The best of Rio in a single day, with nothing to organize: I pick you up at your hotel with a private car or van with driver, and off we go — Christ the Redeemer by the Corcovado cog train, the bohemian streets of Santa Teresa, the Selarón Steps, and Sugarloaf by cable car.
It’s Vidapiena’s premium tour: 8 hours (9 with the buffet lunch), everything arranged and everything included — transport, tickets and the storytelling. The per-person price falls as the group grows: from €229 for 2-3 people down to €149 from 7, always everything included.
What we see
- Christ the Redeemer by the Corcovado cog train
- Santa Teresa and the Selarón Steps
- Sugarloaf by cable car
- Private car or van with driver and hotel pick-up
- Buffet lunch included (drinks excluded)
From the tour
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Practical info
- Meeting point
- Hotel pick-up
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Group
- min 2 · max 15 people
- Languages
- EN · IT · PT
Pick-up straight from your hotel in Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Botafogo, Flamengo or Centro. Please be ready about 30 minutes early.
Included in the price
- Private car or van with driver
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Corcovado cog train and Sugarloaf cable car
- Buffet lunch (drinks excluded)
- Guide in English, Italian or Portuguese
Book this tour
Book with me, for a personalised, made-to-measure service: message me on WhatsApp or DM me on Instagram and we’ll sort out the date and availability. The platforms are here just as a showcase.
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Frequently asked questions
Where and when do we meet?+
I pick you up straight from your hotel in Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Botafogo, Flamengo or Centro (no pick-up in Barra or Recreio). The day lasts about 8 hours (9 with lunch); please be ready about 30 minutes early. Daily departures, minimum 2 people.
How much does it cost and how does pricing work?+
The price is per person and falls as the group grows: €229 for 2-3 people, €171 for 4 to 6, €149 for 7 to 15. It includes a private car or van with driver, tickets, the Corcovado cog train, the Sugarloaf cable car and a buffet lunch (drinks excluded).
What do we see in one day?+
Christ the Redeemer by the Corcovado cog train, the Santa Teresa neighborhood, the Selarón Steps and Sugarloaf by cable car. Everything arranged, with hotel pick-up and drop-off.
Is it safe to visit a favela?+
Yes, with a guide who knows the community. I have walked these streets for 9 years and I know the people: we only go where we are welcome. I always tell you where we are and how to behave, and never photograph people without asking. Small groups, easy pace.
Is the tour ethical?+
It is not a human zoo. We enter with respect and part of what you pay stays in the community: the local guys’ mototaxis, the community fee, the families and artists we meet. I tell the real life, without turning poverty into a show.
Can I take photos?+
Yes, but not of people without asking first. Views and painted walls, always; people and homes only with their permission. I will point it out as we go.
Is it suitable for kids and families?+
The favela tours aren’t suitable for children. For families there’s Un Giorno a Rio, the full day in the city with hotel pick-up.
What should I bring and wear?+
Comfortable closed shoes (we walk downhill on uneven streets and stairs), water and a little cash for a coffee or local crafts. Comfortable clothes, nothing flashy; a hat and sunscreen on sunny days.
How do I book?+
You book with me: message me on WhatsApp or DM me on Instagram (@vidapiena) and we sort out the date and availability together, tailored to you. You’ll also find me on Viator, GetYourGuide, Airbnb and Civitatis.
What if it rains or I need to cancel?+
If you cancel more than 48 hours before, you get a full refund; within 48 hours, 75%; a no-show is not refunded. If I have to cancel (bad weather, safety, or I can’t make it), you choose: a new date or a full refund. For changes just message me on WhatsApp or Instagram; the minimum is 2 people.