Sambadrome (Sambadrome Marques de Sapucaí) Tours and Tickets

Q: How much does it cost to visit Sambadrome (Sambadrome Marques de Sapucaí) in 2026?

Ticket prices for the Sambadrome vary depending on the type of seats you buy. The most expensive tickets for the Rio Carnival 2026 are the Camarotes, which come with first-class service, relaxation lounges, and the best views—these cost upwards of US$600 per person. Grandstand tickets cost from US$50 to US$150, while numbered, allocated seats tend to cost more.

Q: What are the different seating options at the Sambadrome, and which is the best?

There is a range of different seating options at the Sambadrome; which one you think is best depends on whether you want aerial views of the parade or prefer to be closer to the action. Grandstands 2, 4, 6, and 8 are considered the best value for money.

Q: Can I visit the Sambadrome when there is no event or parade?

Yes, you can visit the Sambadrome when there is no event or parade. Some experiences take you behind the scenes to see samba schools preparing for Rio's world-famous carnival. Others help you navigate the Sambadrome Museum, which traces the history of carnival and samba through artifacts and costumes.

Q: What should I wear when attending a parade at the Sambadrome?

There's no official dress code for the Sambadrome, but cariocas (Rio locals) tend to dress to impress for carnival. The weather in February and March will be hot and humid, so wear light layers and don't forget to bring a cushion or blanket to sit on, as the Sambadrome seats aren't the most comfortable.

Q: What other attractions or activities can I combine with a visit to the Sambadrome?

The Sambadrome is just a 10-minute drive or 30-minute walk from the famous Selarón Steps (Escadaria Selarón), one of Rio’s most iconic photo spots. It’s also close to the futuristic Rio de Janeiro Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião) and the Rio de Janeiro Municipal Theater (Theatro Municipal).

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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

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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

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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.

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Sugar Loaf Mountain Half-Day Tour

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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

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Attend the epic Rio de Janeiro Carnaval (Carnival) parade with this ticket for a seat in Sector 9 in the Sambadromo (Sambadrome). View talented samba dancers in outrageous costumes as they dance their hearts out in one of the world's most famous Carnival celebrations. This ticket provides a fantastic view of the parade grounds, where you'll see all of Rio's samba schools strut their stuff, accompanied by elaborate parade floats and infectious drumming. Choose one of four nights, and upgrade to include round-trip transportation from your Rio hotel if you choose.

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Rio de Janeiro Carnival Parade Ticket with Optional Transport

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

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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

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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.

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A Day in Rio - City Tour

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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

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

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Explore Rio de Janeiro on this all-day customizable private tour with a guide. Whether you want to see the city’s popular attractions or places off the beaten path, your guide will be able to recommend the best spots, as well as ways to beat the crowds. The itinerary is based on your interests and is completely flexible. The tour includes pickup and drop-off from your Rio accommodations or from the cruise port or airport.

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Full-Day Custom Private Tour of Rio

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

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City Tour Full Day in Rio: Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf

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See Rio de Janeiro’s most-important sights in one morning, without the stress of planning transport, tickets, or navigating the city alone. This seamless tour takes you to the highlights, including Christ the Redeemer, the Sambadrome, Metropolitan Cathedral, Selarón Staircase, and Maracanã Stadium. Along the way, enjoy views of Rio’s world-famous beaches while hearing stories and local insights many visitors miss when exploring independently.

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Christ the Redeemer - Complete Morning Tour with Ticket and Transport at the Hotel

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Get an overview of Rio's most important sights during this unforgettable 8-hour tour. With a local guide, travel through the Tijuca Forest, stopping in Paineiras to board transport to the top of Corcovado, home of the Christ the Redeemer statue. Take the cable car from Urca to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain and then have lunch at one of the best steakhouses in the city before visiting the Maracanã Stadium and Sambadrome. Round-trip transportation from hotels in Zona Sul and Barra da Tijuca is included.

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Full-Day Rio de Janeiro Tour with Lunch from Barra da Tijuca

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There’s so much to see in Rio de Janeiro that it’s impossible to fit it all into one day, but this comprehensive full-day tour is a great place to start. Visit both of Rio’s star attractions—Corcovado Mountain, home to the Christ de Redeemer statue, and Sugar Loaf Mountain—plus, take in the highlights of the Lapa, Santa Teresa, and Centro neighborhoods, including the Selarón Steps, the Sambódromo, and the Arcos da Lapa.

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A Day in Rio de Janeiro: City Tour Complete

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Being in one of the most beautiful and special cities in the world is already a privilege. Imagine being here still po to know one DA the seven wonders of the modern world - the Corcovado - one of the most visited tourist sites in the world and the scene for several films like Rio - the Sugar Bread -, vibrating in front of the world's most iconic stadium, live a bit of the famous carnival carioca, climb the colorful stairs of the Snoop Dog clip and even taste a wonderful lunch at one of the best barbecues in the city. All this in one day? Come with us to meet the wonderful cida in a special way!

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Full Day Tour in Rio Janeiro with Lunch

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Enjoy a full-day tour at the most emblematic tourist attractions with just your group and without the rush of cheap tours, but with 20 to 40 people together! It starts if pickup on your hotel and head straight to Sugar Loaf. We are heading towards the Lapa neighborhood, passing through the Botafogo and Flamengo, where you can enjoy the beautiful view of Botafogo beach with Sugarloaf Mountain in the background. Then will be at Escadaria Selarón, covered in colorful mosaics, we will continue to visit the Metropolitan Cathedral. Continues with a stop at the legendary Maracanã football stadium and passage through the famous Sambadrome, home of the Carnival parade. After lunch, we continue our journey to Christ Redeemer for an up-close encounter with one of Rio's most beautiful natural wonders! The total time of this tour includes all travel time between the attractions and stop for lunch with 1h30.

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Half Day in Rio: Christ by Train, Maracanã, Cathedral & Selarón

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Explore Rio's highlights and important landmarks with a dedicated guide on this full-day private tour. Visit important sites like Rio's historic downtown area, the Sambadrome and the Metropolitan Cathedral. Stop at the Colombo tea house for lunch or a snack (own expense). Ascend both Sugar Loaf and Corcovado Mountains with a stop at the Christ the Redeemer statue. Enjoy the flexibility and personal attention that comes with booking a private tour.

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

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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Rio de Janeiro Iconic Landmarks Guided Tour

Explore Rio de Janeiro's most famous landmarks on this full-day guided tour. Start the day with a visit to the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue, situated atop Corcovado Mountain, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the city. Enjoy a scenic cable car ride to Sugarloaf Mountain for unforgettable vistas of Guanabara Bay. Capture memories at Maracanã Stadium, the shrine of soccer legends, and stroll the vibrant Selarón Steps, an artistic mosaic of global tiles. The tour also includes a visit to the unique Metropolitan Cathedral and a brief stop at the Sambadrome. Recharge with an all-you-can-eat buffet lunch featuring traditional Brazilian cuisine. - Visit Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain for stunning views - Snap photos at Maracanã Stadium and the colorful Selarón Steps - Enjoy an all-you-can-eat buffet lunch with local Brazilian dishes - Guided tour with comfortable van transport throughout the day

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Rio de Janeiro Iconic Landmarks Guided Tour

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This short but sight-filled tour of downtown Rio de Janeiro is for travelers who want to see major cultural attractions in the city in one tour. In just a few hours see the baroque Cathedral of Saint Sebastian, visit the Modern Art Museum, climb the tiled Selaron staircase, see the Sambadrome where Rio's Carnival celebrations take place, visit the Maracanã soccer stadium, and experience much, much more.

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City Tour of Art, Architecture and Culture in Downtown Rio de Janeiro

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Get an overview of Rio's most important sights during this full-day tour. Travel through the Tijuca Forest to see the Christ the Redeemer statue. Take the cable car from Urca up to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain, before visiting downtown highlgihts such as Maracanã (outside only), the Sambadrome area, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Sao Bento Monastery and Selarón Stairs. Round-trip transport from selected hotels in Rio is included, and you can opt to include admission tickets and lunch.

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

Darren_F, Oct 2026

Great guide

The tour guide Julia made the entire experience better than anticipated. She provided information beyond what we were seeing at the sites and provided insight into the culture .

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!

Half Day in Rio: Christ by Train, Maracanã, Cathedral & Selarón

Nicholas_E, Sept 2025

Took us around town to...

Took us around town to several tourist sights. Well done and recommended. They picked me up at my hotel.

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

MariaJulia_P, May 2026

Beautiful excursion!

Excellent excursion.. very complete and the guide Joao is a genius. They take you to all the places you must not miss in Rio!

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

Lourdes_M, Jul 2025

Fun & Informative

I loved this tour! Our tour guide, Renato, was funny, informative, and kind. You get to see the most iconic parts of Rio. The tour is quick-paced. Some people might like this or not, for me it was perfect because the information regarding the landmarks was shared during our commute and once we arrived, we got to enjoyed the place with pictures. I recommend this tour if you have a short stay in Rio!

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

Paul_J, Nov 2025

Our guide was excellent,...

Our guide was excellent, I'd give the guide 5 stars. What seems to happen in Rio is the tours are all the same irrespective of what you booked. I'd purposely booked a tour without the Sugar Loaf because we don't like cable cars. This tour still included this option. I booked another Viator tour the day after, and it turned out to be the same one as I did on the first day. This is because they try to fill the buses, so you may end up on a different tour to the one you booked. I'd actually give this tour 5 stars, but I downgraded it to four stars because you may not get the tour you booked.