Brazil · PRIVATE
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 private tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Build a four-hour São Paulo route with a private guide and car or van. See sights such as Paulista Avenue, Se Cathedral Square, Luz Station, Pacaembu Stadium, and Ibirapuera Park, while guides including Pedro, Mauro, Isaac, Marlene, and Viviane adapt the day to your interests.
“Very courteous and knowledgeable guide. Got to see many places and learn about the history”
Build your Rio day around beaches, city sights, Santa Teresa, Sugarloaf, Christ the Redeemer, gardens, or local neighborhoods. Your private guide and vehicle handle the driving, while you choose the pace. Guides include Lavinia, Jacqueline, Dario, Meilin, Wagner, and others.
“Perfect guide and took the creativiteit op onze vragen. Very local sites seen RIO is great and now even more”
Take a private 25 to 30 minute helicopter flight from Jacarepaguá Airport over Rio’s beaches, lagoon, Sugarloaf Mountain, and Christ the Redeemer. The tour is available for two, three, or four people, with English and Portuguese support, optional transfers, and one or two circles around the statue when conditions allow.
“Our pilot was professional and the staff super helpful and easygoing. The ride itself was an amazing experience. We were alone in the helicopter and we were very comfortable. We took the last slor before sunset and we had great lighting. We highly recommend this tour over Rio.”
Explore both sides of Iguazu Falls in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English, Spanish, or Portuguese-speaking guide. Start early for Argentina’s Devil’s Throat and upper trails, then cross to Brazil for wide panoramic views. Guides such as Cristian, Eduardo, William, and Leandro tailor the pace and handle border logistics.
“My wife and I had spent a full day with Cristian who was our private guide at the Falls de Iquassu. Cristian is absolutely one of the best tour guides we ever had. He is professional, knowledgeable, respectful and very cordial. He goes out of his way to make you feel special and welcomed. For example: he contacted us a day prior to our tour and helped us purchase a pass for the Argentinian side ahead of time. He also provided water and bug repellent. Cristian picked us at our hotel in Brazil at 7:00 am so we could be on the first train ride to the Devil’s Throat in…”
Spend about nine hours exploring both sides of Iguazú Falls with a private guide such as Sidnei, Douglas, Fernando, or William Ribeiro. Ride the jungle train to Devil’s Throat, walk the Brazilian footbridges, cross two borders, and add a boat trip if time and energy allow.
“We booked personal guided tour through Viator. Our tour guide was Sidnei and we had amazing experience. We were group of 7 friends, Sidnei picked us up from our hotel and we visited Brazilian side of park first, he has a fast track to Argentinian border, we crossed it fast and without complications, we also opted for optional boat tour, this is experience you should not miss on Brazilian side. He accompanied us throughout the whole tour, he told history of the park, what to see. Took us to Argentinian side and we saw magnifiscent Devil’s Throat. To make most of the day I would recommend this company and especially…”
Book a private, air-conditioned ride between Rio’s GIG Airport, cruise terminal, and hotel for up to four people. Your driver tracks flight delays and meets you with a name sign, though communication and vehicle size can vary. Round-trip service is available.
“Really easy pick up. Our driver was already waiting for us when we came through so this was really handy. Took us straight to the hotel and the car was a good car too.”
Travel from Foz do Iguacu to both sides of Iguazu Falls in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a licensed guide. Walk to Devil’s Throat in Argentina, follow Brazil’s panoramic footbridges, and add a boat ride if time allows. Guides such as Gabriel, Marcos, Fabio, and Luis are praised for flexible planning.
“Absolutely breathtaking!!! We had a wonderful time with our tour guide, we enjoyed every minute of it. Both sides of the Iguazú waterfalls are impressive. Highly recommend.”
Book a private, air-conditioned transfer from Recife Airport to Porto de Galinhas for up to four people. The drive takes about 50 minutes and passes Boa Viagem Beach. Confirm your flight details, request a baby seat early, and notify the operator about schedule changes.
“Todo perfecto. Chófer está a esperando a la salida, auto nuevo en excelentes condiciones. Lo usaré nuevamente.”
Spend four to five hours with a private guide such as Isaac, Diogo, Fred, or Tatiana, using an air-conditioned vehicle to see Rio’s top sights and adjust plans for weather, traffic, and your interests. Christ the Redeemer admission costs extra, and Sugarloaf is a drop-off only.
“Very customizedtour. We has Issac as our guide. He was very fluent with English and very knowledgeable with the city and it's history. Highly recommend him. Was not disappointed and enjoyed our tour of the city.”
Patricia Cannabrava and her team take up to four people around Rio in a private vehicle, pairing Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf with the Selarón Steps and Metropolitan Cathedral. Expect flexible pacing, local context, onboard WiFi, and attraction tickets purchased separately.
“Patricia picked us up at the Port from our cruise ship and took us on a customised tour for the whole day. We visited the Maracana Stadium, learnt all about Carnival, walked up the Seralon Steps then went to Christ the Redeemer. We had Patricia’s wonderful descriptions of all of the history. After driving along Ipanema and Copacabana beaches, we parked at the Cathedral then walked downtown to the beautiful Library and visited Confeteria Columbus. We were returned to the port in time to get ready for dinner on the ship. Thank you for your wonderful and warm conversation- your English is excellent!”
Spend five hours with a private guide such as Isaac, Mauro, Pedro, or Julianna, traveling by air-conditioned vehicle through São Paulo’s key sights. You’ll see Paulista Avenue, Batman Alley, Sé Cathedral, Mercadão, Ibirapuera Park, and MAC USP, with airport pickup available.
“The best tour I took during my trip, and I took quite a few tours. My guide, Isaac, was super knowledgeable and I learned so much about the history of Brazil. He clearly has good relationships with the people at the places he takes you. The fruit tasting was great! I saw all the main highlights of São Paulo, even more than I saw on a different 8 hour tour of São Paulo. If you want a great tour of São Paulo, I cannot recommend this one enough”
Spend six hours with a private guide such as Wilson, Mônia, Vagner, or Ronaldo, visiting Rio Vermelho, Dique do Tororó, São Joaquim Fair, a Candomblé temple, and a seaside community. Expect thoughtful cultural context, acarajé, lunch, and comfortable private transport.
“Wilson was an incredible guide. He not only pulled back the curtain on Bahian culture, but also taught us an incredible amount about my family’s African heritage. The food as well we spectacular, we ate at places that you would never find on your own. Another thing I’ll say about Wilson is he is a very knowledgeable PhD historian. He was able to answer our questions about everything we were curious about, not just about Salvador. I would highly recommend this tour for anyone who is a fan of history and wants an opportunity to see the lesser known side of Salvador!”
Join Bruno of Boston Bruno Tours for a 6 to 7 hour private Rio tour for up to three people. A guide, private driver, air-conditioned taxi, and bottled water are included, while entrance fees to Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain are extra.
“For us, travel is not a hobby... it’s an obsession. We have taken dozens of private tours throughout the world, but Bruno’s “Unforgettable Rio: Private Day Tour” clearly stands out as the very best experience to date. To start with: Many tour operators commonly offer knowledgeable, energetic guides; however, Bruno is unique in that he utilizes a personal driver providing door-to-door service at each site. Worded differently, there is literally no wasted down-time navigating limited street parking and/or crowded parking lots. Bruno mentioned that he is was born in Brazil, but lived in the USA for 20+ years; therefore, he is beyond fluent in both English and Portuguese. This ability...”
Leave your South Zone or downtown hotel around 5:00 AM for a private ride to Mirante Dona Marta, 360 meters above Rio. Guide Guilherme leads you to the best sunrise viewpoint, helps with photos, and explains the city in English, Portuguese, or Spanish. Expect about 2.5 hours door to door.
“Our guide Guillerme was incredible. He picked us up from our hotel in Santa Theresa around 5am to make it to the best view in the city before sunrise. He was very nice, educational and a great safe driver. We would highly recommend any tour with Guillerme!”
Join guide Naldo for a private 5 to 6 hour buggy ride along Jericoacoara’s east coast. Visit the Sloth Tree, Preá Beach, Blue Hole Caiçara, Blue Lagoon, Paradise Lagoon, and Lagoa do Amâncio, with time for photos, swimming, and lunch.
“Attention, cordiality and punctuality!! Plus Naldo is an excellent photographer!! It exceeded our expectations!Auto-translated”
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