Rio Shore Excursion: Full Day Christ Redeemer, Selaron Steps and Sugar Loaf

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• Pier Maua (Pass by)

  Meeting point is Cruise Terminal Pier Mauá - The guide will be waiting for you at the exit gate of the Cruise Terminal 4 (right in front of the Kobra Mural), and will walk with you to the vehicle.

  Admission ticket free
• 1
  Guanabara Palace

  You will pass through the historic Laranjeiras neighborhood, which hosts the Guanabara Palace, the ancient home of Princess Isabel who signed the Golden Law to free all slaves. Nowadays, the Palace is the official headquarters of the government of Rio de Janeiro.

  Admission ticket free
• 2
  Sambodromo da Marques de Sapucai

  Before reaching downtown you will pass next to the Sambodrome, where the Samba School Parade happens every year.

  Admission ticket free
• 3
  Rio de Janeiro Historic City Center

  A comprehensive city tour of downtown area. Take a panoramic tour through historical streets and buildings and get to know stories and curiosities of this prominent area. Get nice perspectives of the traditional Cinelândia Square with its historical buildings, and take a look at the Municipal Theater with its Art Nouveau Architecture.

  Admission ticket free
• 4
  The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian

  See from outside and get inside the iconic Metropolitan Cathedral which was built in a pyramidal form with an internal diameter of 96 meters and a height of 80 meters.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5
  Aterro Do Flamengo

  You will make your way to Urca through Aterro do Flamengo and its parks, designed by Burle Marx and hear all about Brazil’s participation in World War II as well as the founding of the city back in the late 1500s, just before arriving to Sugar Loaf.

  Admission ticket free
• 6
  Morro da Urca

  The first cable car takes you to Urca Hill, a vantage point 215 meters high for which already grants beautiful views of Guanabara Bay and its islands, Flamengo and Botafogo beaches, Santos Dummont Airport, the Rio-Niterói Bridge, Urca’s neighborhood and Corcovado Mountain.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 7
  Sugarloaf Mountain

  A second cable car takes you up to the top. When you get there, you will understand why Rio is considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world. At 395 meters you’ll enjoy breathtaking views from Copacabana beach, Niterói and the Santa Cruz fortress. From up there, you will have no trouble understanding why Rio is nicknamed “Wonderful City”.

  40 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 8
  Carretão Ipanema Classic Grill

  After visiting Sugar Loaf Mountain, you will head down to an all-you-can-eat-style barbecue house. 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. Lunch is included only if option selected. If selecting an option without lunch, our guide will offer a variety of nearby suggestions that can fit any budget or taste!

  1 hour 20 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 9
  Santa Teresa

  Pass through this unique and charming neighborhood.

  Admission ticket free
• 10
  Escadaria Selaron

  The beautiful steps done in ceramic by artist Jorge Selarón are one of a kind. You will have about 10 minutes or so to contemplate it .

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 11
  Parque Nacional da Tijuca

  Pass by the park in a van ride to get to the Corcovado Mountain

  Admission ticket free
• 12
  Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer

  Upon arriving at the Statue, you will have two options of reaching the top, by a lift and then an escalator, or the traditional way, by stairs, 222 Steps, but the prize makes it all worthwhile. Once up, the views and the imposing statue will take your mind off the walk up! 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 city, all of the south zone and all the way to Niteroi. 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 take pictures.

  40 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Barbecue Lunch (Vegetarian options available) - On option with Lunch. If selecting an option without lunch, our guide will offer a variety of nearby suggestions that can fit any budget or taste!
• It is recommended to wear light clothes, sunscreen and sunglasses

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