The Best Half Day in Rio with Christ Redeemer and Sugar Loaf Hill

Highlights

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Itinerary

1. After the pick-up we will start the tour from Copacabana Beach, one of the most famous beach in the world.

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2. The Tijuca Forest (Portuguese: Floresta da Tijuca) is a tropical rainforest in the city of Rio de Janeiro covering an area of roughly 32 km² (12.4 mi²). The tour will reach Tijuca Forest with a stop at Paineiras to board the official vehicles of the National Park Authority to be able to reach the top of the Corcovado Hill where The Christ The Redeemer Statue is located.

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3. From the top of Corcovado Hill you will be able to admire The Christ of the Redeemer statue, which has 38m in height and was made of reinforced concrete clad in a mosaic of thousands of triangular soapstone tiles, and also will have a chance to see some of the most beautiful views of the city.

   45 min

4. Only in case of poor visibility on the summit of the Corcovado, we will make an alternative stop at Mirante Dona Marta which offers one of the most incredible views of the city, guaranteeing the title of one of the most visited tourist attractions in Rio de Janeiro. From there, you can see the Sugar Loaf Mountain, the Cristo Redentor, the Maracanã, the Guanabara Bay and the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon.

   25 min

5. We will travel to the top in two steps by cable car. The first will take you to Urca Hill, at the height of 220 meters above sea level where you already will have great views from Baia de Guanabara. From there, after enjoying the views for a bit, will take the second cable car all the way to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain, 396 meters above sea level. From up there, you will have a chance to see the most breathtaking views of Rio de Janeiro and will definitely understand why everyone says that Rio is “The wonderful city”

   30 min

6. Ipanema is a neighborhood located in the South Zone, between Leblon and Arpoador. The beach at Ipanema became known internationally with the popularity of the bossa nova jazz song, "The Girl from Ipanema" ("Garota de Ipanema"), written by Antônio Carlos Jobim and Vinícius de Moraes.

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7. Separated from its more famous neighbour, Ipanema, by a narrow canal, Leblon is one of the most exclusive neighbourhoods in Rio, and accommodation here comes at a price.

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Cancellation

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

Reviews

Ratings come from 1,594 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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• 5Convenient way to see...

  Convenient way to see Cristo and Sugar Loaf easily. We had a lot of fun together and the van made traveling ready.

  dsshcresSeptember 2026via Viator

• 1Disappointing

  We were not happy with this tour. To start with they moved us the day before to a morning booking having booked the afternoon trip due to inclement weather forecast . As predicted the weather was terrible and we couldn’t really see any of the sites we had paid to see and it rained the whole time. The whole trip was pretty much a waste of time and money and the rain had cleared by the afternoon so our original booking would have been great. In addition the tour guide really didn’t tell us much of anything on this tour it honestly felt more like a shuttle bus to the different places

  Jessica_DSeptember 2026via Viator

• 5The best!

  We had a wonderful trip to Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain! Our guide Monica was excellent, very friendly, knowledgeable and patient. She took her time to show us everything and made sure we had a great experience. Highly recommended!

  victoriadX9821ZBSeptember 2026via Tripadvisor

• 1Scammed

  Very disappointing, I didn't get to experience the tour due to their miscommunication. I paid and was issued a ticket w nominated time but then after a few hours they told me the tour was full and asked me to select a different time, which I did but I did not rcv their confirmation until after 9.20am the next day. My original ti.me was for 9am. I msg them twice and waited for a confirmation, once the day before, then 7.30am on the day...nothing, so I assumed i was still on the 9am tour as the ticket was still saying that time! But when I went to the pick up point they did not show Very disappointing to only rcv a msg to say I am confirm for 2pm. only at 9.20am. I'm not able to at that ti.me as I wud not get back in for my departure to airport that day. So I explain my response and situation and asked for a refund due to their mistake. They refused to refund me saying I opted for the 2nd time and that was confirmation. As much as it was their resoonsibikity and t.heir mistake, no compassion so I never got to see the highlights of Rio. They admitted their response was slow. I am very disappointed w the whole experience, I was looking forward to it. RIO is indeed a lovely City...I chose the wrong Company. For them it is just about the money, no understanding or making good😒 A Young, NZ

  Alyse_YSeptember 2026via Viator

• 5Hassle-free tour of the popular sights

  Peter and Bruno were fantastic. Knowledgable and friendly with a great sense of humour Peter kept our group engaged all morning and Bruno kept us on time like clockwork. Highly recommend.

  722jaccSeptember 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5A great day out in Rio

  Our lovely guide, Monica, was an absolute star!! She made the trip so enjoyable. She is extremely knowledgable in all things Rio and honestly, she has made us want to book another trip. We had a wonderful time. Monica creates a super relaxed atmosphere for everyone in the group. She has been doing this all her working life so has an incredible knowledge of the city and all this sites. Any questions that we asked, she was able to answer with ease. She was an absolute delight. So glad we booked with her. Don’t go anywhere else. Karina was also present as another member of staff. She was also wonderful and so friendly.

  grahamsO1419OGSeptember 2026via Tripadvisor

Know before you go

How it compares in Rio de Janeiro

• Its from-price is 13% 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 3 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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