Brazil · City Tours

Rio Sunset Tour: Sugarloaf, Christ the Redeemer, Cathedral and Selarón

5 Hours Round trip from Rio de Janeiro Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Christ the Redeemer on Corcovado
  • 02 Ride the Sugarloaf Mountain cable car
  • 03 Watch the sunset from Sugarloaf Mountain
  • 04 See the Metropolitan Cathedral’s stained glass
  • 05 Admire the colorful Selarón Steps
  • 06 Enjoy panoramic views of Rio de Janeiro
  • 07 Travel through the Tijuca Forest by minivan

See some of Rio de Janeiro’s most iconic landmarks on this afternoon city tour, ending with sunset views from Sugarloaf Mountain. Visit Christ the Redeemer atop Corcovado, admire the city’s dramatic coastline and forested hills, and explore two of Rio’s most distinctive cultural sights: the Metropolitan Cathedral and the colorful Selarón Steps.

Your experience finishes with a cable car ride up Sugarloaf Mountain, where you can relax, take in panoramic views of the city, and watch the sunset over Rio. With major entrance tickets included, this tour is a great way to experience the city’s highlights in just a few hours.

Your experience finishes with a cable car ride up Sugarloaf Mountain, where you can relax, take in panoramic views of the city, and watch the sunset over Rio.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
City Rio de Janeiro
Languages English, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Take the Minivan and revel at the splendor of the Christ the Redeemer statue standing at the top of the Corcovado. Find the best position to take the famous picture imitating the Christ the Redeemer pose.Marvel at the sight of the long shore of Rio and the beautiful hills covered with the Atlantic Forest. Relax at the top of the Sugarloaf Mountain and take beautiful pictures to remember this moment.Admire the beautiful stained glass in the Cathedral.Admire the colourful tiles in the Selarón Steps.

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Tickets to Christ, the Redeemer by Minivan.
  • Tickets to Sugarloaf cable car
  • Free entrance to Metropolitan Cathedral

What's Not Included

Lunch

Know before you go

  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • We contact you back in order to provide proper pickup time. Check your emails and/or cell phone.
  • Children 4 and younger are complimentary and must be accompanied by an adult. Infants must sit on laps
  • This tour operates rain or shine.
  • Maximum of 19 people per tour.
  • Pickup is available from most hotels in the areas of Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana, with Meeting Points in Botafogo, Flamengo, Catete and Centro.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Rio de Janeiro, BR
Tour start
Rio de Janeiro, BR
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 hours finish where they began, in Rio de Janeiro.

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