Before traveling to Brazil, I spent a lot of time researching tour companies, reading reviews, and trying to understand what kind of experience my wife and I wanted to have. After spending time in Rio and São Paulo from April 16th through April 29th with Rio4Fun and Guilherme, I can honestly say this became one of the best travel experiences we have ever had anywhere in the world. I know sometimes Google reviews can sound exaggerated, and I honestly wondered the same thing before booking. After this trip, I completely understand why people write such passionate reviews about Rio4Fun. If anything, I do not think words fully capture the level of care, personalization, and effort Guilherme puts into making sure people have an unforgettable experience in Brazil. My wife and I booked three private tours with Rio4Fun: the Rio City Tour, the Favela Tour, and the Food Tour. What made everything so special was that Guilherme never made us feel like customers being moved from stop to stop. From the first day we met him, it genuinely felt like we had a friend in Brazil who wanted us to experience the city the way he would want his own friends and family to experience it. We told Guilherme we were huge foodies and wanted to explore Rio through food, culture, and local experiences instead of just doing typical tourist activities. The Food Tour especially was incredible because it felt authentic and personal. He introduced us to places we never would have found on our own, and every recommendation felt thoughtful and intentional. Outside of the tours themselves, Guilherme helped us with so much more than we expected. We would casually ask questions about beaches, neighborhoods, shopping, restaurants, chocolate shops, nightlife, or places worth seeing, and he always had amazing recommendations ready for us. What impressed me most was that he actually listened to what we liked and tailored recommendations around our personalities and interests. One thing my wife absolutely loved was how flexible and relaxed the tours felt. Guilherme has incredible style and knowledge of local fashion and shopping spots, and anytime we walked past stores or boutiques that caught our attention, he happily adjusted the day and gave us time to explore. We never once felt rushed or pressured to stay on a strict schedule. Instead, the experience felt fully customized around us. Another thing that made this trip unforgettable was how much effort Guilherme put into helping us create memories. Everywhere we went, he offered to take photos for us using our own phones, which completely changed the experience. We never had to struggle with awkward selfies or ask strangers to take pictures. Somehow he knew camera settings on my brand-new iPhone that I did not even know existed, and every single picture came out incredible. I am also a huge soccer fan, and after learning that, Guilherme helped create an experience I will never forget. He helped us navigate ticket options and guided us through the process in a way that made everything easy and stress-free. The timing of our trip also ended up being perfect. Traveling through Rio and São Paulo from April 16th through April 29th gave us beautiful weather while avoiding overwhelming tourist crowds. Because things were less crowded, our experience with Guilherme felt even more personal and relaxed. By the end of the trip, we were not just sad to leave Brazil -- we were genuinely sad to say goodbye to Guilherme. I truly wish yelp allowed more than 5 stars because Rio4Fun deserves it. If you are planning a trip to Brazil and are debating whether or not to book with them, stop debating and do it. It will completely change your experience for the better. read more

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Guilherme was so helpful and we did not even take his tour this time. Long story, I had been searching for private tour guides and this company caught my eye! Gui reached out via WhatsApp and was very generous with his recommendations and sharing insights for visiting Rio during a rainy few days. Perfect English, flexible with ideas/plans, and patient with my tourist questions. We will definitely reach out when we are in town and the sun is shining again. Thanks Giu! read more

My best friend and I were fortunate enough to encounter Gui & Rafa. If you're coming to Rio, you must have Gui as your tour guide!! They made our trip the best trip we've ever had. With a personally curated tour to fit our wants and needs, Gui was exceptional. 10/10 stars! read more

Guilherme was fantastic! Knowledgeable and attentive! He took us hiking in Pedra da Gávea, it had the best view of Rio and definitely a must. We also went a restaurant and had a local tour of Rocinha. The food was delicious and had us in a food coma afterwards. We would never have found the place if it weren't for him. He also gave us all the information we needed to book other activities and hung out with us whenever he had the chance. He made our vacation such an unforgettable experience. My friends and I will definitely keep booking with him every time we go back. Til next time!! read more

Our Rio experience was incredible! Rio4Fun is like a one stop shop because Guilherme has the connections with whatever activity you desire. We had decided to go on the Pedra da Gávea hike with Guilherme. The hike brings you to the top of the mountain which has the #1 view of all of Rio de Janeiro. Be sure to bring your cameras and GoPros! Guilherme was knowledgeable of the trail, taught us a little about Rio and even some Portuguese. He also brought us on an extremely local food experience at a Mineiro restaurant in the Rocinha favela. The food was delicious and at a really great value! When we wanted to go hangliding, Guilherme so kindly connected us with his contact who took care of us very well. It was such an experience to fly over São Conrado! No matter where we were or what time of the day, Guilherme was always very willing to make our trip filled with happiness and fun. We will never forget our time in Brasil and wish to return very, very soon. When we do, we will for sure hit up Rio4Fun! read more

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