20 Aug 2023
My family spent 2 days with Bruno. The first day was the walking tour that pretty much covers the highlights of all the different genres of walking tours in Rio and therefore takes a while longer- 5 hours. While it might seem long, it is worth every minute. We were so happy with the experience we booked a private tour the next day to take us on a favela tour (Rocinha) and also cover various highlights of the Tijuca forest. Bruno also managed to find tickets for the semifinal final for Copa do Brasil at the Maracana stadium, which turned out to be an exhilarating experience. He took care to ensure we managed to get into the stadium and got back to the hotel since we do not speak Portuguese.
Beyond just the usual aspects of a tour, the best part for me is the unique outside in view that Bruno brings in, having spent many years both in the US and then in Brazil. I have traveled to 40 countries, and I would rate Bruno's tours as a clear 5-star.