Private Rio Tour: Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf & Selarón Steps

Three Rio landmarks in one morning, without the crowds or the planning.

A private tour of Rio de Janeiro covers Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain and Selarón Steps with a licensed bilingual guide, hotel pickup and official entry to the statue. You ride in an air-conditioned vehicle suited to your group size, stop for photos at each landmark, and hear the history behind each one, from the cable car at Sugarloaf to the tile-covered staircase built by a Chilean artist who fell in love with Brazil.

Options for this experience

3 options

From US$ 185 per person, depending on the option and date you choose.See dates & book

Tour designed for adults 07:00, 09:00 and 13:00 Guide in English or Spanish Up to 15 per booking includes pickup

Family-friendly city tour 07:00, 09:00 and 13:00 Guide in English or Spanish Up to 15 per booking includes pickup

Private tour for larger groups 07:00, 09:00 and 13:00 Guide in English or Spanish Up to 30 per booking For groups of more than 10 people: a private tour for your circle of friends or relatives; this option requires at least 10 people. All tickets are included. Pickup is included.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Rio's iconic landmarks

• Visit Christ the Redeemer statue
• Enjoy panoramic views from Sugarloaf Mountain
• Walk the colorful Selarón Steps

Stops and time spent at each 3 stops

1. Christ the Redeemer Entry included 1h
2. Sugarloaf Mountain 1h
3. Selarón Steps 30m

What’s included

• Official ticket to Christ the Redeemer via Paineiras access.
• private air-conditioned transportation.
• hotel or Airbnb pickup and drop-off in Zona Sul and Barra da Tijuca.
• licensed bilingual tour guide in English and Spanish.
• complimentary bottled water.
• photo stops at all three attractions.

Times

• Every day 07:00 09:00 13:00

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Before you book

Group Private 3 group tours ›

Live guide English and Spanish Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included. You can choose from 29 pickup points.

Ages Adult (18 and older) · Youth (under 18)

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Infants must sit on laps

Operated by True Guide Rio

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The experience

Christ the Redeemer sits at the top of Corcovado as a symbol of faith and Brazilian identity, and the panoramic view from there spreads across sea, mountains and city in all directions. Your guide brings the history to life while you stand at the statue, and the official ticket is included so there's no line to navigate at the gate. From there, the cable car takes you up Sugarloaf Mountain, where Rio unfolds in 360 degrees: beach, bay, city and mountain all visible at once.

Selarón Steps is where the tour shifts from landmark to discovery. A Chilean artist covered the entire staircase in vibrant tiles from over 60 countries as a tribute to color, culture and creativity, and each step tells a different story. Your guide shares the artist's connection to Brazil and the meaning behind the tiles while you walk and photograph. The whole experience runs six to seven hours, with the remaining time spent in transport between the three sites.

Smaller groups of up to three people ride in a sedan that uses exclusive taxi lanes, cutting travel time and letting you see more of the city en route. Larger groups travel in a vehicle sized to your party, and everyone gets complimentary bottled water and photo stops at all three attractions. Hotel or Airbnb pickup and drop-off in Zona Sul and Barra da Tijuca are included, so you start and end at your accommodation.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (under 18).

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

Christ the Redeemer stands at the summit of Corcovado as a symbol of faith and Brazilian identity, with a panoramic view that spreads across sea, mountains and the entire city in all directions. The official ticket is included in the tour, so you walk straight to the statue without waiting in line at the gate.

Can you walk around Selarón Steps or just look at it?

Selarón Steps is a staircase you walk up and down, covered entirely in vibrant tiles from over 60 countries. Your guide explains the artist's story and the meaning behind the tiles while you photograph and explore the steps at your own pace.

How does the tour handle transport between the three sites?

You travel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle suited to your group size. Groups of up to three use a sedan that accesses exclusive taxi lanes, saving time on the road. Larger groups travel in a vehicle matched to your party, and everyone gets complimentary bottled water during the drive.

Does the tour include lunch or meals?

Lunch is not included in the tour. The six to seven hours covers the three attractions and transport between them, leaving time to eat on your own or at a restaurant your guide can recommend.