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A cable car ascending a steep mountain with a cable system and a cable car in the foreground. 1
A coastal cityscape at sunset with a bridge spanning a river. 2
A panoramic view of a coastal city with a prominent mountain and a bridge. 3
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The Best Half Day in Rio with Christ Redeemer and Sugar Loaf Hill

By Carioca Tropical Tour Operator
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €74 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Enjoy a small-group tour to visit the most iconics landmarks in Rio de Janeiro. First visit the Christ the Redeemer statue and then ride the cable car up to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain to enjoy breathtaking views. Your tour includes transport, a professional guide and all entrance fees.
We also have the option to take this guided tour without the inclusion of the tickets. They can be bought directly at the venue.
If you prefer to enjoy your morning relaxing in the Hotel, or at the beach, check our option for the afternoon tour.

Activity location

  • Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer
    • Estrada Redentor - Alto da Boa Vista, Parque Nacional da Tijuca
    • 22241-330, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hilton Rio de Janeiro Copacabana
    • 1020 Avenida Atlântica
    • 22010-000, Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Check availability

Without any admission tickets

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

NO Ticket included: The entrance fees to Corcovado and Sugar Loaf are NOT inclued in the price. Our tour guide will help with the purchase
Pickup included

Price details
€74.12 x 1 Adult€74.12
Total
Price is €74.12
Until Thu, 23 Jul

With All Tickets Included

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Entrance fees included : Entrance fees to Christ the Redeemer Statue (Corcovado) and to the Sugar Loaf Complex (cable car) are included in this option
Pickup included

Price details
€113.60 x 1 Adult€113.60
Total
Price is €113.60
Until Thu, 23 Jul

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bilingual certificated tour guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    From December to March (high season), allow extra time for the tour. They can take much longer
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel pick up and drop off - selected hotels in Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabana
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Optional: Entrance fees to Corcovado (Chritst the Redeemer) and to Sugar Loaf Complex can be included when selecting the option
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transport in a Deluxe Van with driver
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Drinks and Food
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tickets can be excluded depending on the option chosen
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer (approximate value) - only if the option without tickets included has been chosen
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Sugar Loaf Complex (approximate value) - only if the option without tickets included has been chosen

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Importante note: During the months of December through March, considered the high season, the city and the venues get crowded so please allow more time for a complete tour. Even doing our best to avoid lines sometimes the tour get extended and can take longer to finish. Please, plan ahead for any possible delays.
  • The 9:00am tour needs a minimum amount of people to operate. Our regular hours (7:30am or 1:30pm) operate regularly
  • During the Carnival period, because of the crowd, all tickets need to be paid in advance to the venues. So Any date change for the tour with less than 24 hours' notice will incur a charge of USD 40.00 per person.
  • Approximately from August 2026 until May 2027, the Corcovado venue (the Christ the Redeemer statue) will be under renovation. The tour may take longer and accessibility may be affected.
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Copacabana Beach (Pass by)

After the pick-up we will start the tour from Copacabana Beach, one of the most famous beach in the world.

Botafogo Beach (Pass by)

Botafogo is a beachfront neighbourhood in Rio de Janeiro. It is a mostly upper middle class and small commerce community, and is located between the hills of Mundo Novo, Dona Marta (which separates it from Laranjeiras) and São João (which separates it from Copacabana).

Guanabara Palace (Pass by)

The official residence of the State Governor

Parque Nacional da Tijuca (Pass by)

The Tijuca Forest (Portuguese: Floresta da Tijuca) is a tropical rainforest in the city of Rio de Janeiro covering an area of roughly 32 km² (12.4 mi²). The tour will reach Tijuca Forest with a stop at Paineiras to board the official vehicles of the National Park Authority to be able to reach the top of the Corcovado Hill where The Christ The Redeemer Statue is located.

Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer

  • 45m
  • Admission ticket not included
From the top of Corcovado Hill you will be able to admire The Christ of the Redeemer statue, which has 38m in height and was made of reinforced concrete clad in a mosaic of thousands of triangular soapstone tiles, and also will have a chance to see some of the most beautiful views of the city.

Mirante Dona Marta

  • 25m
Only in case of poor visibility on the summit of the Corcovado, we will make an alternative stop at Mirante Dona Marta which offers one of the most incredible views of the city, guaranteeing the title of one of the most visited tourist attractions in Rio de Janeiro. From there, you can see the Sugar Loaf Mountain, the Cristo Redentor, the Maracanã, the Guanabara Bay and the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon.

Boticario Square (Pass by)

The Largo do Boticário (Apothecary's Square) is a square in the Cosme Velho neighbourhood of the city of Rio de Janeiro. The area is characterised by large, neo-colonial houses and Atlantic Forest vegetation.

Sugarloaf Mountain

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
We will travel to the top in two steps by cable car. The first will take you to Urca Hill, at the height of 220 metres above sea level where you already will have great views from Baia de Guanabara. From there, after enjoying the views for a bit, will take the second cable car all the way to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain, 396 metres above sea level. From up there, you will have a chance to see the most breathtaking views of Rio de Janeiro and will definitely understand why everyone says that Rio is “The wonderful city”

Ipanema Beach (Pass by)

Ipanema is a area located in the South Zone, between Leblon and Arpoador. The beach at Ipanema became known internationally with the popularity of the bossa nova jazz song, "The Girl from Ipanema" ("Garota de Ipanema"), written by Antônio Carlos Jobim and Vinícius de Moraes.

Leblon Beach (Pass by)

Separated from its more famous neighbour, Ipanema, by a narrow canal, Leblon is one of the most exclusive neighbourhoods in Rio, and accommodation here comes at a price.

Location

Activity location

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    Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer
    • Estrada Redentor - Alto da Boa Vista, Parque Nacional da Tijuca
    • 22241-330, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Hilton Rio de Janeiro Copacabana
    • 1020 Avenida Atlântica
    • 22010-000, Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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