Rio Express Private Tour: Christ the Redeemer + Sugar Loaf

5.0 (3 reviews) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Duration5h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesPortuguese, English, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Short on time in Rio? Don't want to spend the whole day touring? Don't miss the city's two iconic landmarks: Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf. Our express tour takes you to both, with breathtaking views and expert guides. Experience the essence of Rio in just a few hours.

What's included

  • Pick up and Drop-off in the city of Rio de Janeiro (you say where!)
  • Complimentary Bottled Water
  • Certified Tour Guide
  • Private Air-conditioned Vehicle with Professional Driver
  • Tickets for Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf (but we'll help you with that!)
  • Food and Drinks

What to expect

  1. Santuario Cristo Redentor
    1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
    Ride the train up the Corcovado mountain to visit the Christ the Redeemer statue, one of the New 7 Wonders of the World.
  2. Sugarloaf Mountain
    1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
    Ride the cable cars up the Sugar Loaf mountain for spetacular view of the city !

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We will pick you up at any hotel, Airbnb, airport, seaport or any other place of your convenience in the city of Rio de Janeiro. If your pick-up place is not listed, please inform it when booking.

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.

Also, for airport pickup please inform the arrival flight details; for seaport pickup please inform cruise ship information

The drop-off at the end of the tour is also included.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Important information about Christ the Redeemer: Starting in August 2026, construction work will take place in the visitor area to install new escalators and elevators. During this period, the number of visitors will be limited to 50% of the usual capacity. The work is expected to continue until May 2027. For this reason, we strongly recommend starting the tour at 6:30 a.m. If you are staying in Barra da Tijuca or Recreio, we recommend a 6:00 a.m. pickup.
  • To watch the sunset either from Sugarloaf or Christ the Redeemer, book the tour for 11:30am.

Cancellation policy

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

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