Brazil · City Tours

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

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

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Ride the iconic cable car to Morro de Urca and Sugar Loaf Mountain
02 Take in gorgeous views over Guanabara Bay, Copacabana Beach, and Corcovado
03 Discover downtown Rio landmarks including the Metropolitan Cathedral and Cinelandia Square
04 Travel through the lush Tijuca Rainforest to the Christ the Redeemer statue

Enjoy a panoramic tour of downtown Rio de Janeiro, passing landmarks such as the Metropolitan Cathedral and Cinelandia Square before heading to Urca for a cable car ride to Morro de Urca and Sugar Loaf Mountain. Take in gorgeous views over Guanabara Bay, Copacabana Beach, and Corcovado Mountain, then travel through the lush Tijuca Rainforest by train to visit the famous Christ the Redeemer statue overlooking the city. This tour combines Rio's historic center, iconic viewpoints, and celebrated monuments in one day.

Ride the iconic cable cars all the way up the mountain, stopping at Urca Hill and its vantage point overlooking Guanabara Bay and its islands, the Rio-Niteroi Bridge, and Corcovado Mountain.

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 Not applicable

Cities Rio de Janeiro, Tijuca Forest

Languages English, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Explore Downtown Rio, Sugar Loaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer

Pick up from your hotel and travel through downtown Rio for a panoramic tour.
See the Sambadrome, stop at the Metropolitan Cathedral, and discover Cinelandia Square and its wealth of historical buildings. The Municipal Theater, National Library, and National Museum of Fine Arts are also along the way as you head toward the Urca neighborhood, home of Sugar Loaf Mountain.
Ride the iconic cable cars all the way up the mountain, stopping at Urca Hill and its vantage point overlooking Guanabara Bay and its islands, the Rio-Niteroi Bridge, and Corcovado Mountain.
Finish your ascent to the top of Sugar Loaf, enjoying gorgeous views of Copacabana Beach and Santa Cruz Fortress.
Enjoy a seafood lunch before heading to the base of Corcovado Mountain via the Cosme Velho Train.
Ride through the lush and dense Tijuca Rainforest to the towering Christ the Redeemer statue. Standing guard over the city of Rio, the statue has a fascinating history - your knowledgeable hometown guide will share all the secrets with you before you head back to your hotel.