Tamaruva Origins · Private Rio Collection
Christ the Redeemer + Historic Rio
An icon and the historic city: connect Christ the Redeemer with the book-lined Reading Room, the architecture of the Metropolitan Cathedral and the colours of the Selarón Steps.
Book-lined galleries in the Royal Portuguese Reading Room · 1 / 4
The experience
A few reasons to go.
Christ the Redeemer admission included
Real Gabinete Português de Leitura on weekday opening days
Metropolitan Cathedral main church, as access permits
The colours and tilework of the Selarón Steps
The itinerary
Your day in Rio.
Indicative itinerary. Timings and sequence may vary according to the selected option, operating conditions and your confirmed proposal.
- Preferred 08:30
Your private pickup
Pickup at your confirmed Rio address. The final departure is arranged around your needs and confirmed access.
- 02
Christ the Redeemer
Visit Corcovado with your guide and included admission. Your confirmation specifies access and the order of the principal visits.
- 03
Reading Room and Historic Rio
On weekday opening days, visit the public reading hall of the Real Gabinete Português de Leitura. Other dates use exterior views and alternative public-area city stops confirmed when booking.
- 04
Metropolitan Cathedral and Selarón
Visit the Cathedral main church as access permits and explore selected areas of the Selarón Steps. The museum and other paid venues are not included.
- Indicative return
Return to your Rio address
An 08:30 start gives an indicative return of 16:30. Your eight booked hours include pickup, travel, visits, breaks and return.
The details
Thoughtfully arranged.
Included
- Private vehicle with a Portuguese-speaking driver
- Private English-speaking guide
- Pickup and return at your confirmed Rio address
- Bottled water
- Christ the Redeemer admission
- Reading Room public visit on weekday opening days; exterior views and alternative public-area stops on other dates
- Metropolitan Cathedral main church as access permits
- Selarón Steps
Not included
- Meals and personal purchases
- Admission to additional paid attractions
- Airport transfers and transport outside the selected experience
- Guide and driver service beyond the booked hours
- The Cathedral museum and the library’s own guided programmes
Before you go
Good to know.
- Private for 1–7 guests, with larger private groups on request. These suggested routes can be adapted around your interests; the final access, route and service hours are confirmed before booking.
- The Reading Room interior follows weekday opening. Other dates use exterior views and an adapted public-area route. Cathedral access respects religious services. Share walking and mobility requirements before booking.
- Current works can affect the final approach and step-free access at Corcovado. Please share mobility requirements so the access route can be checked before booking.
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The route.
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