Half Day in Rio: Christ by Train, Maracanã, Cathedral & Selarón
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 5 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Make the most of your limited time in Rio de Janeiro with our Half Day Tour, perfect for travelers who want to see the city’s highlights in a single morning. Start with the iconic Christ the Redeemer, reached by scenic train ride up Corcovado Mountain, offering breathtaking panoramic views. Explore the colorful Selarón Steps, admire the legendary Maracanã Stadium from the outside, and pass by the world-famous Sambadrome — home of Rio’s spectacular Carnival parades — without stopping. Complete your tour with a visit to the striking Metropolitan Cathedral, a modern architectural gem. This convenient tour includes roundtrip transportation from your hotel, allowing you to enjoy Rio’s must-see attractions in comfort and style, even on a tight schedule.
Inclusions
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from main hotels in South Zone (Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon and Leme)
- Professional guide with live tour commentary in English, Spanish, Italian, French & Portuguese.
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
- Guided half-day tour in Rio de Janeiro via air-conditioned bus
What's not
- Drinks (available to purchase at Christ the Redeemer)
- Gratuities
Itinerary
Avenue in front of Copacabana Beach.
Pass by the edge of the Copacabana Beach and get a panoramic view of one of the most famous beaches in Brazil.
Statue of a famous brazilian poet at Copacabana 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".
Board the train through the forest on your way up to Christ the Redeemer.
Pass by Tijuca Forest on your way up to Christ the Redeemer.
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.
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.
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.
Internal visit.
Stop for photos.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Hotels in Leme.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 19 travellers
- Operated by
- C2Rio Tours & Travel
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Roundtrip transportation available from South Zone’s (Copacabana, Ipanema, and Leme) seafront hotels via air-conditioned bus.
- Passengers not staying at one of the seafront hotels will be informed of the nearest pickup point and time.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
How it compares in Rio de Janeiro
- Its from-price is 31% below the median of the 279 city tours we list in Rio de Janeiro.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 25 of 279.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro sweeps between mountains and ocean, a city of famous beaches, granite peaks, samba rhythms and a carnival known around the world.
Christ the Redeemer stands with open arms atop Corcovado, looking down on the city, and cable cars climb Sugarloaf Mountain for views across Guanabara Bay. Below, the beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema are the stage for daily life, with volleyball, kiosks and the wave-patterned promenade, while Leblon and Arpoador extend the strip.
Top-ranked sights in Rio de Janeiro: Christ the Redeemer Statue (Cristo Redentor), Sugarloaf Mountain (Pao de Açúcar), Selarón Steps (Escadaria Selarón).
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