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6-Hour Rio Tour to Sugar Loaf and Santa Teresa with Dona Marta

6 Hours Round trip from Sugarloaf Mountain - Urca Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Marvel at the panoramic views from Sugar Loaf
02 See the iconic Metropolitan Cathedral of Rio
03 Explore the vibrant Selarón Steps, created by artist Selarón
04 Discover Santa Teresa's historic charm at Ruins Park and Largo dos Guimarães
05 Be amazed by the breathtaking views from Dona Marta viewpoint

If you have already seen Christ the Redeemer, this city tour is a great alternative. Visit Sugar Loaf, the Cathedral, Selarón Steps, and the key attractions of Santa Teresa, a bucolic neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro known for its historic buildings and Brazilian gastronomy. In Santa Teresa, explore Ruins Park, Largo dos Guimarães, and the breathtaking Dona Marta viewpoint, while also driving through the area to admire its castles and colonial houses.

Dona Marta viewpoint: enjoy one of the most beautiful free panoramic views of Rio.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Languages English, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Sugar Loaf, Selarón Steps and Santa Teresa

Pick-up and drop-off at your place in the south or central zone of the city.
Sugar Loaf: take the cable car and enjoy amazing views of the city.
Cathedral: visit Rio's exotic Metropolitan Cathedral.
Selarón Steps: explore the beautiful tile project created by artist Selarón.
Ruins Park (closed on Monday).
Largo dos Guimarães Square: discover the main area of Santa Teresa.
Santa Teresa: explore this bucolic and picturesque neighborhood.
Dona Marta viewpoint: enjoy one of the most beautiful free panoramic views of Rio.
Drop-off at your place.

Where this trip takes you

Sugar Loaf, Escadaria Selarón, Dona Marta viewpoint

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Sugarloaf Mountain - Urca 1 city · 6 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Private driver-guide.

Private transportation.

What's Not Included

Tickets to Sugar Loaf.

Know before you go

Start time: 8am.
My car is a 7-seater SUV and can accommodate 6 passengers, plus me as the driver-guide.
For tours, I recommend a total of 4 adults and 2 more persons up to 1.60 meters tall in the 2 back seats.
For more than 4 adults over 1.60 meters, I rent a van with a driver at an extra cost so that the tour is extremely comfortable for everyone.
Comfort chart of my car (for tours, without luggage):
- 1 passenger: Extremely comfortable
- 2 passengers: Extremely comfortable
- 3 passengers: Extremely comfortable
- 4 passengers: Comfortable
- 5 passengers: Reasonably comfortable for the 5th passenger
- 6 passengers: Reasonably comfortable for the 6th passenger