Rio sunrise tour: Dona Marta and Christ the Redeemer with tickets
Two Rio landmarks in one dawn: sunrise at the lookout, then the statue on the mountain
A guided sunrise tour in Rio de Janeiro starts at Mirante Dona Marta before dawn, moves to Christ the Redeemer on Corcovado Mountain, and returns by mid-morning. You watch the first light break over the city from the lookout, then ride an air-conditioned vehicle up the mountain to stand before the statue. Tickets to both sites, breakfast and transport are included. A live guide speaks English, Spanish or Portuguese.
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2 optionsStep-by-step itinerary
Sunrise and Christ the Redeemer visit
- Watch sunrise at Mirante Dona Marta
- Visit Christ the Redeemer statue
- Dona Marta Lookout 2h
- Christ the Redeemer Entry included 1h
What’s included
- Tickets for Christ the Redeemer.
- breakfast.
- air-conditioned vehicle transport throughout the tour.
- live guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese.
Times
- Monday to Saturday 05:00
Before you book
Operated by Trip In Rio
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The experience
The tour begins in darkness at Mirante Dona Marta, a lookout in the hills above Rio where you wait for sunrise. The vantage point sits high enough to frame the city's outline before the light arrives, and the guide positions the group to watch the dawn break across the water and the neighborhoods below. Breakfast follows the sunrise, eaten at the lookout or en route, depending on the option you choose.
After Mirante Dona Marta, the air-conditioned vehicle climbs Corcovado Mountain to Christ the Redeemer. The ascent takes you through the forest and past the city's edge. The statue appears as you near the summit. At the top, you stand before the monument and look out over Rio's beaches, mountains and favelas spreading across the landscape. The ticket is included, so there is no line to navigate at the entrance. The whole tour runs three hours from pickup to drop-off.
The guide travels with the group throughout, narrating in your chosen language and answering questions at both sites. Service animals are welcome. Public transportation stops near the pickup point if you prefer to meet the vehicle there rather than arrange hotel collection.
Is this one for you?Choose this tour if you want to see Rio at its quietest hour and catch both a neighborhood lookout and the city's most famous monument before the day gets crowded. The early start and fixed three-hour schedule mean you finish by mid-morning and have the rest of the day free.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
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 sunrise tour start in Rio?
The tour departs before dawn so the group reaches Mirante Dona Marta in time to watch the sunrise. The exact pickup time depends on the season and the date of your booking. The operator confirms it when you reserve.
Can I see both Dona Marta and Christ the Redeemer in one morning?
Yes. Mirante Dona Marta comes first at dawn, then the tour moves to Christ the Redeemer on Corcovado Mountain. The full itinerary fits inside three hours, ending by mid-morning.
Is the Christ the Redeemer ticket included in the price?
Christ the Redeemer entry is included. Mirante Dona Marta is a public lookout with no separate admission fee. Breakfast is also included in the tour.
What is Mirante Dona Marta like compared to Christ the Redeemer?
Mirante Dona Marta is a hillside lookout in Rio's residential neighborhoods, quieter and closer to the city center than Corcovado. Christ the Redeemer sits on Corcovado Mountain at a higher elevation, offering a wider panorama of Rio's beaches, mountains and urban sprawl. Both give different views of the same city.
Do I need to arrange my own transport to the tour meeting point?
Pickup from your Rio hotel is included in at least one of the two available options. If you prefer to meet the vehicle elsewhere, public transportation stops near the pickup location.
Rio sunrise tour: Dona Marta and Christ the Redeemer with tickets
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