Christ Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain and Selarón Steps 6-Hour Tour

In Rio de Janeiro

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Christ Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain and Selarón Steps 6-Hour Tour
Enjoy a half day tour that takes you to Christ Redeemer Statue at the top of Corcovado Mountain, See the Selaron Steps and Sugar Loaf and have the rest of your day free to explore, leaving you with more time to visit many other wonders. See three of Rio’s greatest landmark’s in this small group tour and also get acquainted with Santa Teresa and its unique charming architecture. Cross many items on your “must see list” in just 6 hours.
Free cancellation Pickup included

What's included

  • Transportation between sights
  • Cable Car Ticket to Sugar Loaf Access
  • Van Ticket to Christ Redeemer Statue Access
  • Hotel pick up and drop-off (Rio's South Zone selected hotels only)
  • Visit to Selaron Steps
  • Professional Tour Guide

What's not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Optional gratuities

Itinerary

  1. Take a van ride through the dense Tijuca Rainforest to get to the Corcovado Mountain, located inside the Tijuca National Park.
  2. Arrive at the visitor's center where you can buy a snack or souvenir before getting inside the other van that will take you to the main entrance of Corcovado Mountain. Catch up fantastic views from up there!
  3. Get to the top of the Corcovado Mountain and view the 38m tall (125ft) Christ Redeemer Statue. Looking up you will feel blessed and protected by this beautiful monument of Christ with open arms, now one of the new Seven Wonders of the World! The guide has between 40 and 50 minutes to show the wonderful sights of Rio. From the top, enjoy the spectacular views of Rio and the surroundings. (45 min) Admission included
  4. Santa Teresa, a neighborhood with a complete different vibe from the rest of Rio. Here, Old Rio comes alive. Santa Teresa is a neighborhood where laid-backness and tradition meet.
  5. The beautiful steps done in ceramic by artist Jorge Selarón are one of a kind. You will have about 10 minutes or so to contemplate it before continuing on to Sugar Loaf Mountain. (10 min)
  6. If you have selected the option with cable car tickets, you’ll travel all the way to the top of Sugar Loaf in two steps by cable car. The first cable car takes you to Urca Hill, a vantage point 215 meters high for which already grants beautiful views of Guanabara Bay and its islands, the Rio-Niterói Bridge and Corcovado Mountain. (10 min) Admission included
  7. A second cable car takes you up to the top of the Sugar Loaf Mountain. At 395 meters we’ll enjoy splendid views of Copacabana beach, the Santa Cruz fortress and several beaches of Niterói. Enjoy this magnificent scenery for about 45 minutes until you have to get back down to catch the van which will bring you back to your hotel. If visiting in the afternoon, prepare yourself for the spectacular sunset from the top of Sugar Loaf. (45 min) Admission included

Practical information

Operated by
Gray Line Brazil
Max group size
15 travellers
Travellers per booking
1–15
Languages
de, pt, en, it, fr, es
Confirmation
INSTANT

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation available.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Important notes

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Keep in mind that if you want to avoid picking other passenger, just ask us to be picked up from the last departure point on the tour
  • The specific departure time for this tour will be determined upon reconfirmation
  • Please note that during Carnival, there is a chance that we might not make it to the Selaron Steps because of Street Parades and Traffic.
  • Light clothes, comfortable shoes, sunscreen and sunglasses are recommended
  • Bring a bottle of water

Frequently asked questions

The tour runs for around 6 hours. Times are approximate and may vary depending on group size, traffic, and site conditions on the day.

What's included is set out in the tour description above. As a general guide, transport and guiding are normally covered; meals, personal expenses, and gratuities are typically extra unless the description states otherwise.

We don't hold specific age or fitness guidance for this tour. Read the activity description carefully and, if in any doubt, speak to your cruise line's excursion desk before you book.