Brazil · City Tours

Corcovado & Favela Tour with Transfer

4 Hours Round trip from Rio de Janeiro Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Christ the Redeemer on Corcovado Hill
02 Drive through Tijuca Forest by minivan
03 Enjoy panoramic views over Rio de Janeiro
04 Take a guided walk through Rocinha or Vidigal favela
05 Learn about local life, culture, and everyday routines
06 Entrance to Christ the Redeemer included
07 Roundtrip transfer and tour guide included

Visit one of Rio de Janeiro’s most iconic landmarks and pair it with a closer look at everyday life in one of the city’s favelas on this half-day experience. Travel through Tijuca Forest to Corcovado Hill to see Christ the Redeemer, admire sweeping views over the city, and capture memorable photos from the top.

The tour also includes a guided walk through either Rocinha or Vidigal, depending on the day, offering insight into local life, community, and culture. With guide service, entrance to Christ the Redeemer, and roundtrip transfer included, this tour combines a world-famous sight with a more local perspective on Rio.

With arms wide open to the Guanabara Bay, the statue of the Christ is a work of art that cannot be compared to anything else.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Rio de Janeiro

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Christ the Redeemer

With arms wide open to the Guanabara Bay, the statue of the Christ is a work of art that cannot be compared to anything else. You may seat on the stairs in front of the Christ to take a better picture with the statue on the back. Do not miss the opportunity to take pictures of the city from up there as well.

Favela da Rocinha or Vidigal

We walk through the alleys, see how the locals live and understand more about their everyday life. Home to thousands of people, the favela is a place of resistance with vibrant culture and lots to see.

We may visit Rocinha or Vidigia. Depends on the day.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Rio de Janeiro 1 city · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance to Christ, the Redeemer is included.
Visit to the Favela

What's Not Included

Food and Drinks are not included.

Know before you go

STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
Not wheelchair accessible
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Infant seats unavailable
We contact you back in order to provide proper pickup time. Check your emails and/or cell phone.
We may visit the Favela da Rocinha or Favela do Vidigal, depends on the day.
Comfortable clothing and walking shoes are recommended for this tour.
If requested, you must present a copy of your ID.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers per minivan.
BOARDING INFORMATION: Arrive 15 minutes in advance to avoid any delays. Contact Rio Carioca Tour [/ +55 21 ] at least 24 hours before the start of the tour to inform location and confirm pickup time. Wait for the tour guide in the place informed on a visible location. Delays may occur due to traffic conditions. Different age policies may apply according to each location. ID or copy is mandatory, even for children. Voucher is confirmed only by payment confirmation. The tour itinerary may change its order on a daily basis due to force majeure. Read our Cancellation Policy. IMPORTANT: During high season and major events, the visitation time on each location can be affected, due to long waiting queues. Carnival-related products have a specific cancellation policy. Take care of your personal belongings as we are not responsible for items left in vehicles and/ or in places visited. We recommend that you carry all your belongings.
Pickup is available from most hotels in the areas of Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana, Flamengo and Downtown (Centro). Contact us back to adjust the pickup time. For Barra da Tijuca/ Recreio we provide pick-up for an additional 10 USD per person that must be paid directly to the tour guide on the day of the tour.