Rio Full-Day Tour: Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf & Selarón Steps

See Rio's three biggest sights without arranging the stops yourself

A full-day guided tour of Rio de Janeiro visiting Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, and the Selarón Steps, with admission tickets, lunch at a buffet restaurant, and air-conditioned transport included. The route passes through neighborhoods like Lapa, Copacabana, and Ipanema depending on your hotel location. A bilingual guide leads the group and handles logistics so you move through the city's landmarks without building the day yourself.

Options for this experience

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From US$ 75 to US$ 155 per person, depending on the option and date you choose. See options & prices

Christ & Sugarloaf only, lasting 6 hours 07:30 Guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese A shorter express experience lasting 6 hours, ideal for travelers with limited time in Rio or short stays in the city. It focuses on the city's two main landmarks and does not include lunch or meal stops. It covers only Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain, without additional sightseeing. Pickup is included.

Full version city tour lasting 8 hours 07:30 Guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese This 8-hour activity covers Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, lunch, and sightseeing at Rio's main landmarks. Lunch is included, served as a stop at a self-service buffet restaurant with a wide variety of dishes. The tour is full of attractions, with visits to Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, the Selarón Steps, the Cathedral, the Sambadrome and more. Pickup is included.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Full day Rio sightseeing tour

• Pass by Copacabana and Ipanema beaches
• Drive through Tijuca National Park
• Visit Christ the Redeemer statue
• Enjoy lunch at buffet restaurant
• Visit Selarón Steps in Lapa
• Pass by Lapa arches aqueduct
• Drive through Rio’s downtown
• Pass by Botafogo beach
• Pass by Flamengo Park
• Visit Rio de Janeiro Cathedral
• Ascend Sugarloaf Mountain by cable car

Stops and time spent at each 10 stops

1. Copacabana Beach passing by
2. Ipanema Beach passing by
3. Floresta da Tijuca passing by
4. Christ the Redeemer 40m
5. Selarón Steps 20m
6. Lapa passing by
7. Centro passing by
8. Flamengo Park passing by
9. Rio de Janeiro Cathedral 15m
10. Sugarloaf Mountain 1h

What’s included

• All admission tickets to Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain.
• lunch at a self-service buffet with salads, hot dishes, cold dishes and desserts including vegetarian and vegan options.
• transport by fully-equipped air-conditioned vehicle.
• hotel pickup.
• and a licensed bilingual guide.

Times

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• Every day 07:30

Information

First-time in Rio? This full-day tour covers Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain and the Selarón Steps with all tickets, lunch and transport included.

Group Up to 15 4 similar private tours ›

Live guide English, Spanish and Portuguese Another language? ›

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

Book up to 14h before

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

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Infants must sit on laps

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The experience

You start from your hotel and spend the morning heading into Tijuca National Park toward Christ the Redeemer. The tour vehicle takes you most of the way up. From there you climb a short flight of stairs to reach the statue itself. The view spreads across the forest below and the mountains closing the horizon at the back of Guanabara Bay. After time to walk around and photograph, you head back down and drive toward lunch.

Lunch happens at a self-service buffet restaurant with salads, hot and cold dishes, and desserts: vegetarian and vegan options are available. From there the route moves through downtown Rio and into the Lapa neighborhood, where you stop at the Selarón Steps, a stairway decorated in colorful tiles that sits between Santa Teresa and Lapa's famous white-arched aqueduct. The area has a bohemian energy. The guide can point you toward bars and cultural spots if you want to return later. Depending on where your hotel is, you may also pass Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, Flamengo Park, and the Rio de Janeiro Cathedral on the drive through the city.

The afternoon ends at Sugarloaf Mountain. Two cable cars carry you to the summit, where the views shift to a different angle than Christ the Redeemer. This vantage point looks out over the beaches and the bay from the other side. The whole tour runs six to eight hours depending on which version you book. Transport is by air-conditioned vehicle, and your guide speaks English, Spanish, or Portuguese and can offer recommendations for the rest of your stay.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Can children come?

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

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's included in the full-day Rio tour?

Admission tickets to Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain, lunch at a buffet restaurant, all transport by air-conditioned vehicle, and a bilingual guide are included. Drinks and dessert at lunch are not covered.

Do I have to pass by Copacabana and Ipanema beaches?

The route depends on your hotel location and the specific path the guide takes that day. Copacabana and Ipanema may be passed on the drive, but it's not guaranteed for every departure.

How long does the full-day tour take?

The full-day version runs six to eight hours from pickup at your hotel to drop-off. A shorter option covering only Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain takes six hours.

What is the Selarón Steps?

The Selarón Steps is a stairway decorated with colorful tiles connecting Santa Teresa to the Lapa neighborhood. It's known for its artistic design and the bohemian atmosphere of the surrounding area.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, pickup from your Rio hotel is included in the tour.

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