Brazil · City Tours

6-Hour Tijuca Forest and Christ the Redeemer Tour through Santa Teresa

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

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Drive through Tijuca Forest and catch the day's first rays from the Chinese View
02 Marvel at Cristo Redentor, Rio de Janeiro's iconic Art Deco statue of Jesus Christ
03 Pass through the charming Santa Teresa neighbourhood on the way to Lapa
04 See the Cathedral, the Aqueduct of Lapa, and Escadaria Selarón in the historic centre

Take in marvellous city views of Rio de Janeiro as you explore the surroundings of Tijuca Forest and visit Christ the Redeemer. This 6-hour tour also passes through the Santa Teresa neighbourhood, the Aqueduct of Lapa, and Escadaria Selarón, combining nature, iconic landmarks, and historic city scenery in one experience.

Drive through Tijuca Forest to the Chinese View and enjoy the first rays of the day.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Rio de Janeiro, Tijuca Forest

Languages English, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Tijuca Forest Sunrise and Christ the Redeemer

Depart from your accommodation at 7:30 a.m.
Drive through Tijuca Forest to the Chinese View and enjoy the first rays of the day.
Reach the highest point and marvel at Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer), an Art Deco statue of Jesus Christ in Rio de Janeiro.
Descend through the forest and continue to the Santa Teresa neighbourhood, then on to Lapa, in the lower part of the historic centre.
Pass by the Cathedral, the Aqueduct of Lapa, and Escadaria Selarón.
Return to your hotel.