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Rio de Janeiro: Christ the Redeemer, Selarón Steps & City Tour★ 4.89 (245) · 5h
Best value
Petropolis: Imperial Museum & Crystal Palace with Brewery Option★ 4.12 (41) · 12h
Top rated
Rio de Janeiro: Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf & Private City Tour★ 4.98 (149) · 8h
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✓ 2026-09-29Real price per person across the 20 options: US$ 47–US$ 425 (median US$ 123). With an extra fee to pay on site: 1 of 20. With 100+ reviews: 11 of 20.
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Private experiences (6)
Rio de Janeiro: Christ, Sugarloaf & Beaches Private TourYou get hotel pickup, a private guide, and an air-conditioned vehicle for the full day. You'll visit Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, the Sambadrome, Rio's cathedral, and the Selarón Steps — with time to choose your own lunch spot and move at your own pace between stops. Entry tickets to the mountain and statue are separate, but the guide handles the logistics once you book.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Rio's main landmarks without coordinating transport, tickets, and timing yourself, and if you prefer moving at your own pace rather than keeping up with a group schedule. The private vehicle and guide handle the logistics while you decide where to linger.
Rio de Janeiro: Private City Tour with Flexible PickupYou’ll feel Rio’s pulse up close: climb Selarón Steps, wander historic streets with your guide’s stories echoing around you, taste pastries at Café Colombo, and end by watching sunlight fade over Grumari Beach. With flexible hotel pickup and a private car, you’ll see both icons and hidden corners — all at your own pace.
Rio de Janeiro: Private City Tour, Custom Itinerary & PickupYou’ll feel like you’re seeing Rio de Janeiro through local eyes—choosing your own sights from Christ the Redeemer to hidden corners in Santa Teresa. Expect real conversations with your guide, time for spontaneous stops (and snacks), plus hotel pickup and comfy transport throughout your private day trip.
Rio de Janeiro: Private City Tour with Custom Itinerary & PickupYou’ll feel Rio’s real rhythm on this private city tour—pausing where you want along Copacabana Beach, hearing local stories from your guide, skipping lines and crowds. With door-to-door pickup and flexible stops, you’ll experience both famous sights and everyday moments that stick with you long after you leave.
Rio de Janeiro: Private city tour with guide & vehicleExperience Rio de Janeiro your way with a private city tour including hotel pickup and an expert local guide. Taste pão de queijo at Colombo Bakery, stroll through Cinelândia’s lively squares, explore Lapa’s famous arches, and relax at Ipanema Beach — all at your own pace. It’s those small moments and unexpected stops you’ll remember long after you leave.
Niterói: MAC Museum & Santa Cruz Fortress Private TourYou visit the Oscar Niemeyer-designed MAC museum with its 1,217-work contemporary art collection, explore the 17th-century Santa Cruz da Barra Fortress overlooking Guanabara Bay, and take in panoramic views from Parque da Cidade. Museum entry and private air-conditioned transport are included. The whole day stays in Niterói, across the bay from Rio, so you avoid the crowds and set your own pace.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Niterói's art and history without arranging separate transport and tickets—the private vehicle and included museum entry mean you move at your own pace and skip the logistics.
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Niterói: MAC Museum & Rio-Niterói Bridge with TransferYou cross the Rio-Niterói Bridge by car, spending ten minutes with a view most Rio visitors don't get, then spend the afternoon inside Oscar Niemeyer's Contemporary Art Museum, which holds Brazil's second-largest collection of modern art. The tour includes your guide, entry to the MAC, and transport from your hotel, so you arrive without having to arrange the crossing or find the museum yourself. Five hours total.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Oscar Niemeyer's museum and understand why Niterói matters without arranging your own transport across the bay — the pickup and bridge crossing are what make a full afternoon possible in five hours.
Rio de Janeiro: AquaRio & Olympic Boulevard City TourYou get picked up from your hotel, ride through the Olympic Boulevard and Museum of Tomorrow district, board the light rail to see the port and Kobra Mural, then spend time inside AquaRio exploring 28 marine environments with 8,000 animals. Entry and transport are included; you return to your hotel at the end.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Rio's post-Olympic transformation and the aquarium in one outing without arranging separate transport or buying tickets at the gate — the pickup and entry are what make fitting both into a single day possible.
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Rio de Janeiro: Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf Mountain Day TourYou're picked up and driven through Tijuca Forest to Christ the Redeemer, then to Dona Marta Lookout for a second city view. You walk the tiled Selarón Steps, visit the Cathedral, eat a buffet lunch, and ride the cable car up Sugarloaf Mountain. A bilingual guide explains the neighborhoods and history as you go. All entry fees and transport are included; you just need to book the pickup time and show up.Is it for me?Book this if you're new to Rio and want the main landmarks without arranging transport, tickets, and timing yourself — the fixed itinerary and included guide handle all of that, leaving you free to look around and ask questions.
Rio: Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf Small Group Tour with LunchYou’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.
Rio de Janeiro: Cristo Redentor & Sugarloaf Full Day TourYou visit seven major Rio landmarks—Cristo Redentor, Sugarloaf, Selarón Steps, Maracanã, Sambadrome, Lapa's colonial arches, and the Metropolitan Cathedral—in a single day with a bilingual guide. Lunch buffet and all entry fees are included, and you travel by air-conditioned vehicle between stops. The pace is steady and the schedule is fixed, so you know when you'll be done.Is it for me?Best for travelers visiting Rio for the first time or with limited days who want to see all the main landmarks without arranging transport and tickets separately—the fixed itinerary and included guide handle the logistics so you can focus on the sights.
Rio de Janeiro: Christ & Sugarloaf with Cathedral & LunchYou visit Rio's two most famous viewpoints — Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain — with cable car and entry tickets included, plus a bilingual guide who walks each stop with you. The day also covers the Cathedral, Selarón Steps, and a panoramic pass along Copacabana, with lunch buffet built in. Transport is air-conditioned and pickup is from your hotel, so you're not arranging anything yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want Rio's main sights — Christ, Sugarloaf, the Cathedral — covered in one day without buying tickets separately or arranging your own transport between them; the fixed itinerary and included guide are what make it possible to see this much without spending the afternoon on logistics.
Rio de Janeiro: Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf Mountain Full DayYou ride two cable cars to Rio's highest viewpoints, spend 45 minutes at Christ the Redeemer and 90 minutes on Sugarloaf Mountain, see the Cathedral and Selarón Steps, pass the Sambadrome and Maracanã, and eat lunch included. Hotel pickup from South Zone and all entry tickets are handled — you just show up ready to go.Is it for me?Right for travelers staying in Copacabana, Ipanema, or Leblon who want Rio's main landmarks in one day without arranging tickets, transport, or timing themselves. The full-day pace is what fits both mountains, the Cathedral, and the city's cultural sites into a single trip.
Petrópolis Imperial City Tour & Museum with LunchYou’ll wander Petrópolis’ imperial streets with a local guide, explore royal treasures inside the Imperial Museum (tickets included), and pause for a hearty Brazilian buffet lunch near the palace grounds. Expect cool mountain air, quiet corners for photos at Crystal Palace, and small surprises along the way — it’s not just history; it’s stepping into another rhythm for a day.
Rio de Janeiro: Christ the Redeemer & Tijuca Forest 7-Hour TourYou get picked up from your hotel and driven through four of Rio's most recognizable spots—Christ the Redeemer, Santa Teresa's colonial streets, the Selarón Steps, and a waterfall inside Tijuca National Park—with a private guide and all transport included. Lunch is on your own, and the tour ends with the choice to add Sugarloaf Mountain or head back to rest.Is it for me?Book this if you've just arrived in Rio and want to see the main landmarks without arranging transport, tickets, or timing yourself—the fixed seven-hour schedule and included guide handle all three, leaving you free to rest afterward or add Sugarloaf if you're still going.
Rio de Janeiro: Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf Day TourYou’ll ride through Tijuca Forest up to Christ the Redeemer, take in city views from Sugarloaf Mountain by cable car, wander Selarón Steps’ mosaic colors, and pause at Maracanã Stadium and Rio’s cathedral—all with a local guide and lunch in Copacabana included. Expect lively moments mixed with quiet ones that stay with you long after.
Rio de Janeiro: Iconic City Tour with Local Guide & LunchYou’ll explore Rio de Janeiro’s most iconic sights in a single day: Christ the Redeemer’s sweeping views, vibrant Selarón Steps, lush Tijuca Forest, and Sugarloaf Mountain at sunset. With a local guide sharing stories along the way and a hearty buffet lunch included, you’ll experience moments you’ll remember long after you leave Rio.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 20 of the 20 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, Selarón Steps & City Tour is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.89 out of 5 across 245 reviews.
Are private options available?
Yes, 6 private experiences are available if you prefer a closed group.
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