Rio de Janeiro 9-Hour City Tour: Cristo Redentor, Sugarloaf, Selarón Staircase, Maracanã, Sambódromo, Cathedral
by Pepe Rio Tours
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This full-day bus tour in Rio de Janeiro covers the city's main attractions over about nine hours. It starts with a visit to the Cristo Redentor statue on Corcovado mountain, where visitors spend around an hour enjoying views of the city. The tour then moves to the Selarón Staircase, an artistic landmark linking the Santa Teresa and Lapa districts, with a 20-minute stop. Next, the group visits Maracanã stadium for 20 minutes, followed by a 20-minute stop at the Sambódromo, the venue for Rio’s annual Samba School Parade during Carnival. After that, the tour stops at the Arcos da Lapa, a colonial-era aqueduct and symbol of the Lapa neighborhood, for 20 minutes. The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian is next, with a 20-minute visit to see the modernist architectural design. The final main stop is Sugarloaf Mountain in the Urca neighborhood, where participants spend an hour enjoying views of Guanabara Bay. The tour includes lunch served as a free buffet and is accompanied by a bilingual guide. Air conditioning is provided on the vehicle. Entrance to Sugarloaf is not included, nor are alcoholic drinks or snacks.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Santuario Cristo Redentor
Visit the Cristo Redentor statue, a national symbol located on Corcovado mountain. Visitors spend about one hour here with views over Rio de Janeiro.
60 min
Escadaria Selaron
Stop at the Selarón Staircase, an artistic set of steps decorated by Jorge Selarón. It links the Santa Teresa and Lapa neighborhoods and honors the Brazilian people. The visit lasts about 20 minutes.
20 min
Maracana
Tour the Maracanã stadium, officially Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho. It is a well-known football stadium named after the sound of birds in the area. The stop is about 20 minutes.
20 min
Sambodromo da Marques de Sapucai
Visit the Sambódromo, the venue for the famous Rio Carnival Samba School Parade since 1984. It is located on Avenida Marquês de Sapucaí in central Rio. The stop is 20 minutes.
20 min
Arcos da Lapa
See the Arcos da Lapa aqueduct in the Lapa district. It is the largest colonial architectural work in Brazil and a notable symbol of old Rio, located in a bohemian neighborhood. The visit lasts 20 minutes.
20 min
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian
Visit the modernist Metropolitan Cathedral located downtown. Designed by Edgar Oliveira da Fonseca and coordinated by Monsignor Ivo Antônio Calliari, the stop is 20 minutes.
20 min
Sugarloaf Mountain
Conclude the tour at Sugarloaf Mountain in Urca. The hill complex includes Morro do Pão de Açúcar and others, bordered by Guanabara Bay. It is one of Rio’s main landmarks. Visitors spend about one hour here.
60 min
Meeting point
For passengers staying in Barra da Tijuca our Meeting Point will be at this Hotel.
End point
For passengers staying in Barra da Tijuca our Meeting Point will be at this Hotel.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Rio de Janeiro 9-Hour City Tour: Cristo Redentor, Sugarloaf, Selarón Staircase, Maracanã, Sambódromo, Cathedral
by Pepe Rio Tours
Choose from 1 available option
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.$140Overview
This full-day bus tour in Rio de Janeiro covers the city's main attractions over about nine hours. It starts with a visit to the Cristo Redentor statue on Corcovado mountain, where visitors spend around an hour enjoying views of the city. The tour then moves to the Selarón Staircase, an artistic landmark linking the Santa Teresa and Lapa districts, with a 20-minute stop. Next, the group visits Maracanã stadium for 20 minutes, followed by a 20-minute stop at the Sambódromo, the venue for Rio’s annual Samba School Parade during Carnival. After that, the tour stops at the Arcos da Lapa, a colonial-era aqueduct and symbol of the Lapa neighborhood, for 20 minutes. The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian is next, with a 20-minute visit to see the modernist architectural design. The final main stop is Sugarloaf Mountain in the Urca neighborhood, where participants spend an hour enjoying views of Guanabara Bay. The tour includes lunch served as a free buffet and is accompanied by a bilingual guide. Air conditioning is provided on the vehicle. Entrance to Sugarloaf is not included, nor are alcoholic drinks or snacks.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Santuario Cristo Redentor
Visit the Cristo Redentor statue, a national symbol located on Corcovado mountain. Visitors spend about one hour here with views over Rio de Janeiro.
60 min
Escadaria Selaron
Stop at the Selarón Staircase, an artistic set of steps decorated by Jorge Selarón. It links the Santa Teresa and Lapa neighborhoods and honors the Brazilian people. The visit lasts about 20 minutes.
20 min
Maracana
Tour the Maracanã stadium, officially Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho. It is a well-known football stadium named after the sound of birds in the area. The stop is about 20 minutes.
20 min
Sambodromo da Marques de Sapucai
Visit the Sambódromo, the venue for the famous Rio Carnival Samba School Parade since 1984. It is located on Avenida Marquês de Sapucaí in central Rio. The stop is 20 minutes.
20 min
Arcos da Lapa
See the Arcos da Lapa aqueduct in the Lapa district. It is the largest colonial architectural work in Brazil and a notable symbol of old Rio, located in a bohemian neighborhood. The visit lasts 20 minutes.
20 min
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian
Visit the modernist Metropolitan Cathedral located downtown. Designed by Edgar Oliveira da Fonseca and coordinated by Monsignor Ivo Antônio Calliari, the stop is 20 minutes.
20 min
Sugarloaf Mountain
Conclude the tour at Sugarloaf Mountain in Urca. The hill complex includes Morro do Pão de Açúcar and others, bordered by Guanabara Bay. It is one of Rio’s main landmarks. Visitors spend about one hour here.
60 min
Meeting point
For passengers staying in Barra da Tijuca our Meeting Point will be at this Hotel.
End point
For passengers staying in Barra da Tijuca our Meeting Point will be at this Hotel.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.