Rio de Janeiro city tour: Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf & more

Six Rio landmarks in one day, from the statue on the mountain to the staircase in Santa Teresa

A full-day guided tour of Rio de Janeiro hits six major attractions (Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Maracanã Stadium, Tijuca National Park, Selarón Steps and the Sambadrome) with a bilingual guide, round-trip hotel pickup and buffet lunch. The tour runs 8 to 9 hours and covers the city's most recognizable sites in sequence. Pickup is available from Copacabana and Ipanema hotels. You view Maracanã from outside only, and children aged 3–4 pay a separate admission to Sugarloaf.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Rio's iconic attractions

• Visit Christ the Redeemer
• Take cable car to Sugarloaf Mountain
• Tour Maracanã Stadium
• See Tijuca National Park
• Walk Selarón Steps
• Visit Sambadrome
• Explore Lapa neighborhood

Stops and time spent at each 6 stops

1. Christ the Redeemer Entry included 5h
2. Sugarloaf Mountain Entry included 1h
3. Maracanã Stadium 30m
4. Tijuca National Park passing by
5. Selarón Steps 30m
6. Sambadrome 30m

What’s included

• Buffet lunch.
• round-trip hotel transportation from Copacabana or Ipanema.
• bilingual credentialed guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese.

Times

• Every day 08:00

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Before you book

Group Up to 40 1 private ›

Live guide English, Spanish and Portuguese Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included.

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Ages Adult (11 to 90 years) · Child (6 to 10 years) · Infant (under 6): 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 Not recommended during pregnancy Not recommended with heart problems Not recommended with back problems Infants must sit on laps

Operated by ParaViajantes Tours

Prices and times updated 15 days ago

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The experience

The day starts with a pickup from your Copacabana or Ipanema hotel and heads straight to Christ the Redeemer atop Mount Corcovado. You'll have time to explore the monument, take photos and absorb the panoramic views of Rio's coastline and city sprawl before moving on. From there, a cable car carries you to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain, where you can see Guanabara Bay, Copacabana, Ipanema and the broader cityscape in one sweep: another prime spot for photos.

The tour then takes you to Maracanã Stadium, the legendary soccer venue where you'll learn about Brazilian football history and the energy that surrounds the place, though entry is from outside only. Next comes Tijuca National Park, an urban forest in the heart of Rio offering its own panoramic views of the city and surroundings. The Selarón Steps in Santa Teresa (a public artwork of over 200 steps created by Chilean artist Jorge Selarón) comes next, followed by a stop at the Sambadrome, the iconic stadium built for Rio's Carnival samba school parades. Buffet lunch is included partway through the day, and a bilingual credentialed guide leads the whole route. Traffic in Rio can cause delays, so patience is part of the experience.

Round-trip transportation is included, and the guide speaks English, Spanish or Portuguese depending on your preference. The full itinerary (from hotel pickup through all six stops and back) takes 8 to 9 hours. Note that you do not enter Maracanã itself, only view it from outside, and children aged 3–4 pay a separate USD 15 admission fee for Sugarloaf Mountain.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 10 years); Infant (under 6): 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.

How much time do you actually spend at each stop on this Rio tour?

The itinerary includes time at Christ the Redeemer for exploration and photos, a cable car ride and time at the top of Sugarloaf Mountain, a visit to Maracanã Stadium (exterior only), a stop in Tijuca National Park, time at the Selarón Steps, and a visit to the Sambadrome. The exact duration at each varies, but the full day runs 8 to 9 hours including transport between sites and the buffet lunch.

What's included in the buffet lunch on this tour?

Buffet lunch is included in the tour price. Drinks and dessert are not covered by the lunch inclusion, so you may want to budget separately for those if desired.

Can you actually go inside Maracanã Stadium, or just see it from outside?

You view Maracanã Stadium from outside only. You do not enter the stadium itself. The guide will share the history of Brazilian soccer and the significance of the venue during your stop.

Which hotels have pickup, and what if you're staying in Leblon or Barra da Tijuca?

Pickups are available from Copacabana and Ipanema hotels. The operator does not arrange pickups in Leblon or Barra da Tijuca, so you'll need to confirm your hotel location is in one of the covered areas before booking.

How does traffic affect the schedule, and should I expect delays?

Rio is a large city with significant traffic, and delays in pickups and travel between stops can happen. The operator recommends going with patience, as the full itinerary depends on road conditions on the day of your tour.