Half-Day Tour: Christ the Redeemer, Selarón & Sunset at Sugarloaf

Highlights

Inclusions

Itinerary

1. Avenue in front of Copacabana Beach.

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2. Pass by Copacabana Beach.

   Passes by

3. Statue of a famous brazilian poet at Copacabana beach.

   Passes by

4. 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".

   Passes by

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

   10 minAdmission included

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

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7. Pass by Tijuca Forest.

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8. 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.

   1.5 hAdmission included

9. Stop for photos.

   15 minAdmission included

10. Cable car ride in two parts, the first to the Urca Hill.

    1 hAdmission included

11. 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.

    50 minAdmission included

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 886 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Wonderful...

  ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Wonderful private tour with Frederico! Frederico was absolutely wonderful! He took me to so many incredible places throughout Rio and shared so much information about Brazil, the history, the culture, each place we visited, and even things we saw along the way. I learned so much from him throughout the entire day. What really stood out to me was how kind and patient he was. I was having some difficulty walking and was moving more slowly, and he never once made me feel rushed. He was incredibly attentive, helping me cross streets, holding my hand when I needed it, and helping me get on and off the vans and cable cars. I felt very safe and well cared for the entire time. His English was excellent, which made everything so easy, and he was friendly, knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely kind. Even after the tour was over, he sent me suggestions for other places I might enjoy during the rest of my time in Rio. Frederico went above and beyond and made my day in Rio incredibly special. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for a private tour. Thank you, Frederico, for such a memorable day! ❤️

  Shannynn_CSeptember 2026via Viator

• 5100% recommend

  Daniel was a fantastic tour guide who could speak multiple languages, was very good with timing and very knowledgeable and friendly. He even helped me to negotiate with a vender when I was buying football shirts during the tour. The experience itself was perfect, we saw all of the sites and in good time. Thank you for a fantastic memory!

  K9621GCjessicahSeptember 2026via Tripadvisor

• 1Clinging on to Christ…

  Absolute disaster of a tour—save your money and book with anyone else. What should have been a highlight of Rio turned into an exercise in frustration: Tardy & Incomprehensible Guide: Teresa showed up late for our hotel pickup. Despite specifically paying for an English-speaking tour, none of us could understand most of what she said, delivered in an entirely monotone, hard-to-hear monologue. Abandoned on Sugarloaf: When bad weather hit, Teresa decided to cut the tour short—but only told six of the ten people on the bus. She literally left four of us stranded at the top of Sugarloaf Mountain while guiding the rest down. To make matters worse, she hadn't coordinated with the bus driver either, leaving the other six guests waiting in the pouring rain while we desperately searched for our missing guide at the peak. Zero Visibility: The torrential rain and thick fog made Christ the Redeemer a complete wash, with zero views or adjustments made for the conditions. Completely chaotic, unsafe, and unprofessional communication. Avoid this operator at all costs.

  MariaNuela_ASeptember 2026via Viator

• 5Excellent

  Excellent tour, I would definitely recommend doing it. Very nice visit to all three sites with ample time to spend at each, particularly Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf. Our tour guide Jonas was great! He gave a nice history of Rio while also giving us information on the sites we were visiting. My wife and I both feel the tour was well worth our time!

  Heinz_HSeptember 2026via Viator

• 5Sunset tour was awesome

  The tour was very pleasant and we got to see the best sites in Brazil. Sunset was the best time to visit Sugarloaf. Jonas and Felipe our driver were great!

  Anthony_PSeptember 2026via Viator

• 5Half day tour

  Jonas and Felipe were both incredible tour guides and drivers. We were picked up timely and they gave a fantastic tour. I would absolutely book them again!

  862felipeySeptember 2026via Tripadvisor

Know before you go

How it compares in Rio de Janeiro

• Its from-price is 15% 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 7 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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