Rio de Janeiro Private Tour: Christ, Sugar Loaf & Selarón Steps!

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Rio de Janeiro Private Tour: Christ, Sugar Loaf & Selarón Steps! — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Selarón staircase — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Explore the Marvelous City in a day full of history and breathtaking views. Visit the iconic Christ the Redeemer, who welcomes everyone with open arms, and enjoy the ride on the Urca Hill and Sugarloaf Mountain cable cars. Be enchanted by the vibrant Selarón Steps, famous for its colorful tiles from all over the world, and also by the Cathedral that brings modernity to its architecture and is a landmark of Carioca identity. This experience is ideal for those who want to see the main attractions of Rio in one day.

Visit to Christ the Redeemer, one of Brazil's most famous postcards

Urca Hill and Sugarloaf Mountain ascent with panoramic views

A stroll through the Selarón Steps, full of art and culture

Visit the Cathedral of São Sebastião, representative of Carioca faith.

Ideal for tourists looking to explore the beauties of Rio de Janeiro in one day.

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At a glance

Duration: 7–8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–30
Guide: Portuguese, English, Spanish
Operated by: I&C Tours

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Pickup and drop-off in hotels, airports and seaport.
Included: Tell us the address and we'll come to you, except in favelas or communities.
Included: Certified Tour Guide.

Not included

Not included: Food and beverages.
Not included: Christ The Redeemer Tickets
Not included: Sugar Loaf Tickets

Itinerary

Santuario Cristo Redentor

2 hours Admission not included

Take a train ride through one of the world's largest urban forests, all the way to the top of Corcovado Mountain.
Sugarloaf Mountain

2 hours Admission not included

Take a cable car ride to one of the biggest attractions in the Marvelous City, with different viewpoints and breathtaking landscapes.
Escadaria Selaron

45 min

See for yourself how art can change the perspective of a place. Decorated by the hands of a passionate artist, this staircase, full of color, messages, and life, is a must-see attraction!
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian

20 min

The Cathedral of São Sebastião is an iconic landmark of Carioca architecture and identity, standing out in the heart of Rio de Janeiro. With its impressive conical shape inspired by Mayan pyramids, it symbolizes the modernization and faith of the city. This sacred monument is not just a spiritual center, but an essential tourist attraction that connects the historical past to the current urban dynamism.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

Santos Dumont Airport
Internacional Airport

Transportation will be provided in a comfortable, air-conditioned, and sanitized vehicle, at the time and location scheduled at the time of booking. If the pick-up location is:

HOTEL: Please provide the name and address of the hotel at the time of booking.

AIRPORT: Please specify which airport, whether it is the International Airport (GIG) or the Domestic Airport (SDU). Flight details, such as arrival time, flight number, and airline, are essential.

PORT: Please inform us of the cruise ship you will be arriving on, as during peak season there are days when more than one cruise ship docks in the city.

The scheduled start time for the tour cannot be changed on the day of the tour.

Time lost if the tourist does not arrive at the scheduled start time for the tour will not be compensated during the tour.