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Rio de Janeiro Full-Day Tour: Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Metropolitan Cathedral and More
4.8
410 Ratings
Copacabana
Embark on a full-day tour of Rio de Janeiro's top landmarks and highlights, including Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, and more. Enjoy sweeping views of the city, visit iconic sites like the Metropolitan Cathedral and Selarón Staircase, and indulge in a buffet lunch. Book now!
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer - 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.
- Sugarloaf Mountain - 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).
- Morro da Urca - The first step to reach the Sugarloaf.
- Praia Vermelha - Located between the Sugarloaf Mountain and the Urca Mountain, the Praia Vermelha is a charming place.
- Escadaria Selaron - Located in Santa Teresa, the Selarón Steps are famous for its bright and colourfull tiles.
- The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian - 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.
- Maracana - 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.
- Sambodromo da Marques de Sapucai - See the Carnival temple, the place where the magic happens. The Sambadrome opens only during carnival time.
What's Included
- Bilingual Tour guide
- Entrance to the Christ the Redeemer
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Entrance to the Sugarloaf
- Lunch
What's Not Included
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Entrance to the Sambodromo.
- Entrance to the Maracana Stadium.
Additional Information
Join us for a comprehensive full-day tour of Rio de Janeiro, guided by an expert, and covering the most important sights and landmarks of the city. Our tour includes a visit to Corcovado Mountain via the Paineiras path where the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue is located. The fascinating 20-minute drive through the Tijuca Forest offers a glimpse into the stunning landscapes that lie ahead. The monumental statue stands at a height of 710 meters, offering breathtaking city views. We’ll also be exploring the Sugar Loaf, the journey to the peak of the mountain involves two cable car rides - one to Urca Mountain (224 meters) and then another one to the Sugarloaf Mountain summit (395 meters). The tour also includes stops at the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Arcos da Lapa featuring the traditional Selarón Staircase, the Sambadrome, and the renowned Maracanã Stadium. Our package includes a tour guide, entry tickets to the Christ the Redeemer and the Sugarloaf, a buffet lunch, and round-trip transportation.
- 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.
Location
Hotel Rio Othon Palace
Avenida Atlântica
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).
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(410 Ratings)
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Dave
May 19, 2024
Amazing - What a totally amazing place the views are excellent. We were lucky as there was no low cloud and could see for miles
Our guide took us up there early and missed the hoards of people that eventually arrived. We used the lifts and escalator to get to the main area. Then take the photos of the views. The journey up to the site is a winding cobble road with train tracks that make for a bumpy ride up. An even bumpier trip down. We then went onto view other areas of Rio. The steps with multi coloured tiles,football stadium cathedral and lunch before going onto the sugar loaf which a cable car taking you up there again showing amazing views.on the first level there are shops an restaurants. Here if you like Havana flip flops you can get a bargain. We then go up another cable car to the Sugar loaf. The tour we booked was via Viator the guide was excellent very informative. I believe his name was Flaval. Would highly recommend this company and your.
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Kryus
May 18, 2024
Exceptional panoramic views - Magnificent places with a rich history and splendid views. A feeling of dominating the world from these heights.
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Emi_m
May 13, 2024
Perfect day in Rio! - Highly Recommended! This tour was just perfect for me as I only had 2 days in Rio, but wanted to see the main attractions.
Helber was our guide, and when I went down to my hotel lobby 5 minutes before the scheduled pickup time, he was already there waiting for me. I really appreciated it.
Once I got on the van, they continued picking up more people for the next 30 minutes.
If you sign u for his tour, make sure you install Whatsapp as they contact you there- and be at the pic up point on time!
Our tour started at Christ the Redeemer, then Maracana, Catedral, Escadaria Selarón, Lunch buffet, and sugar loaf.
So much in one day but I did not feel rushed.
Helber is literally the friendliest guy you will meet in Brasil, and he led the group so well. He gave attentions to everyone and made sure we are having a good time!
Our driver was also friendly and fun!
I was back at my hotel before 5pm.
Considering this tour includes all the admissions and lunch, it is a good value.
The best thing about this is I did not have to worry about getting from point A to B, to C, D and timing. I loved everything! Book this tour!
Review provided by Viator
Raymond_y
May 13, 2024
Rio in a nutshell - A great experience to see Rio in a nutshell! The big 2 was Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain, followed by lunch and some city sight seeing.
Review provided by Viator
György
May 8, 2024
Completely satisfied - Pick-up worked really well.
Very good German-speaking guide, had a lot of fun. The guide explained things really well and took pictures of us so we were both in them.
Thank you very much for that and 100% recommended.
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473reginaldc
May 4, 2024
Awesome Tour! - Karen was an amazing tour guide. The tour was run well and the views were stunning. I really enjoyed all the places we got to visit during the tour.
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Susan_t
May 9, 2024
Good tour of Rio - Selaron steps, Christ the Redeemer were pretty amazing. Views from the top of sugarloaf were great.
Would have to say, lunch place was pretty dreadful, not nice food and was very late in the tour.
Also would prefer a tour where guide was speaking several different languages. Was distracting.
Review provided by Viator
Kim
May 8, 2024
Awesome! - The guide Karen was excellent host!! The aireal views of the city awesome!!
Suggestion to have water for sale or complimentary for guest.
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Ian_c
May 11, 2024
Hang on for your life - The tour was actually very good probably worth more than 3 stars .. if you've got limited time or want to tick it off in a day then it's a good choice.
Guide was good.... driver not so
I understand we are in south america...maybe they do drive crazy? However this driver was unacceptable...dangerous infact. We had 2 serious emergency braking incidents. Racing around for no reason..weaving in and out...going around corners like as fast as possible...not a nice experience. I think he forgot he had people including children in the van...
This guy may think it's acceptable and he was a good driver but take it from me as a professional driver for over 30 years carrying the most precious cargo you can he was disgraceful!! Should be ashamed of himself.
Sugar loaf was the best stop on the trip.. if you have time do it alone but. No need for a trip... definitely safer !
Review provided by Viator
Steve_l
May 7, 2024
Average - Basically a tour where you get shipped from one place to the other - no real history or insight provided which was poor
Pretty unprofessional all day as well
So sights were brilliant and lunch was ok but overall it was expensive for what you got
Review provided by Viator
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