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Christ the Redeemer, Selaron, Cathedral, Maracana, Sambadrome Half-Day Tour

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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5 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Overview

Make the most of your time with a half-day express tour of Rio. Travel through Tijuca Forest to the summit of Corcovado for Christ the Redeemer, visit the Metropolitan Cathedral, Selarón Steps, and Arcos da Lapa, and stop for photos at Maracanã and Sambadrome. Your guide, entrance ticket, and hotel transfers are all included.

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Tickets to the Christ, the Redeemer.
  • Food and drinks
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Tickets to enter the Sambadrome.
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup is available from most hotels in the areas of Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana, Flamengo and Downtown (Centro). Contact us back to adjust the pickup time. Pickup between 07:45 am and 08:30 am.

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Avenida Atlântica
3264 - - Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22070-001, Brazil

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Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer

We visit to Corcovado Mountain and the Christ the Redeemer statue going through the Paineiras route. The 20-minute drive to the base of the statue takes you through the Tijuca Forest and gives you a preview of the landscapes ahead. The statue stands 710 meters tall and from this vantage point, you’ll have sweeping views of the city.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Parque Nacional da Tijuca (pass by)

The largest urban forest in the planet. We will take you on a panoramic view. By minivan, we go through the Tijuca Forest and stop at the Visitor's Center inside the Paineiras. This is the place where we take the minivan from the Corcovado to get to the Christ, the Redeemer.
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Escadaria Selaron

Located in Santa Teresa, the Selarón Steps are famous for its bright and colourfull tiles.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian

The modern archtecture is very different from the traditional cathedrals we see out there. Enjoy the beautiful stained glasses and try to guess the biblical passages they got their inspiration from.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Sambodromo da Marques de Sapucai (pass by)

The Sambodromo is the Carnival Temple and the place we compete every year in the biggest celebration of carnival in the planet.
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Maracana (pass by)

Football - or soccer, if you prefer - is part of the Brazilian life. We love to watch the games and share experiences with complete strangers that get together for one purpose: support their team on the field. The Maracanã Stadium is considered our temple and a sacred place for those who enjoy a great game. We can take pictures outside of the Stadium and share stories about our favorite matches.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • If requested, you must present a copy of your ID.
  • We do not operate this tour on Carnival season.
  • Contact us to confirm the pickup time according to hotel location.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Christ the Redeemer, Selaron, Cathedral, Maracana, Sambadrome Half-Day Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (-03). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Tickets to the Christ, the Redeemer.
  • Food and drinks
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Tickets to enter the Sambadrome.
  • Tickets to enter the Maracana Stadium.

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • If requested, you must present a copy of your ID.
  • We do not operate this tour on Carnival season.
  • Contact us to confirm the pickup time according to hotel location.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 999 travelers

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