Christ the Redeemer, Selarón Steps & Sugarloaf: Private Rio tour
Three of Rio's landmarks in one morning, just you and your guide
A private 5-hour tour of Rio de Janeiro visiting Christ the Redeemer atop Corcovado Mountain, the tile-covered Selarón Steps connecting Lapa to Santa Teresa, and Sugarloaf Mountain for views over Guanabara Bay and the city's beaches. A professional guide leads in your choice of language, with hotel pickup included and an early 7:20am start to avoid lines at Christ the Redeemer.
Step-by-step itinerary
Rio de Janeiro main attractions tour
- Start tour at 7:20am
- Visit Christ the Redeemer statue
- Travel to Selarón Steps
- Visit Selarón Steps
- Travel to Sugarloaf Mountain
- Ride cable cars at Sugarloaf
- Enjoy panoramic views at Sugarloaf
- Christ the Redeemer 1h 30m
- Selarón Steps 40m
- Sugarloaf Mountain 1h 30m
What’s included
- Professional tour guide.
- air-conditioned vehicle.
- hotel pickup.
- Christ the Redeemer admission ticket.
- guide fluency in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German and Russian.
Times
- Monday to Saturday 13:00
Before you book
Operated by Trip In Rio
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The experience
The tour departs at 7:20am to reach Christ the Redeemer before the crowds arrive. The statue sits 710 meters above sea level on Corcovado Mountain, and from there you get a 360-degree view of Rio. The climb takes roughly two hours with the car ride, minibus shuttle and time at the top. Admission to Christ the Redeemer is separate, as is entry to Sugarloaf.
From Corcovado you head to Selarón Steps, a 215-step stairway that connects the neighbourhoods of Lapa and Santa Teresa. In 1990, Chilean artist Jorge Selarón began covering the stairs with tiles in an obsessive project that eventually covered every step. The work has appeared in music videos, commercials and travel documentaries. This stop takes about an hour including the drive. Then you move on to Sugarloaf Mountain, Rio's second most visited monument at 396 metres high. Four cable car rides carry you up, each lasting three minutes, and from the top you see Copacabana, Botafogo and Flamengo beaches, the Rio-Niterói bridge and Guanabara Bay. Budget two hours here with transport and viewing time.
The tour is entirely private, once you book, it's only you and your companions with the guide. Your guide speaks English, Spanish, French, Italian, German or Russian, and pickup from your hotel is included. The vehicle is air-conditioned and fully accessible.
Is this one for you?The guide speaks your language (English, Spanish, French, Italian, German or Russian), so commentary flows naturally for your whole group. Early departure at 7:20am is what keeps the three main attractions inside five hours and avoids the midday queues at Corcovado.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 10 years); Infant (under 6).
What time does the Christ the Redeemer tour start and why so early?
The tour departs at 7:20am to reach Corcovado before the lines build up during the day. Early arrival means shorter waits and more time to enjoy the 360-degree views from the 710-metre summit.
What is Selarón Steps and why is it on the tour?
Selarón Steps is a 215-step stairway between Lapa and Santa Teresa that Chilean artist Jorge Selarón covered entirely with tiles starting in 1990. The colourful tiled stairs have appeared in music videos and travel documentaries, and it's a distinctive Rio landmark worth seeing in person.
How many cable car rides are there on Sugarloaf Mountain?
Sugarloaf has four cable car rides to the top, each lasting about three minutes. From the 396-metre summit you see Copacabana, Botafogo, Flamengo, the Rio-Niterói bridge and Guanabara Bay.
Is this tour private or shared with other travellers?
This tour is entirely private. Once you book, only you and your travelling companions join the guide for the full five hours.
Christ the Redeemer, Selarón Steps & Sugarloaf: Private Rio tour
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