6-Hour Rio de Janeiro Sugarloaf Tour with Copacabana Fort Sunset

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Ride Brazil's first cable car, launched in 1912, up Sugarloaf Mountain
• 02 Take in panoramic 360-degree views of Rio from Sugarloaf Mountain
• 03 Visit the historic Copacabana Fort, Rio's last fort built during the 1st World War
• 04 Walk along Copacabana's coast and experience the Carioca beach spirit
• 05 Watch the beautiful sunset from Sugarloaf Mountain

Visit the historic Copacabana Fort and take in beautiful views over Copacabana's coastline before heading to Sugarloaf Mountain, one of Rio de Janeiro's most iconic peaks at the mouth of Guanabara Bay. Known worldwide for its cableway and panoramic city views, Sugarloaf offers a memorable ride on Brazil's first cable car, launched in 1912. This tour also includes time to walk along the coast and experience the Carioca spirit by the beach.

Take a ride on the first Brazilian cable car, launched in 1912, be amazed by the 360-degree view of Rio, and watch the beautiful sunset from Sugarloaf Mountain.

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 No

City Rio de Janeiro

Languages English, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Copacabana Fort, Coastal Walk and Sugarloaf Sunset

• Meet your tour guide at your hotel in Rio.

• Drive to Copacabana Fort, the last fort built in Rio de Janeiro during the 1st World War, and enjoy the beautiful view of Copacabana's entire coastline.

• Walk along the coast to feel the Carioca spirit and style. A true carioca - a demonym used to refer to anything related to the city of Rio de Janeiro - sits at a beach kiosk to drink cold coconut water or a beer.

• Explore the surrounding area of Sugarloaf Mountain, known worldwide for its cableway and panoramic views of the city.

• Take a ride on the first Brazilian cable car, launched in 1912, be amazed by the 360-degree view of Rio, and watch the beautiful sunset from Sugarloaf Mountain.

• Travel back to your hotel after the tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Local Brazilian tour guide

• Private transportation

• Gas and parking

What's Not Included

• Meals and beverages

• Entrance fees

• Personal expenses

Know before you go

• Due to weather conditions, construction, and/or unexpected events, certain venues may be replaced with other options.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Tour start

Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.