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Full-Day Rio de Janeiro Tour with Lunch including Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Sambodrome and More
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Full-Day Rio de Janeiro Tour with Lunch including Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Sambodrome and More

by RIO PASSEIOS EXPERIENCE

8 hours
Rio de Janeiro
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Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
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Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
$300.60$334Save 10%
2 adults × $150.30
All taxes and fees included

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Overview

Rio de Janeiro is known for its landmarks like Christ the Redeemer atop Corcovado and Sugarloaf Mountain with its cable car. This full-day bus tour lasts about 8 hours and covers the city’s main attractions with included admission tickets and lunch. The tour starts with a one-hour visit to Christ the Redeemer, the 38-meter tall statue that overlooks the city from Corcovado hill. Then it proceeds to Sugarloaf Mountain in the Urca neighborhood, where visitors spend about 80 minutes riding the cable car between Praia Vermelha, Morro da Urca, and the summit of Sugarloaf. There is a 30-minute stop for photos outside the Maracanã football stadium, followed by visits to the Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian and the Sambodrome, each with a 20- and 30-minute external stop respectively. The tour also includes a 30-minute walk at the Selarón Staircase, decorated by artist Jorge Selarón, and a 20-minute visit to the Arcos da Lapa aqueduct area. A panoramic drive through Tijuca Forest National Park is included. The tour provides a typical Brazilian lunch at a selected restaurant. Tickets to Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf cable car, and the Presbyterian Cathedral are included. The guide speaks English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Transportation with air conditioning is provided. Drinks and dessert during lunch are not included.

Highlights

Visit Christ the Redeemer with included ticket
Ride Sugarloaf Mountain cable car with admission included
Photo stops at Maracanã and Sambodrome
Walk the Selarón Staircase and visit Arcos da Lapa
Panoramic drive through Tijuca Forest National Park
Typical Brazilian lunch at a selected restaurant

What's included

Admission ticket to Sugarloaf cable car
Tickets to the Presbyterian Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro
No queue at attractions
Air-conditioned vehicle transport
Lunch included
Professional tour guide
Admission ticket to Christ the Redeemer

What's not included

Drinks and dessert during lunch

Itinerary

1

Santuario Cristo Redentor

Corcovado hill features the 38-meter tall Christ the Redeemer statue, a symbol of Brazil offering panoramic views of Rio de Janeiro. The tour includes a one-hour stop here with admission ticket included.

60 min

2

Sugarloaf Mountain

Located in the Urca neighborhood, the Sugarloaf Mountain cable car connects Praia Vermelha to Morro da Urca and then to the summit of Sugarloaf. Visitors spend about 80 minutes on site with tickets included.

80 min

3

Maracana

This external photo stop lasts 30 minutes at Estádio Jornalista Mário Filho, known as Maracanã, a historic football stadium inaugurated in 1950 and located in Rio’s North Zone.

30 min

4

The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian

Also called the Cathedral of São Sebastião, this Catholic cathedral opened in 1979 and replaced the Church of Nossa Senhora do Carmo as Rio’s main cathedral. Visitors spend 20 minutes here.

20 min

5

Sambodromo da Marques de Sapucai

The Sambadrome, officially Passarela Professor Darcy Ribeiro, is located on Avenida Marquês de Sapucaí in central Rio. The tour includes a 30-minute external stop for photos.

30 min

6

Escadaria Selaron

This tiled staircase between Santa Teresa and Lapa neighborhoods was decorated by Chilean artist Jorge Selarón as a tribute to the Brazilian people. Visitors spend 30 minutes here.

30 min

7

Arcos da Lapa

Lapa is known for its nightlife and the Roman-style aqueduct called Arcos da Lapa. The tour allows a 20-minute visit to this area.

20 min

8

Floresta da Tijuca

Tijuca National Park protects the Tijuca Forest near Lagoa da Tijuca. The tour includes a panoramic drive through this conservation area.

Languages

German (guide)Portuguese (guide)English (guide)Italian (guide)French (guide)Spanish (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–15 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Pushchair and stroller friendly
Infants travel on an adult's lap
Suitable for all fitness levels
The tour is shared and the guide speaks English, Spanish, and Portuguese
The operator is not responsible for lost items on vehicles
The tour runs rain or shine with no refunds for bad weather
Pick-ups in Barra da Tijuca and Recreio neighborhoods are excluded
During heavy tourist flow or traffic, specific meeting points may be used
Pickup time is approximate and confirmed the day before via WhatsApp or booking platform
In peak season, meeting points range from Ipanema to Lapa due to street closures
During Rio Carnival, the tour operates as Rio Express with visits to Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf only; no refunds for format changes
Total
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