Half Day in Rio: Christ by Train, Maracanã, Cathedral & Selarón

Duration5h

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesPortuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 19 travelers

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Make the most of your limited time in Rio de Janeiro with our Half Day Tour, perfect for travelers who want to see the city’s highlights in a single morning. Start with the iconic Christ the Redeemer, reached by scenic train ride up Corcovado Mountain, offering breathtaking panoramic views. Explore the colorful Selarón Steps, admire the legendary Maracanã Stadium from the outside, and pass by the world-famous Sambadrome — home of Rio’s spectacular Carnival parades — without stopping. Complete your tour with a visit to the striking Metropolitan Cathedral, a modern architectural gem. This convenient tour includes roundtrip transportation from your hotel, allowing you to enjoy Rio’s must-see attractions in comfort and style, even on a tight schedule.

What's included

Hotel pickup and drop-off from main hotels in South Zone (Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon and Leme)
Professional guide with live tour commentary in English, Spanish, Italian, French & Portuguese.
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
Guided half-day tour in Rio de Janeiro via air-conditioned bus

Drinks (available to purchase at Christ the Redeemer)
Gratuities

What to expect

Avenida Atlantica
Pass by

Avenue in front of Copacabana Beach.
Copacabana Beach
Pass by

Pass by the edge of the Copacabana Beach and get a panoramic view of one of the most famous beaches in Brazil.
Estatua Carlos Drummond de Andrade
Pass by

Statue of a famous brazilian poet at Copacabana beach.
Ipanema Beach
Pass by

Pass by the edge of the Ipanema Beach and get a panoramic view of the legendary beach that inspired the famous song "Garota de Ipanema".
20m · Admission ticket included

Board the train through the forest on your way up to Christ the Redeemer.
Parque Nacional da Tijuca
Pass by

Pass by Tijuca Forest on your way up to Christ the Redeemer.
Santuario Cristo Redentor
1h 30m · Admission ticket included

Go up by train to the top of the Corcovado Mountain, where is the Christ the Redeemer statue, pass by Tijuca Forest.

The total time includes transportation from Cosme Velho Station to the statue, the period at the top of Corcovado Mountain and the return.
Maracana
10m · Admission ticket not included

Extern visit with a stop in front of the Bellini Statue. Entry admission not included. On event days on the stadium the stop might not be allowed by traffic authorities.
Sambodromo da Marques de Sapucai
Pass by

The tour passes in front of the Sambadrome — the venue where Rio’s famous Carnival parades take place. This is a panoramic visit only, without stopping.
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian
15m

Internal visit.
Escadaria Selaron
15m

Stop for photos.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Hotels in Leme.

Meeting point

Hotels in Leblon.

Meeting point

Hotels in Ipanema.

Meeting point

Hotels in Copacabana.

End point

Hotels in Leme.

End point

Hotels in Leblon.

End point

Hotels in Ipanema.

End point

Hotels in Copacabana.

Pickup details

Pickup and drop-off from the main hotels in Rio de Janeiro

Departure Point: Hotels in Rio de Janeiro's South Zone (Copacabana, Leme, Ipanema, & Leblon).
Return point: Hotels in Rio de Janeiro's South Zone (Copacabana, Leme, Ipanema, & Leblon).

Pick up from the hotel takes place before the start time of the activity. If you do not receive confirmation of your departure time, please contact us.

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Roundtrip transportation available from South Zone’s (Copacabana, Ipanema, and Leme) seafront hotels via air-conditioned bus.
Passengers not staying at one of the seafront hotels will be informed of the nearest pickup point and time.
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Children 4 and younger are complimentary, provided they do not occupy a seat
This tour operates rain or shine

Cancellation policy

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

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