Top Southeast Brazil Cable Car Tours

This audio tour offers travelers a truly immersive way to experience the Rio de Janeiro Cable Car — blending storytelling, local insights, and breathtaking scenery. Guided by the voice of a knowledgeable local narrator, listeners are transported beyond the views to discover the fascinating history, culture, and legends that make Sugarloaf Mountain an icon of Brazil. Each stop along the journey — from the tranquil charm of Urca to the soaring summit — is brought to life through vivid narration and ambient sounds that capture the spirit of Rio. Carefully timed cues guide travelers through the experience at their own pace, ensuring they never miss a moment of the city’s natural beauty or vibrant energy. More than a tour, it’s a front-row seat to one of the world’s most spectacular landscapes, told through stories that make every view unforgettable.

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.

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.

Skip the line up to Sugarloaf Mountain and deepen your experience of this natural and cultural hotspot with a guided tour. A great way to discover more about this fascinating landmark, this guided tour includes queue-jump cable car tickets to Urca Hill and Sugarloaf Mountain for the whole group. Once you reach the viewpoint, your guide will point out the different areas you can see, including Copacabana Beach and Guanabara Bay.

This is the most complete walk to get to know the city and its main tourist spots. It’s the ideal option to tour the most iconic of Rio de Janeiro in a few hours and make the most of all that Rio has to offer. Our guides will take you to know the wonders of the city in a way that you do not imagine. Telling stories about the city, historical facts and why this city is so "wonderful". In addition, you will enjoy a delicious Brazilian style lunch with many options to choose from.

Sample the best that Rio has to offer during this full-day private tour. Begin on the beaches of Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon, accompanied by ‘cafezinho’ (espresso) and ‘pão de queijo’ (cheese bread). After an all-you-can-eat lunch at a ‘churascaria’ steakhouse (own expense), explore the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue and nearby Tijuca Forest. Continue to bohemian Santa Teresa before a nightlife exploration of Lapa. A private guide and round-trip hotel transport is included.

Explore Rio and visit Sugar Loaf Mountain during this 4-hour morning tour. Visit some of the city's most important landmarks, including the Metropolitan Cathedral and Copacabana Beach. Then, board a glassed-in cable car bound for Sugar Loaf's peak, stopping once at a scenic viewpoint. Upon reaching the top of Sugar Loaf at 1,299 feet (396 meters) above sea level, admire the views of Niteroi, Copacabana, and Santa Cruz Fortress. Round-trip transportation from selected Rio hotels is included.

Save yourself days of planning with an introductory tour of Rio de Janeiro that covers all of the Marvelous City’s top sights. Get your bearings and cover more top attractions—including the Selarón Steps, Sugarloaf Mountain, and Christ the Redeemer—as you’re whisked around the city in a vehicle to save time.

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.

Make the most of your time in Rio with a fully flexible, private experience designed around you. *Perfect for arrival or departure days, or travelers with limited time.* ✔ Completely customizable itinerary — adapt the tour before or during the day ✔ Airport, hotel, or cruise pickup and drop-off available ✔ Travel with luggage if needed — perfect for arrival or departure ✔ Private guide, driver, and comfortable vehicle for a seamless experience ✔ Visit Rio’s highlights efficiently, without rushing or wasting time ✔ Flexible routing — we can take you wherever you need at the end of the tour Start early to enjoy iconic spots like Christ the Redeemer with fewer crowds, or choose a later start for a more relaxed pace. This is not a fixed itinerary — it’s a smart, efficient way to explore Rio, combining sightseeing with your travel logistics. Ideal for travelers with limited time, short stays, or those arriving or leaving the city who still want to experience Rio in comfort and style.

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.

Avoid the rush of large group tours and discover the highlights of Rio de Janeiro with ease on this private tour. Head to Corcovado Mountain with included tickets to the iconic Christ the Redeemer Statue, one of the New 7 Wonders of the World. Take in views from the Dona Marta viewpoint, followed by a stroll through the Santa Teresa neighborhood, home to the colorful Selaron steps.

Combine visits to Corcovado and Sugar Loaf mountains, two must-sees in Rio, on this full-day tour. Ride the Sugar Loaf cable car overlooking Guanabara Bay and see the Christ the Redeemer statue atop Corcovado. Stop at the Selaron Steps and refuel midday with a barbecue lunch. Round-trip transportation from most Zona Sul hotels via van.

Get an in-depth local experience with this walking tour of one of Rio's "favelas," Rocinha. Follow your resident guide through the slum to get an insider's perspective on daily life and learn about the challenges these communities face. Upgrade your experience to a 2-day tour that includes a visit to Tijuca Forest.

While in port, take a panoramic city tour, travel to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain and visit the Christ the Redeemer statue on this full-day shore excursion to Rio's most famous landmarks. Reach the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain and Corcovado Mountain by cable car and cog train through the Tijuca Rainforest, respectively. This 10-hour tour, which includes round-trip transportation from the cruise port, allows you to visit all of Rio's landmarks in one marathon day.

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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.

While in Rio de Janeiro, go out for a night in the city with this admission ticket to see the live show Ginga Tropical at Leblon theater. This 1.5-hour show is in its fifth year running, and it gives you an interactive tour of Brazilian culture through dance, music, and live performance. Watch as artists combine frevo, Capoeira, and other methods of entertainment. At the end of the show, you can even join in as the cast invites the audience to samba with them in a Carnival-inspired finale.

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.

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.

Start your morning in Rio de Janeiro by watching the sunrise from the stunning Sugarloaf Mountain, well before the park opens to the general public. Ride the cable cars to Urca and then to Sugarloaf, just before dawn, and watch as the sky goes from indigo to shades of pink, orange, yellow, and finally sky blue.

Take a panoramic city tour through Downtown Rio, a stop at the Metropolitan Cathedral and travel to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain and visit the Christ the Redeemer statue on this full-day comprehensive tour of Rio's most famous landmarks. Reach the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain and Corcovado Mountain by cable car and by cog train through the Tijuca Rainforest, respectively. This full-day tour includes round-trip transportation from most Rio hotels, allows you to see all of Rio's sights in just one day.

Head to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain by cable car for sweeping views of Rio de Janeiro. Your skip-the-line ticket gives you priority access to both cable cars, saving you time waiting at this popular attraction, and is valid for any departure time on the day you select. Admire the beautiful views of the city, the mountains, and the coastline from the lookout.

Attend the Ginga Tropical Show, a dance and music that allows you to learn about Brazil's vibrant history and culture through its traditional music and dance. During this show, see talented performers dance the lambada, samba and bossa nova dressed in outrageous Carnival costumes. Hear folklore from around the diverse country, live drumming and the Brazilian martial art: capoeira.