Christ the Redeemer and Selaron Half-Day City Tour

4.7 (13 reviews) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Duration4h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesPortuguese, English, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 20 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

If you are short on time, then this is the tour for you.
We take you to two landmarks of Rio: the Christ the Redeemer and the Selarón Steps.
Starting with hotel pickup, we take you by minivan to the top of the Corcovado Mountain, to see the Christ the Redeemer. We take a beautiful and unique route through Tijuca Forest which is one of the largest urban forests in the world. When reaching the top, you have a panoramic view of Rio de Janeiro, perfect for pictures.
Then, we go to Santa Teresa, the famous neighbourhood known for the narrow cobblestone streets and its rich historical background.
This route take us to Lapa, famous for the nightlife and the Carioca Aqueduct. We reach the brightly colored world-famous Selarón Steps, one of Rio's most distinctive landmarks.
We offer this tour twice a day: in the morning or in the afternoon.

What's included

  • Entrance to Christ, the Redeemer by Minivan.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch

What to expect

  1. Floresta da Tijuca
    Pass by
    Enjoy the 20min drive through the Tijuca Forest to reach the Christ the Redeemer. The Tijuca Forest is the biggest urban forest in the world.
  2. Santuario Cristo Redentor
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    By minivan, we see the Christ the Redeemer, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. You must take a picture posing with arms wide open, just like the statue.
  3. Santa Teresa
    Pass by
    The bohemian neighborhood of Santa Teresa is famous for the narrow streets with little shops and restaurants.
  4. Lapa
    Pass by
    The Lapa neighborhood is famous for the intense nightlife on the weekends. People drink and dance in the pubs and bars in the area.
  5. Arcos da Lapa
    Pass by
    The old Aqueduct now serves as a bridge for a popular tram that connects the city centre with the Santa Teresa neighborhood.
  6. Escadaria Selaron
    30m
    Take your time admiring the famous colorful tiles of the Selarón Staircase. Find the best spot for a picture.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

If you do not contact us to reconfirm pickup time, we 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 contact us to reconfirm pickup time, we 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 available for selected hotels in Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana, Flamengo and Centro.
Contact us 24hrs prior to departure to inform the hotel location and to confirm pickup time.
If you do not contact us, we meet you at Avenida Atlântica, 3264 - Copacabana.
Morning: pickup between 07:45 am to 08:30 am.
Afternoon: pickup between 12:45 pm to 13:30 pm.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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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