Rio's Full Day: Selarón Steps, Christ & Sugarloaf – Tickets & Lunch Included

Overview

Discover the best of Rio de Janeiro in a full-day tour that combines convenience, comfort, and expert guidance. This experience includes lunch, admission tickets, and transportation for a seamless exploration of the Marvelous City Visit top attractions such as the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue and Sugarloaf Mountain, along with other must-see landmarks that showcase Rio’s unique beauty and culture. Highlights of this tour include: - Exploring Rio without stress on a thoughtfully planned, full-day sightseeing adventure. - Perfect for first-time visitors to get their bearings while uncovering the city’s most famous sights. - Covering more landmarks in less time with efficient air-conditioned transport. - Gaining personalized recommendations from your guide to enhance the rest of your stay in Rio. Whether you're marveling at breathtaking views, learning about Rio’s rich history, or discovering hidden gems, this tour is designed to ensure an unforgettable experience.

Itinerary

1. Copacabana Beach

   ✅ Full Tour ❌ Mini/Express Tour We will pass by several points of interest along the way, such as Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, and other notable sights. Please note that the specific route may vary depending on your hotel location and starting point. In some cases, we may not pass by Copacabana or Ipanema beaches.

   · Non-stop passage

2. Ipanema Beach

   ✅ Full Tour ❌ Mini/Express Tour Ipanema Beach, famously known for inspiring the iconic song "The Girl from Ipanema," is a beautiful destination that truly deserves its fame and admiration. However, please note that whether we pass by Ipanema Beach depends on the location of your hotel and the specific route of the tour.

   · Non-stop passage

3. Floresta da Tijuca

   We pass through the Tijuca National Park, one of the largest urban forests in the world and home to many attractions, including the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue, located within its boundaries.

   · Non-stop passage

4. Santuário Cristo Redentor

   ✅ Full Tour ✅ Mini/Express Tour Reaching the Christ, we'll take you with our tour vehicle from its base to nearly the summit. The very top is reached by climbing a flight of stairs to arrive at the iconic Christ the Redeemer Statue. The view, from this vantage point, with the surrounding Tijuca National Forest spreading below and a circle of mountains closing the horizon at the very back of the Guanabara bay is truly spectacular. After some time to walk around and take photos, we make the way back down.

   · 40 min· Admission included

5. ✅ Full Tour ❌ Mini/Express Tour The lunch takes place at a self-service buffet restaurant, which may vary depending on the day and logistics. It can be at Me Gusta Restaurant, Fagulha, or other similar restaurants. All options offer a wide variety of salads, hot and cold dishes, and desserts, including vegetarian and vegan choices

   · 1 h· Admission included

6. Escadaria Selarón

   ✅ Full Tour ❌ Mini/Express Tour From Santa Teresa to Lapa, there is the famous Selaron steps, a stairway decorated with colorful tiles. Known for its energetic bohemian vibe, “Lapa” is the most buzzing area in town day and nighttime.

   · 20 min

7. Arcos da Lapa

   ✅ Full Tour (pass by) ❌ Mini/Express Tour Have you ever heard of the Lapa neighborhood? If not, it should! It's very easy to know that you've arrived in Lapa. There is a famous monument that is the official image of Lapa, the large white arches aqueduct postcard of Rio.

   · Non-stop passage

8. Centro

   ✅ Full Tour (drive through) ❌ Mini/Express Tour We then drive through Rio’s downtown through some of the coolest touristic areas catching sights and culture.

   · Non-stop passage

9. ✅ Full Tour (pass by) ❌ Mini/Express Tour Known for sheltering the Sugarloaf Mountain and for the privileged view it offers to Guanabara Bay, Botafogo beach hides a little explored and pulsating alternative life with bars, restaurants and cultural centers.

   · Non-stop passage

10. Aterro Do Flamengo

    ✅ Full Tour (pass by) ❌ Mini/Express Tour Calm beaches close to Flamengo landfilled park with largest manmade park of the world, fully planted with tropical vegetation.

    · Non-stop passage

11. The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian

    ✅ Full Tour ❌ Mini/Express Tour The Metropolitan Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro stands out among the buildings in the Center of the city. Its unique architecture catches the attention of everyone passing by and surprises those who visit it! Its appearance and history are unconventional and make it one of the most curious spots in the wonderful city!

    · 15 min

12. Pain de Sucre

    ✅ Full Tour ✅ Mini/Express Tour We will then go up the Sugarloaf Mountain. A series of two cable cars will take you to the top of Sugar Loaf. At the top, again some of the most breathtaking views of Rio, this time from a different vantage point than at Corcovado.

    · 1 h· Admission included

Pickup

Pickup included.

SOUTH & DOWNTOWN PICK-UPS • Pick-ups between 7:00 a.m and 8:00 a.m, but we will get in touch with every tourist the date before the tour to arrange a more accurate pick-up time. "PICK-UPS ARE ON THE FOLLOWING NEIGHBORHOODS:" • Botafogo • Flamengo • Copacabana • Ipanema • Leblon • Downtown - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - HOTEL PICK-UP INSTRUCTIONS: • Our guide will look for you at your hotel lobby once arrive. They will call you by your name and you can know that you can go with them.

How to use your ticket

SOUTH & DOWNTOWN PICK-UPS • Pick-ups between 7:00 a.m and 8:00 a.m, but we will get in touch with every tourist the date before the tour to arrange a more accurate pick-up time. "PICK-UPS ARE ON THE FOLLOWING NEIGHBORHOODS:" • Botafogo • Flamengo • Copacabana • Ipanema • Leblon • Downtown - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - • In the very unlikely situation that the customer is not able to locate our guide, please call our emergency telephone number on the voucher (+5511-9 4738-2606)

What to know before you go

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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.

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