Full Day City Tour in Rio de Janeiro: Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf

Cable car rides, a towering statue, samba avenues and the painted steps of Lapa

Ride the cable car up to Sugarloaf Mountain, then stand before Christ the Redeemer, a statue 38 meters high. This city tour of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, also takes in the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Maracanã stadium, the Sambadrome, the bohemian streets of Lapa and the Selarón Steps.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Rio de Janeiro's iconic sites

• Visit Christ the Redeemer statue
• Ride Sugarloaf Mountain cable car
• See Rio de Janeiro Cathedral
• Take photos at Maracanã Stadium
• Visit Sambadrome for photos
• Explore Lapa neighborhood
• Walk the Selarón Steps

Stops and time spent at each 7 stops

1. Christ the Redeemer Entry included 1h
2. Sugarloaf Mountain Entry included 1h 20m
3. Rio de Janeiro Cathedral Entry included 20m
4. Maracanã Stadium 30m
5. Sambadrome Entry included 30m
6. Lapa 20m
7. Selarón Steps 30m

What’s included

• Lunch.
• Sugarloaf cable car ticket.
• Air-conditioned vehicle.
• Entry to Christ the Redeemer.
• Professional tour guide.

Times

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• Every day 08:00

Information

You ride Sugarloaf's cable car, stand at Christ the Redeemer, then pass Maracanã, the Sambadrome, Lapa and the Selarón Steps in Rio.

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Live guide English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Portuguese Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included. See the pickup points

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Ages Adult (11 and older) · Youth (6 to 10 years) · Child (3 to 5 years) · Infant (under 3): free

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

Good to know

Low physical effort Public transport nearby Infants must sit on laps

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The experience

The first stop is Corcovado, where Christ the Redeemer stands as an imposing figure 38 meters high. You have an hour at the statue, with entry included, and a panoramic view of the city opens up around you. Next the cable car carries you from Praia Vermelha toward Morro da Urca and Morro do Pão de Açúcar, where Sugarloaf Mountain gives you an hour and twenty to look around.

Back in the heart of downtown, the Metropolitan Cathedral of São Sebastião is a Catholic church that took over the city's cathedral role in 1979 from the Church of Nossa Senhora do Carmo. Then comes the Maracanã, the football stadium in the Zona North that locals nickname Maraca, a name that echoes birds whose call sounded like a rattle in Tupi-Guarani. Your 30 minutes there are spent outside, taking pictures. Next is the Sambadrome on Avenida Marquês de Sapucaí, the stage where samba schools parade and the big Carnival shows happen, with another 30 minutes for photos.

Lapa is a lively bohemian neighborhood of traditional bars, nightclubs with live music and open-air samba circles under the Arcos da Lapa, an aqueduct in the Roman style. The Selarón Steps sit between Santa Teresa and Lapa, covered in hand-painted tile mosaics by the Chilean artist Jorge Selarón, who described it as a tribute to the Brazilian people. You get 30 minutes on the steps. Throughout the day, the guide shares information and stories at each stop, so every place comes with a little context.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (6 to 10 years); Child (3 to 5 years); Infant (under 3): free.

Is entry to Christ the Redeemer included?

Yes. The entrance is included, and you have one hour at the statue on Corcovado for the panoramic view of the city.

How do you get up to Sugarloaf Mountain?

By the Sugar Loaf cable car, which runs from Praia Vermelha to Morro da Urca and Morro do Pão de Açúcar. The ticket is included, and the stop there lasts an hour and twenty.

Can you go inside the Maracanã stadium?

The stop there is 30 minutes outside the stadium, for taking pictures.

Is entry to the Sambadrome included?

Yes, entry is included at the Sambadrome, where the stop lasts 30 minutes.

Is lunch included on this tour?

Yes, lunch is included, along with the Sugarloaf cable car ticket.

How long do you stop at the Selarón Steps?

30 minutes, on the staircase between Santa Teresa and Lapa, covered in hand-painted tile mosaics.

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