Christ the Redeemer and Selaron Half-Day City Tour

5.0
(10 reviews)

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

If you are short on time, then this is the tour for you.
We take you to two landmarks of Rio: the Christ the Redeemer and the Selarón Steps.
Starting with hotel pickup, we take you by minivan to the top of the Corcovado Mountain, to see the Christ the Redeemer. We take a beautiful and unique route through Tijuca Forest which is one of the largest urban forests in the world. When reaching the top, you have a panoramic view of Rio de Janeiro, perfect for pictures.
Then, we go to Santa Teresa, the famous neighbourhood known for the narrow cobblestone streets and its rich historical background.
This route take us to Lapa, famous for the nightlife and the Carioca Aqueduct. We reach the brightly colored world-famous Selarón Steps, one of Rio's most distinctive landmarks.
We offer this tour twice a day: in the morning or in the afternoon.

What's Included

Entrance to Christ, the Redeemer by Minivan.
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

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

Pickup available for selected hotels in Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana, Flamengo and Centro. Contact us 24hrs prior to departure to inform the hotel location and to confirm pickup time. If you do not contact us, we meet you at Avenida Atlântica, 3264 - Copacabana. Morning: pickup between 07:45 am to 08:30 am. Afternoon: pickup between 12:45 pm to 13:30 pm.

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Meeting point
Hotel Rio Othon Palace

If you do not contact us to reconfirm pickup time, we assume you will meet us at the Meeting Point at the Front Desk of the Rio Othon Palace (Avenida Atlântica, 3264 - Copacabana).

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • Floresta da Tijuca (Pass by)

    Enjoy the 20min drive through the Tijuca Forest to reach the Christ the Redeemer. The Tijuca Forest is the biggest urban forest in the world.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer

    By minivan, we see the Christ the Redeemer, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. You must take a picture posing with arms wide open, just like the statue.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • (Pass by)

    The bohemian neighborhood of Santa Teresa is famous for the narrow streets with little shops and restaurants.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The Lapa neighborhood is famous for the intense nightlife on the weekends. People drink and dance in the pubs and bars in the area.

    Admission ticket free
  • Arcos da Lapa (Pass by)

    The old Aqueduct now serves as a bridge for a popular tram that connects the city centre with the Santa Teresa neighborhood.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Escadaria Selaron

    Take your time admiring the famous colorful tiles of the Selarón Staircase. Find the best spot for a picture.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Contact us to confirm the pickup time according to hotel location.
Supplied by Rio Carioca Tour Ltda

Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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