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Full-Day Tour of Rio: Sugarloaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer, Selarón Steps and More

Child posing on colorful Selarón Steps in Rio de Janeiro.
Christ the Redeemer statue overlooking Rio de Janeiro with cityscape and ocean.
Crowd at Maracanã Stadium entrance, Rio de Janeiro, with a statue of a football player.
Red train traveling through lush Tijuca Forest in Rio de Janeiro.

Duration

8 hr

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Guided tour

Transfers available

Pickup available

Meals included

Indulge in a sumptuous meal as a part of your experience
    • Explore Rio in a day with guided visits to Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Selarón Steps, and more with lunch, transport & entry fees included.

    • See Christ the Redeemer up close, ride the scenic Corcovado train or the official van, and marvel at panoramic city views from Sugarloaf Mountain.

    • Stroll the vibrant Selarón Steps, visit the modern Metropolitan Cathedral, and enjoy external stops at Maracanã and the Sambadrome.

    • Savor an all-you-can-eat Brazilian barbecue lunch at a traditional rodizio steakhouse, or go for a simpler executive lunch.

    • 8 to 9-hour day tour of Rio

    • Round-trip hotel transfers in an AC vehicle

    • Pick-up/drop-off from hotels in the South Zone (Copacabana, Leme, Ipanema, Leblon) and Barra da Tijuca

    • Expert Portuguese, English, and Spanish-speaking guide

    • Entry to Sugarloaf Mountain with cable car rides

    • Entry to Christ the Redeemer with van or train transfer (as per option selected)

    • Stops at Sambadrome, Selarón Staircase, and Metropolitan Cathedral

    • External tour Maracanã

    • Executive or BBQ lunch (as per option selected)

    • All taxes, fees, and handling charges

  • TOTAL DURATION8 hours - 9 hours
    MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Van
    Hotels in South Zone
    Start point

    Hotels in South Zone

    Cosme Velho station

    1. Cosme Velho station

    Tickets included
    10 min
    20 min
    5 km
     Christ the Redeemer

    2. Christ the Redeemer

    Tickets included
    24 min by a/c van
    12 km

    Passes By

    Sambódromo

    3. Sambódromo

    Free Admission
    10 min
    6 min by a/c van
    3 km
    Metropolitan Cathedral

    4. Metropolitan Cathedral

    Tickets not included
    10 min
    4 min by a/c van
    2 km
    Selarón Steps

    5. Selarón Steps

    Free Admission
    10 min

    Things to do

    13 min by a/c van
    8 km
    Urca Hill

    6. Urca Hill

    Tickets included
    20 min
    20 min
    2 km
    Sugarloaf Mountain

    7. Sugarloaf Mountain

    Tickets included
    70 min
    15 min by a/c van
    5 km
    Hotels in South Zone
    End point

    Hotels in South Zone

    Your ending point would be same as your start point

    TOTAL DURATION8 hours - 9 hours
    MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Van
    Hotels in South/Downtown/West Zones
    Start point

    Hotels in South/Downtown/West Zones

     Christ the Redeemer

    1. Christ the Redeemer

    Tickets included
    24 min by a/c van
    12 km

    Passes By

    Sambódromo

    2. Sambódromo

    Free Admission
    10 min
    6 min by a/c van
    3 km
    Metropolitan Cathedral

    3. Metropolitan Cathedral

    Tickets not included
    10 min
    4 min by a/c van
    2 km
    Selarón Steps

    4. Selarón Steps

    Free Admission
    10 min

    Things to do

    13 min by a/c van
    8 km
    Urca Hill

    5. Urca Hill

    Tickets included
    20 min
    20 min
    2 km
    Sugarloaf Mountain

    6. Sugarloaf Mountain

    Tickets included
    70 min
    15 min by a/c van
    5 km
    Hotels in South/Downtown/West Zones
    End point

    Hotels in South/Downtown/West Zones

    Your ending point would be same as your start point

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • 100 reviews

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    These ratings include verified reviews from both Headout guests and our trusted partners who operate this experience locally. All reviews come from real travelers who've taken this experience.

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    Guests from United States, Chile, Mexico and over 8 countries have loved this experience

    What our guests say

    Andrés Moreno R

    Andrés

    Dec 2025
    Verified booking
    If you want to see the highlights of Rio very quickly it could be a good option. It is a very quick tour with little time in the places.
    John Doyle

    John

    Dec 2025
    Verified booking
    Great choices of stops. Very smooth trip. We have enough time for each stop. Our tour guide is also wonderful.
    Ricardo Enrique Núñez Martínez

    Ricardo

    Nov 2025
    Verified booking
    Exciting full day tour experience in Rio de Janeiro visiting Christ the Redeemer by train, Sugar Loaf, Sugar Loaf, Selarón stairs, Maracaná stadium, Cathedral and tasty buffet lunch.
    ALINA SOTO RAMIREZ

    Alina

    Oct 2025
    Verified booking
    Super recommended, excellent guide, super punctual.
    Angelina Sarah Miota

    Angelina

    Oct 2025
    Verified booking
    Informative guide, enough time for each attraction
  • Christ the Redeemer Tickets & Tours

    Monday8:00am - 7:00pm
    Tuesday8:00am - 7:00pm
    Wednesday8:00am - 7:00pm
    Thursday8:00am - 7:00pm
    Friday8:00am - 7:00pm
    Saturday8:00am - 7:00pm
    Sunday8:00am - 7:00pm

    Pão de Açucar - Sugarloaf Mountain

    Monday9:00am - 8:00pm
    Tuesday9:00am - 8:00pm
    Wednesday9:00am - 8:00pm
    Thursday9:00am - 8:00pm
    Friday8:30am - 8:30pm
    Saturday8:30am - 8:30pm
    Sunday8:30am - 8:30pm
  • What’s not allowed

    • Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage are not allowed on the tour vehicles.

    Accessibility

    • This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

    Additional information

    • The itinerary order may be subject to change based on traffic conditions or weather.

    • Hotel pickup and drop-off are available only from major hotels in Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Leme, and Barra da Tijuca. Hostels and B&Bs are not included; guests will be directed to the nearest departure hotel if needed.

    • If your hotel is not available for pickup, the team will direct you to the nearest departure hotel.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
    • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

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