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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Combine visits to Corcovado and the Christ Redeemer Statue, the Selaron Steps, the Metropolitan Cathedral and Sugar Loaf mountain. Hit four must-sees in Rio on this full-day 9-hour tour. Start the day with a comprehensive city tour of Rio with a stop at the Metropolitan Cathedral, then ride the Sugar Loaf cable car overlooking Guanabara Bay. Refuel midday with a barbecue lunch at one Rio’s best barbecue Steak houses and then continue on over to see the Christ the Redeemer statue atop Corcovado and end your visit at the famous Selaron Steps before heading back to your hotel in time to catch dinner. Round-trip transportation from most hotels in Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon and São Conrado.
Panoramic city tour
Roundtrip transfer to most hotels in São Conrado, Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabana
Cable Car Ticket to Sugar Loaf Access
Van Ticket to Christ Redeemer Statue Access
Barbecue Lunch (Vegetarian options available) - On option with Lunch only.
Professional Guide with Live tour Commentary in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
Beverages
Optional Gratuities
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
* Roundtrip Transfer to Most Hotels in São Conrado, Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabana (South Zone)
* If you would like to avoid picking up and dropping off other passengers, please ask for the last
meeting point location when calling to reconfirm or when selecting your pick up point.
Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Copacabana Beach is the most famous beach in the city (maybe even in the country, or in the world) and is about 4 km long. Among the trademarks is its boardwalk with waves drawn in Portuguese stone, designed by famous brazilian landscaper Burle Max.
In Copacabana you will testify why cariocas have such a beautiful tan. While you travel through these neighborhoods, you will hear a few tips on what to do around them and the interesting stories that took place in these streets.
Guanabara Palace, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil You will pass through the historic Laranjeiras neighborhood, which hosts the Guanabara Palace, the ancient home of Princess Isabel who signed the Golden Law to free all slaves. Nowadays, the Palace is the official headquarters of the government of Rio de Janeiro.
Sambodromo da Marques de Sapucai, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Before reaching downtown you will pass next to the Sambodrome, where the Samba School Parade happens every year.
Rio de Janeiro Historic City Center, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil A comprehensive city tour of downtown area. Take a panoramic tour through historical streets and buildings and get to know stories and curiosities of this prominent area. Get nice perspectives of the traditional Cinelândia Square with its historical buildings, and take a look at the Municipal Theater with its Art Nouveau Architecture.
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil See from outside and get inside the iconic Metropolitan Cathedral which was built in a pyramidal form with an internal diameter of 96 meters and a height of 80 meters. 15 minutes
Aterro Do Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil You will make your way to Urca through Aterro do Flamengo and its parks, designed by Burle Marx and hear all about Brazil’s participation in World War II as well as the founding of the city back in the late 1500s, just before arriving to Sugar Loaf.
Morro da Urca, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 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, Flamengo and Botafogo beaches, Santos Dummont Airport, the Rio-Niterói Bridge, Urca’s neighborhood and Corcovado Mountain. 10 minutes
Sugarloaf Mountain, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil A second cable car takes you up to the top. When you get there, you will understand why Rio is considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world. At 395 meters you’ll enjoy breathtaking views from Copacabana beach, Niterói and the Santa Cruz fortress. From up there, you will have no trouble understanding why Rio is nicknamed “Wonderful City”. 40 minutes
R. Visc. de Pirajá, 112 - Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22410-003, Brazil After visiting Sugar Loaf Mountain, you will head down to an all-you-can-eat-style barbecue house. Brazilian Churrascarias (Barbecue places) offer a wide variety of sides and alternative options, in case you decide to stick with a vegetarian option, you will still leave delighted. Lunch is included only if option selected. If selecting an option without lunch, our guide will offer a variety of nearby suggestions that can fit any budget or taste! 80 minutes
Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Pass through this unique and charming neighborhood.
Escadaria Selaron, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 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 .
10 minutes
Parque Nacional da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Pass by the park in a van ride to get to the Corcovado Mountain
Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Upon arriving at the Statue, you will have two options of reaching the top, by a lift and then an escalator, or the traditional way, by stairs, 222 Steps, but the prize makes it all worthwhile. Once up, the views and the imposing statue will take your mind off the walk up! 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! From up there you can see most of the city, all of the south zone and all the way to Niteroi. A unique view that will astound you. You will have about 40 minutes to get to know all the sides and views of Corcovado and take pictures. 40 minutes
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
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
It is recommended to wear light clothes, sunscreen and sunglasses
Tour runs in any weather
Barbecue Lunch (Vegetarian options available) - On option with Lunch. If selecting an option without lunch, our guide will offer a variety of nearby suggestions that can fit any budget or taste!
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
KBOTRAVELER
28 Apr 2024
Our tour today with Warley was the best tour we have experienced on this South America trip. Excellent English and a great tour guide!
Vladislava K
15 Feb 2024
It was amazing. Our guide was Patricia. She was perfect. Everything was perfect. We enjoyed so much. Everything was organized.
Voyage54213655813
14 Dec 2023
We did this tour with Luis and it was great! He speaks English very well, is quite knowledgeable of the area, attentive to his group, clear with instructions and shares amusing stories with the group, even sang for us. Highly recommend!
This tour in
Southeast Brazil
is organized by
Gray Line Brazil
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