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PRIVATE CUSTOMIZED TOUR OF RIO DE JANEIRO

Are you looking for personalized itineraries tailored to your needs, offering flexibility, fun, comfort, and safety? With Rio Alternative Tour, you tell us your dream destinations, and we'll create your itinerary.

You'll enjoy unique and unforgettable moments and receive guidance on how to make the most of your stay in Rio de Janeiro efficiently and optimally.

Do you believe that money well invested provides well-being and contributes to your quality of life? Then this is the tour for you!

FOOD TOUR IN RIO

With Rio Alternative Tour, this tour is a deep immersion in Brazilian cuisine.

Itinerary: We will awaken feelings of pleasure with Brazilian cuisine in 5 stops to savor the delights of incredible places, frequented by Cariocas.

We offer all the convenience of being accompanied by a driver in an air-conditioned vehicle and a tour guide who will provide a wealth of local knowledge and experience.

The menu includes traditional snacks, juices, beers, and caipirinhas. You can also choose a typical meal.

We have options for vegetarians or vegans.

CHRIST AND SUGARLOAF -
THE MOST BEAUTIFUL OF RIO EXPRESS

This tour was designed for those who have little time but don't want to miss out on seeing the most beautiful parts of Rio de Janeiro, in a comfortable way, aligned with your availability.

Itinerary: You will visit, in a private and exclusive way, the most emblematic and fascinating places in the city of Rio de Janeiro: the statue of Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain.

THE BEST OF RIO

Enjoy your day in the city, making the most of your time, visiting the main and most beautiful tourist attractions in Rio de Janeiro, in private transportation and with an exclusive tour guide just for you!!

Itinerary: You will visit Christ the Redeemer by train, through the Tijuca Forest, the Selaron Steps, a true open-air work of art, Santa Teresa, the “Rio de Janeiro Montmartre”, the Olympic Boulevard (MAR Museum, Museum of Tomorrow and Kobra Mural, external visits), the captivating space that revitalized the port area of Rio de Janeiro and to end your day with a flourish, the magnificent ride on the Sugarloaf Cable Car.

RIO PANORAMIC

On this tour, you'll connect with nature and local culture. You'll experience the city's social customs.

Itinerary: You will visit Christ the Redeemer by train, the Tijuca Forest, the largest urban forest in the world, Vista Chinesa, the famous viewpoint and contemplation area of the wonderful city of Rio de Janeiro, Mirante do Leblon, a privileged view of the beaches of Leblon, Ipanema and Arpoador and to conclude your tour with total perfection, you will enjoy a visit to Sugarloaf Mountain.

You will have an unforgettable experience, in a private, comfortable and safe way.

RIO INSTAGRAM TOUR

This tour is ideal for those who plan to spend a day modeling with tour guide and photographer Lully Sampaio, those who want to promote and expand their Instagram and discover Instagrammable, different and original places in the city of Rio de Janeiro.

You will undoubtedly be enchanted by this experience and will have incredible photos to post on your social media.

You'll get off the beaten path and capture stunning photos in Rio de Janeiro's hidden gems!

URBAN ART

Have you ever stopped to analyze what is drawn and painted on the walls of a big city?

Do you know the purpose and meaning of the drawings and their motives?

Rio Alternative Tour invites you to discover the city of Rio de Janeiro through this ephemeral street art.

Itinerary: A lively, dynamic tour full of passion and feeling of Brazilian and international artistic expression, through the center of the city of Rio de Janeiro.

DISCOVER THE HISTORY AND ARCHITECTURE OF RIO

The city of Rio de Janeiro received the title of first World Capital of Architecture by UNESCO.

The idea of this tour is to show you the great icons of Rio's architecture, from colonial to contemporary.

Itinerary: On this tour, you'll visit Flamengo Park (Museum of Modern Art and Pracinhas Monument), Our Lady of Glory of Outeiro Church, Arcos da Lapa, Metropolitan Cathedral, Colombo Confectionery, Imperial Palace, Casa França Brasil, São Bento Monastery, Mauá Square (Museum of Tomorrow, MAR Museum, and Kobra Mural), Central do Brasil/Ministry of War, Sambadrome, Franklin House, Royal Portuguese Reading Room, Cinelândia (Municipal Theater, National Library, and Museum of Fine Arts), and Gustavo Capanema Palace. Many of these places will be visited from the outside or simply by passing through.

MORRO DOIS IRMÃOS TRAIL AND FAVELA TOUR IN VIDIGAL

This Private Tour is a fantastic combination of nature and a sociocultural experience.

Rio is known for its topography and social contrasts, in this activity you will see both.

Itinerary: We'll visit Morro Dois Irmãos, a trail of about 1.5 km, passing several viewpoints with incredible views. It's considered relatively easy. Upon reaching the summit, you'll see the entire south zone of Rio de Janeiro and its beaches. A breathtaking view. Then we'll descend through the Vidigal Favela, experiencing a unique favela that emerged in 1940.

CARNIVAL REHEARSAL AT THE SAMBA SCHOOL

Who said you have to wait until Carnival to see the Samba Schools?

Samba schools begin preparing for the grand Carnival parade several months in advance. The first rehearsals begin in July or August (this depends on each samba school).

Itinerary: The Salgueiro Samba School Rehearsals are not just a show, they are a wonderful cultural experience that you cannot miss during your visit to Rio de Janeiro.

NITERÓI - THE BEST OF ARCHITECT OSCAR NIEMEYER

For those of you who already know the city of Rio de Janeiro and are curious to know what this city is like that is east of Rio de Janeiro, on the other side of a large bridge!!

Itinerary: We will visit the Rio x Niterói Bridge, the imposing work measures 72m in height and is 13,290m in length, a size worthy of such an important work for Rio de Janeiro and for Brazil; Museum of Contemporary Art - MAC, a classic of Oscar Niemeyer's architecture, Caminho Oscar Niemeyer, which is a complex of works stretching for 11 km along the city's coastline, a cultural center of great architectural value
Designed by renowned architect Oscar Niemeyer, it's located in the coastal neighborhoods of Niterói. We'll visit Fortaleza de Santa Cruz, located in the Jurujuba neighborhood. This 1555 gem offers a magnificent view of the entrance to Guanabara Bay and Sugarloaf Mountain. We'll conclude our tour with a visit to Niterói City Park, located within an environmental preservation area. It boasts a lookout point with unparalleled panoramic views, earning a top score in the Michelin Green Guide.

PETRÓPOLIS - THE ONLY IMPERIAL CITY IN LATIN AMERICA

For those of you who already know the city of Rio de Janeiro, are interested in history and architecture, and want a milder and more welcoming climate, you should visit one of the most famous and well-known mountain cities in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Petrópolis.

On this private tour, past and present intertwine among its streets and buildings. The region's elegance and extensive cultural heritage combine with the exuberance of nature, inviting you to a memorable and enchanting experience.

Itinerary: You will visit the emblematic Quitandinha Palace, Imperial Museum, Cathedral of Saint Peter of Alcantara, Santos Dumont House Museum, Bohemia Brewery (Optional) and the Crystal Palace.