Rio Cultural Secrets Pricing: Private Tour Prices in Rio de Janeiro
Our private half-day tours start at $250 for up to four guests and $350 for up to six. Full-day tours start at $350 for up to four guests and $550 for groups of five or six. Hiking tours start at $350, day trips outside the city start at $350, and multi-day packages start at $700.
Every tour is fully private, so the price is for your group, not per person. Below you’ll find what each type of tour costs, what’s included, and what you’ll pay for separately.
How much does a half-day tour cost?
Half-day tours run for about four to five hours and start at $250 for up to four guests and $350 for up to six. They’re a good fit if you have limited time or want to focus on one part of the city.
How much does a full-day tour of Rio cost?
Full-day tours run for around eight hours and start at $350 for up to four guests and $550 for groups of five or six. This is where most first-time visitors start, since a full day gives us time to cover the big landmarks without rushing.
How much does a hiking tour in Rio cost?
Our private hiking tours start at $350. The price includes hotel pick-up, your private guide and park entrance fees, and we pick the trail based on your fitness level and how much time you have.
| Hiking tour | Starting price |
|---|---|
| Pedra Bonita Private Hiking Tour | $350 |
| Pedra do Telégrafo Private Hiking Tour | $350 |
| Tijuca Rainforest Full-Day Tour | $350 |
How much does a day trip from Rio cost?
Day trips are priced by destination, since distance and logistics change a lot from one place to another. Coastal trips that include a private boat cost more.
| Day trip | Starting price |
|---|---|
| Petrópolis Private Day Trip | $350 |
| Niterói Private Day Trip | $350 |
| Serra dos Órgãos National Park Day Trip | $500 |
| Ilha Grande Private Day Trip | $1,000 |
| Arraial do Cabo Private Day Trip | $1,000 |
| Angra dos Reis Private Day Trip | $1,000 |
How much do multi-day packages cost?
If you’re spending a few days in Rio, our packages combine several tours at a better pace than booking them one by one.
| Package | Starting price |
|---|---|
| 2 Days in Rio de Janeiro | $700 |
| 3 Days in Rio de Janeiro | $1,050 |
| 5 Days in Rio de Janeiro | $1,750 |
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What’s included in the price?
- A private vehicle with passenger insurance, just for your group
- An English-speaking local driver-guide, certified in defensive driving
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in the South Zone, Downtown and Santa Teresa
- Park entrance fees on our hiking tours
- A private boat on our Arraial do Cabo, Búzios, Ilha Grande, Angra dos Reis and wildlife tours
What’s not included?
Entrance tickets to attractions and meals are not included, and that’s on purpose. It keeps you in control of what you visit and where you eat, instead of paying for a set menu or an attraction you’d rather skip. After you book, we send you everything you need to buy tickets online, and on the day your guide takes care of the lines.
Pick-up at Galeão Airport (GIG) is available on request. Just let us know in advance.
What about larger groups?
For groups of five to ten people, our private group tours in Rio start at $550. They’re still fully private, never mixed with other travelers.
Booking and cancellation
You can cancel any tour up to seven days before the date for a full refund. We recommend booking three to four weeks ahead, especially during holidays and high season, when our guides fill up fast.
Ready to plan your days in Rio? Book your private tour or contact us and we’ll help you pick the right one.
