About this experience
Discover the magic of Rio de Janeiro with the most wonderful City Tour you've ever seen! Get ready for an unforgettable experience, full of delights and surprises at each stop.
The City Tour of Rio de Janeiro is a unique opportunity to explore the hidden treasures of this stunning city. With a carefully planned itinerary, you will be taken to iconic places that represent the essence and diversity of this fascinating metropolis.
Our team of expert guides will be at your disposal throughout the tour, providing interesting information, captivating stories and ensuring that your experience is enriching and unforgettable.
Therefore, do not miss the opportunity to experience the City Tour Rio de Janeiro. Let yourself be carried away on a journey through the history, culture and beauty of this stunning city. Get ready to fall in love with Rio de Janeiro and take with you memories that will last forever. Book your place on this incredible tour and find out why it's simply wonderful!
At a glance
- Duration: 8 hr
What is included
- Lunch
- Ticket to Sugarloaf Cable Car
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance to Christ the Redeemer
- Professional tour guide
Not included
- Drinks and Dessert
- Ticket of Maracanã
- Entrance to the Marquês de Sapucaí Sambadrome
- There is no pickup service for Recreio and Barra.
Itinerary and highlights
Corcovado, located in Rio de Janeiro, is one of the world-renowned hills for its statue of Christ the Redeemer, an imposing figure 38 meters high. This magnificent sculpture is one of the most important icons of Brazil, providing a privileged panoramic view of the city of Rio de Janeiro.
One-hour stop at the site, ticket included
The Sugar Loaf Cable Car is a cableway system located in the Urca district, in the city of Rio de Janeiro, state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It connects Praia Vermelha to Morro da Urca and Morro do Pão de Açúcar. This incredible infrastructure is one of the main tourist attractions in the city.
Stop for an hour and twenty at the site, ticket included.
The Cathedral of São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro, popularly called the Metropolitan Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro, is a religious building of Catholic worship located in the heart of downtown Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Its inauguration took place in 1979, assuming the role of the city's cathedral, replacing the Church of Nossa Senhora do Carmo.
The Estádio Jornalista Mário Filho, better known as Maracanã, or popularly called Maraca (in reference to the sound of the birds that inhabited the region, which resembled a rattle in the Tupi-Guarani language), is an iconic football stadium located in the Zona North of Rio de Janeiro. Its inauguration took place in 1950, during the mandate of the then General of Division and Mayor of the Federal District of Rio de Janeiro, Marechal Ângelo Mendes de Moraes, and was the stage for the games of the Soccer World Cup that year.
30-minute stopover. Outside visit to take pictures.
Marquês de Sapucaí, known as the Sambódromo of Rio de Janeiro and officially called Passarela Professor Darcy Ribeiro, is an iconic structure used for parades by samba schools. Located on Avenida Marquês de Sapucaí, in the center of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the Sambódromo is the stage for great shows and celebrations during Carnival.
30-minute stopover. Opportunity to visit outside and take pictures.
Lapa is a lively and bohemian neighborhood, famous for its traditional bars, nightclubs with live music, dance halls and lively open-air samba circles under the iconic Arcos da Lapa, an aqueduct reminiscent of the Roman style. Another area teeming with nightlife is the area around Escadaria Selarón, a unique architectural masterpiece decorated with hand-painted tile mosaics.
Escadaria Selarón, situated between the Santa Teresa and Lapa neighborhoods of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is an impressive architectural masterpiece adorned by renowned Chilean artist Jorge Selarón, who lived in Brazil for many years. Selarón declared that the staircase is a "tribute to the Brazilian people".
30-minute stopover.
Meeting and pickup information
- There is no pickup service for Recreio and Barra.
Languages and tickets
- German — Guide
- Portuguese — Guide
- English — Guide
- Italian — Guide
- French — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- RJ TOP TOUR EXPERIENCE
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We operate the tour, rain or shine. The day of the tour is chosen by the customer, therefore no refund will be generated for bad weather. We will operate the tour come rain or shine.
- The tour is not private, but shared, and the guide will speak in English, Spanish and Portuguese
- We are not responsible for items lost on our buses or vans.
- Pick-ups in Barra da Tijuca, and Recreio are not included.
- On days with the highest tourist influx or in the presence of particularly heavy traffic conditions, we may adopt the use of specific meeting points for customer pick-ups. This choice is made to ensure a more efficient organization of the tour, reducing waiting times and the inconvenience caused by traffic. Therefore, we invite our customers to read this note carefully to be informed and prepared.
- The time indicated at the time of booking is purely indicative. The day before the tour, we will contact you via WhatsApp or through the booking platform to confirm the exact pick-up time.
- During Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, the tour will be offered in the Rio Express format due to the closure of downtown streets for Carnival parades. The Rio Express tour includes: Guided tour of Christ the Redeemer (entrance included), Guided tour of Sugarloaf Mountain (entrance included), Specialized guide and transportation. Please note that there will be no refunds for changes to the tour format.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Available tour options
- Pickup included
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