Rio de Janeiro: Awesome passionate guide with a heart of gold

[cashmeremypuppydog]

As you might know, it is very important for me to share great drivers/guides as I always do a LOT of research to find the guides/drivers we will be using for our future trips…

 

I booked Augusto many months ahead of our arrival on Seabourn cruise (Feb 25-26, 2024). Gus was super quick to respond all my emails and he was very flexible. I already knew he could drive/guide us in his vehicle so I inquired if he could handle a group of 10. He informed me it was not a problem as he could rent a 15-passenger van with a driver. 
On Feb 25, we were a group of 7 and we visited Petropolis. We really enjoyed it. Gus was super informative. He is a great teacher, very patient and full of passion.
On Feb 26, we were a group of 9 and we visited the highlights of Rio de Janeiro. What a great time we all had.

Do not hesitate to hire Gus. His English is perfect, he is patient and he will not disappoint you! It is obvious he loves his job. We all loved him.
Chantal and Dennis

Edited February 28 by cashmeremypuppydog

[Mrs f.]

On 2/28/2024 at 5:38 AM, cashmeremypuppydog said:

As you might know, it is very important for me to share great drivers/guides as I always do a LOT of research to find the guides/drivers we will be using for our future trips…

 

I booked Augusto many months ahead of our arrival on Seabourn cruise (Feb 25-26, 2024). Gus was super quick to respond all my emails and he was very flexible. I already knew he could drive/guide us in his vehicle so I inquired if he could handle a group of 10. He informed me it was not a problem as he could rent a 15-passenger van with a driver. 
On Feb 25, we were a group of 7 and we visited Petropolis. We really enjoyed it. Gus was super informative. He is a great teacher, very patient and full of passion.
On Feb 26, we were a group of 9 and we visited the highlights of Rio de Janeiro. What a great time we all had.

Do not hesitate to hire Gus. His English is perfect, he is patient and he will not disappoint you! It is obvious he loves his job. We all loved him.
Chantal and Dennis

We also used Gus just before COVID.  He is wonderful. Nothing was a problem for him. 

[cashmeremypuppydog]

4 hours ago, Mrs f. said:

We also used Gus just before COVID.  He is wonderful. Nothing was a problem for him. 

Thank you for adding to Gus’ story. ❤️

[alibabacruisers]

What all did you do for the tour with Gus?  What company or how do we get in touch?  We will be doing Brazil next year.

[cashmeremypuppydog]

I forgot to include his website? I am SO sorry, what a mistake!! Here it is:

https://www.tourguidegus.com/

[Margarita Jane]

I agree that Gus is great. We used him for 2 days in March. When I booked with him, I gave him a list of what we wanted to see and we did all those things plus a couple more that he suggested. His English is very good and he was full of information to make our visit to Rio de Janeiro extra special. 

[milolii]

@cashmeremypuppydog and/or @Margarita Jane How did you contact  him?  The social media site I tried to use doesn’t work. Interested in booking for January 2025.  I can book via Viat….r but I’d like to book with him directly. Ty 

Edited April 13 by milolii

[Margarita Jane]

gusguide@hotmail.com
 

 http://www.tourguidegus.com
 

Hopefully one of these will work for you.

[milolii]

5 hours ago, Margarita Jane said:

gusguide@hotmail.com
 

 http://www.tourguidegus.com
 

Hopefully one of these will work for you.

Ty.   

[Floyd and elayne]

Just returned from South America, and while in Rio we also used Gus…he was by far the best tour guide I have ever experienced.

Gus, is the man if your touring in Rio D Janiero…..

[milolii]

We booked with Gus for next February. Ty all for the recommendations and information. 

[Mrs f.]

1 hour ago, milolii said:

We booked with Gus for next February. Ty all for the recommendations and information. 

You will love him

[Mrs f.]

1 hour ago, milolii said:

We booked with Gus for next February. Ty all for the recommendations and information. 

Arrange with Gus exactly where you will meeet him.  Rio port was crazy full of people. Several ships were docked.  For us..we walked out of the cruise port building and walked across the street.  

 

 

 

 

 

[milolii]

2 hours ago, Mrs f. said:

Arrange with Gus exactly where you will meeet him.  Rio port was crazy full of people. Several ships were docked.  For us..we walked out of the cruise port building and walked across the street.  

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks.  We are actually staying  at a Hilton the night before.  Then All day with Gus ending at the airport. I figure nice day and transport to-the airport for long flights home.  

[Mrs f.]

13 minutes ago, milolii said:

Thanks.  We are actually staying  at a Hilton the night before.  Then All day with Gus ending at the airport. I figure nice day and transport to-the airport for long flights home.  

We had a very late flight home ..11ish.  we paid Gus for extra time and asked him to take us to a typical Brazilian restaurant before going to airport.  Also the walk from check in to our gate was extremely long.  The check in lady convinced me to use a wheelchair to get to gate. Really glad I did.

[milolii]

Ok thanks, dinner, that is a good idea.  

Edited Friday at 08:52 PM by milolii

[cashmeremypuppydog]

6 hours ago, milolii said:

Ok thanks, dinner, that is a good idea.  

Milolii,

I am glad you decided to book Gus. Rio was never on my list of cities to visit as I only heard bad comments like crime rate… Now, I can tell you, I would like to go back to relax at some of the beaches in Rio. Our first time (late Feb 2024), we wanted to see everything in 2 full days (while in port) and it was not too relaxed! But we saw many beautiful areas…

Enjoy and say hi to Gus from Chantal.

[milolii]

Chantal, I’ve talked to you on the phone. We chatted about Iceland.  We did go last summer and used Iceland Everywhere in three ports.  It was a great crusie.  Love your maps. 
 

I will give Gus your regards,