Full Day in Rio: Christ by Train, Sugarloaf, Selarón & Barbecue

4.7
(721 reviews)

8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Portuguese and 4 more

Discover the best of Rio de Janeiro in a single day! Begin with a scenic train ride up Corcovado Mountain to visit Christ the Redeemer, followed by an external view of Maracanã Stadium and a drive-by past the world-famous Sambadrome without stopping. Continue to explore the Metropolitan Cathedral and the colorful Selarón Steps. For those choosing the “Christ by Train, Sugarloaf & Lunch” option, enjoy a delicious Brazilian steakhouse lunch and a cable car ride up Sugarloaf Mountain. Roundtrip transportation for all tours.

The Half Day Tour: Christ by Train is perfect for travelers with limited time, offering a comfortable and secure way to experience Rio’s highlights: Christ the Redeemer, Maracanã Stadium (external), Sambadrome (drive-by), Metropolitan Cathedral, and Selarón Steps.

The Christ by Train, Sugarloaf & Lunch tour includes all of the above, plus a Brazilian barbecue lunch and a visit to Sugarloaf Mountain, ideal for a full-day immersion in Rio’s most iconic landmarks.

What's Included

Pickup and drop-off at main South Zone hotels (Copacabana, Leme, Ipanema, Leblon)
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Pickup and drop-off at main Barra da Tijuca hotels (Only for "Christ by Train, Sugarloaf & Lunch")
Tickets for the Sugarloaf Cable Car (Only for "Christ by Train, Sugarloaf & Lunch" option)
Tickets to Christ the Redeemer by Train
Barbecue buffet lunch at Brazilian steakhouse (Only for "Christ by Train, Sugarloaf & Lunch" option)
Guided city tour of Rio de Janeiro via air-conditioned vehicle
Professional guide with live tour commentary in English, Spanish, Italian, French & Portuguese
Drinks (available to purchase during lunch)
Entrances to Maracanã and Sambadrome (external view only)

Meeting and pickup

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

For customers who purchased the 'Christ by Train, Sugarloaf & Lunch' option: roundtrip transportation is available from main hotels in the South Zone (Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, and Leme) and Barra da Tijuca. For customers who purchased the 'Half Day Tour: Christ by Train' option: transportation is only available from main hotels in the South Zone. If you are staying in Barra da Tijuca, we will indicate the nearest meeting point for your convenience. It is not recommended to book appointments on the same day as the tour, as the return time may vary according to the traffic conditions .

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Meeting point
Hilton Rio de Janeiro Copacabana

Please inform the hotel concierge that you are waiting for pick up

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • Avenida Atlantica (Pass by)

    Avenue in front of Copacabana Beach.

    Admission ticket free
  • Copacabana Beach (Pass by)

    Pass by the edge of the Copacabana Beach and get a panoramic view of one of the most famous beaches in Brazil.

    Admission ticket free
  • Estatua Carlos Drummond de Andrade (Pass by)

    Statue of a famous brazilian poet at Copacabana beach.

    Admission ticket free
  • Ipanema Beach (Pass by)

    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".

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Cosme Velho

    Board the train through the forest on your way up to Christ the Redeemer.

    20 minutes Admission ticket included
  • Parque Nacional da Tijuca (Pass by)

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

    Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer

    Go up by train to the top of the Corcovado Mountain, where is the Christ the Redeemer statue, pass by Tijuca Forest. The total time includes transportation from Cosme Velho Station to the statue, the period at the top of Corcovado Mountain and the return.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Maracanã

    Extern visit with a stop in front of the Bellini Statue. Entry admission not included. On event days on the stadium the stop might not be allowed by traffic authorities.

    10 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • Sambodromo da Marques de Sapucai (Pass by)

    The tour passes in front of the Sambadrome — the venue where Rio’s famous Carnival parades take place. This is a panoramic visit only, without stopping.

    Admission ticket free
  • 4
    The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian

    Internal visit.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Escadaria Selaron

    Stop for photos. For customers who purchase the "Christ by Train & City Tour" option, the tour ends after a visit to the Selarón Steps.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Rio de Janeiro

    Lunch time (Included only for customers who purchased the "Christ by Train, Sugarloaf & Lunch" option) - enjoy a delicious barbecue lunch in Brazilian local steakhouse. Meal included / Drinks not included

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Sugarloaf Mountain

    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. Included only for customers who purchased the "Christ by Train, Sugarloaf & Lunch" option

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 8
    Morro da Urca

    Take the first cable car ride to Urca Hill and wait for the second one to Sugarloaf Mountain. Included only for customers who purchased the "Christ by Train, Sugarloaf & Lunch" option

    20 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For customers who purchased the 'Christ by Train, Sugarloaf & Lunch' option: roundtrip transportation is available from main hotels in the South Zone (Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, and Leme) and Barra da Tijuca.
  • For customers who purchased the 'Half Day Tour: Christ by Train' option: transportation is only available from main hotels in the South Zone. If you are staying in Barra da Tijuca, we will indicate the nearest meeting point for your convenience.
  • Passengers not staying at one of the hotels in our pickup list will be informed of the nearest pickup point and time.
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