9 Photo Tours in Rio de Janeiro to Build a Day Around

1.Jeep tour 18 beaches, Telegraph Stone hiking & amazing sunset + photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 363 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $83Our pick

Review of Rio’s 18 Beaches and Telegraph Stone jeep tour, with a moderate hike, edited photos, small groups, lunch stop, and sunset views.

“This tour was AMAZING!!! Alvaro was very nice, loved his energy. He was very kind, attentive and informative. The hike was amazing and the view breathtaking. Pictures at the Telegraph were awesome. Great tour overall, recommend 100%”

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2.Sunrise Mirante dona Marta Specialized Guide and Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 246 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $88

Watch sunrise over Rio from Mirante Dona Marta with guide Pessanha, professional photos, Sugarloaf views, and a small-group format.

“The guide was very friendly. He is actually better known as a photographer than as a guide, but he handled both perfectly. We visited four different locations and were able to change clothes at each one. At every stop, he told us the story of the place and took photos of us. He even let us try a Brazilian breakfast, which I really enjoyed. I just wish I had had more time to enjoy it and get some for myself.”

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3.Niterói: Paragliding Experience with GoPro Photos and Video

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 131 reviews · 1 hour · from $104

Paraglide over Niterói with certified instructor Pepê, Rio views, GoPro photos and video, plus practical tips on weather, transport, and value.

“Pepé and everyone else are very nice and comfortable to be with!!! I love each second of the experience. Will definitely recommend!”

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4.Tour to Mirante Dona Marta at sunrise with guide and photos!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $114

Review of Rio’s Dona Marta sunrise tour, with hotel pickup, guide-led phone photos, pricing, weather tips, and practical booking advice.

“An inexpensive uber ride can get you to this site for sunrise photos with reliable timing. Event was for 4:30am start time but guide changes had him arrive after sunrise.”

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5.PRIVATE SUV Tour Tijuca Forest, hiking & waterfalls + photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $177

Review of Rio’s private Tijuca Forest SUV tour, with Pedra Bonita hiking, waterfalls, secret beach access, photos, and practical booking advice.

“The distinguishing characteristic of this experience is that the tour guide is delightfully effective in helping the traveler to actually feel as if you’re part of the environment.”

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6.Botanical Garden and Parque Lage Private Tour with a Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $150

Explore Rio’s Botanical Garden and Parque Lage with a private guide, hotel transfers, and a high-resolution photo album.

“Renata, the tout guide and photographer is wonderful. She related the historical and cultural significance of the Park Lagre and the Botanical Gardens in an entertaining way. We are not used to being photographed professionally, and Renata made us feel comfortable and natural. We highly recommend her and this tour.”

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7.One Day in Rio with a Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 8 hours · from $250

Spend eight hours photographing Rio with a private guide, visiting Christ the Redeemer, Dona Marta, Sugarloaf, and Selarón Steps.

“Our guide was amazing. She knew all the best spots, queues, and photo angles at Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Selarón Steps, and more. Multi-Lingual and Efficient. To top things off we had a surprise poolside breakfast and even a quick cachaça tasting stop, which made the day feel extra special. Bring a change of clothes and just show up ready to have fun, because everything else is taken care of. Highly recommend!”

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8.Strike a pose: The Rio Photo tour!

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 9 reviews · 4 hours · from $120

Capture Rio with a local photographer, private car, and 100 edited images during a flexible four-hour tour built around your interests.

“Renata is echt heel aardig en prettig in de omgang. Helaas vind ik de prijs-kwaliteitverhouding niet in balans. Een aantal foto’s is technisch niet helemaal goed, bijvoorbeeld qua scherpte. Daarnaast heb ik niet alle foto’s ontvangen die ik zelf mooi vond en graag had willen hebben. Voor het bedrag dat je betaalt, verwacht je gewoon een consistenter resultaat.”

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9.Christ Statue and Sugarloaf Private Tour with a Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $230

See Christ the Redeemer, Dona Marta, and Sugarloaf with private transport, a photographer, cable cars, and a high-resolution photo album.

“Ms. Renata was an excellent tour guide. She was punctual, detail oriented and knowledgeable. We had a really fun experience being with her. She made sure we made the most of our time in each of the places we visited, the Christ the Redeemer, the Sugarloaf Mountain and the Escadaria Selaron. Although these places were jam packed with tourists, our photos captured by her showed the beautiful view of each tourist spots and it looked like we had the place to ourselves. If you have the chance to visit Rio, I recommend having her as your tour guide. She will show you the best places to go to. Our stay…”

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