Tourism Riode Janeiro

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Running from Flamengo Park to the Sugar Loaf

About this experience

You will know how our city was founded, go to places where runners from Rio de Janeiro train and get to know some of the cultural and natural attractions of the city, such as the Sugar Loaf. (all of this we will do running on flat floor for 9km and we hike uphill for 1km and 1km downhill)

At the end of this experience of getting to know our city while doing your daily workout, you will be able to tell everyone why Rio de Janeiro is considered the Capital of Outdoor Sports. =D

Meeting Point: Praça Paris: Avenida Infante Dom Henrique, 75 - Glória, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20021-140.

Meeting Time: 8 a.m.

Distance: 9km

Floor: 9km by asphalt + 2km by trail

Duration: 2 hours to 3 hours

Tour end: Praça General Tiburcio, Urca (in front of cable car station)

At a glance

  • Duration: 2 hr–3 hr
  • Private experience

What is included

  • Professional running tour guide

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Entrance fees to the cable car, if you want go up by cable car, because it is not necessary to get there. We usually go by easy hiking. If you want go up by cable car you can buy the tickets on time.

Itinerary and highlights

We'll visit this memorial if it is open.

We'll run across this park.

We'll run across this beach.

We'll run across this beach.

The tour end is here. We'll know about its history.

We'll run across this beach.

We will see Rio de Janeiro from there and we'll contemplate the beauties of the City.

Meeting and pickup information

  • We'll meet at stairs of Monumento aos Mortos da Segunda Guerra Mundial Address: Augusto Severo Street, 342 - Glória, Rio de Janeiro

Languages and tickets

  • Portuguese — Guide
  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Rio Running Tour

Accessibility and practical details

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Minimum age is 18 years
  • Guidance in English and Portuguese

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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