Rio de Janeiro Super Saver: Guanabara Bay Cruise with Barbecue Lunch, Christ the Redeemer and Selaron Steps by Van

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Marina da Gloria

  After the pick up at your hotel, you get to Marina da Gloria, where the boat leaves at 9:30m or so.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 2
  Guanabara Bay

  Starting your tour you will see the Museum of Tomorrow, built by the famous Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava. As you go on and cross under the Rio – Niteroi bridge, you can see the neighborhood of Santa Teresa, the Santos Dumont airport and the three forts that were built to protect the city: São João, Lajes and Santa Cruz. The city from afar sounds rather quiet and peaceful and the views of Rio from the sea are just breathtaking. As you circle back, you will come across the city of Niteroi, on the other side of the bridge, from where you will have one of the best views of Rio. You will see the most beautiful landscape of Rio. It is the largest bay of the world in volume of water, it has several islands, as the Governor’s island, Fundão and Snakes island. If you are looking to let off some steam, just help yourself with the bar inside the boat where you can buy caipirinhas and any other drinks. But season tropical fruits, such as watermelon and pineapples are available for free!

  1 hour 20 minutes • Admission ticket included
• Aterro Do Flamengo (Pass by)

  After heading back, you will drive back through Aterro do Flamengo from where you can see the beautiful Sugar Loaf in all its glory, before arriving at a traditional Barbecue Lunch

  Admission ticket free
• 3
  Carretão Ipanema Classic Grill

  You will arrive at a traditional Barbecue Restaurant, all you can eat style. Brazilian Churrascarias (Barbecue places) offer a wide variety of sides and alternative options. In case you decide to stick with a vegetarian option, you will still leave delighted.

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
• 4
  Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer

  After lunch, we will make our way to Cosme Velho neighborhood within a van riding up to Corcovado Mountain through the lush and dense Tijuca rainforest to the towering Christ Redeemer statue. Standing guard over the city of Rio, up to 38m tall (125ft).Looking up you will feel blessed and protected by this beautiful monument of Christ with open arms. now one of the new Seven Wonders of the World! From up there you can see most of the town, all of the south zone and all the way to Niteroi. It is a unique view that will astound you. You will have about 40 minutes to get to know all the sides and views of Corcovado and Its worldwide known Christ Statue.

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
• 5
  Escadaria Selaron

  After visiting the Christ Statue, you will take a van ride to Santa Teresa, a neighborhood where laid-backness and tradition meet. But it also brings you street art, such as the amazing Selaron Steps. The beautiful steps done in ceramic by artist Jorge Selarón are one of a kind. You will have about 15 minutes or so to contemplate it before continuing your tour.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The specific departure time for this tour will be determined upon reconfirmation.
• Keep in mind that if you want to avoid picking other passenger, just ask us to be picked up from the last departure point on the tour.
• The combo can be split in two different days (Guanabara Bay in one day, and the rest of the tour in another day).
• The tour to Guanabara Bay takes place on Thursdays and Saturdays only. Make sure you have enough time to take the tour.

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