Rio de Janeiro Main Landmarks Tour

4.8 (169 reviews) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Duration7h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesPortuguese, English, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 14 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

The day tour starts with pick-up at your hotel or hostel in Rio (depends your location). Your first stop will be at Christ the Redeemer (ticket included) to avoid the crowd we arrive early there.

From there, we will visit Parque Lage, at the foot of Corcovado, is part of Tijuca Forest—one of the world’s largest urban rainforests—with history and charm.
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Next we will stop for lunch at a traditional “pay-by-weight” restaurant, typical of Rio (not included) .

Time to visit Maracana Stadium from outside, then go towards the Centro to go to Cinelandia (Municipal Theater) from outside and the Municipal Cathedral (visit inside).

Then finally we will visit Santa Teresa which is a charming bohemian neighborhood in Rio, known for art, colonial houses, and the iconic yellow tram.

Then we go to Colorful steps by Selarón, a Rio landmark icon.

At the end, choose: drop-off at home or at Sugar Loaf (ticket not included) to take the cable car and enjoy the view and the sunset from the top.

What's included

  • Local guide
  • Christ the Redeemer Ticket Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from Zona Sul hotels (please check your location)
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from hotels outside Zona Sul
  • Sugar Loaf Ticket

What to expect

  1. Santuario Cristo Redentor
    50m · Admission ticket included
    We get to the Christ Statue early in the morning to avoid the crowd. Ticket included in the price of the tour
  2. Santa Teresa
    15m
    We will walk around Santa Teresa to show you this amazing part of Rio
  3. Escadaria Selaron
    20m
    This amazing mosaic, made by a Chilean artist, is one of the most expected stops is our tour
  4. The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian
    15m
    We will visit this building from 1979 that looks different from all the others around it.
  5. Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro
    5m
    We make a quick stop to take some pictures of the Municipal Theater.
  6. 40m · Admission ticket not included
    Stop for lunch (not included) after the cathedral. Enjoy a traditional “pay-by-weight” restaurant, typical of Rio de Janeiro.
  7. Maracana Stadium
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    Stop by the Bellini statue outside Maracanã, a tribute to the 1958 World Cup captain and a popular photo spot for football fans.
  8. Parque Lage
    30m
    We will visit the gardens and have the change of seeing the wildlife of Rio
  9. 15m · Admission ticket not included
    Drop off at Sugar Loaf or your Hotel.
    At the end, choose: drop-off at home or at Sugar Loaf (ticket not included) to take the cable car and enjoy the view from the top for the sunset.

Meeting and pickup

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End point
Pickup details

*We board guests at the following locations:
Centro- Meeting point at Selina Lapa Hotel.
Flamengo/Gloria- pick up included.
Botafogo- Meeting point at Novotel Botafogo.
Copacabana-pick up included.
Ipanema- pick up included
.Leblon- meeting point at Mangotree Hostel Ipanema

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • It is recommended that you wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water, sunscreen and sunglasses

Cancellation policy

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

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