Private Rio Tour: Christ the Redeemer & Sugar Loaf Essentials

In Rio de Janeiro

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Private Rio Tour: Christ the Redeemer & Sugar Loaf Essentials
Enjoy a personalized visit to Rio de Janeiro’s essentials with a private guide and driver. The tour covers key highlights such as Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, and the Selarón Steps, with the flexibility to adjust stops according to personal interests. A local expert shares insights along the way, with the convenience of hotel pickup and drop-off included. Lunch is not part of the package, allowing guests to choose from the city’s best restaurants for a more authentic dining experience.
Free cancellation Private tour Pickup included

What's included

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver
  • Certified Tour Guide
  • Pickup and drop-off in hotels, airports, seaport, you say where!
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • 'On the fly' adaptations: change the itinerary during the tour to match your wishes.

What's not included

  • Tickets for Christ the Redeemer (But we help with that!)
  • Tickets for Sugar Loaf (But we help with that!)
  • Food and Drinks

Itinerary

  1. Ride the train through the Rainforest to get to the Christ the Redeemer Statue and visit it. (1h 30min)
  2. Ride the cable cars up to the mountains to have a stunning view of the city and the coast (1h 30min)
  3. The gorgeous library the Portuguese built to preserve their literature. A must see! (15 min)
  4. Staircase decorated with colored tiles from all over the world. Amazing ! (30 min)
  5. Unique arquiteture. A must see ! (20 min)
  6. Visit this charming neighborhood near the City Center (20 min)

Practical information

Operated by
BE FREE TRANSPORTADORA TURISTICA
Travellers per booking
1–10
Languages
pt, en, es
Confirmation
INSTANT

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation available.

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

Important notes

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • To avoid crowds at Christ the Redeemer, we recommend starting the tour as early as possible. Our earliest time is 6:30am.
  • To watch the stunning sunset from Sugar Loaf Mountain, we recommend starting the tour at 11:30am or later.
  • The "Real Gabinete Português de Leitura (Royal Portuguese Reading Room) is not open on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. We will visit another attraction on those days.
  • If you are staying at Barra da Tijuca and Recreio, we recommend starting your tour at 6:30 AM to avoid heavy traffic and experience the best of Rio.
  • We recommend installing Whatsapp Messenger app in your phone when coming to Brazil. It's very popular here and it will make your communication much easier. It's a free app, available on both Play Store (Android) and Apple Store (iPhones).

Frequently asked questions

The tour runs for around 7 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.