Rio de Janeiro Full-Day Tour: Selarón Steps, Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf with Tickets and Lunch Included
by Gregtur Turismo
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This full-day bus tour in Rio de Janeiro lasts about eight hours and includes admission tickets, lunch, and transport in air-conditioned vehicles. A bilingual licensed guide leads the shared group throughout the day. The tour begins with a drive passing several notable sights, including the famous beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema, depending on the hotel location and route. It continues through Tijuca National Park, home to the Christ the Redeemer statue. Visitors are taken by vehicle from the base to near the summit of the statue, then climb stairs to reach the statue itself. The viewpoint offers wide views over the forest and Guanabara Bay. After about 40 minutes here, the group returns down. Lunch is served at a self-service buffet restaurant, which varies by day and logistics; options include Me Gusta Restaurant or Fagulha. The buffet features a variety of salads, hot and cold dishes, desserts, and vegetarian and vegan options. The tour continues to the Selarón Steps in Lapa, a colorful tiled stairway in a lively neighborhood known for its bohemian atmosphere. Nearby, the large white arches of the Lapa Aqueduct mark the area. The bus drives through downtown Rio, showing some popular cultural and tourist areas. Further stops include Botafogo Beach, known for its bars and cultural centers, and Aterro do Flamengo, a large manmade park with tropical vegetation and calm beaches. The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian is visited for about 15 minutes; its distinctive architecture stands out in downtown Rio. The final stop is Sugarloaf Mountain. Visitors take two cable cars to the summit, where views of the city and Guanabara Bay provide a different perspective than at Christ the Redeemer. The visit here lasts about an hour before returning to the starting point.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Copacabana Beach
The route passes several points of interest, including Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, depending on hotel location and starting point. Some tours may not include these beaches.
Ipanema Beach
Ipanema Beach, known for inspiring the song "The Girl from Ipanema," is a notable stop subject to the specific route and hotel location.
Floresta da Tijuca
The tour drives through Tijuca National Park, one of the largest urban forests globally and the location of the Christ the Redeemer statue.
Santuario Cristo Redentor
The vehicle takes visitors from the statue’s base to near the summit. Visitors climb stairs to reach the Christ the Redeemer statue itself and spend about 40 minutes here. The viewpoint offers broad views over Tijuca Forest and the mountains around Guanabara Bay before returning down.
40 min
Lunch Buffet
Lunch is served at a self-service buffet restaurant such as Me Gusta or Fagulha. The buffet includes salads, hot and cold dishes, desserts, and vegetarian and vegan options. The exact restaurant varies depending on the day and logistics.
60 min
Escadaria Selaron
The tour visits the Selarón Steps, a stairway decorated with colorful tiles located between Santa Teresa and Lapa. Lapa is a lively area known for its bohemian atmosphere during day and night. The stop lasts about 20 minutes.
20 min
Arcos da Lapa
The large white arches of the Lapa Aqueduct are a landmark that marks the Lapa neighborhood, known for its cultural significance.
Centro
The tour drives through Rio’s downtown area, passing notable tourist and cultural sites.
Botafogo Beach
Botafogo Beach area includes bars, restaurants, and cultural centers, offering alternative local life and views of Sugarloaf Mountain and Guanabara Bay.
Aterro Do Flamengo
The tour passes calm beaches near Flamengo Park, the largest manmade park in the world, featuring tropical vegetation.
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian
Visitors spend about 15 minutes at this cathedral, noted for its distinctive architecture and unique appearance in Rio’s city center.
15 min
Sugarloaf Mountain
Visitors ride two cable cars to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain. The visit lasts about 60 minutes and provides views of Rio and Guanabara Bay from a different perspective than Christ the Redeemer.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Rio de Janeiro Full-Day Tour: Selarón Steps, Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf with Tickets and Lunch Included
by Gregtur Turismo
Choose from 2 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.$150Overview
This full-day bus tour in Rio de Janeiro lasts about eight hours and includes admission tickets, lunch, and transport in air-conditioned vehicles. A bilingual licensed guide leads the shared group throughout the day. The tour begins with a drive passing several notable sights, including the famous beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema, depending on the hotel location and route. It continues through Tijuca National Park, home to the Christ the Redeemer statue. Visitors are taken by vehicle from the base to near the summit of the statue, then climb stairs to reach the statue itself. The viewpoint offers wide views over the forest and Guanabara Bay. After about 40 minutes here, the group returns down. Lunch is served at a self-service buffet restaurant, which varies by day and logistics; options include Me Gusta Restaurant or Fagulha. The buffet features a variety of salads, hot and cold dishes, desserts, and vegetarian and vegan options. The tour continues to the Selarón Steps in Lapa, a colorful tiled stairway in a lively neighborhood known for its bohemian atmosphere. Nearby, the large white arches of the Lapa Aqueduct mark the area. The bus drives through downtown Rio, showing some popular cultural and tourist areas. Further stops include Botafogo Beach, known for its bars and cultural centers, and Aterro do Flamengo, a large manmade park with tropical vegetation and calm beaches. The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian is visited for about 15 minutes; its distinctive architecture stands out in downtown Rio. The final stop is Sugarloaf Mountain. Visitors take two cable cars to the summit, where views of the city and Guanabara Bay provide a different perspective than at Christ the Redeemer. The visit here lasts about an hour before returning to the starting point.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Copacabana Beach
The route passes several points of interest, including Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, depending on hotel location and starting point. Some tours may not include these beaches.
Ipanema Beach
Ipanema Beach, known for inspiring the song "The Girl from Ipanema," is a notable stop subject to the specific route and hotel location.
Floresta da Tijuca
The tour drives through Tijuca National Park, one of the largest urban forests globally and the location of the Christ the Redeemer statue.
Santuario Cristo Redentor
The vehicle takes visitors from the statue’s base to near the summit. Visitors climb stairs to reach the Christ the Redeemer statue itself and spend about 40 minutes here. The viewpoint offers broad views over Tijuca Forest and the mountains around Guanabara Bay before returning down.
40 min
Lunch Buffet
Lunch is served at a self-service buffet restaurant such as Me Gusta or Fagulha. The buffet includes salads, hot and cold dishes, desserts, and vegetarian and vegan options. The exact restaurant varies depending on the day and logistics.
60 min
Escadaria Selaron
The tour visits the Selarón Steps, a stairway decorated with colorful tiles located between Santa Teresa and Lapa. Lapa is a lively area known for its bohemian atmosphere during day and night. The stop lasts about 20 minutes.
20 min
Arcos da Lapa
The large white arches of the Lapa Aqueduct are a landmark that marks the Lapa neighborhood, known for its cultural significance.
Centro
The tour drives through Rio’s downtown area, passing notable tourist and cultural sites.
Botafogo Beach
Botafogo Beach area includes bars, restaurants, and cultural centers, offering alternative local life and views of Sugarloaf Mountain and Guanabara Bay.
Aterro Do Flamengo
The tour passes calm beaches near Flamengo Park, the largest manmade park in the world, featuring tropical vegetation.
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian
Visitors spend about 15 minutes at this cathedral, noted for its distinctive architecture and unique appearance in Rio’s city center.
15 min
Sugarloaf Mountain
Visitors ride two cable cars to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain. The visit lasts about 60 minutes and provides views of Rio and Guanabara Bay from a different perspective than Christ the Redeemer.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.