Brazil · City Tours

6-Hour Rio de Janeiro City Tour and Tijuca Forest Hike with Corcovado

6 Hours Round trip from Parque Nacional da Tijuca - Alto da Boa Vista Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Ride the Corcovado train through the forest to Christ the Redeemer
02 Explore Christ the Redeemer's chapel and enjoy stunning 360-degree city views
03 See Rio landmarks including the Sambódromo and Maracanã
04 Walk through Tijuca Forest past waterfalls, lakes, and lush greenery
05 Visit the only museum inside the forest, with art collections and beautiful gardens
06 Take in panoramic views from the Emperor's Table and Vista Chinesa

Spend 6 hours exploring the highlights of Rio de Janeiro, a huge seaside city in Brazil. Ride the Corcovado train through the forest to visit Christ the Redeemer, explore its chapel, and enjoy a stunning 360-degree view of the city. Drive past iconic landmarks such as the Sambódromo and Maracanã, then head into Tijuca Forest to discover its waterfalls, lakes, lush scenery, and the only museum located inside the forest. Visit Museu do Açude, known for its Brazilian fauna and flora collections, Oriental art, colonial furniture, and beautiful gardens.

Explore the monument and its chapel, and enjoy the stunning 360-degree views of the city.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Rio de Janeiro, Tijuca Forest

Languages English, French, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Rio Highlights and Tijuca Forest Discovery

Pick up from your hotel and take the train up the Corcovado road to see the monument of Christ the Redeemer.
Explore the monument and its chapel, and enjoy the stunning 360-degree views of the city.
Stroll through the city and enjoy a panoramic view of the Sambódromo, the Rio Carnival parade catwalk.
Proceed to Maracanã, one of the largest stadiums in the world.
Pass through one of the forested areas and arrive at the Alto da Boa Vista neighbourhood, known for its luxurious mansions.
Walk through Tijuca Forest and see its waterfalls and lakes.
Visit the only museum located inside the forest, home to a great diversity of Brazilian fauna and flora species.
See the museum's Oriental art, including sculptures, porcelain, and chinaware from the Companhia das Índias; applied art such as Brazilian colonial furniture, English silverware, and French crystals from the 17th to the 19th century; and azulejaria panels, mostly Portuguese and Porto crockery.
Discover the vast and beautiful gardens with incredible landscape scenery.
Travel to the Emperor's Table and Vista Chinesa to enjoy panoramic views of the city amidst the lush greenery of the forest.

Return to your hotel.

The route