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

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(1,576 reviews)
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

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

Enjoy a small-group tour to visit the most iconics landmarks in Rio de Janeiro. First visit the Christ the Redeemer statue and then ride the cable car up to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain to enjoy breathtaking views. Your tour includes transport, a professional guide and all entrance fees.
We also have the option to take this guided tour without the inclusion of the tickets. They can be bought directly at the venue.
If you prefer to enjoy your morning relaxing in the Hotel, or at the beach, check our option for the afternoon tour.

What's Included

Bilingual certificated tour guide
From December to March (high season), allow extra time for the tour. They can take much longer
Hotel pick up and drop off - selected hotels in Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabana
Optional: Entrance fees to Corcovado (Chritst the Redeemer) and to Sugar Loaf Complex can be included when selecting the option
Transportation in a Deluxe Van with driver
Drinks and Food
Tickets can be excluded depending on the option chosen
Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer (approximate value) - only if the option without tickets included has been chosen
Sugar Loaf Complex (approximate value) - only if the option without tickets included has been chosen

Meeting and pickup

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

Pickup starts 30min before the tour. For the morning tour it will be between 7:00am and 7:30am, 8:30am and 9:00am for the afternoon tour it will be between 1:30pm and 2:00pm, depending on traffic.
Each hotel have a specific timing according to the it's location. Please contact us for the exact time.
Important: for operational reasons our pickup happens only in selected hotels in the neighborhood of Copacabana, Leme, Ipanema and Leblon.
If your hotel is not in the list, also please contact us so we will help you finding the nearest pick-up point.

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Meeting point
Hilton Rio de Janeiro Copacabana

Pickup at Hilton will be 7:30am or 1:30pm. Please advise if you are planning to meet us there so we can organize our pickup schedule.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • Copacabana Beach (Pass by)

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

    Admission ticket free
  • Parque Nacional da Tijuca (Pass by)

    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.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer

    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 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Mirante Dona Marta

    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 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Sugarloaf Mountain

    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 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • Ipanema Beach (Pass by)

    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.

    Admission ticket free
  • Praia do Leblon (Pass by)

    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.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Importante note: During the months of December through March, considered the high season, the city and the venues get crowded so please allow more time for a complete tour. Even doing our best to avoid lines sometimes the tour get extended and can take longer to finish. Please, plan ahead for any possible delays.
  • The 9:00am tour needs a minimum amount of people to operate. Our regular hours (7:30am or 1:30pm) operate regularly
  • During the Carnival period, because of the crowd, all tickets need to be paid in advance to the venues. So Any date change for the tour with less than 24 hours' notice will incur a charge of USD 40.00 per person.
  • Approximately from August 2026 until May 2027, the Corcovado venue (the Christ the Redeemer statue) will be under renovation. The tour may take longer and accessibility may be affected.
Supplied by Carioca Tropical Tour Operator

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