Brazil · Photography

Private Tour: Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf with Private Photographer

4 Hours Round trip from Rio de Janeiro Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Private tour of Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain
02 Travel through Tijuca Forest on the way to Corcovado
03 Ride the Sugarloaf cable car in two stages via Urca Mountain
04 Licensed guide who also acts as your personal photographer
05 At least 100 color photos delivered within 48 hours
06 Entrance tickets to Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf included

Discover two of Rio de Janeiro’s most iconic landmarks on a private tour that combines sightseeing with a personal photo experience. Visit Christ the Redeemer via the Paineiras route, pass through Tijuca Forest, and ride the cable car to Sugarloaf Mountain for sweeping views over the city.

Along the way, your licensed guide also serves as your photographer, so you can focus on the experience while professional photos are taken just for you. Entrance tickets to Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf are included, and you’ll receive at least 100 color photos from the tour within 48 hours.

The 20-minute drive to the base of the statue takes you through the Tijuca Forest and gives you a preview of the landscapes ahead.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Rio de Janeiro, Tijuca Forest

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Tijuca Forest

The largest urban forest in the planet. We will take you on a panoramic view.

Corcovado, Christ The Redeemer

We visit the Corcovado Mountain and the Christ the Redeemer statue going through the Paineiras route. The 20-minute drive to the base of the statue takes you through the Tijuca Forest and gives you a preview of the landscapes ahead. The statue stands 710 meters tall and from this vantage point you have sweeping views of the city.

Sugarloaf Mountain

The cable car ride to the top of the mountain is done in 2 stages: begin at the boarding station to Urca Mountain (224 meters) and then from Urca Mountain to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain (395 meters).

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Rio de Janeiro 2 cities · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Customized pictures taken by a licensed tour guide/ photographer
At least 100 color pictures from the tour via zip-file no later than 48 hours.
Air-conditioned vehicle
Tickets to Christ the Redeemer
Tickets to Sugarloaf

What's Not Included

Lunch
Gratuities

Know before you go

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
You must follow instructions given by tour guide regarding places where you are allowed to take pictures or not.
Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and Carnival season: subject to availability.
If requested, you must present a copy of your ID.
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Infant seats unavailable
Not wheelchair accessible
Children younger than 4 years of age are free of charge and they must sit on laps.
BOARDING INFORMATION: Arrive 15 minutes in advance to avoid any delays. 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 is available from most hotels in the areas of Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana, Flamengo and Downtown (Centro). Contact us back to adjust the pickup time. For Barra da Tijuca/ Recreio we provide pick-up for an additional rate.