About this experience
Discover Rio de Janeiro’s top attractions on a guided small-group tour. Visit Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain, then explore downtown highlights including the Metropolitan Cathedral, Selarón Steps, Arcos da Lapa, Sambadrome, and Maracanã Stadium. Enjoy a Brazilian buffet lunch and comfortable roundtrip transportation with your expert guide.
At a glance
- Duration: 9 hr
What is included
- Bilingual Tour guide
- Entrance to the Christ the Redeemer.
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance to the Sugarloaf.
- Buffet lunch (drinks and desserts not included)
Not included
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Entrance to the Sambodromo.
- Entrance to the Maracana Stadium.
Itinerary and highlights
We visit to Corcovado Mountain and the Christ the Redeemer statue going through the Paineiras route. The 20-minute drive to the base of the statue takes you through the Tijuca Forest and gives you a preview of the landscapes ahead. The statue stands 710 meters tall and from this vantage point, you’ll have sweeping views of the city.
The cable car ride to the top of the mountain is done in 2 stages: begin at the boarding station to Urca Mountain (224 meters) and then from Urca Mountain to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain (395 meters).
The first step to reach the Sugarloaf.
Located between the Sugarloaf Mountain and the Urca Mountain, the Praia Vermelha is a charming place.
Located in Santa Teresa, the Selarón Steps are famous for its bright and colourfull tiles.
The modern archtecture is very different from the traditional cathedrals we see out there. Enjoy the beautiful stained glasses and try to guess the biblical passages they got their inspiration from.
Football - or soccer, if you prefer - is part of the Brazilian life. We love to watch the games and share experiences with complete strangers that get together for one purpose: support their team on the field. The Maracanã Stadium is considered our temple and a sacred place for those who enjoy a great game. We can take pictures outside of the Stadium and share stories about our favorite matches.
See the Carnival temple, the place where the magic happens. The Sambadrome opens only during carnival time.
Meeting and pickup information
- If you do not provide us the pickup location at the time of booking and you do not inform us about it later, we will assume you will meet us at the Meeting Point at the Front Desk of the Rio Othon Palace (Avenida Atlântica, 3264 - Copacabana).
- Pickup is available from most hotels in the areas of Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana, Leme, Botafogo, Flamengo and Downtown (Centro). In case you are at Pier Mauá, the meeting point there is at the police cabin between warehouses 3 and 4. Contact us back to adjust the pickup time. The pickup between 07:45 am and 09:30 am.
Languages and tickets
- German — Guide
- Portuguese — Guide
- English — Guide
- Italian — Guide
- French — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Rio Carioca Tour Ltda
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We contact you back in order to provide proper pickup time. Check your emails and/or cell phone.
- Sugarloaf and Christ the Redeemer request ID for children in order to confirm the age discount. If requested, you must present a copy of ID.
- This tour is unavailable on Carnival season.
- Comfortable clothing and walking shoes are recommended for this tour.
- The tour itinerary may change order, but the highlights remain.
- Minimum of 2 people to confirm German or French speaking tour guide.
- Contact us to confirm the pickup time according to hotel location.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Available tour options
- Lunch Christ + Sugarloaf + City Tour Pickup included
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