Selarón Steps (Escadaria Selarón) Tours and Tickets

Q: How much does it cost to visit Selarón Steps (Escadaria Selarón) in 2024?

The Selarón Steps (Escadaria Selarón) are free to visit. Short tours that combine the Selarón Steps (Escadaria Selarón) with Christ the Redeemer (but exclude admission tickets) start at US$43. Full-day sightseeing tours of Rio de Janeiro that include a barbecue lunch and transport cost from US$72.

Q: Why are the Selarón Steps (Escadaria Selarón) so famous?

The Selarón Steps (Escadaria Selarón) are famous because they are one of Rio's most colorful and photo-worthy attractions, which Chilean-born artist Jorge Selarón created. They are also renowned for featuring in the music video for the song Beautiful by Snoop Dogg and Pharrell Williams.

Q: Are the Selarón Steps safe to visit, especially at night?

The Selarón Steps (Escadaria Selarón) are considered safe to visit. They are in Santa Teresa, one of Rio's safer neighborhoods, and are always crowded during the day. Though many travelers report feeling safe at night, Rio has a high crime rate that requires caution at all times.

Q: What other nearby attractions should you visit after seeing the Selarón Steps?

After seeing the Selarón Steps, head to the ultra-futuristic Rio de Janeiro Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião), which is just a 12-minute walk from the steps. The early 20th-century Municipal Theater of Rio de Janeiro, with its distinctly Parisian architecture, is also only 15 minutes away on foot.

Q: What is the best time of day to visit the Selarón Steps for photos?

As one of Rio's top attractions, the Selarón Steps are nearly always crowded unless you visit in the early morning, around 7am. Just after sunrise provides the best lighting and fewest crowds, though it's likely you'll still have to wait in line to snap crowd-free photographs of the colorful attraction.

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Santa Teresa Tram Tour, Selarón Steps, Lapa & Cinelândia

The bohemian Santa Teresa and the nightlife hub of Lapa are two of Rio de Janeiro’s most atmospheric neighborhoods. With this walking tour, explore some of the city’s most photo-worthy spots, including the Ruins Park (closed Tuesdays), the vibrant Selarón Steps, and Cinelândia. Take in the views as you ride the local tram, stroll through the Passeio Público, and visit the legendary Confeitaria Colombo café.

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Santa Teresa Tram Tour, Selarón Steps, Lapa & Cinelândia

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Tick off several of Rio de Janeiro’s top sights—including the Selaron Steps, Christ the Redeemer Statue, and Tijuca National Park—in just a few hours on a tour that offers a stress-free introduction for travelers short on time. In order to avoid the hassle of public transport, you’ll travel around Brazil’s cultural capital in an air-conditioned vehicle and benefit from the insider knowledge of your guide.

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Christ the Redeemer by Van and Selarón Steps

3 hoursFree Cancellation

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Save yourself hours of planning on a tour of Rio de Janeiro that includes admission tickets, transportation, and hotel pickup for the ultimate experience of the "Marvelous City." Rather than navigating public transport in an unfamiliar city, travel around the city in air-conditioned comfort and benefit from the insider knowledge of your guide. Choose from two options: a shorter tour with just Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain, or a longer tour that also includes other Rio highlights such as the Selaron Steps and Cathedral, plus a buffet lunch.

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

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Get an overview of Rio's most important sights during this comprehensive day tour. With your guide, tick off Christ the Redeemer statue, the Selarón Steps, Maracanã Stadium, and the Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian. If you upgrade to the premium option, you can even take the cable car to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain, plus stop for lunch in one of the city's best steakhouses. Round-trip, air-conditioned transportation from Rio hotels is included.

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Full Day in Rio Christ Sugarloaf Selaron and Barbecue Lunch

8 hoursFree Cancellation

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Explore the best of Rio de Janeiro's Historical Center, the city's oldest neighborhood—and discover sights and stories you'd otherwise miss—on this guided walking tour. Pick between morning and afternoon start times, and meet your guide and group in the neighborhood. Then, set off to discover a wide range of highlights, from the Selaron Steps and the Metropolitan Cathedral to the Municipal Theater and much more.

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Rio de Janeiro Historical Center Walking Tour

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Christ the Redeemer, Selaron Steps and Santa Teresa Half-day Tour

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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Walking tour in Rio de Janeiro Historical Center.

3 hoursFree Cancellation

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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.

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

6 hoursFree Cancellation

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Walking in Santa Teresa

2 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation

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Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf: Rio City Tour with Lunch

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.

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Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf: Rio City Tour with Lunch

9 hoursFree Cancellation

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The Lapa district of Rio de Janeiro is renowned for its buzzing nightlife and live music scene. With this evening pub crawl, discover the neighborhood at its most atmospheric as you visit popular local pubs and bars, sip a free shot of cachaça, and listen to live samba or forró music. Accompanied by your guide and group of party-seeking travelers, enjoy a fun night out with VIP admission and special offers on drinks.

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More than a Pub Crawl: An Authentic Night Experience in Rio

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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

8 hoursFree Cancellation

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

6 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

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

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

5 hoursFree Cancellation

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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.

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One Day Tour in Rio de Janeiro: All Inclusive

7 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

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Enjoy a flexible, fully customized way to experience Rio de Janeiro—and opt to visit the sights that interest you most—on this private, full-day sightseeing tour. Traveling aboard a private vehicle makes getting around seamless. Choose to stop at major landmarks including Christ the Redeemer, Sugar Loaf Mountain, and the Selaron Steps (admission tickets own expense). You can also explore the historic city center, visit Tijuca Forest, or discover bohemian Santa Teresa.

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Private Custom Full-Day Highlights in Rio: Only the Best Sights!

8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

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

8 hoursFree Cancellation

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Rio is known for its incomparable natural beauty, cultural mixture and different architectural influences. Have you imagined to jump in a full day tour safely accompanied by both a professional driver and a local tour guide, bringing togheter all the necessary elements to enable you to make the most of this experience? Well, it is quite possible. On this tour you will be taken to the highlights of Rio, including Christ the Redeemer, Sugar Loaf Mountain, Selarón Staircase and beaches. Since it is a private tour, any stop of the tour can be replaced to another atraction you would like to visit. In other words, the tour is completely customizable according to your wishes.

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Private Full Day Tour in Rio

8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

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Cristo Redentor + City Tour: Transfers, Local Guide and Tickets.

5 hoursFree Cancellation

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Official tour guides, driving brand new cars and speaking your language, visiting Christ the Redeemer, Santa Teresa and Selaron steps. Our company works with private transfers and tours since 2012. Our team is very flexible. You can spend more time in one attraction or skip one that you dont want to visit. As the driver/vehicles stays with you for 5 hours, you can include attractions on the way that are interesting for you. The price is per vehicle and we can fit 4 passengers from your group. For example, if you dont want to stop in Santa Tereza, but preffer to stay longer visitng the Statue, we can do it. Please give us a chance to serve you!

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Private Half-Day Tour to Corcovado and Santa Teresa

5 hoursFree Cancellation

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Combine three of Rio’s top attractions on this flexible-length visit to the famous Christ the Redeemer statue and the Selaron Steps, plus an optional trip to Sugarloaf Mountain. Enjoy the panoramic city views from the platform of Rio’s most iconic statue, then pass through historic Santa Teresa to visit the ceramic-clad Selaron Steps. Finish with an optional cable car ride up Sugarloaf.

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

6 hoursFree Cancellation

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

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

8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

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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.

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Private Rio Tour: Christ the Redeemer & Sugar Loaf Essentials

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

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Electric Bike️ Tour: Rio Historic Center

Effortlessly and efficiently discover the top sights of Rio de Janeiro on a small-group electric scooter tour. Highlights include Flamengo Park, Selaron Stairs, Metropolitan Cathedral, and the National Library. You'll also take a cable car (ticket included) to the Santa Teresa neighborhood. With the electric scooter propelling you up and down the city’s hills, you’re able to comfortably see a long list of attractions in a short amount of time.

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Electric Bike️ Tour: Rio Historic Center

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

AQUINA_I, Aug 2026

Julia, our tour guide was...

Julia, our tour guide was amazing. She was very personable and knowledgeable. I rate her service 5 stars. The restaurant was a huge disappointment: minimal vegan options (salad, fried everything else, no tofu/chickpeas), the available options were inedible, the bathroom was unsanitary and lacked soap, and the overall environment was crowded, noisy, and unclean.

Full Day in Rio Christ Sugarloaf Selaron and Barbecue Lunch

Harlenza_L, Nov 2026

This was a well planned...

This was a well planned route and timeline for activities and lunch. Lucinda was absolutely amazing! She was so knowledgeable and organized, and gave amazing recommendations for the duration of my trip. Perfect start to my vacation!

Christ the Redeemer by Van and Selarón Steps

Lynn_N, Nov 2026

Solo Tour is fine to do alone. I didn't learn much from the tour guide.

A bit expensive for the experience. I could have easily done the tour on my own. You have to get to the Hilton from your hotel. Wear walking shoes and be prepared for large crowds.

Full Day in Rio Christ Sugarloaf Selaron and Barbecue Lunch

Amy_E, Oct 2026

Rio in a day!

Brilliant experience from start to finish. We were sent all the information 2 days before and picked up exactly on time. The tour guide Letecia was friendly and knowledgable. The day ran smoothly and the lunch was delicious, thank you!

Christ the Redeemer, Selaron Steps and Santa Teresa Half-day Tour

JTito_G, Oct 2026

Must See! One of the 7 Wonders of the World

Once-in-a-lifetime experience. The view was AMAZING. I will definitely take this tour again in the future. Thanks to Mr. Luis Darin, my private tour guide, who was friendly, personable and knowledgeable. He picked me up at my hotel and we had great conversations through the entire car ride and tour. Well done, Mr. Darin. I STRONGLY recommend you book a tour with him. You will not regret it.

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

Maureen_S, Oct 2026

Do this trip!!!

Very impressed (again) with the communication from the operator. Our pick up was delayed because of election traffic and they sent regular updates. José was a brilliant guide and our fellow travellers were respectful of regroup times etc so the day passed very smoothly. A great way to capture the highlights of Rio!

Full Day in Rio Christ Sugarloaf Selaron and Barbecue Lunch

Jackie_S, Oct 2026

Book it!!!

We toured with Luciana and she was absolutely amazing! She spoke 5 different languages (we were with a group that had several different languages involved and she translated very efficiently throughout the whole day)! She was also very personable, we shared a few laughs and personal stories with her etc. She made the excursions an even better experience for sure! The tour bus was a large, spacious 15 passenger van. The driver was great, we had a very great trip throughout the city of rio