Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf: Skip the queues
Beat the Rio crowds: Christ at sunrise, then the cable car up Sugarloaf
You arrive at Christ the Redeemer in the early morning before crowds, then move to Sugarloaf Mountain where guide-priority access skips the entry queues. The tour includes both entry tickets, all fees, and air-conditioned transport between sites. You're finished by early afternoon with both landmarks checked off.
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Visit Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf
- Arrive early at Christ the Redeemer
- Watch the dawn at the statue
- Visit Christ the Redeemer viewpoint
- Take cable cars to Sugarloaf and Morro da Urca
- Enjoy views of Rio de Janeiro
- Sugarloaf Mountain 1h 30m
- Christ the Redeemer 45m
What’s included
Your tour includes entry tickets to both Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain, all fees and taxes, cable car rides on both stages of Sugarloaf, and air-conditioned vehicle transport throughout the day. The guide's preferential access means you skip entry queues at both sites.
Times
- Every day No fixed time
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The experience
The guide was running five minutes late picking us up, and for a second I thought we'd miss the whole point: getting to Christ the Redeemer before the tour buses arrived. But we didn't. We got there early enough that the statue was still quiet, the light still soft, and the city below was just waking up. That's the whole reason to do this tour this way: you're not standing in a line with three hundred other people trying to get a photo. You're standing there when it actually feels like something.
After Christ the Redeemer, the guide takes you down and straight to Sugarloaf Mountain. Instead of queuing at the base like everyone else, you use the guide's preferential access, which means you skip ahead and get on the cable car without the wait. The cable car itself takes two stages: first up to Morro da Urca, where you get a view of the beach and the city spreading out, and then the second cable car up to the summit of Sugarloaf itself. The whole thing takes a few hours from start to finish, and you're done by early afternoon.
What's included is straightforward: entry to both attractions, all the fees and taxes, and transport in an air-conditioned vehicle. The guide knows the timing, knows which entrance to use, and knows how to move through both sites without the chaos. If you're only in Rio for a day or two and you want to see the two things everyone comes for, this saves you the research, the confusion, and the hours standing around.
Is this one for you?Book this if you're short on time in Rio and want both main landmarks without arranging separate tickets, transport, or spending hours in queues: the early start and guide access are what make both sites feel unhurried instead of rushed.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 21 years); Child (3 to 10 years); Infant (under 3).
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 time does the tour start?
Early morning, timed to reach Christ the Redeemer at dawn before the main tour groups arrive.
Is transport included?
Yes, air-conditioned vehicle transport is included between your location and both attractions.
Do I need to buy tickets separately?
No. Entry to Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain, plus all fees and taxes, are included in the tour price.
How long does the whole tour take?
A few hours total, covering both attractions and the cable car rides up Sugarloaf.
What is "preferential access" at Sugarloaf?
The guide uses a priority entrance that lets you skip the main entry queue and board the cable car ahead of walk-up visitors.
Is this tour wheelchair accessible?
Yes. All areas are wheelchair accessible, vehicles are wheelchair accessible, and strollers and prams are permitted.
Are service animals allowed?
Yes, service animals are permitted on the tour.
Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf: Skip the queues
4h–5h · EN · ES · PT
from US$ 115 per person
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