Rio Essentials: Selaron Steps, Sugar Loaf and Christ Redeemer

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About this activity

Combine visits to Corcovado and the Christ Redeemer Statue, the Selaron Steps, the Metropolitan Cathedral and Sugar Loaf mountain. Hit four must-sees in Rio on this full-day 9-hour tour. Start the day with a comprehensive city tour of Rio with a stop at the Metropolitan Cathedral, then ride the Sugar Loaf cable car overlooking Guanabara Bay. Refuel midday with a barbecue lunch at one Rio’s best barbecue Steak houses and then continue on over to see the Christ the Redeemer statue atop Corcovado and end your visit at the famous Selaron Steps before heading back to your hotel in time to catch dinner. Round-trip transportation from most hotels in Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon and São Conrado.

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At a glance

Duration: 9 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 25 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: Gray Line Brazil

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–10 years) · Adults (11–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Roundtrip transfer to most hotels in São Conrado, Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabana
Included: Panoramic city tour
Included: Cable Car Ticket to Sugar Loaf Access
Included: Van Ticket to Christ Redeemer Statue Access
Included: Barbecue Lunch (Vegetarian options available) - On option with Lunch only.
Included: Professional Guide with Live tour Commentary in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Not included

Not included: Optional Gratuities
Not included: Beverages

Itinerary

Copacabana Beach

Copacabana Beach is the most famous beach in the city (maybe even in the country, or in the world) and is about 4 km long. Among the trademarks is its boardwalk with waves drawn in Portuguese stone, designed by famous brazilian landscaper Burle Max.

In Copacabana you will testify why cariocas have such a beautiful tan. While you travel through these neighborhoods, you will hear a few tips on what to do around them and the interesting stories that took place in these streets.
Guanabara Palace

You will pass through the historic Laranjeiras neighborhood, which hosts the Guanabara Palace, the ancient home of Princess Isabel who signed the Golden Law to free all slaves. Nowadays, the Palace is the official headquarters of the government of Rio de Janeiro.
Sambodromo da Marques de Sapucai

Before reaching downtown you will pass next to the Sambodrome, where the Samba School Parade happens every year.
Rio de Janeiro Historic City Center

A comprehensive city tour of downtown area. Take a panoramic tour through historical streets and buildings and get to know stories and curiosities of this prominent area. Get nice perspectives of the traditional Cinelândia Square with its historical buildings, and take a look at the Municipal Theater with its Art Nouveau Architecture.
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian

15 min

See from outside and get inside the iconic Metropolitan Cathedral which was built in a pyramidal form with an internal diameter of 96 meters and a height of 80 meters.
Aterro Do Flamengo

You will make your way to Urca through Aterro do Flamengo and its parks, designed by Burle Marx and hear all about Brazil’s participation in World War II as well as the founding of the city back in the late 1500s, just before arriving to Sugar Loaf.
Morro da Urca

10 min Admission included

The first cable car takes you to Urca Hill, a vantage point 215 meters high for which already grants beautiful views of Guanabara Bay and its islands, Flamengo and Botafogo beaches, Santos Dummont Airport, the Rio-Niterói Bridge, Urca’s neighborhood and Corcovado Mountain.
Sugarloaf Mountain

40 min Admission included

A second cable car takes you up to the top. When you get there, you will understand why Rio is considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world. At 395 meters you’ll enjoy breathtaking views from Copacabana beach, Niterói and the Santa Cruz fortress. From up there, you will have no trouble understanding why Rio is nicknamed “Wonderful City”.
Stop 9

1 h 20 min Admission not included

After visiting Sugar Loaf Mountain, you will head down to an all-you-can-eat-style barbecue house. Brazilian Churrascarias (Barbecue places) offer a wide variety of sides and alternative options, in case you decide to stick with a vegetarian option, you will still leave delighted. Lunch is included only if option selected. If selecting an option without lunch, our guide will offer a variety of nearby suggestions that can fit any budget or taste!
Santa Teresa

Pass through this unique and charming neighborhood.
Escadaria Selaron

10 min

The beautiful steps done in ceramic by artist Jorge Selarón are one of a kind. You will have about 10 minutes or so to contemplate it .
Parque Nacional da Tijuca

Pass by the park in a van ride to get to the Corcovado Mountain
Santuario Cristo Redentor

40 min Admission not included

Upon arriving at the Statue, you will have two options of reaching the top, by a lift and then an escalator, or the traditional way, by stairs, 222 Steps, but the prize makes it all worthwhile. Once up, the views and the imposing statue will take your mind off the walk up! Looking up you will feel blessed and protected by this beautiful monument of Christ with open arms, now one of the new Seven Wonders of the World! From up there you can see most of the city, all of the south zone and all the way to Niteroi. A unique view that will astound you. You will have about 40 minutes to get to know all the sides and views of Corcovado and take pictures.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Rio Design Copacabana Hotel
Sofitel Rio De Janeiro Ipanema
Windsor Excelsior Copacabana
Nobile Hotel Copacabana Design
Royalty Rio Hotel
ARPOADOR
Windsor Martinique Copabana
Rio Othon Palace Hotel
Premier Copacabana Hotel
Real Palace Hotel
Ritz Copacabana Boutique Hotel
Social Hostel

and 66 more pickup points

Roundtrip Transfer to Most Hotels in São Conrado, Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabana (South Zone)
If you would like to avoid picking up and dropping off other passengers, please ask for the last

meeting point location when calling to reconfirm or when selecting your pick up point.

Please wait for your guide in the hotel lobby of your selected hotel. If your hotel is not listed, contact us so we can inform you the closest pick up location and time

Using your ticket

Please contact Gray Line Brazil at 55 (21) 3586-8687 or 55 (21) 99777‑5888 to confirm your tour at least 48 hours prior to the activity time. Please have your voucher in hand to present to the guide upon boarding. Office working hours: from 7am to 9pm (local time) daily.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

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Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Barbecue Lunch (Vegetarian options available) - On option with Lunch. If selecting an option without lunch, our guide will offer a variety of nearby suggestions that can fit any budget or taste!
It is recommended to wear light clothes, sunscreen and sunglasses
The specific departure time for this tour will be determined upon reconfirmation
Keep in mind that if you want to avoid picking other passenger, just ask us to be picked up from the last departure point on the tour
Tour runs in any weather

Options

Private - By Van - No Lunch

Private Tour: Private guide and vehicle included. Sugar Loaf + Christ Redeemer by Van with Pre-reserved tickets and optional Lunch

Lunch Not Included: Time allowed for lunch with lots of nearby options

Sedan: Up to 02 people. Or Van: from 03 to 13 people

Live Guide in: English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French or Italian.

Pickup included
Private - By Van with Lunch

Private Tour: Private guide and vehicle included. Sugar Loaf + Christ Redeemer by Van with Pre-reserved tickets and Barbecue Lunch

Barbecue Lunch included: Delicious all-you- can-eat barbecue with multiple sides and Ice-cream for dessert

Sedan: Up to 02 people. Or Van: from 03 to 13 people

Live Guide in: English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French or Italian.

Pickup included
Shared - By Van- No Lunch

Shared with other guests: Full-day tour with tickets to Sugar Loaf, free time for lunch & Christ Redeemer Statue by Van with tickets.(9 hours)

Lunch Not Included: Time allowed for lunch with lots of nearby options

Live Guide in: English, Spanish, Portuguese.

Pickup included
Shared - By Van & With Lunch

Shared with other guests: Full-day tour with tickets to Sugar Loaf with barbecue lunch & Christ Redeemer Statue by Van with tickets.(9 hours)

Barbecue Lunch included: Delicious all-you- can-eat barbecue with multiple sides and Ice-cream for dessert

Live Guide in: English, Spanish, Portuguese.

Pickup included