Brazil · LGBTQ+ Friendly Tours

LGBTQIA+ Private Tour of Rio de Janeiro With Local Gay-Friendly Guide

6 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Rio de Janeiro. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private Rio de Janeiro tour with a local gay-friendly guide
  • 02 Visit Christ the Redeemer via the historic cogwheel train
  • 03 Explore Santa Teresa and the colourful Selarón Steps
  • 04 Walk through downtown Rio to lively Mauá Square
  • 05 Ride the cable cars up Sugarloaf Mountain
  • 06 Pass by Copacabana, Ipanema, and Maracanã Stadium
  • 07 Enjoy private transport with flexible pick-up and drop-off in Rio

Discover Rio de Janeiro on a private tour designed for travellers who want to explore the city with the insight of a local gay-friendly guide. Enjoy a flexible, one-on-one experience that can focus on Rio’s iconic landmarks, neighbourhoods, and atmosphere while helping you feel comfortable and welcomed throughout the day.

Travel through some of Rio’s most celebrated sights, including Christ the Redeemer, Santa Teresa, Selarón Steps, Mauá Square, and Sugarloaf Mountain. Along the way, take in views of beaches, lagoon, forest, and bay, with time to experience the city’s culture, history, and vibrant energy from different perspectives.

With private transport and hotel, airport, or port pick-up and drop-off within Rio de Janeiro City, this tour offers a convenient way to see the highlights of Rio at your own pace.

The view, from this vantage point, with the surrounding Tijuca National Forest spreading below and a circle of mountains closing the horizon at the very back of the Guanabara bay is truly spectacular.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Rio de Janeiro, Tijuca Forest, Guanabara Bay
Languages English, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

You'll be met at your hotel by your private guide and head to the base of Corcovado Mountain by car, passing by Rio's beaches and the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon on the way.Reaching the Cosme Velho district, you'll take a unique Swiss cogwheel train that climbs the mountain from its base to nearly the summit. The very top is reached by climbing a flight of stairs to arrive at the iconic Christ the Redeemer Statue. The view, from this vantage point, with the surrounding Tijuca National Forest spreading below and a circle of mountains closing the horizon at the very back of the Guanabara bay is truly spectacular. After some time to walk around and take photos, we make the way back down.We then head towards to the bohemian Santa Teresa neighborhood, home to a collection of local boutiques and galleries. The charming area of Santa Teresa also features many trendy bars and restaurants offering several options of snacks and dishes, not to mention its breathtaking views. Don’t miss out on it!From Santa Teresa to Lapa, there is the famous Selaron steps, a stairway decorated with colorful tiles. Known for its energetic bohemian vibe, “Lapa” is the most buzzing area in town day and nighttime. We then walk through Rio’s downtown through some of the coolest touristic areas catching sights and culture until Mauá square. The walk passes by historic attractions, lots of bars and restaurants, arriving at Mauá square where all tribes and people get together. Mauá square combines beauty, security, style and a lot of culture to breathe while admire the splendor of the “Tomorrow Museum” . Get historical information, but in a fun way you never experienced somewhere else!We will then go up the Sugarloaf Mountain. A series of two cable cars will take you to the top of Sugar Loaf. At the top, again some of the most breathtaking views of Rio, this time from a different vantage point than at Corcovado. After that, tourists may want to enjoy lunch at a very nice “all-you-can-eat buffet” steakhouse restaurant (not included).The most important Brazilian football temple. Stage of important Brazilian football facts and events like the 1950 and 2014 football World-cup and the thousandth scored goal of king's football Pelé, in 1969.

After that, tourists may want to enjoy lunch at a very nice “all-you-can-eat buffet” steakhouse restaurant (not included).Beach that inspired the composition of the famous song "Ipanema Girl”. Beautiful beach that deserves all the fame and admiration.We are also going to pass by several points of interest along the way, including Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, Maracanã Stadium (outside), and other sights. After your excursion you'll be taken back to your hotel and dropped off, where you'll have the afternoon free.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Rio de Janeiro. 3 cities · 6 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Licensed bilingual private tour guide.
  • Transport by fully-equipped vehicles.
  • Hotel, airport or port pick-up and drop-off. (Within Rio de Janeiro City)
  • VAT, all taxes, handling charges, parking fees during stops, airport / port Greet & Meet services.
  • Private driver for groups bigger than 4 people, otherwise the guide drives the vehicle themselves.

What's Not Included

  • Entrance fees.
  • Meals and drinks.
  • Tips. (optional).

Know before you go

  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • PICK-UP INFORMATION:
    • Wherever place you specify at the time of the booking. As it’s a private tour, you choose the best pick-up point that suits your needs as long as it's within the city of Rio.
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    DROP-OFF INSTRUCTIONS:
    • Wherever place you specify at the time of the booking. As it’s a private tour, you choose the best drop-off point that suits your needs as long as it's within the city of Rio.
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    HOTEL PICK-UP INSTRUCTIONS:
    • As soon as the tour guide arrives at your hotel, they get the front desk to call you in the room in case you are not at the lobby.
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    AIRPORTS / PORT ARRIVAL INSTRUCTIONS:
    • Once you have arrived at the airport there will be a member of our staff waiting for you at the arrivals area holding a clear sign with your name on it, they will then escort you to your waiting private transfer vehicle.
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    In the very unlikely situation that the client are not able to locate our guide, please call our emergency telephone number below.
  • PICK-UP INFORMATION:
    • Wherever place you specify at the time of the booking. As it’s a private tour, you choose the best pick-up point that suits your needs as long as it's within the city of Rio.
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    DROP-OFF INSTRUCTIONS:
    • Wherever place you specify at the time of the booking. As it’s a private tour, you choose the best drop-off point that suits your needs as long as it's within the city of Rio.
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    HOTEL PICK-UP INSTRUCTIONS:
    • As soon as the tour guide arrives at your hotel, they get the front desk to call you in the room in case you are not at the lobby.
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    AIRPORTS / PORT ARRIVAL INSTRUCTIONS:
    • Once you have arrived at the airport there will be a member of our staff waiting for you at the arrivals area holding a clear sign with your name on it, they will then escort you to your waiting private transfer vehicle.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Rio de Janeiro.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Rio de Janeiro.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 6 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Rio de Janeiro..

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