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Christ The Redeemer and Selarón Staircase Half-Day Tour in Rio

4 Hours Round trip from Rio de Janeiro Easy pace

Christ the Redeemer on the Corcovado hill

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Christ the Redeemer on Corcovado Mountain
02 Drive through Tijuca Forest, one of the world’s largest urban forests
03 See Santa Teresa, Lapa, and the historic Carioca Aqueduct
04 Stop for photos at the colorful Selarón Staircase
05 Enjoy panoramic views over Rio de Janeiro
06 Choose from morning or afternoon departures

Make the most of your time in Rio with a half-day tour that combines two of the city’s most iconic sights: Christ the Redeemer and the colorful Selarón Staircase. Travel up Corcovado by minivan, passing through the lush Tijuca Forest, and enjoy panoramic views over Rio de Janeiro from one of the world’s most famous monuments.

The route also takes you through Santa Teresa and Lapa, where you’ll see historic streets, the Carioca Aqueduct, and the vibrant atmosphere of these well-known neighborhoods before stopping at the world-famous Selarón Steps for photos. With morning and afternoon departures available, this is an easy way to experience Rio’s highlights in just a few hours.

Make the most of your time in Rio with a half-day tour that combines two of the city’s most iconic sights: Christ the Redeemer and the colorful Selarón Staircase.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Rio de Janeiro, Lapa, Tijuca Forest

Languages English, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Floresta da Tijuca

Enjoy the 20min drive through the Tijuca Forest to reach the Christ the Redeemer. The Tijuca Forest is the biggest urban forest in the world.

Corcovado

By minivan, we see the Christ the Redeemer, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. You must take a picture posing with arms wide open, just like the statue.

Santa Teresa

The bohemian neighborhood of Santa Teresa is famous for the narrow streets with little shops and restaurants.

Lapa

The Lapa neighborhood is famous for the intense nightlife on the weekends. People drink and dance in the pubs and bars in the area.

Carioca Aqueduct

The old Aqueduct now serves as a bridge for a popular tram that connects the city centre with the Santa Teresa neighborhood.

Selarón Staircase

Take your time admiring the famous colorful tiles of the Selarón Staircase. Find the best spot for a picture.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Rio de Janeiro 3 cities · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Entrance to Christ, the Redeemer by Minivan.
Air-conditioned vehicle

What's Not Included

Lunch

Know before you go

STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
Not wheelchair accessible
Not suitable for pets
Infant seats unavailable
BOARDING INFORMATION: Arrive 15 minutes in advance to avoid any delays. Contact Rio Carioca Tour at least 24 hours before the start of the tour to inform location and confirm pickup time. Wait for the tour guide in the place informed on a visible location. Delays may occur due to traffic conditions. Different age policies may apply according to each location. ID or copy is mandatory, even for children. Voucher is confirmed only by payment confirmation. The tour itinerary may change its order on a daily basis due to force majeure. Read our Cancellation Policy. IMPORTANT: During high season and major events, the visitation time on each location can be affected, due to long waiting queues. Carnival-related products have a specific cancellation policy. Take care of your personal belongings as we are not responsible for items left in vehicles and/ or in places visited. We recommend that you carry all your belongings.
Pickup available for selected hotels in Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana, Flamengo and Centro. Contact us 24hrs prior to departure to inform the hotel location and to confirm pickup time. If you do not contact us, we meet you at Avenida Atlântica, 3264 - Copacabana. Product option for pickup in Barra da Tijuca is available. Morning: pickup between 07:45 am to 08:30 am. Afternoon: pickup between 12:45 pm to 13:30 pm.

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