5 Photography Sessions in Rio de Janeiro to Book Next

1.Paragliding Experience with GoPro Photos and Video

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

Meet Pepê Parapente at Parque da Cidade in Niterói for a private paragliding flight with a certified instructor. Your hour-long experience includes a safety briefing, modern equipment, GoPro photos and Full HD video, sent to you by download link. Wind and airspace can change the launch point or flight time, so confirm conditions by WhatsApp.

“The flight with my with was amazing ! More than all our expectations. We arrived at the place and it was King of cloudy but we trusted Pépé that has expérience and indeed the weather became better, and the view was just wonderful. We cant describe how was the sensation... It is such a good feeling to be able to fly upon that dream landscape. Thanks for all Pépé”

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

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

Leave your southern-zone hotel around 3:30 a.m. for dawn at Mirante Dona Marta, where a guide and photographer takes portraits on your phone and sends the photos to the group. Thales has been praised for his eye behind the camera. Expect a shared group of up to 10, about 30 steps, and no breakfast.

“T and T were great guides! Fun, safe and very knowledgeable! Thales has a very good eye for taking the right photos! Really enjoyed being with both of them!”

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3.Pedra Do Telegrafo and Grumari Beach with Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $73Best value

Start at 6:00 am for a roughly six-hour outing to Pedra do Telégrafo, a 354-meter peak in Pedra Branca State Park. The 2.3-kilometer trail takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes, with guide Alessandra offering support and photo help. Pickup is offered, and the group is capped at five.

“A Alessandra é a melhor guia que existe!! Sempre solicita, caminhando no nosso tempo, simpática e competente. Seu irmão, que nos levou ao passeio, é outra pessoa maravilhosa. Foi uma experiência única que indico a todos.”

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4.One Day in Rio with a Photographer

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

Spend eight hours exploring Rio with guide-photographer Renata, private transport and a high-resolution digital photo album included. Start early at Christ the Redeemer, stop at Dona Marta lookout, ride the Sugarloaf cable cars and finish at Selarón Steps. Tickets, food and drinks cost extra.

“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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5.Strike a pose: The Rio Photo tour!

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

Spend four private hours exploring Rio with Renata, a local photographer and licensed guide with 20 years of photography experience. A driver takes you between viewpoints and quieter spots while Renata shares local context and photographs you along the way. Plan the route around your interests, then receive 100 edited images in high and low resolution.

“Renata is an amazing guide and photographer who goes over and beyond what her clients needs. I found her understanding of the culture very interesting and thorough and it's clear that she not just understands the history but that she is quite passionate about it. I absolutely recommend her! Thank you for everything, Renata!”

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