Two of Rio's Best: Christ Redeemer & Sugarloaf Mountain Half-Day

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4 to 5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 2 more

Visit Corcovado and Sugarloaf Mountain on this half-day tour in Rio de Janeiro. After an early morning pickup from your hotel, travel through Tijuca National Park to see the Christ the Redeemer statue before the crowds arrive. Learn about its history from your local guide, then head to Sugarloaf Mountain for spectacular views across the city.

- Enjoy a personalized experience on a group tour
- Pass several other points of interest, including Guanabara Palace and Largo do Boticário
- Choose a package with or without admission fees
- Plenty of opportunities to take panoramic photos and videos

What's Included

Admission fees: for Corcovado and the Sugarloaf complex can be included when you select this option
Certified bilingual tour guide
Round-trip transportation from selected hotels in Leblon, Ipanema, and Copacabana
From December to March (high season), allow extra time for the tour, as it may take much longer.
Transportation in a deluxe van with a driver
Food and drinks
Tips

Meeting and pickup

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

Pickup begins 30 minutes before the tour. For the morning tour, pickup will be between 8:00 and 8:30 a.m.

Each hotel has a specific pickup time based on its location. Please contact us for your exact pickup time.

Important: For operational reasons, pickup is available only at selected hotels near Copacabana, Leme, Ipanema, and Leblon. If your hotel isn’t on the list, please contact us and we’ll help you find the nearest pickup point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 to 5 hours (approximately)
  • Copacabana Beach (Pass by)

    After pickup, we’ll begin the tour at Copacabana Beach, one of the most famous beaches in the world.

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

    Tijuca Forest is a tropical rainforest in the city of Rio de Janeiro, covering an area of approximately 32 km². The tour will enter Tijuca Forest and stop at Paineiras, where you’ll board official National Park vehicles to reach the summit of Corcovado, home to the Christ the Redeemer statue.

    Admission ticket free
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    Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer

    From the top of Corcovado Mountain, you can admire the 38-meter-tall Christ the Redeemer statue, made of reinforced concrete and covered in a mosaic of thousands of triangular soapstone tiles. You’ll also enjoy some of the most beautiful views of the city.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
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    Mirante Dona Marta

    If visibility at the top of Corcovado is poor, we’ll make an alternative stop at Dona Marta Lookout, which offers one of the city’s most spectacular views and is one of Rio de Janeiro’s most visited attractions. From there, you can see Sugarloaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer, Maracanã Stadium, Guanabara Bay, and Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon.

    25 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Sugarloaf Mountain

    You’ll reach the summit in two cable car rides. The first takes you to Urca Hill, 220 meters above sea level, where you’ll already enjoy wonderful views of Guanabara Bay. After taking in the scenery, the second cable car will take you to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain, 396 meters above sea level. From there, you’ll be treated to breathtaking views of Rio de Janeiro and see why it’s known as “The Marvelous City.”

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • Ipanema Beach (Pass by)

    Ipanema is a neighborhood in Rio’s South Zone, between Leblon and Arpoador. Ipanema Beach became internationally famous thanks to the bossa nova and jazz song “The Girl from Ipanema,” written by Antônio Carlos Jobim and Vinícius de Moraes.

    Admission ticket free
  • Praia do Leblon (Pass by)

    Separated from its more famous neighboring district, Ipanema, by a narrow canal, Leblon is one of Rio’s most exclusive neighborhoods—and accommodations here come at a premium.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Expresso Tour

Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Car Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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