Christ the Redeemer, Selaron, Cathedral, Maracana, Sambadrome Half-Day Tour

4.7 (161 reviews) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Duration5h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 999 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Make the most of your time with a half-day express tour of Rio. Travel through Tijuca Forest to the summit of Corcovado for Christ the Redeemer, visit the Metropolitan Cathedral, Selarón Steps, and Arcos da Lapa, and stop for photos at Maracanã and Sambadrome. Your guide, entrance ticket, and hotel transfers are all included.

What's included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Tickets to the Christ, the Redeemer.
  • Food and drinks
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Tickets to enter the Sambadrome.
  • Tickets to enter the Maracana Stadium.

What to expect

  1. Santuario Cristo Redentor
    1h · Admission ticket included
    We visit to Corcovado Mountain and the Christ the Redeemer statue going through the Paineiras route. The 20-minute drive to the base of the statue takes you through the Tijuca Forest and gives you a preview of the landscapes ahead. The statue stands 710 meters tall and from this vantage point, you’ll have sweeping views of the city.
  2. Parque Nacional da Tijuca
    Pass by
    The largest urban forest in the planet. We will take you on a panoramic view. By minivan, we go through the Tijuca Forest and stop at the Visitor's Center inside the Paineiras. This is the place where we take the minivan from the Corcovado to get to the Christ, the Redeemer.
  3. Escadaria Selaron
    45m
    Located in Santa Teresa, the Selarón Steps are famous for its bright and colourfull tiles.
  4. The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian
    45m
    The modern archtecture is very different from the traditional cathedrals we see out there. Enjoy the beautiful stained glasses and try to guess the biblical passages they got their inspiration from.
  5. Sambodromo da Marques de Sapucai
    Pass by
    The Sambodromo is the Carnival Temple and the place we compete every year in the biggest celebration of carnival in the planet.
  6. Maracana
    Pass by
    Football - or soccer, if you prefer - is part of the Brazilian life. We love to watch the games and share experiences with complete strangers that get together for one purpose: support their team on the field. The Maracanã Stadium is considered our temple and a sacred place for those who enjoy a great game. We can take pictures outside of the Stadium and share stories about our favorite matches.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

If you do not provide us the pickup location at the time of booking and you do not inform us about it later, we will assume you will meet us at the Meeting Point at the Front Desk of the Rio Othon Palace (Avenida Atlântica, 3264 - Copacabana).

End point

If you do not provide us the pickup location at the time of booking and you do not inform us about it later, we will assume you will meet us at the Meeting Point at the Front Desk of the Rio Othon Palace (Avenida Atlântica, 3264 - Copacabana).

Pickup details

Pickup is available from most hotels in the areas of Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana, Flamengo and Downtown (Centro). Contact us back to adjust the pickup time.
Pickup between 07:45 am and 08:30 am.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • If requested, you must present a copy of your ID.
  • We do not operate this tour on Carnival season.
  • Contact us to confirm the pickup time according to hotel location.

Cancellation policy

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

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