MomoRio

Private concierge · Rio de Janeiro

Private concierge and local guide experiences in Rio de Janeiro, crafted by MomoRio since 2002.

  • Since 2002
  • Private concierge
  • Cultural & ecological experiences

The MomoRio way

MomoRio is a private, local concierge service — tailoring cultural, ecological and premium experiences across Rio, with the discretion and care of a trusted friend who knows the city by heart.

Your private MomoRio guide on the Leblon boardwalk in Rio de Janeiro at night

20+ years of local expertise

Two decades guiding discerning travellers through Rio — the icons, and the corners only locals know.

Tailor-made private experiences

Every itinerary is designed around you: your pace, your interests, your people. Never a fixed group tour.

Cultural & ecological Rio

From historic neighbourhoods to Atlantic forest trails — the Marvelous City in all its depth and nature.

Curated experiences

Ways to discover Rio

Four signatures, each fully private and shaped around you — from the city's culture and nature to its best-kept secrets.

The colourful tiled steps of Escadaria Selarón in Rio de Janeiro

Cultural Rio

Historic Santa Teresa, colonial centre, museums, samba and the stories behind the postcards — with a guide who lives them.

Lush tropical greenery of Rio's botanical garden

Nature & Ecological Escapes

Tijuca rainforest trails, botanical gardens, waterfalls and quiet beaches — the green, breathing side of the city.

Locals enjoying a clifftop viewpoint over Rio de Janeiro

Hidden Gems & Local Lifestyle

Neighbourhood viewpoints, family kitchens, markets and the rhythm of carioca life — Rio the way locals truly live it.

A sailing boat on the bay beneath Sugarloaf Mountain

Tailor-Made Concierge

Private boats, sunset dining, transfers and seamless logistics — a fully bespoke stay, discreetly arranged end to end.

Beyond the city

Escapes beyond the Marvelous City

Some of Brazil's most beautiful corners are a private day trip away. We arrange seamless escapes to the coast and islands — at your pace, with your own guide.

Fishing boats on turquoise water at golden hour in Búzios
Chic peninsula

Búzios

Twenty beaches, cobbled charm and golden-hour fishing boats along the Orla of Brigitte Bardot.

Colourful colonial houses on a cobblestone street in Paraty
Colonial coast

Paraty

A UNESCO colonial town of colourful façades and cobblestones, framed by emerald mountains.

Aerial view of the white sand and turquoise sea of Lopes Mendes, Ilha Grande
Car-free island

Ilha Grande

Atlantic-forest trails to Lopes Mendes — one of Brazil's most beautiful, untouched beaches.

Turquoise bay and green hills seen from a viewpoint in Arraial do Cabo
Brazilian Caribbean

Arraial do Cabo

Crystalline, almost-Caribbean waters, dunes and clifftop viewpoints over the Atlantic.

About MomoRio

A more personal way to discover Rio

MomoRio helps you experience the city the way locals love it — with insight, discretion and genuine care. No fixed routes, no crowds: just thoughtful days designed around what moves you.

From the first message to the last sunset, every detail is handled quietly and well — so all that is left for you to do is feel the Marvelous City.

  • Local insight
  • Discretion
  • Genuine care
  • 100% private
Sugarloaf cable car gliding over Rio de Janeiro at golden hour

We do not simply show places. We create memories.

MomoRio · Rio de Janeiro

Guest stories

Over a decade of guests, in their own words

Long before MomoRio, travellers wrote to thank Mohammed personally. The same care now travels with you, privately.

A decade of five-star guest relations at Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana — now private.
Mohammed of MomoRio with two delighted guests at the airport in Rio de Janeiro
Guest message · Rio
Thank you for everything, Mohammed — you made the trip so much better for us. It was a blessing running into you.
Welles & Laure
TripAdvisor · 2025
Our private guide was the favourite part of our stay in Rio — so patient, kind and knowledgeable. Highly recommend asking for him for a custom tour. Lovely car, too.
Mohammed with a guest beside the car in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, at nightJulia H.

@momorioguide

Moments from the Marvelous City

A look at the light, the colour and the everyday magic of Rio.

Palm-lined Copacabana promenade from above
Golden mornings on the orla
Sugarloaf Mountain rising over Guanabara Bay
Sugarloaf from the bay
The yellow Santa Teresa tram (bonde)
The Santa Teresa bonde
Sunset glow over Rio de Janeiro
Sunset over the Marvelous City