Rio de Janeiro Main Landmarks Tour

4.7
(136 reviews)

7 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Portuguese and 2 more

The day tour starts with pick-up at your hotel or hostel in Rio (depends your location). Your first stop will be at Christ the Redeemer (ticket included) to avoid the crowd we arrive early there.

From there, we will visit Parque Lage, at the foot of Corcovado, is part of Tijuca Forest—one of the world’s largest urban rainforests—with history and charm.
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Next we will stop for lunch at a traditional “pay-by-weight” restaurant, typical of Rio (not included) .

Time to visit Maracana Stadium from outside, then go towards the Centro to go to Cinelandia (Municipal Theater) from outside and the Municipal Cathedral (visit inside).

Then finally we will visit Santa Teresa which is a charming bohemian neighborhood in Rio, known for art, colonial houses, and the iconic yellow tram.

Then we go to Colorful steps by Selarón, a Rio landmark icon.

At the end, choose: drop-off at home or at Sugar Loaf (ticket not included) to take the cable car and enjoy the view and the sunset from the top.

What's Included

Local guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off from Zona Sul hotels (please check your location)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Christ the Redeemer Ticket Included
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off from hotels outside Zona Sul
Sugar Loaf Ticket

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

*We board guests at the following locations: Centro- Meeting point at Selina Lapa Hotel. Flamengo/Gloria- pick up included. Botafogo- Meeting point at Novotel Botafogo. Copacabana-pick up included. Ipanema- pick up included .Leblon- meeting point at Mangotree Hostel Ipanema

OR
Meeting point
Mango Tree Hostel Ipanema
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer

    We get to the Christ Statue early in the morning to avoid the crowd. Ticket included in the price of the tour

    50 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Santa Teresa

    We will walk around Santa Teresa to show you this amazing part of Rio

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Escadaria Selaron

    This amazing mosaic, made by a Chilean artist, is one of the most expected stops is our tour

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian

    We will visit this building from 1979 that looks different from all the others around it.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro

    We make a quick stop to take some pictures of the Municipal Theater.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Restaurante Conde Gourmet

    Stop for lunch (not included) after the cathedral. Enjoy a traditional “pay-by-weight” restaurant, typical of Rio de Janeiro.

    40 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 7
    Maracana Stadium

    Stop by the Bellini statue outside Maracanã, a tribute to the 1958 World Cup captain and a popular photo spot for football fans.

    10 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 8
    Parque Lage

    We will visit the gardens and have the change of seeing the wildlife of Rio

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Sugar Loaf cable car

    Drop off at Sugar Loaf or your Hotel. At the end, choose: drop-off at home or at Sugar Loaf (ticket not included) to take the cable car and enjoy the view from the top for the sunset.

    15 minutes Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • It is recommended that you wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water, sunscreen and sunglasses
Supplied by Brazil Expedition Day Tours

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Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Small Group
Excellent Quality
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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