Brazil · City Tours

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

9 Hours Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Marvel at Christ the Redeemer, Rio's most iconic monument
  • 02 Admire Eduardo Kobra's murals created for the Rio 2016 Olympics
  • 03 Visit the Convent of St. Anthony and the Church of San Francisco of Penance
  • 04 Take in Tijuca National Park, the largest urban forest in the world
  • 05 Ride the cable car up Sugar Loaf Mountain for an incredible sunset

Explore Rio de Janeiro and discover some of its most impressive monuments, architecture, and natural scenery in a single day. Visit landmarks such as Christ the Redeemer, the Monastery of São Bento, and the Municipal Theater of Rio de Janeiro, while also seeing Eduardo Kobra's murals and the Metropolitan Cathedral of São Sebastião. The tour also showcases the city's remarkable landscapes with visits to Tijuca National Park and Sugar Loaf Mountain.

Board the train at Cosme Velho station to ascend to Rio's most iconic monument, Christ the Redeemer.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Cities Rio de Janeiro, Tijuca Forest
Languages English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Rio Landmarks, Tijuca Forest, and Sugar Loaf Mountain

  • Meet your guide at the agreed-upon location.

  • Head to the Monastery of São Bento, a magnificent example of Colonial Baroque architecture.

  • Examine the murals painted by Eduardo Kobra for the Rio 2016 Olympics.

  • See the architecture of the Municipal Theater of Rio de Janeiro, which is based on the Opéra Garnier in Paris.

  • Visit the Convent of St. Anthony, reminiscent of colonial architecture and the origin of Rio de Janeiro, along with its Baroque jewel, the Church of San Francisco of Penance.

  • Behold the impressive work of contemporary Brazilian architecture at the Metropolitan Cathedral of São Sebastião, and see its religious symbols inside.

  • Explore the Municipal Cultural Center Ruins Park.

  • Proceed to see the exotic Castelinho Valentim.

  • Depending on the chosen itinerary, take a break at a local restaurant.

  • Board the train at Cosme Velho station to ascend to Rio's most iconic monument, Christ the Redeemer.

  • During the descent, visit Tijuca National Park, the largest urban forest in the world.

  • After descending from Tijuca Forest via São Conrado, stop at Pepino Beach to observe the movement of paragliders and hang gliders.

  • Take the cable car ride to reach the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain and witness an incredible sunset.

Christ the Redeemer (statue), Tijuca National Park, Sugarloaf Mountain cable car

Where this trip takes you

Christ the Redeemer (statue), Tijuca National Park, Sugarloaf Mountain cable car

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
2 cities · 9 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private transport in an air-conditioned vehicle

  • Mineral water

  • Wi-Fi onboard

  • English-speaking Rio guide

What's Not Included

  • Meals and snacks

  • Alcoholic beverages

  • Ticket admissions to attractions

  • Parking fees

  • Tips

  • Personal expenses

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
End of the journey

Your 9 hours finish where they began.

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