Save

Rio Half-Day Tour: Christ the Redeemer, Selaron Steps, and Sugarloaf

5.0

1 Rating

Rio de Janeiro

Experience the best of Rio de Janeiro in just half a day! Visit the iconic Christ the Redeemer Statue, explore the vibrant Selaron Steps, and enjoy stunning views from Sugarloaf Mountain. Book now!

Duration: 6 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Pier Maua - Meeting point is
Cruise Terminal Pier Mauá - The guide will be waiting for you at the
exit gate of the Cruise Terminal 4 (right in front of the Kobra Mural), and will walk with you to the vehicle.
Parque Nacional da Tijuca - Take a van ride through the dense Tijuca Rainforest to get to the Corcovado Mountain, located inside the Tijuca National Park.
Centro de Visitantes Paineiras - Arrive at the visitor’s center where you can buy a snack or souvenir before getting inside the other van that will take you to the main entrance of Corcovado Mountain. Catch up fantastic views from up there!
Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer - Get to the top of the Corcovado Mountain and view the 38m tall (125ft) Christ Redeemer Statue. Looking up you will feel blessed and protected by this beautiful monument of Christ with open arms, now one of the new Seven Wonders of the World! The guide has between 40 and 50 minutes to show the wonderful sights of Rio. From the top, enjoy the spectacular views of Rio and the surroundings.
Santa Teresa - Santa Teresa, a neighborhood with a complete different vibe from the rest of Rio. Here, Old Rio comes alive. Santa Teresa is a neighborhood where laid-backness and tradition meet.
Escadaria Selaron - The beautiful steps done in ceramic by artist Jorge Selarón are one of a kind. You will have about 10 minutes or so to contemplate it before continuing on to Sugar Loaf Mountain.
Morro da Urca - If you have selected the option with cable car tickets, you’ll travel all the way to the top of Sugar Loaf in two steps by cable car. The first cable car takes you to Urca Hill, a vantage point 215 meters high for which already grants beautiful views of Guanabara Bay and its islands, the Rio-Niterói Bridge and Corcovado Mountain.
Sugarloaf Mountain - A second cable car takes you up to the top of the Sugar Loaf Mountain. At 395 meters we’ll enjoy splendid views of Copacabana beach, the Santa Cruz fortress and several beaches of Niterói. Enjoy this magnificent scenery for about 45 minutes until you have to get back down to catch the van which will bring you back to the port.

What's Included

Transportation between sights
Cable Car Ticket to Sugar Loaf Access
Roundtrip transportation to Rio de Janeiro’s Port
Van Ticket to Christ Redeemer Statue Access
Visit to Selaron Steps
Professional Tour Guide

What's Not Included

Food and drinks
Optional gratuities

Additional Information

Experience a worry-free half-day shore excursion filled with stunning sights by visiting three of Rio’s prominent landmarks. Kickstart your journey by visiting the iconic Christ the Redeemer Statue, marking a key highlight off your travel wishlist. Next, explore the vibrant Selaron Steps for capturing memorable photographs and conclude your tour at Sugar Loaf. Enjoy the awe-inspiring vistas from the Cable Car and two lofty mountains. Ample time is ensured to return to the port without any haste and perhaps savor a late lunch. Concerns about returning on time are unnecessary. With this 6-hour tour, explore all spectacular spots and still have plenty of time left!

The specific departure time for this tour will be determined upon reconfirmation
Please note that during Carnival, there is a chance that we might not make it to the Selaron Steps because of Street Parades and Traffic.
Light clothes, comfortable shoes, sunscreen and sunglasses are recommended
Bring a bottle of water

Location

Pier Maua

Avenida Rodrigues Alves 20, Centro

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

5.0