Full-Day 10-Hour Private Tour Rio de Janeiro: Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Selarón Steps, Downtown
by Gregtur Turismo
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$458Overview
This private bus tour covers Rio de Janeiro’s key landmarks over about 10 hours, led by a licensed guide. It begins with pickup at your hotel and a drive along the coastline, passing iconic beaches such as Ipanema, Copacabana, and Leblon, plus Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon. The route continues to Corcovado Mountain where visitors take a Swiss cogwheel train up to the Christ the Redeemer statue, spending 40 minutes there to walk around and view the surrounding Tijuca National Forest and Guanabara Bay. Next, the tour visits Santa Teresa neighborhood for about 30 minutes to see local boutiques, galleries, and bars. From there, the guide leads to the Selarón Steps and then the Lapa district, known for its lively atmosphere and the Arcos da Lapa aqueduct. Downtown Rio is explored on foot for around 20 minutes, including Mauá Square with its mix of cultural scenes. The group then drives through the Porto Maravilha area, checking out the Boulevard Olímpico, the Painel Etnias mural - the world’s largest graffiti by Eduardo Kobra - and the Museu do Amanhã, designed by Santiago Calatrava. A 15-minute stop is made at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian, noted for its unusual architecture. The itinerary also includes viewing the Sambadrome parade avenue, the Theatro Municipal, and a 10-minute visit to Maracanã Stadium, famous for major football matches. The tour continues to Sugarloaf Mountain where two cable cars ascend to the summit for about an hour, offering wide views of the city. Lunch at a nearby buffet steakhouse is optional but not included. The return route passes Copacabana Beach, known for its cultural history and annual New Year’s Eve celebration. The tour ends with hotel drop-off. Transport is by fully equipped vehicle, with a private driver if the group exceeds four people.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon
The tour begins with hotel pickup and a drive by car passing Rio’s beaches and Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon on the route to Corcovado Mountain.
Santuario Cristo Redentor
From Cosme Velho district, take the Swiss cogwheel train climbing the mountain to near the summit. Then climb stairs to reach Christ the Redeemer statue. Spend 40 minutes walking and viewing the statue, Tijuca National Forest, and Guanabara Bay before descending.
40 min
Santa Teresa
Visit the Santa Teresa neighborhood for 30 minutes to see local boutiques, galleries, bars, restaurants, and city views.
30 min
Selarón Steps
Stop for 30 minutes at the Selarón Steps, a stairway decorated with colorful tiles, located between Santa Teresa and Lapa.
30 min
Arcos da Lapa
View the large white arches aqueduct that marks the Lapa neighborhood, a well-known Rio landmark.
Centro
Walk for 20 minutes through Rio’s downtown area, passing historic sites, bars, and restaurants, ending at Mauá Square.
20 min
Boulevard Olimpico
Drive through Porto Maravilha’s Boulevard Olímpico, illustrating Rio’s urban renewal after the Olympics.
10 min
Painel Etnias
See the Painel Etnias mural by Eduardo Kobra, recognized as the world’s largest graffiti.
10 min
Museu do Amanha
View the Museu do Amanhã, a modern museum designed by architect Santiago Calatrava.
10 min
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian
Visit the Metropolitan Cathedral for 15 minutes to observe its unique architecture and city presence.
15 min
Sambodromo da Marques de Sapucai
Pass by the Sambodrome, the avenue with bleachers where Rio Carnival parades take place annually.
Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro
View the Theatro Municipal, an important historic theater with preserved architecture.
Maracana Stadium
Spend 10 minutes at Maracanã Stadium, a key football venue that hosted the 1950 and 2014 World Cup finals and 2014 Olympic final.
10 min
Ipanema Beach
Pass by Ipanema Beach, famous for inspiring the song “Ipanema Girl” and known for its scenic coastline.
Sugarloaf Mountain
Take two cable cars to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain for about one hour, with panoramic city views. Lunch is available nearby but not included.
60 min
Copacabana Beach
Pass Copacabana Beach, known for its cultural life, history, and large New Year’s Eve celebration.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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Full-Day 10-Hour Private Tour Rio de Janeiro: Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Selarón Steps, Downtown
by Gregtur Turismo
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$458Overview
This private bus tour covers Rio de Janeiro’s key landmarks over about 10 hours, led by a licensed guide. It begins with pickup at your hotel and a drive along the coastline, passing iconic beaches such as Ipanema, Copacabana, and Leblon, plus Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon. The route continues to Corcovado Mountain where visitors take a Swiss cogwheel train up to the Christ the Redeemer statue, spending 40 minutes there to walk around and view the surrounding Tijuca National Forest and Guanabara Bay. Next, the tour visits Santa Teresa neighborhood for about 30 minutes to see local boutiques, galleries, and bars. From there, the guide leads to the Selarón Steps and then the Lapa district, known for its lively atmosphere and the Arcos da Lapa aqueduct. Downtown Rio is explored on foot for around 20 minutes, including Mauá Square with its mix of cultural scenes. The group then drives through the Porto Maravilha area, checking out the Boulevard Olímpico, the Painel Etnias mural - the world’s largest graffiti by Eduardo Kobra - and the Museu do Amanhã, designed by Santiago Calatrava. A 15-minute stop is made at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian, noted for its unusual architecture. The itinerary also includes viewing the Sambadrome parade avenue, the Theatro Municipal, and a 10-minute visit to Maracanã Stadium, famous for major football matches. The tour continues to Sugarloaf Mountain where two cable cars ascend to the summit for about an hour, offering wide views of the city. Lunch at a nearby buffet steakhouse is optional but not included. The return route passes Copacabana Beach, known for its cultural history and annual New Year’s Eve celebration. The tour ends with hotel drop-off. Transport is by fully equipped vehicle, with a private driver if the group exceeds four people.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon
The tour begins with hotel pickup and a drive by car passing Rio’s beaches and Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon on the route to Corcovado Mountain.
Santuario Cristo Redentor
From Cosme Velho district, take the Swiss cogwheel train climbing the mountain to near the summit. Then climb stairs to reach Christ the Redeemer statue. Spend 40 minutes walking and viewing the statue, Tijuca National Forest, and Guanabara Bay before descending.
40 min
Santa Teresa
Visit the Santa Teresa neighborhood for 30 minutes to see local boutiques, galleries, bars, restaurants, and city views.
30 min
Selarón Steps
Stop for 30 minutes at the Selarón Steps, a stairway decorated with colorful tiles, located between Santa Teresa and Lapa.
30 min
Arcos da Lapa
View the large white arches aqueduct that marks the Lapa neighborhood, a well-known Rio landmark.
Centro
Walk for 20 minutes through Rio’s downtown area, passing historic sites, bars, and restaurants, ending at Mauá Square.
20 min
Boulevard Olimpico
Drive through Porto Maravilha’s Boulevard Olímpico, illustrating Rio’s urban renewal after the Olympics.
10 min
Painel Etnias
See the Painel Etnias mural by Eduardo Kobra, recognized as the world’s largest graffiti.
10 min
Museu do Amanha
View the Museu do Amanhã, a modern museum designed by architect Santiago Calatrava.
10 min
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian
Visit the Metropolitan Cathedral for 15 minutes to observe its unique architecture and city presence.
15 min
Sambodromo da Marques de Sapucai
Pass by the Sambodrome, the avenue with bleachers where Rio Carnival parades take place annually.
Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro
View the Theatro Municipal, an important historic theater with preserved architecture.
Maracana Stadium
Spend 10 minutes at Maracanã Stadium, a key football venue that hosted the 1950 and 2014 World Cup finals and 2014 Olympic final.
10 min
Ipanema Beach
Pass by Ipanema Beach, famous for inspiring the song “Ipanema Girl” and known for its scenic coastline.
Sugarloaf Mountain
Take two cable cars to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain for about one hour, with panoramic city views. Lunch is available nearby but not included.
60 min
Copacabana Beach
Pass Copacabana Beach, known for its cultural life, history, and large New Year’s Eve celebration.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
More things to do in Rio de Janeiro
- Rio de Janeiro Lapa Night Pub Crawl with Samba, Cachaça, and Bar Entry
- Rio de Janeiro 3-Hour Sunset Sailing Tour with Drinks
- Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain Rio City Tour with Lunch
- Rio de Janeiro 3-Hour Tasting Session with 33 Foods Brazilians Love