Private Rio: Total Rio Tour Combo 2 - Old Town, Sugarloaf & Urca
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
From USD 228.00
Office phone number: +55 21 9 8372 1107
Private Rio: Total Rio Tour Combo 2 - Old Town, Sugarloaf & Urca
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Culture shock rating
Worried we’re going to shock your senses? Relax! We believe part of the fun of travel is immersing yourself in the destination and its culture, meeting the people, and learning what makes the place tick. We’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The cultural shock rating ranks how different the experience is from most Western cultures. But no matter the level, don’t worry, you’ll have a local, in-the-know guide with you every step of the way.
Low
Consider these tours your 101 intro to a place. Transportation might be private or a very comfortable public option, and the activities are usually visits to iconic sites and locations that are familiar to most Western cultures – but that will still give you fantastic insight into a destination.
Medium
Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether that’s on a packed public bus or in a local market off the tourist trail. There might be a few language barriers or unfamiliar cultural customs, and you’ll get an experience different from what you're used to at home.
High
You're out there in the global community! We’re going to take you down streets you’d rarely explore on your own, introduce you to local customs and languages, and take you for a ride in whatever transport is available. Get ready to take it as it comes, whatever comes. There might be a shock, but oh man, it’s worth it.
Physical rating
Worried our tours are too tough? Relax! From leisurely strolls to muscle-burning treks, we’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The physical grading gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour.
Low
Slow and steady is all you need here. These tours have very limited physical activity, such as walking relatively flat streets, sites, or markets, and climbing in and out of the transport provided.
Medium
Not too hard, not too soft, these tours are just right! You can expect a bit of physical activity, but nothing overly challenging – perhaps walking up and down hills, riding a bike for up to 30 kilometers along mostly flat terrain, or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.
High
Get ready for a workout! These tours are our most challenging and involve intense walking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, or bike riding. You could be making steep climbs by foot or pedal, or working your core in the water. We recommend you have a good level of fitness to join this tour.
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Tour snapshot
Get the total Rio experience on this private tour that goes from old town to downtown, dives deep into local neighbourhoods, and takes you way up high on Sugarloaf Mountain! You’ll embrace the total Carioca lifestyle as you learn how to be a true Rio local – whether that’s by grabbing a beer along the Urca wall, or by taking a ride on the brand-new electric tram.This tour is priced for a minimum group size of two travellers. A solo traveller may still book this private experience but will be charged the base rate for two travellers. -
Highlights
- See the local highlights of Rio, such as the city’s Old Town district and the lasting legacy of the 2016 Olympics
- Explore the charming neighbourhood of Urca, where the city of Rio de Janeiro was founded
- Discover the renovated harbour area and see sites such as Kobra’s graffiti mural and the Museum of Tomorrow
- Ride the cable car to the summit of Sugarloaf for amazing views of Guanabara Bay, Copacabana, and downtown Rio
- Experience two of our top Rio de Janeiro tours in one great combo
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Schedule details
- Duration: 8.5 to 9 hours
- Meeting point:
Copacabana Palace Hotel, Avenida Atlântica, 1702, Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro. We’ll meet right by the statue outside the hotel.
- Starting time: 9.00 AM
- Ending point:
Copacabana Palace Hotel.
Language: English
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, public transportation fees, entrance fee to the cable car up Sugarloaf Mountain.
Exclusions: Personal shopping, food and drinks, tips/gratuities for your local guide.
This private combo Rio tour merges two of our top-selling Rio de Janeiro tours into one epic adventure! Experience our Old Town Historical Tour and Sugarloaf Mountain & Urca Discovery Tour in a jam-packed day that will take into the real Rio. You'll spend the day with a local guide checking out historical sites, modern designs, and stunning views as you take in the city’s past, present, and future.
We’ll start in the famous Copacabana area, then ride the subway downtown to Cinelandia Square. We’ll also ride the newest transportation option in Rio, the VLT tram — an electric tram that takes you to the renovated harbour area, which has been developed into the modern Olympic Boulevard.
We’ll get off the tram right by the massive, colourful graffiti mural designed by Eduardo Kobra, featuring images of indigenous people from five continents. From there, we’ll head from the boulevard down to the Museum of Tomorrow, another impressive work that’s great for snapping a few photos with Guanabara Bay in the background.Moving along the old streets of Rio de Janeiro’s downtown, we’ll reach the city’s first bakery, where you can treat yourself to some of the yummiest desserts in town. After this sugar rush, we’ll walk to Carioca Square to take the subway back to Copacabana, where we’ll head to a local spot for lunch (not included in tour price).
We’ll walk off lunch with a stroll through one of Rio’s quieter neighbourhoods, Urca. You’ll discover the cosy streets of this district that just also happens to be where Rio de Janeiro was officially founded as a city.
To reach this area of town, we’ll take the subway to Botafogo so you can experience how locals get around Rio. Hoping off at Urca beach, we’ll wander along the coast to the Urca wall. Grab a beer if you like, and maybe sample Rio’s best range of stuffed empadinhas, which are pastries similar to a pie.
Then, it’s time to head to the Red Beach and the Claudio Coutinho walking path, which leads adventurous hikers to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain — but don’t worry if you didn’t bring your hiking boots, as we’ll take the cable car up instead.
The summit of Sugarloaf Mountain is the perfect finale for your tour, and the stunning 360-degree view will show you why Rio is known as ‘the Marvelous City.’
(If you’d prefer to travel as part of a regular group experience, please book our Total Rio Combo 2 group tour.)
This tour is priced for a minimum group size of two travellers. A solo traveller may still book this private experience but will be charged the base rate for two travellers.
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Additional information
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, public transportation fees, entrance fee to the cable car up Sugarloaf Mountain.
Exclusions: Personal shopping, food and drinks, tips/gratuities for your local guide.
Dress standard: Please wear light, comfortable clothing and shoes for walking, and bring a hat and sunscreen.
Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point. Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.
Closure of sites: If the Sugarloaf cable ride is not available for any reason, we will refund you the entrance fee.
Child Policy: This is a child-friendly tour. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the rate listed above. Please select ‘child’ above when booking. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge. Please inform us at the time of booking if you’ll be bringing a child under the age of 6. You can do so in the special request box on the checkout page.
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Local contact
Office phone number: +55 21 9 8372 1107
Email address: info@riodejaneirourbanadventures.com
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