Brazil · Monuments

One of a kind: Corcovado, Christ the Redeemer Tour

3 Hours Round trip from Rio de Janeiro Easy pace

Christ, the Redeemer on the top of the Corcovado Mountain

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Christ the Redeemer on Corcovado Hill
02 Travel through Tijuca Forest by minivan
03 Stop at the Paineiras Visitor Center
04 Enjoy panoramic views over Rio de Janeiro and Guanabara Bay
05 Take photos from the stairs in front of the statue
06 Entrance to Christ the Redeemer included
07 3-hour guided monument tour

Visit one of Rio de Janeiro’s most iconic landmarks on this 3-hour tour to Corcovado and Christ the Redeemer. Travel by minivan through the lush Tijuca Forest, stop at the Paineiras Visitor Center, and continue up Corcovado Hill to reach the famous statue overlooking Guanabara Bay.

At the top, take in sweeping city views and enjoy time for photos beside one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. With entrance included and a multilingual guide available, this is a classic way to experience one of Brazil’s must-see monuments.

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 3 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

Corcovado, The 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.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Rio de Janeiro 1 city · 3 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance to the Christ, the Redeemer.

What's Not Included

Food and Drinks are not included.

Know before you go

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Infant seats unavailable
Not wheelchair accessible
We contact you back in order to provide proper pickup time. Check your emails and/or cell phone.
If requested, you must present a copy of your ID.
Comfortable clothing and walking shoes are recommended for this tour.
BOARDING INFORMATION: Arrive 15 minutes in advance to avoid any delays. Contact Rio Carioca Tour 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.
Pickup between 07:45 am and 09:30 am.