Rio: Christ Redeemer Train & Maracanã Stadium Skip-the-Line

The cog train climbs through Rio's rainforest to a 38-meter statue with your arms spread wide over the city

You travel by cog train through the Tijuca Rainforest to Christ Redeemer on Corcovado Mountain with skip-the-line access, spend 40 minutes at the summit with a multilingual audio guide, and stop at Maracanã Stadium for exterior photos on the way. Hotel pickup and drop-off in the south zone are included, so you don't arrange transport or buy tickets separately.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoonpass by
2. Maracanã Stadium15m
3. Cosme Velhopass by
4. Tijuca National Park20m · entry included
5. Christ the Redeemer40m · entry included

Visit Maracanã and Christ the Redeemer

• Drive through Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon
• Pass Flamengo’s headquarters and soccer clubs
• Stop and view Maracanã Stadium exterior
• Travel to Cosme Velho Train Station
• Take train through Tijuca Rainforest to Corcovado
• Climb stairs or take lift to Christ the Redeemer
• Explore statue area and take photos

The experience

The train leaves Cosme Velho Station and enters the Tijuca Rainforest, the largest urban forest in the world, covering 7% of Rio's territory. For twenty minutes the cog train winds upward through dense green, and you're not fighting a queue or a traffic jam. Your tickets are pre-reserved, which means you skip the line that forms at ground level. The forest thins as you rise, and then you step out onto the platform at Corcovado Mountain, where the Christ Redeemer statue stands 38 meters tall with its arms open toward the Atlantic. From there you can see the whole south zone, the lagoons, all the way to Niterói across the bay.

Before the train ride, the tour picks you up from your hotel in Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon or São Conrado and drives you past Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon: a salt-water lagoon connected to the ocean by a canal, where your guide talks about Rio's four biggest soccer clubs and the rivalries that matter here. Then you stop at Maracanã Stadium for photos. The stadium opened in 1950 when Brazil hosted its first World Cup, and it's hosted two World Cup Finals and the recent Olympics. You circle it, take pictures, and move on. No entry inside, just the exterior and the history.

At the summit you get about 40 minutes. You can take the lift and escalator to the top, or climb the 222 stairs the traditional way. The views are the same either way. A live audio guide in nine languages walks you through what you're looking at. After you've circled the statue and shot the photos, the train brings you back down through the forest, and your driver returns you to your hotel. The whole thing runs half a day, which leaves the rest of Rio open to you.

What’s included

Your tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off in the south zone (Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, São Conrado), a drive past Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon with commentary on Rio's soccer culture, an exterior stop at Maracanã Stadium, skip-the-line train tickets from Cosme Velho Station through the Tijuca Rainforest to Corcovado Mountain, access to the Christ Redeemer statue, approximately 40 minutes at the summit, and a live audio guide available in nine languages. A professional tour guide accompanies the group.

Options for this experience

3 options

Guide in 6 languages08:30

Guide in 6 languages14:30

Guide in 6 languages08:00

You pick the guide language when booking. Options with the same name differ in details you'll see when you pick a date.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 08:30 and 14:30

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (3 to 10 years) · Infant (under 3): free

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

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Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Gray Line Brazil

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Christ Redeemer and Maracanã without arranging tickets, transport, or timing yourself: the pre-reserved train access and hotel pickup handle the logistics, leaving you free to spend the rest of your day exploring Rio on your own.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

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

Can children come?

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

Do I need to book the train tickets in advance?

Yes, your tickets are pre-reserved as part of the tour, which is why you skip the line at Cosme Velho Station.

How long is the train ride up Corcovado Mountain?

About 20 minutes through the Tijuca Rainforest to the summit.

How much time do I have at the Christ Redeemer statue?

Approximately 40 minutes to walk around, see all the views, and take photos.

Is the Maracanã Stadium visit included?

Yes, you stop for an external visit and photos. There is no entry inside the stadium.

Which Rio hotels are included in the pickup?

Hotels in São Conrado, Leblon, Ipanema, and Copacabana. Confirm your location when booking.

Can I take the stairs or the lift to the top of the statue?

Both options are available. The lift and escalator are faster. The stairs are 222 steps but traditional. The views from the top are the same either way.

How long is the entire tour?

The tour is a half-day experience. Total duration depends on hotel location and traffic, but plan for several hours including pickup and drop-off.

What should I wear?

Comfortable shoes and light clothes are recommended. The summit can be cooler and windier than the city below.