Brazil · City Tours

5-Hour Rio de Janeiro Tour with Sugarloaf and Christ the Redeemer

5 Hours Round trip from Rio de Janeiro Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Ride the cable car to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain via Urca Mountain
02 Marvel at the long shoreline of Rio and the beautiful hills covered by the Atlantic
03 Travel the Paineiras route up Corcovado Mountain by minivan
04 Revel in the splendour of Christ the Redeemer at the summit of Corcovado
05 Enjoy sweeping views over Rio's cityscape in just one morning

If you are short on time, this is the perfect tour to see Rio's top attractions in just one morning. Embark on a tour to visit Sugarloaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer, two of the city's most iconic sights. Take in spectacular views over Rio as you experience its most famous highlights.

Marvel at the sight of Rio's long shoreline and the beautiful hills covered by the Atlantic.

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 Not applicable

City Rio de Janeiro

Languages English, French, German

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Rio de Janeiro Highlights at Sugarloaf and Corcovado

Pick up from your accommodation in Rio de Janeiro.

Enjoy the cable car ride on Sugarloaf Mountain, ascending to its highest point.
Begin the ride at the boarding station to Urca Mountain and then continue from Urca Mountain to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain.
Marvel at the sight of Rio's long shoreline and the beautiful hills covered by the Atlantic.
Follow your tour guide to the next site: Christ the Redeemer.
Enjoy the minivan ride through the Paineiras route on Corcovado Mountain.
Revel in the splendour of the Christ the Redeemer statue standing at the top of Corcovado.
Enjoy the sweeping views of the city before returning to the hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Rio de Janeiro 1 city · 5 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Pick up and drop off at hotels
Tour guide service
Entrance to Christ the Redeemer
Entrance to Sugarloaf

What's Not Included

Lunch

Know before you go

Children 4 and younger are complimentary, and they must sit on a parent's lap during the transportation service.
Children aged 5-11 must be accompanied by an adult.
This tour operates rain or shine, except in the case of extreme weather events.
You must bring a valid photo ID (or a copy) to verify your name and age.
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 is 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.
The tour is also available in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese.