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

Highlights

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Itinerary

1. ✅ 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.

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2. ✅ 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.

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3. 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.

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4. ✅ 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 minAdmission 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 hAdmission included

6. ✅ 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. ✅ 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.

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8. ✅ 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.

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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.

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10. ✅ 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.

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11. ✅ 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. ✅ 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 hAdmission included

Cancellation

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

Reviews

Ratings come from 2,976 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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• 5First time visiting Rio de Janeiro

  This full day tour is an excellent experience for anyone visiting Rio especially for first time visitors. We visited so many of the must see sights in Rio and the highlight was definitely visiting Christ the Redeemer, it was such a special experience. A must see. Jose, our guide was so kind and knowledgeable and really kept up with our entire group. He covered all the information in three languages; English, Spanish and Portuguese. Thank you Jose for sharing your knowledge and for ensuring we had an unforgettable experience!

  P5012UQadrianafSeptember 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Great tour, highly...

  Great tour, highly recommend. Be aware it’s a long day with lots for stairs. Gustavo was amazing! Excellent guide! He was patient, very knowledgeable and kept the group together and on track. Rio is very spread out and it took a while to get place to place. Bruno was a great driver. He kept us safe!

  Cathy_PSeptember 2026via Viator

• 4We had a group of 18. We...

  We had a group of 18. We stuck to the time schedule so we could see all points in plenty of time. The weather was bit overcast so by the time we got to Cristo Redeemer it rained and the view was just a silhouette which was disappointing. Maybe they could have rearranged the order of viewings like Cristo before the Seleron. Maracana stadium. Julia was a fantastic guide took good care of the group. Spoke good English n gave us lots of local information.

  Sarojini_cSeptember 2026via Viator

• 5A great day seeing the big attractions.

  We had a great experience. We were able to get in to all the big attractions. The service was fantastic and the advice was so helpful. We learned a lot about the city. Our guide was really great with lots of good stories. We enjoyed the lunch at the local buffet. We decided to stay at the sugarloaf at the end and our guide helped us to know how to get back on our own.

  lynnehG7519BXSeptember 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Gustavo was a perfect tour guide

  Best Experience Ever, from Selaron Steps to Christ the Redeemer and finally to Sugarloaf Mountain plus the Buffet Lunch

  FULVIO_DSeptember 2026via Viator

• 5An Amazing Day Exploring Rio!

  A fantastic way to see Rio’s main highlights in one day. Our guide Julia was friendly, knowledgeable, and kept everything well organized. We visited Christ the Redeemer, the Selarón Steps, and Sugarloaf Mountain, with plenty of time to enjoy each stop. Lunch was included and made the full-day experience even more convenient. Highly recommended!

  W7699JHmikhailmSeptember 2026via Tripadvisor

Know before you go

How it compares in Rio de Janeiro

• Its from-price is 50% 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 2 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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