Brazil · City Tours

5-Hour Rio de Janeiro City Tour with Christ the Redeemer

5 Hours Round trip from Rio de Janeiro Easy pace

Christ, the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Admire Christ the Redeemer atop Corcovado Mountain
02 Pass through Tijuca Forest on the scenic Paineiras route
03 See the Metropolitan Cathedral and the traditional Selarón Steps
04 Stop outside the Sambadrome and Maracanã Stadium for photos

Embark on this half-day Rio de Janeiro city tour with a tour guide and discover some of the city's most iconic landmarks. Travel through Corcovado to admire Christ the Redeemer, passing along the Paineiras route through Tijuca Forest. Continue through the city to visit the Metropolitan Cathedral, the traditional Selarón Steps, the Sambadrome, and Maracanã Stadium, where you can take great photos from the outside.

The 20-minute drive to the base of the statue takes you through Tijuca Forest and offers a preview of the landscapes ahead.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Rio de Janeiro, Tijuca Forest

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Rio Highlights and Christ the Redeemer

Get picked up from your hotel and meet your expert local tour guide.

Visit Corcovado Mountain and Christ the Redeemer via the Paineiras route. The 20-minute drive to the base of the statue takes you through Tijuca Forest and offers a preview of the landscapes ahead.
Continue on to the Metropolitan Cathedral and Arcos da Lapa, with the traditional Selarón Steps.
Make your next stop at the Sambadrome and Maracanã Stadium. Take some cool photos here from the outside.
Bid farewell to your local insider and enjoy drop-off at your accommodation.

The tour itinerary may change order, but the highlights remain the same.

Where this trip takes you

Corcovado Mountain, Tijuca Forest, Escadaria Selarón

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Rio de Janeiro 2 cities · 5 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Pick-up and drop-off at the hotel
Certified Rio de Janeiro tour guide
Entrance to Christ the Redeemer

What's Not Included

Lunch
Entrance to Maracanã Stadium
Entrance to the Sambadrome
Personal expenses
Tips and gratuities

What to bring

You must bring a valid photo ID (or copy) to verify your name and age.

Know before you go

Children of 4 years and younger are complimentary, and they must sit on a parent's lap during the transportation service.
Children from 5 to 11 years must be accompanied by a paying adult.
This tour operates rain or shine, except in the case of extreme weather events.
Hotel pickup is available from most hotels located in Leblon, Ipanema, and Copacabana, with meeting points in Botafogo, Flamengo, Catete, Lapa, and Downtown (Centro).
Pickup takes place between 07:45 am and 09:30 am, depending on your hotel location.
Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
Wheelchair access: a small section of Christ the Redeemer requires tour guide assistance for wheelchair access.
The tour itinerary may change order, but the highlights remain the same.