Rio City-Center Tour
Rio Cultural Secrets is a unique tour operator, specializing in private tours of Rio de Janeiro. Booking now for 2025 and 2026.
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Tailor-Made Experiences
Personalized Itineraries in Rio de Janeiro tailored to your interests.
Private Tours Type
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Tours of Rio de Janeiro
Day Trip Ilha Grande
Full Day Tour of Rio de Janeiro
Historic Tour of Rio
Day Trip Petropolis
Day Trip Serra dos Orgaos National Park
Tour Santa Teresa
City-Tour Christ and Sugar Loaf
Tour Prainha and Grumari
By-Night Rio de Janeiro Tour
Solo Tours to Rio de Janeiro
Tijuca Forest + Corcovado Tour Rio de Janeiro
Our Destinations
Ilha Grande
Niteroi
Petropolis
Serra dos Orgãos
Arraial do Cabo
Rio de Janeiro
Rio Cultural Secrets since 2012 offers the best private tours of Rio de Janeiro
Since 2012, Fábio Mendonça has been doing what he loves: introducing visitors to the many wonders of the Marvelous City on our private tours of Rio de Janeiro.
A carioca (Rio local) who knows every hidden corner of his beautiful home city, Fabio honed his high-end tourism skills in the cruise ship and hospitality industry before setting up his own company, Rio Cultural Secrets, in 2012.
Fabio is the ideal Rio de Janeiro private tour guide, and his infectious enthusiasm has earned him stellar reviews on TripAdvisor as well as glowing recommendations from the highly regarded Fodor’s Travel guidebooks and World Travel Awards.
Rio Private Tours with English-speaking tour guide
Conducting tours in English, Fabio offers a door to door pick up service at many major Rio de Janeiro hotels, and tailors his private tours to suit visitors’ interests and time scale. Forget cramped coach tours and rushed group excursions: Fabio offers only private tours of Rio, in comfortable, air-conditioned vehicles.
Fabio knows the city and its history like no other Rio de Janeiro tour guide, and Rio Cultural Secrets has expanded over the years to offer not just full-day and half-day tours taking in the big ticket attractions of Rio, such as the Christ Statue, Copacabana and Ipanema beaches and Sugar Loaf mountain, but also, hiking tours, small-group tours and day trips.
With Fabio as an expert private Rio tour guide, visitors can explore the many beauty spots of Rio de Janeiro State; such as Arraial do Cabo, Ilha Grande and Petropolis, in comfort, style and safety.
Fabio takes great pride in being a friendly, informative private Rio tour guide, and Rio Cultural Secrets offers every visitor a unique, personalized experience, creating memories to last a lifetime.
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Why choose our private tours of Rio de Janeiro?
Book your private tours of Rio de Janeiro with Rio Cultural Secrets and you’ll get the inside scoop on the city, its history and its people as well as taking in the incredible sights.
Rio Cultural Secrets offers a variety of Rio de Janeiro Walking Tours and Rio City Tours, so you can take your pick according to your time frame and interests. Popular private tours in Rio include half-day walking tours of the historic center – taking a walk through Brazilian history, from colonial times to the founding of the Brazilian Republic – Full Day Tours of Historic Rio, which include visits to the beautiful hilltop neighborhood of Santa Teresa as well as taking in the historically important sights of Centro and Lapa; and City Tours where you will whizz from one landmark to another while taking in some more off-the-beaten-track sights as well.
Choose a Unique Experience
Taking a private tour in Rio with Rio Cultural Secrets is like having a super-knowledgeable local friend in this most dazzling of cities. Not only will Fabio give you the inside track on the best local hangouts and a wealth of insight into the history of the city and its people, but he will do so in a fun and informal fashion.
Forget stuffy package tours, Fabio’s personal service and commitment to providing excellent customer service are as fun and relaxed as Rio de Janeiro itself. Rather than taking a ‘one size fits all’ approach to tours, Fabio can tailor make your trip to take in the sights and experiences that really pique your interest.
Visiting Rio de Janeiro
Brazilians don’t call Rio the Cidade Maravilhosa for nothing. Often cited as the most dramatically beautiful city on the planet, Rio can’t fail to quicken the pulse and set the senses alive. But while Rio is famous for the beaches, the Christ statue and the carnival parades, there is much more to the city than its best-known attractions.
On a private tour in Rio with Rio Cultural Secrets, your expert guide Fabio will reveal the hidden historic treasures of downtown, the restaurants, botecos and bars loved by locals, the hiking trails leading to spectacular viewpoints, the best places to dance samba or sip an ice cold beer, and the beaches that other visitors don’t know about.
Fabio has the local knowledge, the passion and the enthusiasm for his job and his city that ensures your private tour of Rio will uncover layers of the city that the guidebooks don’t talk about.
Get the low-down on Rio’s Many Touristic Attractions
Rio is one one of the most exciting cities in the world, and there’s a whole lot to discover in terms of what to see, what to do, and where to eat, drink and party. A private tours with Rio Cultural Secrets is like having a local friend in the city, and you can whet your appetite for your visit to Rio by reading the Rio de Janeiro Blog, which gives readers the low-down on how to see the city in style, as well as tips on what to eat, and where to eat it.
What Makes Our Private Rio de Janeiro Tours So Good?
It only takes a glance at the glowing TripAdvisor reviews to see that private Rio tours with Rio Cultural Secrets are truly something special. Aside from the excellent personal service and attention to providing an exceptional level of customer care, another major plus is that Rio Cultural Secrets private tours can take visitors to the many beauty spots of Rio de Janeiro State as well as the city itself. The tours offer something for every type of traveler.
Active types will thrill at the dramatic mountain formations and opportunities for hiking and climbing in and around the refreshingly breezy high altitude towns of Teresopolis and Petropolis, sunseekers can find their perfect stretch of sand at the chic beach retreat of Buzios, while nearby Arraial do Cabo is a glorious spot for snorkeling and diving.
Unsure where to go? Before making a private tour in Rio de Janeiro State with Rio Cultural Secrets, Fabio can advise visitors on everything from where to visit to what to pack, and he’ll happily keep in touch after the trip if visitors have any questions or queries about the places they have been.
Rio Cultural Secrets tours of Rio and the surrounding area make every visitor feel like a VIP, and the tours are exclusive, totally private trips made in comfortable air conditioned vehicles.
What are the best places for private tours in Rio de Janeiro?
Some of the best places for private tours in Rio de Janeiro can be discovered with Rio Cultural Secrets, which offers personalized experiences tailored to your interests. Highlights include iconic landmarks like Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain, where a private guide helps you beat the crowds and adds rich cultural context.
Exploring neighborhoods like Santa Teresa gives you a glimpse into Rio’s bohemian spirit, while a visit to the Tijuca Forest provides a chance to immerse yourself in nature with custom hikes and waterfall stops. Other must-sees include the colorful Selarón Steps, the historic arches of Lapa, and the famous beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema, where a guide can introduce you to local spots beyond the tourist trail.
Which experiences are best for private tours in Rio de Janeiro?
Some of the best experiences for private tours in Rio de Janeiro include our Street Art Tour, where you’ll explore the city’s most colorful murals and hidden urban panels; the Nightlife Tour, which takes you to off-the-beaten-path bars and local parties for an authentic taste of Rio’s vibrant night scene; and the Wildlife Tour, where you’ll discover the natural beauty of the “Pantanal Carioca,” the lush Tijuca Forest, and one of the largest urban parks in the world.
Book your private tour of Rio de Janeiro in two easy steps
Booking your private tour of Rio de Janeiro is quick, easy and safe using Rio Cultural Secrets’ book now page. Just browse the website for the trips or tours that take your fancy, choose day, time and number of people . Credit card is accepted, so you can book with confidence.
What our costumers says about us
Family trip to Rio – Fabio and his driver were excellent. Lots of energy and positive vibes. Rio is beautiful. Not sure how we could have seen so much without your help. Thank you Fabio.
Adventurer108829June 3, 2024
Great Day with a great guide – Fabio showed us around Rio in the best manner possible. He is pleasant and understands what his customers want. He knows a lot and will share when asked, but He… read more
E2665CTlouiseMarch 18, 2024
Very friendly & informative tour! Best way to see Rio! – Fabio was brilliant. He worked with us on how we wanted the tour to be, very informative and friendly during the whole process. We had to adjust the day of… read more
October 30, 2022
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