Christ the Redeemer, Selaron Steps and Santa Teresa Half-day Tour
From
£63
pp
4h 0 mins · 4.4 (35)
Visit the one of the 7 wonders of the World: the Christ Redeemer Statue at the top of Corcovado Mountain, then drive through the charming neighborhood of Santa Teresa with is cobbled streets and hills before getting to visit the work of art made by Chilean born artist, Jorge Selarón, the Selaron Steps! Enjoy the colorful surroundings and don’t miss a chance to take as many pictures as possible before heading back to the hotel or continue exploring on your own for the rest of the day.
Free cancellation
Pickup included
What's included
- Transportation between sights
- 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
- Take a van ride through the dense Tijuca Rainforest to get to the Corcovado Mountain, located inside the Tijuca National Park.
- 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!
- 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
- 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.
- 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 continue your tour back to your hotel. (10 min)
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 are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
- The specific departure time for this tour will be determined upon reconfirmation
- 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
- Light clothes, comfortable shoes, sunscreen and sunglasses are recommended
- Bring a bottle of water
Frequently asked questions
This tour lasts approximately 4 hours. Allow a little extra time at either end if you need to transfer between the ship and the excursion meeting point.
The excursion price typically covers transport, a qualified guide, and the activities listed in the description above. Meals, gratuities, personal shopping, and any entrance fees not mentioned in the description are usually paid separately on the day.
Age and fitness guidance for this excursion is not specified in the data we hold. The tour description above is the best guide — if you have any specific concerns, contact your cruise line's excursion desk before departing the ship.