Half-Day Tour in Rio de Janeiro: Christ the Redeemer, Selarón Steps & Sunset at Sugarloaf
by C2Rio Tours Travel
Choose from 4 available options
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This half-day tour in Rio de Janeiro lasts about 6 to 7 hours and includes visits to the Christ the Redeemer statue, the Selarón Steps, and Sugarloaf Mountain at sunset. The tour starts with a drive past Avenida Atlantica and Copacabana Beach, followed by views of Ipanema Beach. After a brief stop at the Centro De Visitantes Paineiras, the group travels through Tijuca Forest by van to reach the top of Corcovado Mountain where the Christ the Redeemer statue stands. The visit here, including transportation from the visitors center, lasts approximately 90 minutes. Next, the tour stops for about 15 minutes at the Selarón Steps for photos. The final part involves a two-stage cable car ride: first to Morro da Urca (Urca Hill) for around 60 minutes, then continuing to the summit of Sugarloaf Mountain. The total time at Sugarloaf, including all cable car rides, is about 50 minutes. The tour concludes with panoramic views of the city at sunset from Sugarloaf. The tour includes roundtrip transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle from main hotels in Rio’s South Zone (Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Leme) and Barra da Tijuca. A professional guide provides live commentary in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Entrance fees to Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Park are included. Food, drinks, and gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Avenida Atlantica
Drive along Avenida Atlantica, the avenue running in front of Copacabana Beach.
Copacabana Beach
Pass by the famous Copacabana Beach along the route.
Estatua Carlos Drummond de Andrade
View the statue of Carlos Drummond de Andrade, a renowned Brazilian poet, located at Copacabana Beach.
Ipanema Beach
Drive past the edge of Ipanema Beach with views of the beach that inspired the song "Garota de Ipanema."
Centro De Visitantes Paineiras
Stop for about 10 minutes at the Visitors Center on the way up to Christ the Redeemer.
10 min
Parque Nacional da Tijuca
Pass through Tijuca Forest during the journey up to Christ the Redeemer.
Parque Nacional da Tijuca
Continue passing Tijuca Forest on the route.
Santuario Cristo Redentor
Take a van from the Visitors Center to the top of Corcovado Mountain to visit the Christ the Redeemer statue. The full visit including transport to and from the statue lasts about 90 minutes.
90 min
Escadaria Selaron
Stop for photos.
15 min
Morro da Urca
Ride the cable car in two sections, first reaching Morro da Urca (Urca Hill) where the group spends about 60 minutes.
60 min
Sugarloaf Mountain
Continue by cable car from Morro da Urca to the summit of Sugarloaf Mountain. The total time here, including cable car rides and time spent on both Morro da Urca and Sugarloaf, is about 50 minutes.
50 min
Meeting point
Hotels in Barra da Tijuca.
End point
Hotels in Barra da Tijuca.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Half-Day Tour in Rio de Janeiro: Christ the Redeemer, Selarón Steps & Sunset at Sugarloaf
by C2Rio Tours Travel
Choose from 4 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$252Overview
This half-day tour in Rio de Janeiro lasts about 6 to 7 hours and includes visits to the Christ the Redeemer statue, the Selarón Steps, and Sugarloaf Mountain at sunset. The tour starts with a drive past Avenida Atlantica and Copacabana Beach, followed by views of Ipanema Beach. After a brief stop at the Centro De Visitantes Paineiras, the group travels through Tijuca Forest by van to reach the top of Corcovado Mountain where the Christ the Redeemer statue stands. The visit here, including transportation from the visitors center, lasts approximately 90 minutes. Next, the tour stops for about 15 minutes at the Selarón Steps for photos. The final part involves a two-stage cable car ride: first to Morro da Urca (Urca Hill) for around 60 minutes, then continuing to the summit of Sugarloaf Mountain. The total time at Sugarloaf, including all cable car rides, is about 50 minutes. The tour concludes with panoramic views of the city at sunset from Sugarloaf. The tour includes roundtrip transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle from main hotels in Rio’s South Zone (Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Leme) and Barra da Tijuca. A professional guide provides live commentary in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Entrance fees to Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Park are included. Food, drinks, and gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Avenida Atlantica
Drive along Avenida Atlantica, the avenue running in front of Copacabana Beach.
Copacabana Beach
Pass by the famous Copacabana Beach along the route.
Estatua Carlos Drummond de Andrade
View the statue of Carlos Drummond de Andrade, a renowned Brazilian poet, located at Copacabana Beach.
Ipanema Beach
Drive past the edge of Ipanema Beach with views of the beach that inspired the song "Garota de Ipanema."
Centro De Visitantes Paineiras
Stop for about 10 minutes at the Visitors Center on the way up to Christ the Redeemer.
10 min
Parque Nacional da Tijuca
Pass through Tijuca Forest during the journey up to Christ the Redeemer.
Parque Nacional da Tijuca
Continue passing Tijuca Forest on the route.
Santuario Cristo Redentor
Take a van from the Visitors Center to the top of Corcovado Mountain to visit the Christ the Redeemer statue. The full visit including transport to and from the statue lasts about 90 minutes.
90 min
Escadaria Selaron
Stop for photos.
15 min
Morro da Urca
Ride the cable car in two sections, first reaching Morro da Urca (Urca Hill) where the group spends about 60 minutes.
60 min
Sugarloaf Mountain
Continue by cable car from Morro da Urca to the summit of Sugarloaf Mountain. The total time here, including cable car rides and time spent on both Morro da Urca and Sugarloaf, is about 50 minutes.
50 min
Meeting point
Hotels in Barra da Tijuca.
End point
Hotels in Barra da Tijuca.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.