Rio de Janeiro: Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf Mountain Private Tour
Two mountains, one train ride, eight hours to see why Rio stops you in your tracks
You get picked up at your hotel, skip the line at Christ the Redeemer via the Corcovado train, ride the cable car up Sugarloaf Mountain in two stages, and choose how to spend the remaining hours: all with entry fees and transport included. The private guide and air-conditioned vehicle mean no group waits or shared stops, and you confirm pickup time when you book.
Step-by-step itinerary
Visit Christ Redeemer and Sugarloaf
- Skip line for Corcovado train
- Ride train to Christ the Redeemer
- Enjoy views from Christ the Redeemer
- Take cable car to Urca Mountain
- Continue cable car to Sugarloaf Mountain
- Explore Sugarloaf Mountain summit
- Visit Tijuca National Park
- Stop at Copacabana Beach
- Visit Ipanema Beach
- Christ the Redeemer Entry included 2h
- Sugarloaf Mountain Entry included 2h
- Tijuca National Park Entry included 1h
- Copacabana Beach 1h
- Ipanema Beach 1h
What’s included
Your day includes hotel pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle, skip-the-line entry to Christ the Redeemer via the Corcovado train, cable car access to Sugarloaf Mountain (both stages), a private tour guide for the full eight hours, and the flexibility to choose additional stops based on your interests. Meals and personal expenses are not included.
Times
- Every day 08:00 09:00
Before you book
Operated by Rio Carioca Tour Ltda
Prices and times updated 2 days ago
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The experience
You wonder if the photos of Christ the Redeemer are just angles and light until you're standing underneath it. This private Rio de Janeiro tour skips the line at Corcovado and gets you there by the Trenzinho do Corcovado (the small train that climbs the mountain itself), so you're not fighting crowds at the ticket booth. The statue sits with its arms open to Guanabara Bay, and the view from up there doesn't need a filter. Your guide meets you at your hotel, picks you up in an air-conditioned vehicle, and the whole thing runs eight hours.
After Christ the Redeemer, you head to Sugarloaf Mountain by cable car. It's a two-stage ride: first up to Urca Mountain, then from there to the summit. The second cable car is where you get the full sweep of the city: beaches, neighborhoods, the bay, all at once. Both entry fees are already paid, which means no stopping at a ticket window or checking your phone to see if you have enough cash. Your guide decides the route based on what you want to see in the remaining hours. Some people add time at Copacabana or Ipanema Beach. Others explore Tijuca National Park, one of the world's largest urban forests. It's flexible.
The tour runs every day except Christmas, New Year's Eve, and Carnival season. Pickup time depends on where you're staying. Contact the operator to confirm. Bring sunscreen, a hat, and walking shoes. The sun in Rio is direct and the viewpoints mean standing around. Children under four ride free on a parent's lap, and the vehicle fits families without fuss. If you've never done Rio before and don't want to piece together transport, tickets, and timing on your own, this eight-hour block handles the logistics so you just show up and look around.
Is this one for you?Book this if you're new to Rio and want the two main landmarks plus flexibility without arranging transport and tickets separately: the private guide and included entry fees mean you skip the logistics and spend your time looking around instead.
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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: Child (3 to 10 years); Infant (under 3): free.
What's included in the tour?
Entry to Christ the Redeemer (skip-the-line train access), entry to Sugarloaf Mountain, private guide, air-conditioned vehicle, and hotel pickup. Meals and personal expenses are not included.
How long is the tour?
Eight hours total. The first two stops (Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain) take up most of that. The remaining time is yours to decide.
Do I have to wait in line at Christ the Redeemer?
No. The tour includes skip-the-line access and uses the Corcovado train to reach the statue, so you avoid the main ticket queue.
Can I choose which beaches or attractions to visit?
Yes. After the two main stops, you work with your guide to decide where to go next: Copacabana, Ipanema, Tijuca National Park, or elsewhere.
What time does the tour start?
Pickup time depends on your hotel location. Contact the operator to confirm the exact time when you book.
Is the tour available every day?
No. The tour is unavailable on Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and during Carnival season.
What should I bring?
Sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, and walking shoes. The viewpoints are exposed to direct sun.
Rio de Janeiro: Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf Mountain Private Tour
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