Aerial view of Rio de Janeiro with Christ the Redeemer on top of Corcovado, the Rodrigo de Freitas lagoon and the beaches beyond

Private transfers and tours in Rio de Janeiro

Your own driver for airports, cruise terminals and day trips across the state. We track your flight, meet you at arrivals and take you straight to your destination.

  • WhatsApp replies around the clock
  • Flight tracked, no waiting fee
  • Service in English, Portuguese and Spanish
What we do

A driver you can count on for every leg of the trip

Every booking is a private car with a private driver. You travel only with your own group, at the time we agreed, with no taxi queue and no ride-hailing app.

  • 01

    Airport transfers

    Galeao (GIG) and Santos Dumont (SDU) to hotels, apartments and guesthouses across the region.

    Your driver follows the flight status and waits at arrivals holding a name sign.

  • 02

    Cruise transfers

    Boarding and disembarking at Pier Maua, timed to your ship's schedule.

    Luggage carried to the terminal and enough margin for the ship's check-in window.

  • 03

    Tours and city tours

    Private routes through the landmarks of Rio and the best spots around the state.

    The route is yours. We stop wherever you want and reorder the visits as the day goes.

  • 04

    Corporate and events

    Transport for executives, teams and guests, with punctuality and discretion.

    We issue invoices and coordinate several pickups on the same day through a single contact.

  • 05

    Car at your disposal

    A dedicated car and driver by the hour or by the day, so nothing has to be rushed.

    Booked in blocks of 4, 6 or 10 hours, with the driver waiting between appointments.

  • 06

    Intercity trips

    Rio de Janeiro to Buzios, Arraial do Cabo, Angra, Paraty, Petropolis and beyond.

    Fixed price at booking, with tolls and fuel already included in what we agreed.

Tours

Private day trips leaving from Rio

A full day with a car and driver for your group only. We pick you up at the hotel, handle the route and suggest the best stops for the time and the weather.

Collage of Corcovado, Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain and the cable car

Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf

Both landmarks in a single day

Up to Corcovado in the morning, when visibility is usually at its best, and the Sugarloaf cable car in late afternoon to watch the city light up.

  • Corcovado
  • Christ the Redeemer
  • Sugarloaf
  • Cable car
Duration
About 6 hours
Pickup
At your hotel
Group
Private
Includes
Tickets and a local guide
Collage of Copacabana, Ipanema, Lapa, the historic centre and the Selaron Steps

Rio de Janeiro city tour

From the beachfront to the old centre

The Copacabana and Ipanema shoreline, Lapa, the Selaron Steps and the historic centre. A day to see how the city fits between the sea and the hills.

  • Copacabana
  • Ipanema
  • Lapa
  • Historic centre
  • Selaron Steps
Duration
Full day, 8 hours
Pickup
At your hotel
Group
Private
Includes
Local guide
Collage of the Imperial Museum, the Cathedral, the Santos Dumont House and the Crystal Palace in Petropolis

Petropolis, the Imperial City

Cool mountain air 70 km from Rio

The Imperial Museum, the Cathedral, the Santos Dumont House and the Crystal Palace, with time for lunch in the old centre before heading back down.

  • Imperial Museum
  • Cathedral
  • Santos Dumont House
  • Crystal Palace
Duration
Full day
Pickup
At your hotel
Group
Private
Collage of Rua das Pedras, Orla Bardot and the Geriba and Ferradura beaches in Buzios

Buzios

Twenty-odd beaches and Rua das Pedras

Orla Bardot, Geriba and Ferradura during the day, ending on Rua das Pedras in the late afternoon. Beach time without giving up comfort.

  • Rua das Pedras
  • Orla Bardot
  • Geriba beach
  • Ferradura beach
Duration
Full day
Pickup
At your hotel
Group
Private
Collage of Praia do Forno, Prainhas do Pontal and Praia Grande in Arraial do Cabo

Arraial do Cabo

Clear water and a boat ride

Praia do Forno, Prainhas do Pontal and Praia Grande, with the option of a boat ride around the coves. The clearest water in the region when the weather helps.

  • Praia do Forno
  • Prainhas do Pontal
  • Praia Grande
  • Boat ride
Duration
Full day
Pickup
At your hotel
Group
Private
Collage of the Green Coast, Ilha Grande, the Blue Lagoon and the pier in Angra dos Reis

Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande

Green Coast, islands and the Blue Lagoon

Down the Green Coast to the pier, a schooner around the islands and a swim stop at the Blue Lagoon. It is a long day, so we leave early.

  • Green Coast
  • Ilha Grande
  • Blue Lagoon
  • Boarding pier
Duration
Full day
Pickup
At your hotel
Group
Private

Want to combine destinations or plan a multi-day itinerary? Tell us what you have in mind and we will put the route together.

Plan a custom itinerary
03Fleet

The right vehicle for the size of your group

Air conditioning, luggage space that matches the seat count and maintenance kept up to date. Tap or hover a card to see what is included.

Child seats and booster seats are available on request at no extra cost.

Travellers

What people say after landing with us

Reviews published on our Instagram, kept exactly as they were written.

Everything went very well, thank you. The driver waited for us right on time at the airport, was very helpful with the suitcases and the ride to the hotel was smooth, without a single problem. Excellent service.

Todo salió muy bien, gracias. El chofer nos esperó puntual en el aeropuerto, fue muy atento con las maletas y el traslado hasta el hotel fue tranquilo, sin ningún problema. Excelente servicio

Review written in Spanish

Analia

Airport to hotel transfer

BR Tour Instagram post with Analia's review and a photo of the group at the airport
Everything went perfectly! The driver was already waiting and was very attentive. The ride back in the early hours was calm too. Thank you so much!

Todo salió perfecto! El conductor ya estaba esperando y fue muy atento. El regreso de madrugada también fue tranquilo. Muchísimas gracias!

Review written in Spanish

Dolis

Night transfer, round trip

BR Tour Instagram post with Dolis's review and a photo of the group during the night outing

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Who is driving your car

BR Tour is a transfer and inbound tourism operation based in Rio de Janeiro. We meet travellers arriving at Galeao, Santos Dumont and Pier Maua, along with families and companies that need a driver for the day.

We are a small team and that is on purpose. The person who answers on WhatsApp follows your booking through to the end, and the drivers are the same people every time, known by name and by route.

We work in English, Portuguese and Spanish, so the conversation stays simple even when the group does not share a language.

Availability
24 hours, every day
Coverage
Rio de Janeiro and the whole state
Languages
English, Portuguese and Spanish

How booking works

Three steps from the first message to pickup, and all of them happen on WhatsApp.

  1. 01

    You tell us the route

    Pickup, destination, date, time and how many people are travelling. For a flight or a ship, send the number.

  2. 02

    We reply with a fixed price

    No surprises later. The price already covers tolls, fuel and the expected waiting time.

  3. 03

    Once confirmed, we handle the rest

    On the day you receive the driver's name and the car's plate number before the agreed time.

Questions we get all the time

If yours is not here, send it on WhatsApp and we will answer right away.

How do I book?
Send a message on WhatsApp or fill in the form on this page with pickup, destination, date, time and number of passengers. We reply with a fixed price and, once you confirm, the booking is recorded.
Will the driver wait if my flight is delayed?
Yes. We follow the flight status using the number given at booking and adjust the pickup time to the actual landing, with no extra charge for the wait.
How can I pay?
We accept Pix, card and cash. For companies we also work with invoicing. Agree the terms with our team when you book.
Do you travel outside the city of Rio?
We cover the whole metropolitan area and run trips to Buzios, Arraial do Cabo, Angra dos Reis, Paraty, Petropolis and other destinations in the state. For anywhere else, just ask.
Do you have child seats?
Yes, child seats and booster seats are available on request. Tell us the child's age and weight when booking so we can prepare the car.
Can I cancel or reschedule?
Yes. Changes and cancellations told to us in advance carry no cost. Let us know as soon as your plans change so we can reorganise the schedule.
Contact

Tell us the route and get a fixed price

Fill in the fields and the message opens in WhatsApp already written. You just check it and send.

Nothing is sent by this website. The button opens WhatsApp with the message ready.

Or reach us directly

Availability
24 hours, every day
Coverage
Rio de Janeiro and the whole state of RJ

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