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Rio’s Best_Corcovado, Sugar Loaf, Selaron, Cathedral and more

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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8 to 9 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Spanish, Portuguese
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Overview

Join the best day tour in Rio visiting the most iconic attractions. The itinerary begins visiting the Corcovado Hill, a Modern World Wonder - The Christ the Redeemer Statue. After that we will head to the Sugarloaf Mountain Complex to take the cable car ascenting and see the amazing views followed by lunch than a Downtown visit, stoping at the Metropolitan Cathedral and the colorful Selarón Steps.

What's Included

  • Admission ticket to Sugar Loaf Complex
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off in selected hotels in Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon
  • Barbecue buffet lunch at Steakhouse
  • Gratuites
  • Drinks and dessert (available to purchase during lunch)
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Meeting and Pickup

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- Pickup starts 30min before the tour, at 7:00am, and goes till 7:30am. - Each hotel have a specific timing according to the it's location. Please contact us for the exact time. - Important: for operational reasons our pickup happens only in selected hotels in the neighborhood of Copacabana, Leme, Ipanema and Leblon. If your hotel is not in the list, also please contact us so we will help you finding the nearest pick-up point. - We don't pick-up at the Sea Port / Cruise Terminal. If you need to be picked up there please check our special tour "Exclusive Full Day in Rio - Pickup at the Sea Port Terminal"

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Avenida Atlântica
1020 - Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22010-000, Brazil

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Copacabana Beach (pass by)

After the pick-up we will start the tour from Copacabana Beach, one of the most famous beach in the world.
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Mirante Dona Marta

Only in case of poor visibility on the summit of the Corcovado, we will make an alternative stop at Mirante Dona Marta which offers one of the most incredible views of the city, guaranteeing the title of one of the most visited tourist attractions in Rio de Janeiro. From there, you can see the Sugar Loaf Mountain, the Cristo Redentor, the Maracanã, the Guanabara Bay and the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon.
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25 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Parque Nacional da Tijuca (pass by)

The Tijuca Forest (Portuguese: Floresta da Tijuca) is a tropical rainforest in the city of Rio de Janeiro covering an area of roughly 32 km² (12.4 mi²). The tour will reach Tijuca Forest with a stop at Paineiras to board the official vehicles of the National Park Authority to be able to reach the top of the Corcovado Hill where The Christ The Redeemer Statue is located.
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Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer

From the top of Corcovado Hill you will be able to admire The Christ of the Redeemer statue, which has 38m in height and was made of reinforced concrete clad in a mosaic of thousands of triangular soapstone tiles, and also will have a chance to see some of the most beautiful views of the city.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Sugarloaf Mountain

We will travel to the top in two steps by cable car. The first will take you to Urca Hill, at the height of 220 meters above sea level where you already will have great views from Baia de Guanabara. From there, after enjoying the views for a bit, will take the second cable car all the way to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain, 396 meters above sea level. From up there, you will have a chance to see the most breathtaking views of Rio de Janeiro and will definitely understand why everyone says that Rio is “The wonderful city”
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Morro da Urca

This hill, 220 meters high, has at its peak the first stop of the cable car towards the Sugar Loaf.From the top of Morro da Urca you have spectacular views of various points of the city, such as the beaches of Leme, Copacabana, Ipanema, Flamengo, Leblon, Pedra da Gávea, Tijuca Massif, Corcovado with a statue of Cristo Redentor, Guanabara Bay, Enseada Botafogo, Downtown, Santos Dumont Airport, Governador Island, Niterói, Rio-Niterói Bridge and, in the background, the Serra do Mar and the Dedo de Deus peak.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Maracanã

Continuing our tour we will pass by the Maracanã Stadium where we will have a quick stop outside for pictures at the Bellini’s statue, a famous captain who led Brazil’s soccer team to win the World Soccer Cup in 1958. We won't visit the interior of the Stadium. You can choose a specific tour for that purpose.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Sambodromo da Marques de Sapucai

Then we will head to the Sambadrome, which is the stadium for the city's main Carnival parade. We will make a quick stop to take some photos.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Escadaria Selaron

Next we will visit the Escadaria Selarón (Selaron stairs), a colorful tiled stairway, work of a self-taught Chilean artist Jorge Selarón. Having traveled the world, Selarón moved to Rio in 1983, in a tiny house just in front of the desolate stairway connecting the areas of Lapa and Santa Teresa. 215 steps that he entirely covered with tiles collected in urban areas of Rio or donated by visitors from all around the world. Since 1990, Selarón has laid over 2000 tiles, mainly red-colored: unique pieces representing a “tribute to the Brazilian people”.
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25 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Arcos da Lapa (pass by)

The Carioca Aqueduct is located in the centre of the city, in the Lapa neighbourhood, and is frequently called Arcos da Lapa (Lapa Arches) by Brazilian people. Since the end of the 19th century the aqueduct serves as a bridge for a popular tram that connects the city centre with the Santa Teresa neighbourhood uphill, the Santa Teresa Tramway.
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The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian

As we continue through the city, we will see the Lapa Arches, Lavradio street and Avenida Chile. There we will visit the cone-shaped Metropolitan Cathedral, a major landmark in this Brazilian city and a masterpiece of modern art. With architecture inspired by the Mayan pyramids of Mexico, the conical shape is believed to give proximity to God. Four stained glass windows run from floor to ceiling forming a cross at the top. You will notice that acoustics are great in there!
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Mosteiro De Sao Bento

Founded in 1590 by monks from Bahia, the Benedictine Monastery of Rio de Janeiro was built at the request of the inhabitants of the newly founded city of São Sebastião. Located in the heart of the metropolis, it remains a place of silence and prayer. Visits are restricted to the Church of Our Lady of Montserrat, attached to the Monastery. Details such as the Art Nouveau iron gate and the rosewood altars covered in gold are impressive.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Praia do Leblon (pass by)

Separated from its more famous neighbour, Ipanema, by a narrow canal, Leblon is one of the most exclusive neighbourhoods in Rio, and accommodation here comes at a price.
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Ipanema Beach (pass by)

Ipanema is a neighborhood located in the South Zone, between Leblon and Arpoador. The beach at Ipanema became known internationally with the popularity of the bossa nova jazz song, "The Girl from Ipanema" ("Garota de Ipanema"), written by Antônio Carlos Jobim and Vinícius de Moraes.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • IMPORTANT: Please be aware that during Carnival period this tour may need to be adapted and the itinerary may be changed in the last minute. We assure that the visit to the Christ the Redeemer Statue and to the Sugar Loaf Complex won’t be affected but due to traffic issues and streets closed around the city, some places may be excluded from visitation during the afternoon part of the tour.
  • The itinerary of the tour may be adapted and changed during the day because of traffic or other operational reasons.
  • This tour needs a minimum amount of people to operate. We may need to cancel or reeschedule.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Rio’s Best_Corcovado, Sugar Loaf, Selaron, Cathedral and more?

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

  • Admission ticket to Sugar Loaf Complex
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off in selected hotels in Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon
  • Barbecue buffet lunch at Steakhouse
  • Admission Ticket to Christ the Redeemer
  • Multilingual and licensed Tour Guide
  • Day tour guided tour through the city
  • Gratuites
  • Drinks and dessert (available to purchase during lunch)

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Pick-up and Drop-off from selected hotels in Leme, Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon.
  • This tour will operate in any weather
  • IMPORTANT: Please be aware that during Carnival period this tour may need to be adapted and the itinerary may be changed in the last minute. We assure that the visit to the Christ the Redeemer Statue and to the Sugar Loaf Complex won’t be affected but due to traffic issues and streets closed around the city, some places may be excluded from visitation during the afternoon part of the tour.
  • The itinerary of the tour may be adapted and changed during the day because of traffic or other operational reasons.
  • This tour needs a minimum amount of people to operate. We may need to cancel or reeschedule.
  • Approximately from August 2026 until May 2027, the Corcovado venue (the Christ the Redeemer statue) will be under renovation. The tour may take longer and accessibility may be affected.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers

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