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Sugar Loaf Mountain Half-Day Tour

206 Reviews 4.22 out of 5 stars Based on 206 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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4 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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French, German, Italian, Spanish, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese
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Overview

Spend the morning at Sugar Loaf Mountain, one of Rio de Janeiro's most famous icons. You'll take a breathtaking ride in a cable car to the top of the Sugar Loaf for panoramic views of one of the world's most beautiful cities. This morning tour takes you to one of Rio's most famous attractions and also includes a scenic tour of the city.

What's Included

  • Panoramic city tour
  • Roundtrip transfer to most hotels in São Conrado, Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabana
  • Cable Car Ticket (if option selected)
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Pickup from selected hotels in Barra da Tijuca available on request ($10.00 per person). Please contact the local provider to arrange this service
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Meeting and Pickup

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Please stay at the hotel lobby 10 minutes before pick up time.

What To Expect

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Praia do Leblon (pass by)

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Ipanema Beach (pass by)

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Copacabana Beach (pass by)

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Guanabara Palace (pass by)

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Sambodromo da Marques de Sapucai (pass by)

See the Sambadrome, where the Samba School Parade happens every year.
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The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian

See from outside and get inside the iconic Cathedral
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Aterro Do Flamengo (pass by)

See the beautiful Aterro do Flamengo
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Botafogo Bay (pass by)

See Botafogo's shore
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Morro da Urca

The first cable car takes you to Urca Hill, a vantage point 215 meters high for which already grants beautiful views of Guanabara Bay and its islands, Flamengo and Botafogo beaches, Santos Dummont Airport, the Rio-Niterói Bridge, Urca’s neighborhood and Corcovado Mountain.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Sugarloaf Mountain

A second cable car takes you up to the top. When you get there, you will understand why Rio is considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world. At 395 meters you’ll enjoy breathtaking views from Copacabana beach, Niterói and the Santa Cruz fortress. From up there, you will have no trouble understanding why Rio is nicknamed “Wonderful City”.
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40 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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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
  • Wear comfortable clothing and shoes
  • Bring sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat in case it’s hot
  • The specific departure time for this tour will be determined upon reconfirmation.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Sugar Loaf Mountain 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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Activity code: C-2484_18

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206 reviews

Average 4.22 out of 5 stars based on 204 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Panoramic city tour
  • Roundtrip transfer to most hotels in São Conrado, Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabana
  • Cable Car Ticket (if option selected)
  • Professional Tour Guide
  • Live audio guide – available in 9 different languages
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Pickup from selected hotels in Barra da Tijuca available on request ($10.00 per person). Please contact the local provider to arrange this service

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
  • If you select the option without tickets, we suggest you bring the amount in cash so it can be paid directly to the guide so you can be included on our voucher, otherwise you may have to enter the line for the purchase of tickets
  • During Carnival, between Friday and Tuesday, there is the possibility of City Tour being reduced or excluded from the itinerary due to traffic issues and streets closed over the city
  • Wear comfortable clothing and shoes
  • Bring sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat in case it’s hot
  • The specific departure time for this tour will be determined upon reconfirmation.
  • Keep in mind that if you want to avoid picking other passenger, just ask us to be picked up from the last departure point on the tour.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers

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