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Off the Beaten Path Viewpoints in Rio
Joined 2021
This tour you take you to 4 off the beaten path viewpoints in Rio and give you a real perspective of the city. You’ll be able to see the best view in town staying away from the crowds that flock to the main attractions.
Perfect for those who love landscapes but don’t want to stand in lines at the main attractions.
I’ve carefully selected the top 4 admission free vantage points in Rio.
Parque do Penhasco
Vista Chinesa
Dona Marta Viewpoint
Parque das Ruinas
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Your hotel, Rio airport or Pier
- Pick up and drop off locations are flexible; We will pick you up from your hotel, flat, airport or Pier. We can start the tour at your hotel and finish it at the pier/airport or vice-versa at no extra charge;
Pick up at your hotel
I'll pick you up from your hotel and we will start heading to Parque do Penhasco.
Parque do Penhasco
At the foot of a gigantic seaside mountain in the end of Leblon Beach, Parque do Penhasco offers the best perspective of Leblon and Ipanema beaches.
From over here the mountains lush vegetation contrasts with the busy intersections of Leblon and skyline
From over here the mountains lush vegetation can be seen in contrast with the busy intersections of the city.
Upon taking some pictures and enjoying this viewpoint we will procced to the Chinese Pagoda inside Tijuca National Park.
Vista Chinesa
Erected to celebrate 100 years of Chinese immigration to Brazil, the pagoda is surrounded by tropical forest and offers a spectacular sight of the South part of the city.
We will reach the monument by driving up 15 minutes on a winding asphalt road through Tijuca National Park and pass a couple of waterfalls on the way.
It is not unusual to observe Capuchin and Marmoset monkeys over here.
After the Chinese Pagoda we’ll drive to Dona Marta viewpoint for yet another breathtaking view of Rio.
Dona Marta Viewpoint
Dona Marta Viewpoint offers one of the most incredible views of the city, guaranteeing the title of one of the most visited tourist attractions in Rio de Janeiro. From there, you can see the Sugar Loaf Mountain, the Cristo Redentor, the Maracanã, Guanabara Bay and the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon. This is also the best spot to take a picture of the Christ Monument form a distance.
Parque das Ruinas
Located in Santa Teresa and former home to a preeminent female art supporter, Parque das Ruínas is now a cultural center in the most authentic and picturesque district of Rio.
Out last stop on this tour is a lookout on the rooftop of this cultural center. The breathtaking view of downtown, Guanabara Bay Sugarloaf and Corcovado mountains is well worth the effort of climbing up the three flights of stairs.
Dropoff at your hotel.
We will end the tour at your hotel.
Ending Point
Your hotel, Rio airport or Pier
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Tour guide service;
Transportation on a private car;
Tolls and parking fees;
Tour guide admission tickets for the attractions visited on the tour;
Meals or drinks (if any);
All attractions visited on this tour are admission free;
Tour Important Information
All attractions visited on this tour are free of charge.
Tour includes pickup and drop-off from your accommodation in Rio, cruise port or airport.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Infant seats are available.
The tour is private and conducted in air conditioned vehicle.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2021
About Tour Guide Luis D.
My name is Luis and I was born and raised in Rio. I believe I have always been a tour guide. I use to bug my kindergarten teacher to do show-and-tell every other day. Now every day is show-and-tell! I get to show off my city, and take people to see places I like to go and do the things that I love to do.
In 2003, after living for 8 years abroad, I've decided to come back to my hometown, and for the past 17 years I've been working full time as a licensed and accredited private tour guide in Rio. I'm quite fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese and have a degree in tourism and an MBA in environmental management.
$220/ per group
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