About this experience
Experience a full-day tour of Rio de Janeiro, visiting all the city’s must-see attractions in a single day!
See the iconic Christ the Redeemer Statue atop Corcovado Mountain, enjoy breathtaking views from Sugarloaf Mountain (option with or without ticket included), admire the vibrant colors of the Selaron Steps, and take an external tour of the legendary Maracana Stadium. Pass by the world-famous Sambadrome without stopping and marvel at the stunning Metropolitan Cathedral.
Enjoy lunch at a traditional Brazilian steakhouse (option with and without lunch included. Drinks are not included). The tour also includes hotel pickup and drop-off and the guidance of a professional, multilingual tour guide to ensure a seamless and unforgettable experience.
At a glance
- Duration: 8 hr
What is included
- Professional guide with live tour commentary in English, Spanish, French, Italian & Portuguese
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from hotels in South Zone (Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Leme) and West Zone (Barra da Tijuca) hotels
- Entrance fees to Sugarloaf (only for full option)
- Entrance fees to Christ the Redeemer by Van
- Guided full-day city tour of Rio de Janeiro via air-conditioned van
- Barbecue buffet lunch at Brazilian steakhouse (only for full option)
Not included
- Drinks (available to purchase during lunch)
- Gratuities
Itinerary and highlights
Avenue in front of Copacabana Beach.
Pass by the edge of the Copacabana Beach and get a panoramic view of one of the most famous beaches in Brazil.
Statue of a famous brazilian poet at Copacabana beach.
Pass by the edge of the Ipanema Beach and get a panoramic view of the legendary beach that inspired the famous song "Garota de Ipanema".
Stop at Visitors Center on your way up to Christ the Redeemer.
Pass by Tijuca Forest on your way up to Christ the Redeemer.
Go up by van to the top of the Corcovado Mountain, where is the Christ the Redeemer statue, passing by Tijuca Forest.
The total time includes transportation from Visitors Center to the statue, the period at the top of Corcovado Mountain and the return.
Extern visit with a stop in front of the Bellini Statue. Entry admission not included. On event days on the stadium the stop might not be allowed by traffic authorities.
The tour passes in front of the Sambadrome — the venue where Rio’s famous Carnival parades take place. This is a panoramic visit only, without stopping.
Internal visit.
Stop for photos.
Take the first cable car ride to Urca Hill and wait for the second one to Sugarloaf Mountain.
Lunch time - enjoy a delicious barbecue lunch in Brazilian local steakhouse (Option with and without lunch included. Please pay attention to the option chosen.)
Cable car ride in two parts, the first to the Urca Hill and the second to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain.
The total time includes all cable car rides, the period at Urca Hill and at the Sugarloaf Mountain.
Meeting and pickup information
- Departure Point: Hotels in Rio de Janeiro's South Zone (Copacabana, Leme, Ipanema, Leblon) and West Zone (Barra da Tijuca) Return point: Hotels in Rio de Janeiro's South Zone (Copacabana, Leme, Ipanema, Leblon) and West Zone (Barra da Tijuca) Pick up from the hotel takes place before the start time of the activity. If you do not receive confirmation of your departure time, please contact us. It is not recommended to book appointments on the same day as the tour, as the return time may vary according to the traffic conditions .
Languages and tickets
- Portuguese — Guide
- cmn — Guide
- English — Guide
- Italian — Guide
- French — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- C2Rio Tours & Travel
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please contact us informing your hotel to arrange your pick up
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Children 2 and younger are complimentary, provided they do not occupy a seat
- This tour operates rain or shine
- Roundtrip transportation available from West Zone (Barra da Tijuca) and South Zone (Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Leme) hotels via air-conditioned van. Please arrange pickup from your hotel or a nearby location when you call to confirm your reservation
- We have an option with lunch and all tickets included and an option without lunch and without Sugarloaf ticket included (only Christ the Redeemer ticket included). Please, be aware of the option chosen.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Available tour options
- Guided tour in mandarin Pickup included
- Tickets & Barbecue Included: Embark on an unforgettable day exploring Rio's iconic sites, complemented by a delectable Brazilian barbecue lunch experience Duration: 8 hours All-you-can-eat Brazilian BBQ : Drinks and desserts not included. Pickup included
- No Sugarloaf Ticket & no Lunch: If you choose this option, you will have the free time corresponding to these activities to explore on your own. Duration: 8 hours: This complete tour of Rio lasts around 8 hours. The duration is approximate and may change depending on traffic. Full Day in Rio: Time for lunch (at your own expense). Ticket to Sugarloaf Mountain not included. Air-conditioned van: Hotel pickup and drop-off from South Zone (Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Leme) and West Zone (Barra da Tijuca) Pickup included
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