One day Rio private tour: Christ, Sugarloaf, Selarón, Downtown

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 Guanabara Bay is truly spectacular. After some time to walk around and take photos, we make the way back down

We then head towards the bohemian Santa Teresa neighbourhood, 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 are the famous Selaron steps, a stairway decorated with colourful tiles. Known for its energetic bohemian vibe, “Lapa” is the most buzzing area in town day and nighttime (Admission Ticket Free)

Have you ever heard of the Lapa neighbourhood? If not, it should! It's very easy to know that you've arrived in Lapa. There is a famous monument that is the official image of Lapa, the large white arches aqueduct postcard of Rio

Walk through Rio’s downtown through some of the coolest tourist 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

See a different side of Rio in its up-and-coming Porto Maravilha area symbols of the renewed Rio after the Olympics

Mural painted by Eduardo Kobra is listed by the Guinness Book of Records as the largest graffiti in the world

Admire the gorgeous cutting-edge museum structure designed by famous architect Santiago Calatrava

Stands out among the buildings in the Center of the city. Its unique architecture catches the attention of everyone passing by and surprises those who visit it! Its appearance and history are unconventional and make it one of the most curious spots in the wonderful city!

The Sambodrome is the home to the Rio Carnival, where the parades take place for three nights every year, a concrete structure built specifically for the Carnival. It's an avenue with bleachers on both sides divided into sectors

Beautiful building and preserved architecture. It's one of the most important Brazilian theatres. 9 Maracana The most important Brazilian football temple. Scenery of important Brazilian football classics and facts, like hosting the final matches for the 1950 and 2014 football World Cup and the Olympics final football match in 2014. (Admission Ticket Free)

Beach that inspired the composition of the famous song Ipanema Girl. Beautiful beach that deserves all the fame and admiration

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)

: Pass by Copacabana Beach that was the inspiration behind songs and poems, and one of the most famous postcards in Brazil. Copacabana is also the stage of one of the biggest New Year's Eve in the world, the neighbourhood of Rio de Janeiro has a lot of history, cultural life and bohemia