About this experience
Enjoy a private full-day tour of Rio de Janeiro, taking in 2 of its iconic landmarks at the Christ The Redeemer statue on Corcovado, and ride the cable car up the Sugarloaf mountain. See the Maracanã and Sambódromo stadiums and more.
The tour includes free time for lunch in local restaurants (meal not included / drinks not included).
At a glance
- Duration: 8 hr–9 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 8 hr–9 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Local guides to help you plan
Sugarloaf Cable Car: When to Go, How It Works, and the View Most People Miss
Plan the Sugarloaf cable car around visibility, light, and crowds. This practical guide explains the two-stage ascent, when to book, what to bring, and how to combine Urca with the visit.
Sugarloaf Mountain Guide for First Timers
Plan your first Sugarloaf Mountain visit with a clear guide to the cable-car route, tickets, timing, arrival, weather, and park rules.
What is included
- Private transportation
- Entrance tickets to Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- Time for lunch available, but meal is not included.
- Gratuities (optional)
Itinerary and highlights
You will arrive at Corcovado Station and ride to the base of the Christ the Redeemer statue by train. Relax on the 20-minute ride through the Tijuca Forest, and get a preview of the wonderful landscape that awaits you.
You will meet and greet the main monument of Brazil and marvel at the 710-meter statue of Christ with his arms outstretched. Enjoy unparalleled views of the city and surrounding countryside from Rio de Janeiro's most strategic viewpoint.
You will have an external view of the Maracanã Stadium, Mario Filho (which staged two World Cups and one Olympic Games). Entry admission not included. On event days on the stadium the stop might not be allowed by traffic authorities.
You will see the famous parade area of Rio's carnival.
You will observe the impressive and unusual architecture of Rio's cathedral, inspired by the Mayan pyramids.
You will visit the brightly-colored Selarón Steps in Lapa, one of the most visited landmarks in Rio de Janeiro. It contains tiles from +60 countries of the world.
Lunch time available (meal not included).
Take the first cable car ride to Urca Hill and wait for the second one to Sugarloaf Mountain.
You will board a series of 2 cable cars to the top of Urca Hill and Sugarloaf Mounatin, where you will be rewarded with the most beautiful panoramic views of the city.
Meeting and pickup information
- Private tour - please inform your location for pickup.
Languages and tickets
- Portuguese — Guide
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- C2Rio Tours & Travel
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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