About this experience
Spend an afternoon visiting Rio's most incredible sights on a tour that shows off the great views and grand attractions around Guanabara Bay.
The tour begins with a ride from your hotel to Corcovado, the 2,329-foot-tall (710-m) mountain famous for the colossal statue of Christ the Redeemer - one of the New Seven Wonders of the World - at its summit. After the drive through the Tijuca Forest that covers most of the mountain, admire the wonderful landscape around you from a viewpoint at the statue's feet.
Next, your guide takes you to the iconic Metropolitan Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro and the Selarón Steps, whose tiles of vivid colors take on a warm glow in the evening sun. Finish with a cable car ride to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain, where you get one of the city's most beautiful panoramic views and a chance to admire the sunset before you head back to your hotel.
At a glance
- Duration: 6 hr
What is included
- Professional guide
- Corcovado Entrance Ticket
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Sugar Loaf Entrance Ticket
Not included
- Food and drinks
Itinerary and highlights
Live an incredible experience spending an afternoon visiting the main attractions of Rio with the best guides in the city. We leave the hotel towards the peak of Corcovado. We will pass through the famous Tijuca rain forest, which covers a large part of this mountain, until arriving at the colossal statue of Christ the Redeemer. From the belvedere located at the foot of the Christ we have a unique view of the city, we will see Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, beautiful beaches, Maracanã and all the northern zone.
Escadaria Selaron
Catedral Metropolitana
Then we will stop at the Metropolitan Cathedral and the colorful Staircase Selarón before heading towards to the famous Sugar Loaf. We will board in a cable car that will take us to the summit of the mountain, at 395 meters above sea level. We will enjoy a marvelous 360º view of the Guanabara Bay, Copacabana, Urca, Botafogo, Flamengo and its surroundings. The sunset at this point of the city is an indescribable experience that we will have before returning to the hotel.
Meeting and pickup information
- Pick-up: Hotels in Leme, Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon.
Languages and tickets
- Portuguese — Guide
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Tangol
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must show a valid ID with photo
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Available tour options
- Tickets inluded Pickup included
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