9-Hour Private Rio de Janeiro Highlights Tour with Christ and Sugar Loaf

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Admire Rio's iconic Christ the Redeemer
• 02 Enjoy stunning city views from the entrance-free Dona Marta viewpoint
• 03 See Ruins Park in Santa Teresa
• 04 Marvel at the Metropolitan Cathedral's Mayan-inspired architecture
• 05 Explore the colourful Selarón Steps and their unique tile artwork
• 06 Ride the cable car to Sugar Loaf for panoramic vistas

Experience the best of Rio de Janeiro in 9 hours on this comprehensive private tour. Visit the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue, enjoy stunning views from the entrance-free Dona Marta viewpoint, and ride the cable car to Sugar Loaf for panoramic city vistas. Explore the colourful Selarón Steps, admire the Metropolitan Cathedral's unique Mayan-inspired architecture, and see Ruins Park in Santa Teresa. This personalized experience offers a deep dive into Rio's rich culture and highlights in one unforgettable day.

Visit the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue, enjoy stunning views from the entrance-free Dona Marta viewpoint, and ride the cable car to Sugar Loaf for panoramic city vistas.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours

Tour type Private

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

Rio de Janeiro Highlights Tour

• Get picked up by your Rio de Janeiro tour guide from your accommodation in the South or Central Zone of Rio.

• Arrive at Christ the Redeemer, the main attraction of Rio de Janeiro, with your Rio tour guide.

• Be amazed by the incredible entrance-free top view from Dona Marta.

• Pass through Santa Teresa by car.

• Visit Ruins Park (closed on Mondays), an old house in Santa Teresa.

• Be surprised by the ancient Mayan-inspired architecture of the Metropolitan Cathedral.

• Admire the beautiful tile project created by the artist Selarón at the Selarón Steps.

• Have lunch.

• Take a cable car and enjoy amazing views from Sugar Loaf.

• Get dropped off at your place.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Private transportation and guide

• Pick-up and drop-off in the South and Central Zones of Rio (does not include the Barra area)

What's Not Included

• Tickets and entrance fees to Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf

• Drinks

• Tips and gratuities

• Personal expenses

What to bring

• This tour starts at 6:30 am to avoid lines at Christ.

• Admission tickets (price per person in Brazilian Real):

  • Christ Statue (R$81)

  • Sugar Loaf (R$185)

  • OBS 1: The guide buys all the necessary tickets on time in the tour guide queue.

  • OBS 2: If your group has a student or senior, bring a passport, ID, or student document to receive a discount at Sugar Loaf.

Know before you go

• Start time: 6:30 am.

• My car is a 7-seater SUV and can accommodate 6 passengers, plus me as the driver-guide. For tours, I recommend a total of 4 adults and 2 more persons up to 1.60 meters tall in the 2 back seats.

• For more than 4 adults over 1.60 meters, I rent a van with a driver at an extra cost so that the tour is extremely comfortable for everyone.

• Comfort chart of my car for tours, without luggage:

  • 1 passenger: Extremely comfortable

  • 2 passengers: Extremely comfortable

  • 3 passengers: Extremely comfortable

  • 4 passengers: Comfortable

  • 5 passengers: Reasonably comfortable for the 5th passenger.

  • 6 passengers: Reasonably comfortable for the 6th passenger.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Tour start

Av. Chile, 245 - Centro - Centro, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20031-170, Brazil

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.