Full Day in Rio: Christ by Train, Sugarloaf, Selarón & Barbecue

Overview

Discover the best of Rio de Janeiro in a single day! Begin with a scenic train ride up Corcovado Mountain to visit Christ the Redeemer, followed by an external view of Maracanã Stadium and a drive-by past the world-famous Sambadrome without stopping. Continue to explore the Metropolitan Cathedral and the colorful Selarón Steps. For those choosing the “Christ by Train, Sugarloaf & Lunch” option, enjoy a delicious Brazilian steakhouse lunch and a cable car ride up Sugarloaf Mountain. Roundtrip transportation for all tours. The Half Day Tour: Christ by Train is perfect for travelers with limited time, offering a comfortable and secure way to experience Rio’s highlights: Christ the Redeemer, Maracanã Stadium (external), Sambadrome (drive-by), Metropolitan Cathedral, and Selarón Steps. The Christ by Train, Sugarloaf & Lunch tour includes all of the above, plus a Brazilian barbecue lunch and a visit to Sugarloaf Mountain, ideal for a full-day immersion in Rio’s most iconic landmarks.

Itinerary

1. Avenida Atlantica

   Avenue in front of Copacabana Beach.

   · Non-stop passage

2. Copacabana Beach

   Pass by the edge of the Copacabana Beach and get a panoramic view of one of the most famous beaches in Brazil.

   · Non-stop passage

3. Estátua Carlos Drummond de Andrade

   Statue of a famous brazilian poet at Copacabana beach.

   · Non-stop passage

4. Ipanema Beach

   Pass by the edge of the Ipanema Beach and get a panoramic view of the legendary beach that inspired the famous song "Garota de Ipanema".

   · Non-stop passage

5. Board the train through the forest on your way up to Christ the Redeemer.

   · 20 min· Admission included

6. Parque Nacional da Tijuca

   Pass by Tijuca Forest on your way up to Christ the Redeemer.

   · Non-stop passage

7. Santuário Cristo Redentor

   Go up by train to the top of the Corcovado Mountain, where is the Christ the Redeemer statue, pass by Tijuca Forest. The total time includes transportation from Cosme Velho Station to the statue, the period at the top of Corcovado Mountain and the return.

   · 1 h 30 min· Admission included

8. Extern visit with a stop in front of the Bellini Statue. Entry admission not included. On event days on the stadium the stop might not be allowed by traffic authorities.

   · 10 min· Admission not included

9. Sambódromo da Marquês de Sapucaí

   The tour passes in front of the Sambadrome — the venue where Rio’s famous Carnival parades take place. This is a panoramic visit only, without stopping.

   · Non-stop passage

10. The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian

    Internal visit.

    · 15 min

11. Escadaria Selarón

    Stop for photos. For customers who purchase the "Christ by Train & City Tour" option, the tour ends after a visit to the Selarón Steps.

    · 15 min

12. Rio de Janeiro

    Lunch time (Included only for customers who purchased the "Christ by Train, Sugarloaf & Lunch" option) - enjoy a delicious barbecue lunch in Brazilian local steakhouse. Meal included / Drinks not included

    · 1 h

13. Pain de Sucre

    Cable car ride in two parts, the first to the Urca Hill and the second to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain. The total time includes all cable car rides, the period at Urca Hill and at the Sugarloaf Mountain. Included only for customers who purchased the "Christ by Train, Sugarloaf & Lunch" option

    · 1 h 30 min· Admission included

14. Morro da Urca

    Take the first cable car ride to Urca Hill and wait for the second one to Sugarloaf Mountain. Included only for customers who purchased the "Christ by Train, Sugarloaf & Lunch" option

    · 20 min· Admission included

Pickup

Pickup or meet at the departure point.

For customers who purchased the 'Christ by Train, Sugarloaf & Lunch' option: roundtrip transportation is available from main hotels in the South Zone (Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, and Leme) and Barra da Tijuca. For customers who purchased the 'Half Day Tour: Christ by Train' option: transportation is only available from main hotels in the South Zone. If you are staying in Barra da Tijuca, we will indicate the nearest meeting point for your convenience. It is not recommended to book appointments on the same day as the tour, as the return time may vary according to the traffic conditions .

How to use your ticket

Ticket handed over by the operator on site

Pick-up Information: - Hotel pick-up takes place before the tour start time. If you do not receive confirmation of your exact pick-up time, please contact us. - We do not recommend booking other activities on the same day, as the return time may vary depending on traffic conditions. Tour Options: - Half Day Tour: Christ by Train – Approx. 5 hours. Includes Christ the Redeemer by train, external visit to Maracanã Stadium, passing by the Sambadrome without stopping, visit to the Metropolitan Cathedral, and Selarón Steps. - Full Day Tour: Christ by Train, Sugarloaf & Lunch – Approx. 8 hours. Includes all attractions from the Half Day Tour plus Sugarloaf Mountain and lunch at a Brazilian steakhouse. Pick-up Locations: - For the Full Day Tour: roundtrip transportation from main hotels in the South Zone (Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, and Leme) and Barra da Tijuca. - For the Half Day Tour: transportation only from main hotels in the South Zone. Guests staying in Barra da Tijuca will be informed of the nearest meeting point. Others: - Children must present photo ID to validate their CHD ticket; otherwise, the ticket office may charge the adult ticket price.

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• For customers who purchased the 'Christ by Train, Sugarloaf & Lunch' option: roundtrip transportation is available from main hotels in the South Zone (Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, and Leme) and Barra da Tijuca.
• For customers who purchased the 'Half Day Tour: Christ by Train' option: transportation is only available from main hotels in the South Zone. If you are staying in Barra da Tijuca, we will indicate the nearest meeting point for your convenience.
• Passengers not staying at one of the hotels in our pickup list will be informed of the nearest pickup point and time.
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Children 2 and younger are complimentary, provided they do not occupy a seat
• This tour operates rain or shine
• Explore Rio on our “Christ by Train & City Tour,” featuring Christ the Redeemer by train, an external visit to Maracanã Stadium, passing by the Sambadrome without stopping, plus visits to the Metropolitan Cathedral and the colorful Selarón Steps. For a more complete experience, choose the “Christ by Train, Sugarloaf & Lunch” option — including all the above, a visit to Sugarloaf Mountain, and a delicious Brazilian steakhouse lunch, for a full-day journey through Rio’s most iconic landmarks.
• The order of the itinerary may be subject to change due to traffic, crowd levels, or attraction schedules.
• Children must present photo ID to validate their CHD ticket; otherwise, the ticket office may charge the adult ticket price.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled if there aren't enough participants.

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Activity offered by C2Rio Tours & Travel via Viator.