Top Rio de Janeiro City Tours

Rio's Full Day: Selarón Steps, Christ & Sugarloaf – Tickets & Lunch Included

6 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $75

Check off most of Rio de Janeiro's top landmarks and highlights on a single full-day tour that saves you hours of planning logistics. Beat the Marvelous City's heat as you travel between the Sambadromo, the Christ the Redeemer Statue, and the Tijuca Rainforest in an air-conditioned vehicle to help you stay cool and collected. A buffet lunch, round-trip transfers, and admission tickets to Christ the Redeemer are all included for ease.

Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf: Rio City Tour with Lunch

9 hoursFree Cancellation

Summit both Corcovado and Sugar Loaf mountains on this half-day tour in Rio de Janeiro. After bright and early pickup from your Rio hotel, travel through the Tijuca National Forest to get up close with the Christ the Redeemer statue without throngs of people around. After learning about its history from your local guide, move on to Sugar Loaf Mountain for spectacular views of the sprawling city.

(799)

from $128

The Best Half Day in Rio with Christ Redeemer and Sugar Loaf Hill

5 hoursFree Cancellation

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(1,588)

from $130

One Day Tour in Rio de Janeiro: All Inclusive

The most classic ride of all! With outings every day, rain or shine, and last approximately 8 hours, you will be able to know the most iconic attractions of Rio de Janeiro: Cristo Redentor, Sugar Loaf, Selarón Staircase, Metropolitan Cathedral, Maracanã (panoramic), Sambódromo and much more between one point and another. Included: transportation, guide, tickets of the Sugar Loaf and the Christ and lunch with barbecue.

One Day Tour in Rio de Janeiro: All Inclusive

7 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

With a full day to spend in Rio de Janeiro, you can visit major locations during a comprehensive sightseeing tour. Let a guide take you to the Christ the Redeemer statue, Sugar Loaf Mountain, Escadaria Selaron (Selaron Steps), the Sambódromo where Rio’s Carnival takes place, Maracanã stadium, the Metropolitan Cathedral and more. With minivan capacity capped at 20, you’ll find it easy to follow your guide. Buffet lunch and entrance fees are included.

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from $130

Best of Rio in One Day: Christ Redeemer, Sugarloaf & Local Lunch

Best of Rio in One Day: Christ Redeemer, Sugarloaf & Local Lunch

8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

A Day in Rio Tour - City Tour with Tickets and Lunch Included

(5,123)

from $173

Packed with world-famous landmarks, Rio de Janeiro can feel intimidating to visitors. Avoid overwhelm with a tour that lets you check off the city's top sights in one seamless day. Travel by van through lush Tijuca National Park to reach Christ the Redeemer, admire city views, snap photos at the colorful Selarón Steps, visit the Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian, and ride the cable car to Sugarloaf Mountain.

4.9

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from $118

A Day in Rio - City Tour

9 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover the best of Rio de Janeiro on this full-day guided tour with lunch. Take the Corcovado train up to the Christ the Redeemer statue, take a cable car ride up to the Sugarloaf Mountain, see the famed Maracana soccer stadium, capture beautiful photos in front of the colorful Selaron Steps, and much more. This tour is also inclusive of a delicious barbecue buffet lunch at a local steakhouse.

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from $126

Full Day in Rio: Christ by Train, Sugarloaf, Selarón & Barbecue

Full Day in Rio: Christ by Train, Sugarloaf, Selarón & Barbecue

Whether you only have a one-day layover or cruise stop in Rio, or simply want to maximize your time, this classic tour itinerary covers all the highlights. Head up to the top of Corcovado Mountain to see the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue, stop at the Maracanã football stadium and the Sambódromo, pose for photos by the colorful Selarón Steps in Lapa, and ride the cable car to Sugar Loaf Mountain for a panoramic view over the city.

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from $102

6-hour Classic Rio de Janeiro Private Tour – Optional Airport & Port Pick-ups

6-hour Classic Rio de Janeiro Private Tour – Optional Airport & Port Pick-ups

6 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $169

Venture away from the busy city of Rio and take a tour of Petropolis with hotel pickup included. Visit key landmarks such as the Imperial Palace, St. Peter’s Cathedral, the house of Santos Dumont, Quitandinha Palace, and more. Choose to upgrade your city tour to include a Brazilian lunch or lunch plus a visit to the Bohemia Brewery to learn about beer making and sample the famous Brazilian beer.

Petropolis City Tour with Imperial Museum and Optional Lunch & Bohemia Brewery

12 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $47

Private Rio Tour: Christ the Redeemer & Sugar Loaf Essentials

Tour Rio de Janeiro your way, with a private car and driver, during this fully customizable tour. Choose the landmarks and attractions that you want to visit, such as Christ the Redeemer atop Corcovado, Sugar Loaf Mountain, the Selarón Steps, the Metropolitan Cathedral and the city's famous beaches. Learn about the food, language, culture and history of the city and its inhabitants from your informative local guide while you explore. Round trip transportation in a comfortable, air-conditioned private vehicle is included.

Private Rio Tour: Christ the Redeemer & Sugar Loaf Essentials

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $231

Private tour: Christ the Redeemer, Maracanã,Sugarloaf, Old Downtown and Selaron

Special Offer

Full-Day Private Tour of Rio with Pick Up

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from $180

As one of Rio de Janeiro’s most iconic attractions, Christ the Redeemer attracts lengthy lines. Save time and prevent hassle by prebooking skip-the-line tickets, which allow you to board the next available train to the summit of Corcovado, where the statue is located. Your return ticket is valid on any train, so spend as much time as you like at the top, enjoying panoramic vistas of Rio and capturing photographs of the landmark.

Skip the Line Christ the Redeemer Admission Ticket

2 hours

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from $46

Special Offer

Rio Shore Excursion: Christ Redeemer, Sugarloaf and Selarón Steps 6-Hour Tour

Make the most of a stopover in Rio de Janeiro with a sightseeing shore excursion from Cruise Terminal Pier Mauá. A great way to squeeze in visits to some of Rio’s best sights, you’ll first head out to see the towering Christ the Redeemer Statue—one of the New 7 Wonders of the World. You’ll then explore the historic hub of Santa Teresa before ending with a cable car ride up to Sugarloaf Mountain.

Rio Shore Excursion: Christ Redeemer, Sugarloaf and Selarón Steps 6-Hour Tour

6 hoursFree Cancellation

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Rio : Visit to the football field FIFA STREET and Passeio Favela

One of a Kind: Corcovado, Christ the Redeemer Tour

Ride through Tijuca National Park's rainforest in an open-top Jeep during this half-day trip from Rio. During guided eco-tour, hike through the forest to spot sloths, butterflies, monkeys, and birds. Enjoy panoramic views from Vista Chinesa (Chinese View) and marvel at the fact that this section of the Mata Atlântica (Atlantic Forest) is just 10 minutes outside the city limits. Round-trip transportation from Rio hotels is included.

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from $54

Jeep Adventure: Guided Tour through Tijuca Rain Forest

Jeep Adventure: Guided Tour through Tijuca Rain Forest

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $90

3 Hour Rocinha Favela Walking Tour with a Local Guide

Offers Available

Save hours trying to navigate between Rio de Janeiro's top sights with an express tour that seamlessly transports you from spot to spot—a welcome break from the city's heat and humidity. In just a few hours, check off top attractions, such as Christ the Redeemer, the Selaron Steps, Arcos da Lapa, and the Maracana Stadium—all while a guide fills you in on the area's history and culture.

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from $47

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

5 hoursFree Cancellation

See two iconic Rio de Janeiro landmarks from the water—Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf—on a sailing tour. Sail in Guanabara Bay or the open sea while you relax with a welcome drink and snacks. Enjoy stunning views and discover the magic of sailing from the captain who illuminates Rio’s history. This 3-hour boat tour has a maximum capacity of 20, so there'll be plenty of room onboard.

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from $77

Rio de Janeiro Sunset Cruise or Sailing Tour

Rio de Janeiro Sunset Cruise or Sailing Tour

You haven’t experienced Rio until you’ve taken in a Brazilian sunset. Save time as an experienced guide and driver navigates you through the busy streets during this afternoon tour to popular attractions like Christ the Redeemer, Metropolitan Cathedral, and Selarón Stairs. Wrap up a wonderful day of exploration atop Sugar Loaf Mountain as you watch the sun set over iconic Copacabana Beach.

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from $58

Half-Day Tour: Christ the Redeemer, Selarón & Sunset at Sugarloaf

6 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $126

Full Day Tour to Angra dos Reis and Grand Island

14 hoursFree Cancellation

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(498)

from $63

Get up close to the Christ the Redeemer statue before the crowds arrive during this early morning tour to Corcovado. Meet your local guide at your hotel in Rio and head straight for the city's most famous landmark. Drive through the Tijuca National Forest to Paineiras and board the vehicles up to the top of the mountain. Enjoy fantastic views of the city of Rio sprawled below, just waking up in the early morning light. Learn about the history of the statue through engaging commentary from your guide.

Corcovado Express: Morning Tour in Rio de Janeiro

Half-Day Tour: Christ the Redeemer, Selarón & Sunset at Sugarloaf

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What are people saying about Rio de Janeiro

Jazmin_N, Jul 2026

The tour was great!...

The tour was great! Thalyta was a really good guide and super impressive. She had to conduct the tour in Spanish, English and Portuguese, and honestly no information was missed! She was able to tell us about all the things passing by in enough time to see them and understand. For the tour itself, it was more self-guided. She would give you a set amount of time and you were free to explore the space as necessary. We did only wish we had more time to take in and appreciate the Christ the Redeemer, but only felt that way because navigating around the high volume of people was difficult. Otherwise, we still got to see it, take awesome pictures, and walk around. The van was very comfy, and the time allotted for each place was very good. We spent about 30 minutes at the Seralon steps, which was enough time to walk the steps, take pictures and even get a drink! We got lucky it was during the week, so not many people were there. The sugar loaf cable cars are also super cool! You have to ride the cars a total of 5 times, and time you get to the top to watch the sunset it’s worth it! Everything was very prompt, and we had a lot of fun and learned a lot. It was one of our favorite touring days.

Corcovado Express: Morning Tour in Rio de Janeiro

tmmeredithjohnson, Jun 2026

Peter was definitely a...

Peter was definitely a good time! He kept us on schedule, accommodated me since I was traveling the same day, and still made sure we had a great experience despite the weather not being the best. If it was this good on a bad weather day, I can only imagine how amazing it would be on a perfect one. Thank you again, Peter! 🇧🇷✨

Rio de Janeiro Private City Tour: Christ, Sugarloaf & More

Bergen_B, Jun 2026

Thank you Augusto!!

Augusto was such a great tour guide for our first Rio trip. He was knowledgeable, caring and very engaging. His English is fantastic and he was kind enough to switch between English and PT since we had varying levels of fluency. We also really appreciated both the customizability and his input since we were experiencing a rainy Rio day. Overall, a fantastic experience

Favela Tour in Rio de Janeiro

Kirsten_H, Jun 2026

Great tour

We had a great time exploring Rochina with Mateo. We were picked up by Mateo and taken to the favela by Uber to meet the rest of the group. We spent plenty of time walking round exploring with Mateo who was very good at explaining anything you wanted to know about Rochina. He is a local & it was great to hear from his experience. The only thing I would say, this tour advertises taking you to two favelas but we only explored Rochina - it wasn’t an issue for us as we had a great time anyway, just be aware. Also, there is a lot of walking up & down stairs that are quite steep.

Rio de Janeiro Sunset Sailing Tour with Drinks

Julie_M, Jun 2026

What a lovely few hours on Rio Bay

What a wonderful and relaxing way to pass 3 hours,. The yacht is not luxurious but it’s well fitted out and our host Clarissa and the Skipper were fantastic. We circumnavigated. All of Rio Bay and Clarisse was the perfect hostess- warm and friendly and serving us drinks and food and generally making us feel at home and relaxed as she played lovely music for us and then when it got a bit cold she brought us all blankets. I highly recommend this activity.

Rio de Janeiro Sunset Cruise or Sailing Tour

Charlie_H, May 2026

Relaxing and beautiful!

The crew was so lovely! They went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed, even giving us personal connections for other things we’d like to do in the city. They were great at navigating through weather so that we still got our beautiful sunset. Also bonus is that the captain was a woman, a minority in the field and we love to see and support it!

Best of Rio in One Day: Christ Redeemer, Sugarloaf & Local Lunch

Matthew_R, Apr 2026

Issac was an excellent...

Issac was an excellent guide and despite my dad and I being the only 2 English speakers on the trip, he did his best to keep us included and felt welcome. The trip was very organized. Lunch was delicious. Every stop was done with enough time to enjoy it well. I would definitely recommend this trip for anyone visiting Rio without much time in their stay.

Exclusive Full Day in Rio: Pickup at the Sea Port Terminal

Douglas_B, Mar 2026

Peter the Great

Peter is a very skilled tour guide and it became clear at every destination that everyone knew him and treated our group with preference. He provided insights and kept the tour moving although it was a very long day. The lunch at a Brazilian steakhouse was great. Would highly recommend.

Rio de Janeiro: 35 Min Helicopter Tour Christ the Redeemer

Shenna_W, Nov 2025

Hands down the best helicopter company.

Hands down one of the best companies we have dealt with during our travels. We were late due to traffic and they made accommodations so that we could still fly. We felt welcomed and invited. The entire team from ground crew to the managers and the pilot all went above and beyond. We had an epic flight around all the promised landmarks. It was a great way to begin our trip and get a lay of the land tour. The reception crew welcomed us with coffee and a brief explanation of what to expect. Then we proceeded to the flight line where the ground crew and pilot took care of our safety and communication. After liftoff it was a blissful view of the chaos of Rio and the surrounding area. The tour was informative and fun. Throughout the rest of our trip we could repeatedly say “Oh we saw that from the helicopter.”. We are pretty sure that the rest of our tour group was jealous of our time in the sky. The company is top notch. The employees there make you feel safe and pampered and allow you to relax and enjoy the flight.

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

Catherine_F, Oct 2025

Wonderful trip with all the must-sees!

It was really a hard hitting who’s who of Rio- we saw I think all the major attractions in an absolute whirlwind! The timing was very good for the most part. Maybe a few more minutes could have been spent here or there, but you’ll see everything, rain or shine!

Christ Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain and Selarón Steps 6-Hour Tour

Mauricio_R, Sep 2025

Great Brazilian Tour Experience! 🇧🇷

Extremely friendly, detailed and professional. Very complete and knowledgeable tour guide and driver. Melanie is just so caring about conducting a very informative, safe and complete comfortable Tour. Clear direction for every meet check points. Ensuring all tour participants are following the schedule. Great ambassador of your Tour Brand. Great local experience, clear content in the 3 languages. Glad I selected the Tour Gray Line Brazil.