Full Day in Rio: Christ, Sugarloaf, Selarón & Barbecue Lunch

Overview

Experience a full-day tour of Rio de Janeiro, visiting all the city’s must-see attractions in a single day! See the iconic Christ the Redeemer Statue atop Corcovado Mountain, enjoy breathtaking views from Sugarloaf Mountain (option with or without ticket included), admire the vibrant colors of the Selarón Steps, and take an external tour of the legendary Maracanã Stadium. Pass by the world-famous Sambadrome without stopping and marvel at the stunning Metropolitan Cathedral. Enjoy lunch at a traditional Brazilian steakhouse (option with and without lunch included. Drinks are not included). The tour also includes hotel pickup and drop-off and the guidance of a professional, multilingual tour guide to ensure a seamless and unforgettable experience.

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. Centro De Visitantes Paineiras

   Stop at Visitors Center on your way up to Christ the Redeemer.

   · 10 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 van to the top of the Corcovado Mountain, where is the Christ the Redeemer statue, passing by Tijuca Forest. The total time includes transportation from Visitors Center to the statue, the period at the top of Corcovado Mountain and the return.

   · 1 h 30 min· Admission included

8. Maracanã

   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.

    · 15 min

12. Morro da Urca

    Take the first cable car ride to Urca Hill and wait for the second one to Sugarloaf Mountain.

    · 20 min· Admission included

13. Rio de Janeiro

    Lunch time - enjoy a delicious barbecue lunch in Brazilian local steakhouse (Option with and without lunch included. Please pay attention to the option chosen.)

    · 1 h

14. 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.

    · 1 h 30 min· Admission included

Pickup

Pickup included.

Departure Point: Hotels in Rio de Janeiro's South Zone (Copacabana, Leme, Ipanema, Leblon) and West Zone (Barra da Tijuca) Return point: Hotels in Rio de Janeiro's South Zone (Copacabana, Leme, Ipanema, Leblon) and West Zone (Barra da Tijuca) Pick up from the hotel takes place before the start time of the activity. If you do not receive confirmation of your departure time, please contact us. 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 from the hotel takes place before the start time of the activity. If you do not receive confirmation of your departure time, please contact us. 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 . Please be aware that if you have chosen the "No Sugarloaf ticket & no Lunch" option, you will need to wait for the lunch break and visit to Sugarloaf to finish before returning with the group to your hotel (or you can return on your own). It is also possible to buy tickets on site - subject to availability.

What to know before you go

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Please contact us informing your hotel to arrange your pick up
• 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
• Roundtrip transportation available from West Zone (Barra da Tijuca) and South Zone (Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Leme) hotels via air-conditioned van. Please arrange pickup from your hotel or a nearby location when you call to confirm your reservation
• We have an option with lunch and all tickets included and an option without lunch and without Sugarloaf ticket included (only Christ the Redeemer ticket included). Please, be aware of the option chosen.

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 in case of bad weather or if there aren't enough participants.

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Product code: 21715P2

Activity offered by C2Rio Tours & Travel via Viator.