Full Day in Rio: Christ, Sugarloaf, Selarón & Barbecue Lunch
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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 Selarón Steps, and take an external tour of the legendary Maracanã 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.
Your experience
Stop 1
Avenue in front of Copacabana Beach.
Stop 2
Pass by the edge of the Copacabana Beach and get a panoramic view of one of the most famous beaches in Brazil.
Stop 3
Statue of a famous brazilian poet at Copacabana beach.
Stop 4
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 5
Stop at Visitors Center on your way up to Christ the Redeemer.
Stop 6
Pass by Tijuca Forest on your way up to Christ the Redeemer.
Stop 7
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.
Stop 8
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.
Stop 9
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.
Stop 10
Internal visit.
Stop 11
Stop for photos.
Stop 12
Take the first cable car ride to Urca Hill and wait for the second one to Sugarloaf Mountain.
What’s 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
Before you go
- 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.
Check the policy for your selected date and option before booking.
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