Corcovado Express: Morning Tour in Rio de Janeiro

4.9 (49 reviews) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Duration3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesPortuguese, English, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 19 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Be one of the first visitors to reach the Christ the Redeemer statue, the most famous landmark in Rio de Janeiro, on top of the Corcovado Hill, without the usual crowd early in the morning.

Your tour includes transportation, entrance fee to Corcovado and a professional tour guide.

What's included

  • Hotel pickup (selected hotels only) - between the neighborhood of Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabana
  • Professional guide
  • Entrance fee
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Food and drinks

What to expect

  1. Copacabana Beach
    Pass by
    After the pick-up we will start the tour from Copacabana Beach, one of the most famous beach in the world.
  2. Botafogo Beach
    Pass by
    Botafogo is a beachfront neighbourhood in Rio de Janeiro. It is a mostly upper middle class and small commerce community, and is located between the hills of Mundo Novo, Dona Marta (which separates it from Laranjeiras) and São João (which separates it from Copacabana).
  3. Guanabara Palace
    Pass by
    The official residence of the State Governor
  4. Parque Nacional da Tijuca
    20m · Admission ticket included
    The Tijuca Forest (Portuguese: Floresta da Tijuca) is a tropical rainforest in the city of Rio de Janeiro covering an area of roughly 32 km² (12.4 mi²). The tour will reach Tijuca Forest with a stop at Paineiras to board the official vehicles of the National Park Authority to be able to reach the top of the Corcovado Hill where The Christ The Redeemer Statue is lcoated
  5. Santuario Cristo Redentor
    45m · Admission ticket included
    From the top of Corcovado Hill you will be able to admire The Christ of the Redeemer statue, which has 38m in height and was made of reinforced concrete clad in a mosaic of thousands of triangular soapstone tiles, and also will have a chance to see some of the most beautiful views of the city.
  6. Boticario Square
    Pass by
    The Largo do Boticário (Apothecary's Square) is a square in the Cosme Velho neighbourhood of the city of Rio de Janeiro. The area is characterised by large, neo-colonial houses and Atlantic Forest vegetation.
  7. Mirante Dona Marta
    25m
    Only in case of poor visibility on the summit of the Corcovado, we will make an alternative stop at Mirante Dona Marta which offers one of the most incredible views of the city, guaranteeing the title of one of the most visited tourist attractions in Rio de Janeiro. From there, you can see the Sugar Loaf Mountain, the Cristo Redentor, the Maracanã, the Guanabara Bay and the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please contact us if you don't see your hotel in the pick-up list so we can arrange your pick-up or help finding the nearest meeting point.

End point

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Pickup details

If your Hotel is not in the list please contact us and we will arrange your pick-up or help finding the nearest meeting point.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Note: If the road is closed due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date
  • Approximately from August 2026 until May 2027, the Corcovado venue (the Christ the Redeemer statue) will be under renovation. The tour may take longer and accessibility may be affected.

Cancellation policy

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

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