Brazil · City Tours

8-Hour Rio City Tour with Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf

8 Hours Round trip from Parque Nacional da Tijuca - Alto da Boa Vista Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Christ the Redeemer, Brazil's most famous landmark
02 Ride the cable car up Sugar Loaf Mountain
03 Explore Tijuca Forest, the world's largest urban forest
04 Discover five centuries of history in Rio's Historic Downtown

See the best of Rio on this city tour, from the famous Christ the Redeemer monument to Sugar Loaf Mountain. Travel through Tijuca National Park, the world's largest urban forest, with stops at beautiful viewpoints and waterfalls, then continue to Historic Downtown to explore five centuries of history through its remarkable buildings and churches. End the day with a cable car ride up Sugar Loaf for a beautiful afternoon in one of Rio de Janeiro's most privileged settings.

Travel through Tijuca National Park, the world's largest urban forest, with stops at beautiful viewpoints and waterfalls, then continue to Historic Downtown to explore five centuries of history through its remarkable buildings and churches.

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

Cities Rio de Janeiro, Tijuca Forest

Languages English, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Visit Christ the Redeemer on Corcovado Mountain

Visit Corcovado Mountain and the Christ Statue, possibly Brazil's most famous image!

Day 02

Scenic Drive Through Tijuca National Park

After visiting Corcovado Mountain and the Christ Statue, continue along the roads of Tijuca National Park, the world's largest urban forest, stopping at the best spots for beautiful views and waterfalls.

Day 03

Explore Rio's Historic Downtown

Visit Historic Downtown, where we can tell five centuries of history through amazing buildings and churches.

Day 04

Cable Car Ride to Sugar Loaf Mountain

Sugar Loaf Cable Car: enjoy a beautiful afternoon at one of the most privileged sites in Rio de Janeiro!

Where this trip takes you

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

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Parque Nacional da Tijuca - Alto da Boa Vista 2 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Accredited guide
Round-trip transfer (South Zone of Rio)

What's Not Included

Visitation tickets (Christ Statue and Sugar Loaf Cable Car)
Lunch and extras

What to bring

Wear light clothes and comfortable shoes
Water
Snacks
Mosquito repellent
Sunscreen
Cap or hat
Sunglasses
Money for lunch

Know before you go

Short hiking sections are required for this tour. It may include stairs or uphill stretches.
Round-trip transfer is included from the South Zone: Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Botafogo, Flamengo, and others. Contact us if you are staying in other parts of Rio or if you want a tour without transfer.
Tour duration: approximately 8 hours.
Minimum: 2 people.

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