Tour 1 ( 8 hours ) : Sugar Loaf , Corcovado , Old Downtown Lapa and Santa Teresa
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Tour 1 ( 8 hours ) : Sugar Loaf , Corcovado , Old Downtown Lapa and Santa Teresa
By Claudio Montagna
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I am born and raised in Rio and love my city . I have lots of experience and a background as a visual artist that gives my clients a very special aproach on my tours
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Ages 0-120
Duration: 8h
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Live guide: English, French, Spanish
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Highlights
- certified tour guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
What's not included- tickets for attractions and meals
- Entry/Admission - Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer
- Start:Traveler pickup offered.Pickup details
- I will pick up my clients at any hotel of city of Rio de Janeiro . The tour includes visit of Sugar Loaf , Christ the Redeemer( Corcovado ) , Old Downtown Lapa and Santa Teresa Art District ( tickets for attractions and meals not included )
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 192660P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 192660P1
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- Wichmann110 contributionsStunning and authentic Rio De Janeiro tourWhat an amazing tour around beautiful Rio De Janeiro with the most knowledgeable guide, Claudio. We had the tour with Claudio recommended by a friend from our home country and it definitely did not disappoint. We were shown not just the stunning sights but also the authentic metropol that Rio is. Don’t hesitate to book a tour with Claudio!Written February 1, 2024
- syncorswim110 contributionsA tour with Claudio is the best way to see Rio!Claudio is such an incredible guide - we only had a short time in Rio and he crafted two incredible tour days for us, ensuring we had a full Rio experience in the short time we had. I think it would have taken us 4-5 days on our own to do what we did with Claudio in two days. He knows all the tips and tricks to get the best views and experiences at each location, saving a lot of time that would be otherwise spent waiting around or trying to navigate. Claudio is incredibly interesting, kind, funny, knowledgeable and a wonderful ambassador for the city of Rio -- he made our trip so memorable and we are so grateful! Thank you Claudio!Written October 12, 2023
- Meander081013135090 contributionsTop Notch two days tourWe only had a short time in Rio and wanted to see as much as possible in the few days that we had. We couldn’t be more grateful to Claudio and the two days of personalized tours he put together for us. Kind, classy, funny, knowledgeable, full of great stories and anecdotes, Claudio has lived many lives which adds on to the experience and makes touring with him nothing like a traditional city tour. Thanks Claudio for making our stop in Rio so memorable.Written October 12, 2023
- cindyo3820160 contributionsExpert guide - the only way to see Rio!Claudio was an absolutely phenomenal guide. He crafted a perfect and unique itinerary for my group. His tours were informative and flexible, based on our interests and what we wanted to do. His fun personality also added to our group and we had a great time seeing Rio through him. Already planning my next trip back!Written October 6, 2023
- chavir00 contributionsDiscover the nature side of Rio with a sophisticated guide.A nature overview of Rio, complementary to the city tour. Claudio is a sophisticated, cultivated, guide. He will also share with you many good adresses.Written August 27, 2023
- Passport027904430730 contributions4 hours guided tour to sugar loaf mountain, Cordovado and IpanemaWe had Claudio recommended by a friend, and what a recommendation this was. He organized s trip totally after our wishes, was flexible, knowledgeable and good company for first time visitors to Rio.Written August 16, 2023
- 674victorn0 contributionsExploring w ClaudioI was introduced to Claudio by the owner Casa Beleza in Santa Teresa after the 1st day I arrived. On the 2nd day, Claudio & I walked around Centro & saw my sites. I ended up having lunch as well. If you need a tour guide, Claudio is your guy! (Thx Claudio)Written July 18, 2023
- j_rgenjuela20230 contributionsWarmest recommendations!I give my warmest recommendations for Claudio. As a family of four (kids 11 and 14) it is not an easy task to please all family members during a long historical walk across multiple sites, but Claudio managed this in the possible way. He is extremely knowledgeable and at the same time communicative and an attentive listener, so the entire family had a wonderful day with him, enjoying all the sites and learning about them, the history of Rio, and even contemporary politics. I would easily meet up with Claudio again next time we visit Rio - I expect it would take many trips to exhaust his deep knowledge.Written July 5, 2023
- sondrejuell0 contributionsHistorical tourThe trip was amazing. Claudio had a lot of historical knowledge of Rio, and took US to the most exciting places I could inagine, including beautiful churches, a nice café and the imperial palace. I don’t think there is a better guide in all of Rio.Written July 3, 2023
- MargaretJonesLondon0 contributionsA guide you can trust who knows Rio wellA simply excellent guide. Highly recommended. Claudio did a special two day tour for my friend and I - it included a driver and car and took us to all the places we wanted to see in RioWritten June 25, 2023
- MariaAimee0 contributionsBest tour guide I've ever had!Claudio was I think the best tour guide I ever had. He was punctual, knowledgeable, resourceful, very kind and funny. He told us many interesting stories in the time we spend together. He is a humble, kind and genuine man who's stories really makes the tour come alive. I know this all sounds very superlative, but it truly was. I would highly recommend going on a tour with him - doesn't even matter which one because his personality makes the trip. He even helped us out in a time of need for which we are eternally grateful. Moreover, the tour itself was incredible and we are happy to have seen the things we wanted to see in the short amount of time we had in Rio. Many thanks Claudio!!Written May 30, 2023
- bostonian0 contributionsFantastic, inspiring tour with ClaudioWe requested a walking tour with Claudio, let him know we were interested in art and history, sent him a wishlist and we could not have asked for a better day. Claudio took us everywhere we wanted and more. The tour really fulfilled our wish for inspiration, perspective and awe that comes with travel. We learned so much and it was so effortless to have him map out everything. Claudio is himself an artist, shares his appreciation of art and architecture and has a wealth of knowledge about the history of Brazil and Rio. We had our 7-year-old with us and Claudio was very kind and patient, stopping for ice cream, pao de queijo, chasing birds and the like. I do wish we had begun our stay in Rio with this tour. We would have loved to see more of the city with Claudio's perspective. He loves his city and it shows!Written April 27, 2023
- Y1022KLstuartm0 contributionsAn excellent & knowledgeable guide!1. Claudio - Claudio was an excellent tour guide. He spoke perfect English and was very knowledgeable about Rio de Janeiro. He was very relaxed and flexible and managed to fit in an incredible number of places of interest in the time available. He was accompanied by a driver, Marcelo, who stayed with the car while we did our tours. They were a good partnership and Claudio was very helpful whenever we needed anything like a cash machine or somewhere to eat. Claudio’s communication in setting up our tour and making sure he included everything we wanted to see was also excellent and very prompt. All in all, we would highly recommend him to you and would definitely use him again.Written April 11, 2023
- marybR7874JS0 contributionsFantásticoClaudio is wonderful and very knowledgeable about the city and its history. He took us to all of the places that we wanted and some extra spots he thought we’d like. We had a fantastic driver Mr Daniel! We had a group of 6 ladies and the van was very comfortable and has cold air conditioning. Claudio is a gem and I highly recommend booking a tour. You will be very happy!Written February 20, 2023
- sarahcR1744MN0 contributionsTour round historic RioClaudio was highly recommended by our hosts, so we knew we were off to a great start! He made contact before the tour which was really helpful. It turned out we'd already been to a couple of the destinations he was planning to show us, but he was completely unfazed by this and adjusted the schedule accordingly. Not only was a a mine of interesting historical information, we also talked about Brazilian current affairs and related topics of interested. His English is excellent and he was genuinely keen to share his love of this amazing city with us. When I come back to Rio I will definitely book another tour with him.Written February 10, 2023
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Steve Cornforth
Liverpool, UK48 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
We had 2 days with Claudio as a guide. His first day was challenging because it was raining relentlessly and fat too cloudy to see Christ the Redeemer or Sugar Loaf Mountain. He compensated brilliantly by showing us parts of the city that we might otherwise have missed. This included the stunning Cathedral that is designed to look like a Mayan Pyramid but contains some of the mot beautiful stained glass windows I have ever seen. We also saw the Portuguese library and of course the Maracanã Stadium tour! Cludio looked after us throughout, kept us informed about every detail of where we were and made sure that we benefitted from any perks that were available! On day 2 the sun came out and were able to do Sugar Loaf, although the Christ the Redeemer had to wait...
A brilliant guide who I would always use if revisiting the city.
A brilliant guide who I would always use if revisiting the city.
Written September 26, 2023
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Linda B
State College, PA79 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
We enjoyed a full day tour of Rio which included Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf. Both were really crowded but organized in terms of crowd control. Fortunately the weather was good so it wasn't bad standing in line and people-watching on the way up to both. The length of time spent at the actual site/top was minimal compared to the wait time but the views provided were great.
Written October 27, 2023
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Kristen M
5 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
There is no better way to see Rio in a day than with Claudio!! He was able to get us to Cristo and Sugar Loaf in record time - and we so appreciated his knowledge and enthusiasm and history! He has the greatest personality and it truly was a joy to spend the day with him. We loved the mix of wow-inducing sights with the cultural institutions and charming neighborhoods. The Santa Teresa tour was a highlight. He also gave us great recommendations for dinner and live music. Thank you Claudio!!! You are a treasure of Rio!
Written August 5, 2023
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Eddie
3 contributions
Aug 2019 • Friends
Claudio made our trip. He had the best recommendations, and was able to make the best use of our time! He was so awesome. He ensured we know how to navigate the city alone, even after our tour ended. I highly recommend him, and can’t wait to see him soon!
Written January 23, 2020
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Adrian
San Francisco, CA1 contribution
Jan 2024 • Couples
We came to Rio for the first time to celebrate the New Year's Eve, and had the pleasure of meeting Claudio.
We were impressed with his deep knowledge of all things Rio and Brasil. He speaks many languages (English, français, español, and português). He showed us the Sugar Loaf, the Cristo statue, the downtown area, Copacabana, and Ipanema--and more!!
He has been doing this a while, and is a welcoming and warm person. It was a pleasure to spend time with him. He knows EVERYTHING about Rio--the 'it' places to go, the best restaurants, the history and more.
We were so happy with our tour, that we booked two additional days with him so we could be immersed in the culture. One day we went to Petropolis to see the Imperial Palace, and he arranged everything for us!! Another day he took us to several beaches--it was so much fun and we got a tan too!!, It was so easy, because without him we would not have had such a great experience. He opens the cultural door to Rio and Brazil!
If you are reading this, ***DONT WAIT!!!*** Book a tour with Claudio and you will be incredibly happy you did. His rates are competitive and you get so much more than expected--we tipped him an extra US$50 per day because we had such an amazing time.
We will definitely come back to Rio de Janeiro again because of Claudio. He made our holiday the best that we have ever had, hand-down. We are no longer strangers t Brazil, and made a new wonderful friend!!
Obrigado, Claudio for eveything!! You are a star!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
We were impressed with his deep knowledge of all things Rio and Brasil. He speaks many languages (English, français, español, and português). He showed us the Sugar Loaf, the Cristo statue, the downtown area, Copacabana, and Ipanema--and more!!
He has been doing this a while, and is a welcoming and warm person. It was a pleasure to spend time with him. He knows EVERYTHING about Rio--the 'it' places to go, the best restaurants, the history and more.
We were so happy with our tour, that we booked two additional days with him so we could be immersed in the culture. One day we went to Petropolis to see the Imperial Palace, and he arranged everything for us!! Another day he took us to several beaches--it was so much fun and we got a tan too!!, It was so easy, because without him we would not have had such a great experience. He opens the cultural door to Rio and Brazil!
If you are reading this, ***DONT WAIT!!!*** Book a tour with Claudio and you will be incredibly happy you did. His rates are competitive and you get so much more than expected--we tipped him an extra US$50 per day because we had such an amazing time.
We will definitely come back to Rio de Janeiro again because of Claudio. He made our holiday the best that we have ever had, hand-down. We are no longer strangers t Brazil, and made a new wonderful friend!!
Obrigado, Claudio for eveything!! You are a star!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Written January 5, 2024
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Steven V
Amsterdam, The Netherlands38 contributions
Claudio is a great guide that is very knowledgeable but most of all a very pleasant and thoughtful guide suitable for young and old.
In my opinion he also a good choice because he is home in so many worlds: bohemian artist but also for the well to do families.
In my opinion he also a good choice because he is home in so many worlds: bohemian artist but also for the well to do families.
Written September 1, 2022
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karine t
Paris, France11 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
Super guide we would recommend too all. On time, calm, very helpful professional nice and efficient. Has made a mixed of different tours over 2 days perfect to see the best. Very attentive to your ideas and choice. We learnt a lot from Claudio. His driver is also perfect. Everything is perfectly organised. Very happy to have found him.
Written January 19, 2024
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chavir0
Paris, France5 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Very interesting tour and well organised. Claudio is a sophisticated guide, very cultivated, who also shares many good adresses.
Written August 27, 2023
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mariet b
1 contribution
Aug 2023 • Family
We spent 2 wonderful days with Claudio who introduced us to the city of Rio.
Numerous explanations in French, discovery of magnificent places and very good advice to avoid waiting for busy sites (Corcovado etc.).
The whole family loved it !
Numerous explanations in French, discovery of magnificent places and very good advice to avoid waiting for busy sites (Corcovado etc.).
The whole family loved it !

Written August 20, 2023
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