Rio De Janeiro: Icons, Culture, & Panoramic Views Tour
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Discover the best of Rio de Janeiro in a single day! Begin with a scenic train ride up Corcovado Mountain to visit Christ the Redeemer, followed by an external view of Maracanã Stadium and a drive-by past the world-famous Sambadrome without stopping. Continue to explore the Metropolitan Cathedral and the colorful Selarón Steps. For those choosing the “Christ by Train, Sugarloaf & Lunch” option, enjoy a delicious Brazilian steakhouse lunch and a cable car ride up Sugarloaf Mountain. Roundtrip transportation for all tours. The Half Day Tour: Christ by Train is perfect for travelers with limited time, offering a comfortable and secure way to experience Rio’s highlights: Christ the Redeemer, Maracanã Stadium (external), Sambadrome (drive-by), Metropolitan Cathedral, and Selarón Steps. The Christ by Train, Sugarloaf & Lunch tour includes all of the above, plus a Brazilian barbecue lunch and a visit to Sugarloaf Mountain, ideal for a full-day immersion in Rio’s most iconic landmarks.
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_L8681RC, 12/8/2025 7:56:22 PM
I visited Brazil for the first time, and thanks to Emanuelle and Alessandro, I was able to visit must-see spots like Christ the Redeemer and the Selarón Steps with ease. Our guides were truly the best, and Phillip, our driver, was excellent as well. I’m really glad I joined this tour — I absolutely recommend it!
cynthiamN8249DC, 12/7/2025 2:56:24 PM
Our guide was amazing, knowledgeable and patient! We had an amazing………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
80justinah, 12/7/2025 2:05:03 PM
Alexia was a fantastic guide. I loved her energy and she knew so many people and had all the information for a great trip. Junior was a great driver. Always had the bus ready and cool.
cheryllU7762AC, 12/1/2025 6:04:18 PM
Guide was professional and friendly. Driver was also helpful and friendly. Everything was on point and great, I just wished we had more time at Christ the Redeemer to have our photos professionally taken. There was a queue to do so and I didn’t have time. But overall this was a good experience, lunch was also really good!
Sonibet_A, 11/30/2025 1:44:02 PM
Our excursion to Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain was absolutely incredible. The entire experience was well-organized and enjoyable from beginning to end. Our tour guide, Emma, was outstanding—knowledgeable, friendly, and always ready to answer questions. She shared fascinating information about Rio’s history, culture, and landmarks, which made every stop even more meaningful. Our driver, Eric, was excellent as well. With Emma guiding and Eric driving, you’re guaranteed an amazing experience and two of the city’s most iconic attractions in one memorable day.
Theo_R, 11/29/2025 2:05:23 PM
A really must-do activity when in Rio de Janeiro. Frederico was really the best guide. As a local ‘Carioca’ he was really kind and fully informative about any questions we had during the tour.
D1144MJalic, 11/28/2025 7:12:57 PM
We had an absolutely incredible time with Aline and Rafael on our full day Rio tour! Aline is a very attentive and knowledgeable tour guide. Rafael was our driver - extremely professional and very kind. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and would recommend both Aline and Rafael to all Rio visitors. You will love seeing Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf Mountain! Incredible experience overall.
petelR9224IX, 11/27/2025 6:05:07 PM
Best way to see all the major highlights of Rio! Guide spoke good english and did a good job managing everyone in the group. They packed the group full but we all had a good time!
tijuanamedicalcorpm, 11/27/2025 4:29:52 AM
Excellent experience, super service and coordination, Joao the tour guide he was the best, explained everything about the places we visited and always very attentive with the group, also paulo the driver very nice and attentive. I would highly recommend this tour.
bimpeo2025, 11/17/2025 12:26:41 PM
The experience was generally pleasant. I anticipated approximately eight hours but only received about five. A couple of locations were visited in a hurried manner, with stops lasting only ten to fifteen minutes. The rapid pace was perplexing, considering it was advertised as a full-day tour. It could have been effectively conducted as a half-day tour. The tour guide was courteous and engaging
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- For customers who purchased the 'Christ by Train, Sugarloaf & Lunch' option: roundtrip transportation is available from main hotels in the South Zone (Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, and Leme) and Barra da Tijuca.
- For customers who purchased the 'Half Day Tour: Christ by Train' option: transportation is only available from main hotels in the South Zone. If you are staying in Barra da Tijuca, we will indicate the nearest meeting point for your convenience.
- Passengers not staying at one of the hotels in our pickup list will be informed of the nearest pickup point and time.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Children 2 and younger are complimentary, provided they do not occupy a seat
- This tour operates rain or shine
- Explore Rio on our “Christ by Train & City Tour,” featuring Christ the Redeemer by train, an external visit to Maracanã Stadium, passing by the Sambadrome without stopping, plus visits to the Metropolitan Cathedral and the colorful Selarón Steps. For a more complete experience, choose the “Christ by Train, Sugarloaf & Lunch” option — including all the above, a visit to Sugarloaf Mountain, and a delicious Brazilian steakhouse lunch, for a full-day journey through Rio’s most iconic landmarks.
- The order of the itinerary may be subject to change due to traffic, crowd levels, or attraction schedules.
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Discover the best of Rio de Janeiro in a single day! Begin with a scenic train ride up Corcovado Mountain to visit Christ the Redeemer, followed by an external view of Maracanã Stadium and a drive-by past the world-famous Sambadrome without stopping. Continue to explore the Metropolitan Cathedral and the colorful Selarón Steps. For those choosing the “Christ by Train, Sugarloaf & Lunch” option, enjoy a delicious Brazilian steakhouse lunch and a cable car ride up Sugarloaf Mountain. Roundtrip transportation for all tours. The Half Day Tour: Christ by Train is perfect for travelers with limited time, offering a comfortable and secure way to experience Rio’s highlights: Christ the Redeemer, Maracanã Stadium (external), Sambadrome (drive-by), Metropolitan Cathedral, and Selarón Steps. The Christ by Train, Sugarloaf & Lunch tour includes all of the above, plus a Brazilian barbecue lunch and a visit to Sugarloaf Mountain, ideal for a full-day immersion in Rio’s most iconic landmarks.Redemption
Pick-up Information: - Hotel pick-up takes place before the tour start time. If you do not receive confirmation of your exact pick-up time, please contact us. - We do not recommend booking other activities on the same day, as the return time may vary depending on traffic conditions. Tour Options: - Half Day Tour: Christ by Train – Approx. 5 hours. Includes Christ the Redeemer by train, external visit to Maracanã Stadium, passing by the Sambadrome without stopping, visit to the Metropolitan Cathedral, and Selarón Steps. - Full Day Tour: Christ by Train, Sugarloaf & Lunch – Approx. 8 hours. Includes all attractions from the Half Day Tour plus Sugarloaf Mountain and lunch at a Brazilian steakhouse. Pick-up Locations: - For the Full Day Tour: roundtrip transportation from main hotels in the South Zone (Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, and Leme) and Barra da Tijuca. - For the Half Day Tour: transportation only from main hotels in the South Zone. Guests staying in Barra da Tijuca will be informed of the nearest meeting point.24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
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