Alternative Viewpoints 4 Hours Private Tour

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
Chinese Pagoda
Mirante Dona Marta
Parque das Ruinas

Tour includes pickup and drop-off from your accommodation in Rio, cruise port or airport.

Your will start with a visit to Parque do Penhasco in Leblon.
Places we will drive by on the way to the first attraction will depend on your hotel location.
Tour is conducted in an air-conditioned vehicle driven by your tour guide.

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 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.

Nice vantage viewpoint at the end of Leblon Beach.

Depending on your hotel location we’ll pass by this very nice beach in the most expensive neighborhood in South America.

Simply put, the most beautiful beach, with the most beautiful people, in the south side of Rio. Don´t miss the opportunity to see Tom Jobim´s statue and take great shots of the beach and Dois Irmãos´hill.

A large rock at the end of Ipanema Beach considered one of the best spots in Rio to observe the sunset during the summer.

The Fort seats at the tip of the Copacabana Beach and offers some of the best views in of Copacabana.

This worldwide famous beach is also the area where most hotels are located in Rio.

The seaside avenue in Copacabana is the most famous beach area in Rio.

At the very end of Copacabana Beach Leme Beach is the best place for a picture of Copacabana.

A less busy beach located at the very far end of Copacabana.

This fort, located at the very end of Copacabana Beach, is a well-kept secret.

The fort was built in 1776 as a lookout to spot incoming ships. To reach the summit of the 183m (600-ft.) hill we’ll walk for 20 minutes on an 800 meters cobblestone road that crosses the natural preserve area kept by the Brazilian Army.

Several species of the Brazilian fauna live in the area. It is not uncommon to spot mamorset monkeys, tropical birds and lizards on the way up.

Once we reach the summit, a series of spectacular views will be discovered. From the hill top we’ll have a vantage point of view of the entire extension of Copacabana Beach, Corcovado Mountain, Sugarloaf Mountain and the entrance of Guanabara Bay.

Most definitively the best spot to take a picture of Copacabana Beach.

One of the nicest areas in Rio this tidal lagoon connects with the sea and it is surrounded by a bike lane.

The garden was created in 1808 by order of the Portuguese prince Dom João VI as a temporary site for acclimatizing exotic plant species from all over the world broth there by the Portuguese. During the walk we will also be able to see the majestic imperial palm trees and the orchid and Bromeliad greenhouses.
Rio’s Botanic Garden is also one of the best spots to observe the city wildlife, such as capuchin and marmosets monkeys, toucans, red throated guan and several other animal species.

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• All tours are private and conducted in air conditioned vehicle.

• ENGLISH, SPANISH & PORTUGUESE
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  Larger Vehicles: 1 person – Compact Car
  2 to 3 people -Sedan
  4 to 5 people – SUV
  6 to 10 people – Van

  English, Spanish & Portuguese: This tour version can be conducted in English, Spanish or Portuguese upon your convenience.
  Pickup included

• Local guide
• Tolls and parking fees
• All attractions visited on this tour are free of charge.
• Transportation in a private car

• Meals or drinks (if any)

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• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Infant seats are available on request if advised at time of booking
• Meals or drinks are not included. 
• Tour is conducted in an air-conditioned vehicle driven by your tour guide.
 

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by Luis Darin Private Tour Guide.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Sao_Paulo.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 8 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 10 Travelers is accepted for booking.