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Rio de Janeiro Cable Car

Our pick: Rio de Janeiro: Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf Cable Car Tour — US$ 175 (8h–9h, 4.84★ · 939). Best value: Rio: Sugarloaf Mountain Rock Climb & Hike with Cable Car — US$ 69 (4h, 4.99★ · 79).

4.8 8 experiences from US$ 67 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

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✓ 2026-09-29
OptionPricePer personLengthRatingCancellationExtra fee
Rio de Janeiro: Sugarloaf Mountain Cable Car & Copacabana Beach TourUS$ 67 p.p.
US$ 67
3h4.78★ · 32free—
Rio: Sugarloaf Mountain Rock Climb & Hike with Cable CarBest valueUS$ 69 p.p.
US$ 69
4h4.99★ · 79free—
Rio de Janeiro: E-Scooter Lapa & Santa Teresa with Cable CarTop ratedUS$ 99 p.p.
US$ 99
3h4.83★ only 6 reviewsfree—
Corcovado & Sugarloaf Tour: Cable car, Christ statue, lunchUS$ 127 p.p.
US$ 127
9h4.65★ · 23free—
Rio: Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf Small Group Tour with LunchUS$ 128 p.p.
US$ 128
9h4.72★ · 804free—
Sugarloaf Mountain Rio: Fast-Pass & Cable Car TourUS$ 128 p.p.
US$ 128
1h4.75★ · 20free—
Rio de Janeiro: Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf Cable Car TourOur pickUS$ 175 p.p.
US$ 175
8h–9h4.84★ · 939free—
Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf Sunset: Cable car viewsUS$ 175 p.p.
US$ 175
6h5.00★ only 4 reviewsfree—

Real price per person across the 8 options: US$ 67–US$ 175 (median US$ 127). With 100+ reviews: 2 of 8.

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Up to 2 hours (1)

Sugarloaf Mountain Rio: Fast-Pass & Cable Car Tour
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Sugarloaf Mountain Rio: Fast-Pass & Cable Car Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.75 (20)1hYou skip the entry line with a fast-pass ticket, ride two cable cars with a professional guide, and reach the 1,295-foot summit overlooking Copacabana Beach and Guanabara Bay. The guided portion lasts about an hour, but you're free to stay longer and explore the top on your own time after the tour ends.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Sugarloaf Mountain's summit views without spending time in the entry queue — the fast-pass and guide handle both the logistics and the navigation, leaving you free to absorb the view.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 128View ›

2 to 5 hours (3)

Rio: Sugarloaf Mountain Rock Climb & Hike with Cable Car
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Rio: Sugarloaf Mountain Rock Climb & Hike with Cable Car★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (79)4hYou hike the Costão route up Sugarloaf Mountain's east face, stopping for views of Guanabara Bay and the Atlantic, then complete a 15-meter guided rock climb midway up with all safety gear provided. At the summit you get the full Rio panorama — Christ the Redeemer, Copacabana, Niterói — before descending by cable car. The whole experience takes a few hours and includes a certified multilingual guide, all climbing equipment, and the cable car ride down.Is it for me?Book this if you want to climb Sugarloaf Mountain without needing prior experience or your own gear — the certified guide and included equipment mean you show up ready, and the cable car descent saves you from hiking back down tired.Free cancellationfromUS$ 69View ›
Rio de Janeiro: Sugarloaf Mountain Cable Car & Copacabana Beach Tour
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Rio de Janeiro: Sugarloaf Mountain Cable Car & Copacabana Beach Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.78 (32)3hYou get hotel pickup, both cable car rides to Sugarloaf's summit and Morro da Urca, entry tickets, and a drive past Copacabana Beach in an air-conditioned vehicle. The tour starts at 8am and runs as a small group, so expect to share the cable cars and the van with other travelers. Infants sit on a parent's lap.Is it for me?Right for travelers staying in Rio who want the Sugarloaf views without arranging transport or buying tickets separately. The 8am start means an early pickup, and the tour is shared, so expect to move with a group and plan for potential delays at the beginning.Free cancellationKids −50%fromUS$ 67View ›
Rio de Janeiro: E-Scooter Lapa & Santa Teresa with Cable Car
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Rio de Janeiro: E-Scooter Lapa & Santa Teresa with Cable Car★★★★★★★★★★ 4.83 (6)3hYou ride an electric scooter through Lapa and downtown Rio, take the cable car up to Santa Teresa, and visit the Selarón Stairs and Metropolitan Cathedral. The tour includes your cable car ticket and beginner instruction if you need it. You're moving under your own power but with a guide who knows where to go, which means you see the neighborhoods from street level instead of from inside a vehicle.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to move through Rio's historic neighborhoods without arranging transport between stops or navigating the traffic yourself — the scooter keeps you moving at a pace where you actually notice the details, and the guide handles the route.Free cancellationfromUS$ 99View ›

Half day and longer (4)

Rio de Janeiro: Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf Cable Car Tour
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Rio de Janeiro: Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf Cable Car Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.84 (939)8h–9hYou get hotel pickup, a full day moving through Rio's five major sites (Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Selarón Steps, Metropolitan Cathedral, São Bento Monastery), lunch at a steakhouse if you choose the package with tickets included, and a licensed guide who speaks your language. The fixed itinerary and included transport mean you don't spend the morning figuring out buses or cable car queues — you just show up at your hotel and the day unfolds.Is it for me?Pick this tour if you want Rio's main sights in one day without arranging your own transport, entry tickets, or timing — the guide and fixed schedule handle all of that, which is what makes five major stops fit into a single afternoon.Free cancellationKids −15%fromUS$ 175View ›
Rio: Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf Small Group Tour with Lunch
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Rio: Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf Small Group Tour with Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.72 (804)9hYou’ll ride through Rio de Janeiro with a local guide, seeing Christ the Redeemer up close before gliding by cable car to Sugarloaf Mountain’s summit. Taste Brazilian dishes at a buffet lunch near Lapa, walk the mosaic Selarón Steps, and glimpse Maracanã Stadium’s legendary walls. This day trip blends big sights with small moments — it sticks with you long after you leave.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −30%fromUS$ 128View ›
Corcovado & Sugarloaf Tour: Cable car, Christ statue, lunch
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Corcovado & Sugarloaf Tour: Cable car, Christ statue, lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.65 (23)9hStart your day in Rio de Janeiro with a local guide leading you up Corcovado Mountain to Christ the Redeemer, ride cable cars to Sugarloaf Mountain, enjoy a lively barbecue lunch in Copacabana, and explore colorful city landmarks like Selarón Steps. You’ll feel Rio’s energy in every stop — moments you’ll carry home long after.Free cancellationKids −50%fromUS$ 127View ›
Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf Sunset: Cable car views
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Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf Sunset: Cable car views★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (4)6hYou visit Christ the Redeemer at the summit of Corcovado mountain, see the colorful Selarón Steps and Metropolitan Cathedral in the city center, then take a cable car to Sugarloaf Mountain for sunset views over Guanabara Bay. Hotel pickup, all entry tickets, and air-conditioned transport are included; the tour runs in the afternoon and returns you to your hotel by evening.Is it for me?Pick this if you want Rio's two most famous viewpoints without arranging separate tickets, transport, or timing — the fixed afternoon schedule and included pickups mean you show up and the rest is handled.Free cancellationKids −36%fromUS$ 175View ›

Frequently asked questions

Can I book with free cancellation?

Yes: 8 of the 8 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.

How long do these experiences last?

Most options last half a day or longer. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.

Which one is the travelers' favorite?

Rio de Janeiro: Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf Cable Car Tour is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.84 out of 5 across 939 reviews.

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