Christ the Redeemer & Copacabana Beach Private Rio Tour

Stand at Christ the Redeemer, then watch the sunset from a military fortress overlooking the sea

A private tour of Rio de Janeiro covers Christ the Redeemer, Copacabana Beach, Ipanema Beach, Arpoador viewpoint, a Leblon park and Copacabana Fort, with a live guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese. The route moves through the city's most recognizable landmarks and quieter lookout spots, ending at the fort where you can have coffee while the sun drops over the water.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Rio's iconic beaches and landmarks

• Visit Christ the Redeemer
• Discover Copacabana Beach
• Explore Ipanema Beach
• See sunset at Arpoador
• Walk in Leblon Park
• Enjoy coffee at Copacabana Fort

Stops and time spent at each 4 stops

1. Christ the Redeemer Entry included 2h
2. Copacabana Beach 30m
3. Ipanema Beach 30m
4. Copacabana Fort Entry included 45m

What’s included

• Bottled water.
• private vehicle with air conditioning.
• live guide in your choice of English, Spanish or Portuguese.
• hotel pickup.
• entrance to Christ the Redeemer and the train.
• entry to Copacabana Beach, Ipanema Beach, the Leblon park and Copacabana Fort.

Times

• Every day 08:30

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Before you book

Group Private 2 group tours ›

Live guide English, Spanish and Portuguese Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included. You can choose from 24 pickup points.

Book up to 4h before

Ages Adult (21 to 75 years) · Under 21: can't be booked

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Infants must sit on laps

Operated by TangerineTOURS

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The experience

Christ the Redeemer sits at the top of the itinerary. You'll take the train up and stand in front of the statue with a guide who speaks your language. From there the tour moves to the beaches: Copacabana first, then Ipanema, where the description notes the cultural energy and the light that draws artists. Arpoador is a short stop for the view across both beaches, and if you're going in the late afternoon, you'll catch the sunset from there.

The middle of the day takes you to a park in Leblon, a neighborhood preserve where locals come to exercise and picnic, and the lookouts there frame some of Rio's major landmarks. By late afternoon you're at Copacabana Fort, a military fortress open to the public. The fort is the last stop, and it's built around a specific moment: you sit down with a coffee and watch the sunset over Copacabana Beach from the ramparts. The whole route runs five to six hours, with an air-conditioned vehicle and a driver who knows where to stop.

Bottled water is included, and so are all the entrance fees: Christ the Redeemer, the beaches and parks, and the fort. The minimum age is 21. Pickup from your hotel is part of the booking.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

What is Christ the Redeemer like when you get to the top?

Christ the Redeemer is the iconic statue at the summit of Corcovado mountain, and the tour includes the train ride up and entry to the site itself. The description calls it one of the most breathtaking views on the planet, and you'll have time there with your guide before moving on to the beaches.

Can I see a sunset on this tour?

Yes. If you book an afternoon or late-afternoon departure, you'll catch the sunset from Arpoador, which overlooks both Ipanema and Leblon beaches, or from Copacabana Fort at the end of the day, where you can have coffee while watching it over the water.

What are Ipanema and Copacabana beaches like?

Copacabana is one of Rio's most famous beaches, and Ipanema is known for its cultural energy and the constant flow of people setting trends and styles. Both are stops on the tour where you'll have time to walk and take in the scene, and entry to both is included.

Is this tour private, or will I be with other people?

This is a private tour, so you'll have your own guide and vehicle for the day. Your guide will speak English, Spanish or Portuguese, whichever you choose at booking.