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Half-Day Tour of Rio: Sugarloaf Mountain, Metropolitan Cathedral & More with Cable Car Tickets

Tourists photographing sunset from Morro da Urca, Sugarloaf Mountain, Rio de Janeiro.
Sugarloaf Mountain peak with cable car station, Rio de Janeiro.
Cable car departing for Sugarloaf Mountain, Rio de Janeiro.
Cable car ascending Sugarloaf Mountain, Rio de Janeiro, with ocean view.

Duration

4 hr

Open today

09:00am - 08:00pm

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.

Guided tour

Transfers included

    • Discover Rio’s iconic sights and ride the Sugarloaf cable car on this guided 4-hour city tour with hotel transfers.

    • First, ride the cable car to Urca Hill, then to Sugaloaf Mountain, where you’ll enjoy panoramic views and spot playful monkeys in the treetops.

    • See the legendary parade grounds of Sambadrome, pass through the historic Cinelândia Square, and admire the Metropolitan Cathedral's architecture.

    • Free time lets you snap photos and take in the scenery with round-trip transfers, expert guides making your day seamless from start to finish.

    • 4-hour tour of Rio

    • Round-trip hotel bus transfers

    • Expert English, Portuguese, and Spanish-speaking guide

    • Entry to Sugarloaf Mountain with cable car rides

    • Photo stops at Sambadrome, Metropolitan Cathedral, Cinelândia Square & Teatro Municipal

    • GPS-triggered audio commentary in English, Portuguese, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin & Russian

    • Food and drinks

    • Gratuities (optional)

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

  • Sugarloaf Mountain Cable Car® Park

    Monday09:00am - 08:00pmlast entry 06:30pm
    Tuesday09:00am - 08:00pmlast entry 06:30pm
    Wednesday09:00am - 08:00pmlast entry 06:30pm
    Thursday09:00am - 08:00pmlast entry 06:30pm
    Friday08:30am - 08:30pmlast entry 07:00pm
    Saturday08:30am - 08:30pmlast entry 07:00pm
    Sunday08:30am - 08:30pmlast entry 07:00pm
  • What to bring

    • Wear comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for walking and outdoor activities.

    • Bring a bottle of water, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat to protect yourself from the sun.

    Additional information

    • When booking, please check the location of your hotel. Pickups are available from hotels in Rio’s South Zone (São Conrado, Leblon, Ipanema, and Copacabana) and in Barra da Tijuca.

    • During Carnival (Friday through Tuesday), traffic restrictions and street closures may affect the itinerary. In some cases, the city tour portion may be shortened or removed.

    • 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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