We had a very good overview of Rio during Carnival. She was very knowledgeable and managed to provide us with a great experience. I would highly recommend her as a guide and we could not have been more pleased with the experience. Gisela had a commitment to pick up her daughter at the airport (coming home from Europe) on the... More

I was lucky to be able to confirm Gisela for a tour on April 27th with only 48 hours of notice. My wife and I had never been to Rio before and she was an excellent resource to allow us to learn more about this great city and experience the sights. She met us on time at the JW Marriott... More

We used Gisela as our tour guide for the day in March 2013. We were on a cruise around South America and wanted to make the best use of our time in Rio. Gisela organized the tour itinerary and transportation for our group of 13. She responded promptly to my emails and met us at the port. Our goal was... More

Me, my wife, her sister and her niece were in Rio for five days. We were lucky enough to have Gisela take care of all our transportation and tour guide needs for all five days. She did not disappoint!!! Her knowledge of the city and area attractions along with her driving skills in the Rio traffic places her in the... More

Gisela organised our day tour in Rio de Janeiro with Edwin as our excellent tour guide on 11 February 2013. We visited Rio on a cruise ship and although short, our visit was fantastic. Edwin’s local and expert knowledge combined with his friendly and considerate personality ensured we enjoyed a comprehensive overview of the city despite the crowds during Carnivale... More

I would like to thank Gisela Vayda- Rio Day Tour Guide for a Great experience as a 1st time visitor in Rio de Janiero during my trip there with family members from February 9-15, 2013. Gisela's knowledge about Rio and expertise in navigating the heavy traffic in the city was amazing . From Copacabana , Sugarloaf Mountain, Historic Rio, Barra... More

I spent 1 day with Gisela in Rio. She is a very friendly, proficient and reliable tour guide with excellent command in English and German. She had a very profound knowledge about history. She could answer every question she had. Also she knows when where to go so you don't have to queue a lot. I forgot my jacket in... More

Gisela is a fabulous tour guide!!!! She was waiting for us when we disembarked from our cruise ship and gave us a great tour of her city! She knows her facts and moved through the traffic like a pro (traffic in Rio is terrible). She is fluent in English and German. She took us to many interesting places including one... More

Gisela is incredible. She's so knowledgeable about Rio, its history and so professional. We were able to see a comprehensive view of Rio without the usual hassles, especially during Carnival. With Gisela, there were no lines, no long waits. In one day we were able to see the Redeemer and go up to Sugar Loaf, as well as see all... More