Brazil · PRIVATE DRIVERS IN RIO DE JANEIRO
Every trip has one free day too few. These 14 private drivers in Rio de Janeiro justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Review of Rio airport private transfers, including pickup details, luggage rules, traffic advice, price value, and real service drawbacks.
“Driver was very helpful and informative. We had to wait 1 hr for the service, be we understood as many roads were closed due to the Carnivale, so traffic was very bad. Otherwise very good service.”
See Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Selarón Steps, and Rio’s historic center with a private guide, car, and driver in one day.
“Bruno is an exceptional guide. We saw the key sites and then some, very efficiently. Besides being extremely knowledgeable about Rio and its history, he’s a delightful person. He was born in Rio, moved to the US as a child, and returned to Rio to open a tour business a few years ago. He’s a great blend of Brazilian and US culture. So, if you’re looking for a great guide in Rio, try to book with Bruno. A+++++++++++”
Review of Rio’s private bilingual airport transfer, with flight tracking, clean cars, friendly drivers, local tips, and practical value advice.
“Vitor met us at the airport exit and provided an excellent intro to Rio. He also took us for the return and provided information & time for a side trip for small fee. Excellent driver and touring help. Book with Vitor!”
Rio’s private airport transfer offers door-to-door rides from GIG or SDU, English-speaking staff, fixed pricing, and 24-hour service.
“My transfer from Rio's main airport GIG to and from the hotel was absolute hassle free. Our driver Gus was friendly and very knowledgeable of Rio de Janeiro. He also booked tours for us which were great deals compared to the hotel we were staying at the time. I would certainly recommend taking a private transfer from the airport to the hotel especially for its convenience.”
Review of a private Ilha Grande speedboat tour from Rio, with beach stops, snorkeling, lunch, guides, travel time, price, and practical tips.
“An excursion worth more for the fun of the experience than for the destination itself. We had a great day with friends. The team was excellent. The only bad thing was the traffic jam on the way back, but that's something alien to the organization.Auto-translated”
Walk Rocinha or Vidigal with a local guide, learn Rio’s social history, meet residents, and take in superb city views with hotel transfer.
“Our guide was excellent. The company helped with our luggage and transferred us to another hotel when dropping us off.”
Explore Rio’s Museum of Tomorrow with transport, a guide, Guanabara Bay views, and Kobra’s giant mural in Porto Maravilha.
“The museum was different than any other I’ve seen. We had an excellent guide. She was warm and wonderful.”
Private Rio to Angra dos Reis transfer for up to 10 people, with airport pickup, new vehicles, insurance, and flexible hotel collection.
“We booked a month in advance a round trip transfer Rio / ilha large, we had an appointment at the hotel for pick up, after 3 hours waiting, we had to take a taxi so as not to miss the last boat. On the way back, worse still, we were cancelled without explanation the return trip. LamentableAuto-translated”
Hike Rio’s Pedra do Telégrafo through Atlantic Forest for wild beach views, expert guidance, photos, hotel transfers, and an optional beach stop.
“Was great fun! Definitely a hike so be prepared, and a long wait to get photos.”
Rio’s samba show pairs a two-hour Brazilian music spectacle with hotel transfers and an optional churrascaria dinner.
“the show was good even though it was advertised as a Samba show it was a cultural show. driver arrived 30 minutes earlier than the assigned time. dinner was average and was a but rushed”
Review of Rio’s Roxy Dinner Show, with Brazilian music, dance, chef Danilo Parah’s menu, transfers, costs, and practical booking advice.
“Hace mucho frío en el lugar , la cena no es tan buena para el precio que es , las bebidas extremadamente caras , espere mejores vestuarios y bailes típicos de Brasil , hubo partes aburridas , deberían compartir más de la historia de Brasil , y que algunos comentarios se hagan en inglés o español ya que las bromas y charlas en el show eran 100 portugués , es una experiencia de 4-5 horas que se reduce en un show de hora y media. La espera es demasiado larga para el show. yo no recomendaría esto a alguien que viene por primera vez , yo he venido a Río…”
Explore Rio’s BioParque with hotel transfer, a multilingual guide, 140 species, and a conservation-focused approach to animal care.
“Organizzazione da parte dell'agenzia pessima poca organizzazione. La guida si è data molto da fare per risolvere alcuni problemi”
See Rio Carnival come alive at a samba school rehearsal, with hotel transfer, local music, dancing, and a different school each night.
“El guía fue un desastre. No tenía las entradas , nos hizo esperar 45 minutos en la fila. Compró las entradas más baratas. El show no se disfrutó adecuadamente porque había muchísima gente por el sitio en el que nos metieron. Para comprar bebidas había que esperar mucho tiempo. Algunos de los que fuimos se aburrieron y se fueron antes. Considerando que había niños en el grupo, no advierten que no es un show en el que los niños van a estar muy incómodos por el ruido y por la congestión de personas. La experiencia no vale la pena.”
Review a 45-minute sunset helicopter tour over Rio, with hotel transfers, Sugarloaf, Copacabana, Maracanã, and Christ the Redeemer.
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