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The Best of Rio in a Full Day Tour - Corcovado, Sugar Loaf, Selaron and more
Full Day Complete Tour of Rio de Janeiro
Full Day Complete Tour of Rio de Janeiro
Full Day Complete Tour of Rio de Janeiro
Full Day Complete Tour of Rio de Janeiro

The Best of Rio in a Full Day Tour - Corcovado, Sugar Loaf, Selaron and more

By Carioca Tropical Tour Operator
9.8 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$157 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Come with us to enjoy your day during this hassle free guided tour in Rio de Janeiro and have perfect presentation of the most famous attractions in the city.
While our tour guide and driver organise everything you can take your time to simply relax and have some fun.Take fabulous pictures of the Christ the Redeemer Statue before the crowds, take the cable car to the Sugar Loaf to have the best views of the city and see the landmarks at City centre area like Maracanã (outside only), the Sambadrome area, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Sao Bento Monastery and to close the perfect day, spend some time at the Selarón Stairs.
And don't worry, you will also learn a lot about all the attractions visited as our guides are the best ones to explain everything about them.

Activity location

  • Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer
    • Estrada Redentor - Alto da Boa Vista, Parque Nacional da Tijuca
    • 22241-330, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hilton Rio de Janeiro Copacabana
    • 1020 Avenida Atlântica
    • 22010-000, Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Ticket and lunch NOT included
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

NO Ticket or Lunch included: Admission tickets and lunch are NOT included in this option. Our tour guide will direct and help you to purchase them.
Pickup included

Starting time: 7:30 am
Price details
AU$156.94 x 1 AdultAU$156.94
Total
Price is AU$156.94
Tickets and Lunch included
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

All tickets and Lunch included: Admission Tickets to Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf Complex are included. Lunch is included but no drinks or dessert.
Pickup included

Starting time: 7:30 am
Price details
AU$259.47 x 1 AdultAU$259.47
Total
Price is AU$259.47

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel pick-up and drop-off in selected hotels in Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon
  • What's includedWhat's includedOptional: Tickets to Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf when selecting the option with inclusion
  • What's includedWhat's includedFull Day guided tour through the city
  • What's includedWhat's includedOptional: Barbecue buffet lunch when selecting the option with inclusion
  • What's includedWhat's includedMultilingual and licensed Tour Guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedDrinks and Dessert
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedGratuites
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedOptional: Tickets and Lunch can be excluded when selecting the option

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Pick-up and Drop-off from selected hotels in Leme, Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon.
  • This tour will operate in any weather
  • IMPORTANT: Please be aware that during Carnival period this tour may need to be adapted and the itinerary may be changed in the last minute. We assure that the visit to the Christ the Redeemer Statue and to the Sugar Loaf Complex won’t be affected but due to traffic issues and streets closed around the city, some places may be excluded from visitation during the afternoon part of the tour.
  • The itinerary of the tour may be adapted and changed during the day because of traffic or other operational reasons.

Activity itinerary

Copacabana Beach (Pass by)
After the pick-up we will start the tour from Copacabana Beach, one of the most famous beach in the world.
Guanabara Palace (Pass by)
The official residence of the State Governor
Parque Nacional da Tijuca (Pass by)
The Tijuca Forest (Portuguese: Floresta da Tijuca) is a tropical rainforest in the city of Rio de Janeiro covering an area of roughly 32 km² (12.4 mi²). The tour will reach Tijuca Forest with a stop at Paineiras to board the official vehicles of the National Park Authority to be able to reach the top of the Corcovado Hill where The Christ The Redeemer Statue is located.
Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket not included
From the top of Corcovado Hill you will be able to admire The Christ of the Redeemer statue, which has 38m in height and was made of reinforced concrete clad in a mosaic of thousands of triangular soapstone tiles, and also will have a chance to see some of the most beautiful views of the city.
Mirante Dona Marta
  • 25m
Only in case of poor visibility on the summit of the Corcovado, we will make an alternative stop at Mirante Dona Marta which offers one of the most incredible views of the city, guaranteeing the title of one of the most visited tourist attractions in Rio de Janeiro. From there, you can see the Sugar Loaf Mountain, the Cristo Redentor, the Maracanã, the Guanabara Bay and the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon.
Boticario Square (Pass by)
The Largo do Boticário (Apothecary's Square) is a square in the Cosme Velho neighbourhood of the city of Rio de Janeiro. The area is characterised by large, neo-colonial houses and Atlantic Forest vegetation.
Morro da Urca
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
This hill, 220 metres high, has at its peak the first stop of the cable car towards the Sugar Loaf. From the top of Morro da Urca you have spectacular views of various points of the city, such as the beaches of Leme, Copacabana, Ipanema, Flamengo, Leblon, Pedra da Gávea, Tijuca Massif, Corcovado with a statue of Cristo Redentor, Guanabara Bay, Enseada Botafogo, City centre, Santos Dumont Airport, Governador Island, Niterói, Rio-Niterói Bridge and, in the background, the Serra do Mar and the Dedo de Deus peak.
Sugarloaf Mountain
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
We will travel to the top in two steps by cable car. The first will take you to Urca Hill, at the height of 220 metres above sea level where you already will have great views from Baia de Guanabara. From there, after enjoying the views for a bit, will take the second cable car all the way to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain, 396 metres above sea level. From up there, you will have a chance to see the most breathtaking views of Rio de Janeiro and will definitely understand why everyone says that Rio is “The wonderful city”
Maracana
  • 10m
After lunch, the tour starts with a visit to the Maracanã Stadium (outside only) where we will have a quick stop outside for pictures at the Bellini’s statue, a famous captain who led Brazil’s football team to win the World Football Cup in 1958.
Sambodromo da Marques de Sapucai
  • 20m
After seeing Maracanã Stadium we will head to the Sambadrome, which is the stadium for the city's main Carnival parade. Design by the worldwide famous architect Oscar Niemeyer, the place is an iconic temple for the Samba.
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian
  • 20m
As we continue through the city, we will see the Lapa Arches, Lavradio street and Avenida Chile. There we will visit the cone-shaped Metropolitan Cathedral, a major landmark in this Brazilian city and a masterpiece of modern art. With architecture inspired by the Mayan pyramids of Mexico, the conical shape is believed to give proximity to God. Four stained glass windows run from floor to ceiling forming a cross at the top. You will notice that acoustics are great in there!
Carioca Aqueduct (Pass by)
The Carioca Aqueduct is located in the centre of the city, in the Lapa neighbourhood, and is frequently called Arcos da Lapa (Lapa Arches) by Brazilian people. Since the end of the 19th century the aqueduct serves as a bridge for a popular tram that connects the city centre with the Santa Teresa neighbourhood uphill, the Santa Teresa Tramway.
Escadaria Selaron
  • 25m
Next we will visit the Escadaria Selarón (Selaron stairs), a colourful tiled stairway, work of a self-taught Chilean artist Jorge Selarón. Having travelled the world, Selarón moved to Rio in 1983, in a tiny house just in front of the desolate stairway connecting the areas of Lapa and Santa Teresa. 215 steps that he entirely covered with tiles collected in urban areas of Rio or donated by visitors from all around the world. Since 1990, Selarón has laid over 2000 tiles, mainly red-colored: unique pieces representing a “tribute to the Brazilian people”.
Sao Bento Monastery
  • 25m
Following we will then visit the São Bento Monastery. A place of monastic simplicity that is one of the most beautiful architectural complexes in Brazil where there is a surprising contrast between the austere, purposefully simple appearance of the exterior and the richness of the interior highlighting gilded Baroque engravings with plants motifs. See for yourself the exuberant Rococo style in the engraving on the high altar, followed by a view of the dome and the Chapel of the Santíssimo Sacramento.
Ipanema Beach (Pass by)
Ipanema is a area located in the South Zone, between Leblon and Arpoador. The beach at Ipanema became known internationally with the popularity of the bossa nova jazz song, "The Girl from Ipanema" ("Garota de Ipanema"), written by Antônio Carlos Jobim and Vinícius de Moraes.
Leblon Beach (Pass by)
Separated from its more famous neighbour, Ipanema, by a narrow canal, Leblon is one of the most exclusive neighbourhoods in Rio, and accommodation here comes at a price.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESCorcovado - Christ the Redeemer
    • Estrada Redentor - Alto da Boa Vista, Parque Nacional da Tijuca
    • 22241-330, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEHilton Rio de Janeiro Copacabana
    • 1020 Avenida Atlântica
    • 22010-000, Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

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10.0 out of 10

Georsadd_G

Reviewed on Viator
4 Apr 2025
This tour was an awesome way to kick off my first time in Rio — we got to see all the main sights as promised!
10.0 out of 10

AnnGrace_M

Reviewed on Viator
1 Apr 2025
This was a perfect tour for a first-time visitor in Rio. We had a full day, seeing almost all the major sights, and our tour guide Heraclito was awesome! So professional, kind and knowledgeable. It was a lot of fun and a beautiful introduction to the “wonderful city” by a local. Obrigado for the tour!
10.0 out of 10

Pamela_H

Reviewed on Viator
2 Mar 2025
We were picked up at the hotel on time and felt very safe and comfortable the entire day. We saw everything that was described.
10.0 out of 10

Nancy_W

Reviewed on Viator
27 Jan 2025
My partner and I both very enjoyed this tour with Meilin as our guide. She was both very knowledgeable and passionate about her city. Though it was peak tourist season, we did not have to queue for very long at each of the stops. It was a very well organised tour!
10.0 out of 10

Kim_B

Reviewed on Viator
25 Jan 2025
Rio is a very crowded place and our tour guide, Lucia was very efficient at getting us to the front of the long lines and into the attractions quickly. There is no way you can see so much in one day on your own. Our bus driver was always right there to pick us up and get us to the next venue. Lucia spoke excellent English and was very informative, friendly and professional. We learned so much history. It was a great day!
10.0 out of 10

Trung_H

Reviewed on Viator
5 Jan 2025
It was a great way to see all the highlights of Rio all in one (long) day!!! So be ready for that. There was ample time to take breaks and relax at the different sights so things were not totally rushed. It was good that the group size was relatively small too. Be aware that things get super crowded too, especially during holidays in high season.
10.0 out of 10

Karen_J

Reviewed on Viator
30 Dec 2024
Victoria was very informative, made sure everyone knew meeting times and meeting spots, knows the history of the city and the highlights of Rio.
10.0 out of 10

Andreea_A

Reviewed on Viator
19 Nov 2024
Excellent, excellent tour!!! Kiki was the best tour guide ever!!! Very, very informative!!! Answered to all the questions in a very knowledgeable way!! I would recommend the tour to anyone that wants to find out the most important information about Rio de Janeiro. We loved it!!
10.0 out of 10

Nicholas_S

Reviewed on Viator
25 Oct 2024
My tour guide Victoria was awesome! Friendly, funny and made the tour worth it. Lunch was delicious too! Would definitely recommend to anyone new to Rio
10.0 out of 10

Jessica_S

Reviewed on Viator
29 Sept 2024
This tour was very well organised and allowed us to feel safe throughout. Kiko - our tour guide- was lovely and went above and beyond to make sure we saw the highlights of Rio. He was very approachable and had fantastic knowledge of his country. Would highly recommend him and this tour for solo travellers, who are looking for a safe way to explore Rio.

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