Our guide Karen was excellent. We had so much fun. Thanks for the experience.
Susette
Discover Rio de Janeiro with this complete tour of what is affectionately known as the ‘carioca’ city. The Christ the Redeemer Statue, Sugarloaf Mountain and the Maracana stadium are just some of the places you will encounter on this fantastic tour!
Tour Details
At the indicated time, we'll pick you up from your hotel in Rio de Janeiro to begin our comprehensive excursion around one of the most famous cities on the planet.
We'll hop into a minibus until we reach our first stop at the summit of Corcovado, which is the location for the iconic statue of Christ the Redeemer, considered to be one of the seven wonders of the modern world. The viewpoint will offer you a spectacular panorama of the metropolis which stretches out in front of you. From there, we then head to the foot of Sugarloaf Mountain, where we will catch the cable car to the breathtaking summit.
Our tour continues at the Maracana stadium, one of the most important in the whole world. In fact, it was the largest on the planet for a long time and played host to the World Cup in 1950 and 2014. From its exterior, we'll recall famous matches from history.
Of course, no trip would be complete without a visit to the Sambadrome, the quintessential 1,870 ft long, samba venue where the famous Rio Carnival parade is held every year.
We'll also enter the Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian, one of Rio's numerous iconic symbols. This temple stands out for its pyramid structure design, which recalls the religious buildings of pre-Columbian America. Following this, we then head to the centre of Rio to get a taste of the local culture, climbing the Selarón Steps and passing the Lapa Arches.
During the tour, we'll also enjoy a buffet. When the tour has finished, we'll take you back to your hotel, where we'll arrive between 9 and 10 hours.
Hotel Pickup
When booking, you can choose from the following pickup options:
- South zone hotel pickup: Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana, and Leme
- Barra da Tijuca and São Conrado pickup
If you're staying in Botafogo, Flamengo, the city center, or at the cruise port, pickup will depend on availability. If it's not available, we'll let you know the meeting point to head to after booking.
Itinerary Order
- Until the end of May 2027, the stairways leading to Christ the Redeemer will be undergoing renovation. This may result in longer wait times and longer lines than usual.
- Please note that, due to organizational reasons or changes in weather conditions, the order of the visits described in the itinerary may vary. However, the sites visited will always be the same.
- Please note that the itinerary may be affected during Carnival celebrations. Should this happen, we will contact you to inform you of any potential changes.
Details
Free cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.
Reviews of our customers
Reviews of our customers
- August 25, 2026
Betty Arguello
Estados UnidosIt was a great experience, at the beginning it felt like there was not that much guidance, but throughout the day it became better. Thanks for showc...
They traveled aloneIs this useful? - August 20, 2026
Susette
JamaicaOur guide Karen was excellent. We had so much fun. Thanks for the experience.
As a coupleIs this useful? - April 29, 2026
Varun Sampath Kumar
Odense, DinamarcaThis was my first visit to Rio de Janeiro. The tour was well organized and everything was excellently timed with great planning by the guide. Good Opt...
They traveled aloneIs this useful? - April 26, 2026
Eric Alexander Millar
EspañaA great tour althought the visit by the football stadium was of doubtful value. Our guide did an excellant job.
As a coupleIs this useful? - March 26, 2026
Tina
BulgariaExperienced and nice guide as he also provided us with lots of useful information. Thank you for the pleasant trip!
As a coupleIs this useful? - December 29, 2024
Wayne
SudáfricaThe tour guide (Beto) was delightful. Full of energy, entertaining and enthusiastic. I would rate home a 4 out of 5. The tour itself felt somewhat ...
Is this useful? - April 27, 2024
Maurice
Yorkshire, Reino UnidoThe pick up was slightly late but nothing to worry about. Our first stop was Sugar loaf mountain. All the tickets were included in the price. It was a...
As a coupleIs this useful? - May 9, 2023
Jennifer
Seattle, Estados UnidosOur guide Karen was very informative and was able to describe the tour in 3 different languages. She was very patient and kind. The buffet we were tak...
Is this useful? - April 20, 2023
Arno
AlemaniaWe got to see all the major sites in a good amount of time while also enjoying a ride through different parts of the city that was rich in variety. Ou...
As a coupleIs this useful? - March 8, 2023
Sornchai
Bangkok, TailandiaThe tour covers all the necessary spots. On this day, in particular I have learnt that there are lots of people coming from the cruise ship so all th...
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