Private Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro

Don't miss out on dreamy beaches, symbolic buildings and impressive views. Discover the charms of Petrópolis or Arraial do Cabo with a Private Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro.

Private Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro

If you want to explore Rio de Janeiro's surroundings with an exclusive guide, you can book one of our private day trips. These day trips last between 8 to 9 hours and include pick-up from your hotel, transport in a private vehicle and an English speaking guide.

Following on are the details of each tour:

Petropolis Day Trip (8 hours)

We'll pick you up at 9 am from your hotel and drive one hour 30 minutes to Petrópolis. The first stop will be the Quintandinha Palace, followed by a one-hour tour of the Imperial Museum, the former summer residence of Emperor Pedro II. Next, we'll visit the Petropolis House, known as the 'House of Seven Mistakes', and the Metropolitan Cathedral. A visit to the Bohemian Brewery will allow you to taste traditional beers. We'll also visit the Santos Dumon House Museum before concluding the tour with a stop at a local chocolate factory for tasting. We will return to Rio de Janeiro by around 5 pm. Important: This tour doesn't take place on Mondays, and the interior visit of the Petropolis House is available from Wednesday to Sunday.

Arraial do Cabo Day Trip (9 hours)

Pick-up from your hotel in Rio de Janeiro will be at 8 am for our destination, Arraial do Cabo. After a two-hour journey, we will sail through the waters of the "Brazilian Caribbean", enjoying views of Pontal do Atalai, Gruta Azul, and Fenda de Nossa Senhora. We will make a stop at Cabo Frio beach for lunch before returning to Rio de Janeiro, arriving at your hotel at 5 pm.

Advantages of a private day trip

By booking a private tour, you'll receive a more personalised service, the flexibility to schedule any day, modify the itinerary, and end at your preferred time. Large groups can also save money.