8-Hour Rio Tour to Christ the Redeemer with Botanical Garden

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Ride the train through Tijuca Forest to reach Christ the Redeemer on Corcovado Mountain
• 02 See Christ the Redeemer, built to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Brazilian Independence in 1922
• 03 Explore the Botanical Garden, founded in 1808 by King D. Joao VI
• 04 Visit Casa Daros Museum for contemporary Latin American art
• 05 Enjoy free time for an optional lunch in Copacabana

Explore some of Rio de Janeiro's most beautiful highlights on this 8-hour tour, including the Statue of Christ the Redeemer on Corcovado Mountain, the Botanical Garden, and the Casa Daros Museum. Travel up Corcovado by train through the Tijuca Forest to see one of the Seven Wonders of the Contemporary World. The tour also includes time for an optional lunch in Copacabana and visits a restaurant/cafe in a 19th-century structure.

Travel up Corcovado by train through the Tijuca Forest to see one of the Seven Wonders of the Contemporary World.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 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

Christ the Redeemer, Botanical Garden and Casa Daros

• Pick up from your hotel.

• Visit the Statue of Christ the Redeemer on Corcovado Mountain, built to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Brazilian Independence in 1922. It was recently named one of the Seven Wonders of the Contemporary World. Reach the summit of Corcovado Mountain by train that crosses the Tijuca Forest.

• Head to the Botanical Garden, founded in 1808 by the Portuguese King D. Joao VI. It is considered one of the most beautiful botanical gardens in the world.

• Eat lunch at a restaurant in Copacabana (optional).

• Go to the Casa Daros Museum, which hosts some of the best contemporary art from Latin America.

• Drop off at your hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Brazilian tour guide.

• Private transportation.

• Gas and parking.

What's Not Included

• Entrance fees.

• Meals and beverages.

• 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.