fully Refundable if canceled 15 Days in Advance; otherwise, a 30% ADM Fee will be charged to cover non-refundable deposits made to Service Providers (vehicles and guides) during the biggest Brazilian Holiday. 

All Year except for Carnival – Fully Refundable if canceled 72 Hours in Advance

Travel Insurance is Highly Recommended 

Rio Full-Day Private Tour 

Bespoke Tours with Certified & Dedicated Local English Speaking Guides.

 

It’s 100% Tailor-made to fit your preferences. With a few adjustments, the private tour can include other of Rio´s main attractions below.

Tijuca Forest Chinese View
Botanical Garden & Parque Lage
Copacabana & Ipanema Beaches (especially if you´re staying Downtown or in other areas)
West Zone Beaches
Maracanã Stadium
Sambadrome

 

 

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