Top Southeast Brazil Cable Car Tours

Discover the best of Rio de Janeiro in a single day with a comprehensive tour that combines the city’s main attractions, spectacular scenery and Brazilian culture. The experience begins with transportation in comfortable executive vans and professional guides who will accompany you throughout the tour. Visit the iconic Christ the Redeemer, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, where you will have time to admire the breathtaking panoramic views from the Corcovado. Then continue to the famous Bondinho do Pão de Açúcar, from where you can enjoy unique landscapes of Guanabara Bay and the city. During the tour, photo stops will also be made at iconic places such as the colorful Escadaria Selarón, the imposing Metropolitan Cathedral of São Sebastião, the famous Sambadromo da Marquês de Sapucaí and the legendary Estádio do Maracanã. The tour also includes free buffet lunch and pick-up from hotels in Ipanema, Copacabana, Flamengo, Botafogo and Centro.

The tour starts at 8 am. The first stop is at Christ the Redeemer, climbing the Corcovado hill, which is 710m above sea level, which guarantees a panoramic view, viewing the south zone and part of the north and center of Rio de Janeiro. Then we will go to Sugar Loaf Mountain, which is 396m above sea level and we will ride the cable car, which has been in operation since 1912 and is the first opened in the southern hemisphere and the third is everyone. The tour starts and ends in Copacabana, lasts approximately 6 hours. Tickets for attractions not included. Lunch not included. But the guide has the suggestion of an excellent restaurant that offers Brazilian barbecue, pasta, variety of salads and much more!

The City Tour Rio de Janeiro is the most classic excursion to discover the "Cidade maravilhosa" in a day with entrances and lunch included

Brasil Sunrise Turismo works with tiny groups, as we strive for a more personalized service that is closer to the customer. Our team is prepared to guide tourists through the wonders of Rio de Janeiro. With more than 15 years of experience in the tourism sector, our professionals stand out for the ethics and excellence with which they conduct their work. Precisely to provide our tourists with a unique and unforgettable experience, Brasil Sunrise Turismo respects punctuality and efficiency in all our services.

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.

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.

See all of Rio's highlights on this guided private sightseeing tour. Spend as much or as little time as you like and customize your own itinerary to your interests, whether they be sports, art, history or food. Travel between stops in your comfortable private vehicle, enjoying commentary from your local guide. Upgrade your tour with a trip by cog train through Tijuca Forest to the top of Corcovado Mountain or by cable car to the summit of Sugar Loaf Mountain.

The "Rio Adventure & Culture Experience" aims to deliver an unforgettable experience in Rio de Janeiro for non-Portuguese-speaking tourists who have concerns about safety. The project is designed to offer exciting outdoor activities such as hiking, climbing, visits to historical landmarks, favela tours, live dance, and music parties, with the utmost safety and comfort, ensuring that visitors fully enjoy the marvelous city. The package offers a comprehensive five-day journey to explore the best of Rio de Janeiro, providing foreign and local tourists with a unique, safe, and culturally enriching experience. We have a beautiful old mansion with a swimming pool and a view of the bay in one of the most iconic neighborhoods called Santa Teresa, very close to Rio's most famous sights.

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.

Save yourself hours planning your Rio de Janeiro itinerary and go on this private tour instead where everything is organized for you. After getting picked up, you can visit iconic landmarks with ease—such as Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf, with the possibility to customize your itinerary and choose the other attractions you visit.

Start your morning by watching the most beautiful sunrise in the city: from the top of Sugarloaf Mountain. When you arrive at the ticket office for the cable car, located in Praia Vermelha, you will have exclusive access to the Park, with a limited group and entry times before the general public opens. Board the cable car and go to the Morro da Urca station. Enjoy the view of the city before continuing the tour by taking the second cable car to the top of the iconic Sugarloaf Mountain. Be amazed by the colors of the Rio de Janeiro sky at dawn and the breathtaking view of Copacabana Beach, Guanabara Bay and everything your eyes can reach. Enjoy an unforgettable gastronomic experience in Rio's postcard with a special breakfast at the traditional Urca Classic Restaurant, a free buffet with sweet and savory options. The menu consists of typical Brazilian ingredients in an explosion of flavor. Finally, feel free to stroll around the Bondinho Park.

Discover three of Rio de Janeiro’s most popular attractions in one day—Christ the Redeemer, Sugar Loaf Mountain, and Maracanã Soccer Stadium. Explore downtown Rio, visit Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, then ride the cable car to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain. After a delicious BBQ buffet lunch (if option selected), ride the train up Corcovado Mountain to see the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue.

Explore the 2 main icons of Rio DE Janeiro, an accessible and exclusive experience on a private tour exclusive to your small group. Visit the statue of Christ the Redeemer – one of the New Seven Wonders of the World – at the top of the Corcovado. Travel FOR a short, beautiful journey through the Tijuca Forest – one of the largest urban forests in the world – before opening up to amazing views DE the whole city. When you get to the top, enjoy the most famous tourist Attraction in Brazil and a panoramic view of Rio DE Janeiro at 360o, 710 meters DE height. Then go to DE Sugar Bread, located in DA Urca neighborhood. Take two tramps on your way to the top, first reaching the Morro DA Urca and continuing to the top of the Bread DE Sugar, reaching a height DE 395m. Finish the tour with a beautiful view of Rio DE Janeiro. The best of Rio for those who have little time. - We are looking for you exactly at your lodging - Duration: Approximately 5 hours, with private transportation

Tick off all the attractions on your Rio de Janeiro must-see list on this full-day tour. With transportation and hotel pickup included and a guide in the lead, you'll make good time on visits to the city's highlights, including the Selaron steps, the main Rio cathedral, the Christ the Redeemer statue atop Corcovado, and Sugar Loaf Mountain. Plus, lunch is included.

Combine visits to Corcovado and the Christ Redeemer Statue, the Selaron Steps, the Metropolitan Cathedral and Sugar Loaf mountain. Hit four must-sees in Rio on this full-day 9-hour tour. Start the day with a comprehensive city tour of Rio with a stop at the Metropolitan Cathedral, then ride the Sugar Loaf cable car overlooking Guanabara Bay. Refuel midday with a barbecue lunch at one Rio’s best barbecue Steak houses and then continue on over to see the Christ the Redeemer statue atop Corcovado and end your visit at the famous Selaron Steps before heading back to your hotel in time to catch dinner. Round-trip transportation from most hotels in Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon and São Conrado.

Our ​private tours in Rio de Janeiro​ are fully customized to serve you and your group with comfort and attention. Visit Rio de Janeiro at your own pace, with a private chauffeur and a licensed local tour guide, in new, comfortable modern vehicles and Fast Passes to skip the lines at both the Christ Statue and Sugar Loaf mountains. You can choose from many attractions within Rio city limits, and the tour will be adjusted to fit your group's preferences if you send us a Private Message. Our experienced tour guides are enthusiastic about showing the beauties of the marvelous city, its history, culture, gastronomy, our beautiful mixed population, and wonderful views from many different angles. Lunch is included at one of the most upscale restaurants in Rio, an All-You-Can-Eat Authentic Brazilian Barbecue style, with gorgeous views of Guanabara Bay. Our job is to serve you bespoke itineraries with excellence. Please be assured that we remain entirely at your Service!

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.

Take a comprehensive tour of Rio's top landmarks on this small-group excursion. Summit Corcovado Mountain to admire the Christ the Redeemer Statue, then continue on to the charming neighborhood of Santa Teresa. Ride a cable car to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain (if option selected). Enjoy informative commentary and personalized attention from your guide on this small group tour, limited to 15 people. Round-trip hotel transportation from Rio hotels is included.

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.

This is not a checklist of Rio's postcards — it's a fully private, six-day journey curated around you. Skip the lines at Sugarloaf and Christ the Redeemer with priority access, learn the stories behind fifteen dishes at a local market before cooking them yourself, and let a football legend's home ground and a mosaic staircase reveal a city far richer than its skyline. Every detail — pace, timing, interests — is shaped entirely around how you want to experience it.

Enjoy the main tourist attractions of Rio de Janeiro and energize your trip with a tour that begins at dawn. Have the privilege of being photographed there as if they were reserved just for you. The first stop is to check out the colorful tiles of Selarón Staircase, one of Rio de Janeiro's most characteristic landmarks. The second attraction is the impressive Dona Marta Viewpoint. The setting for beautiful photos, the viewpoint offers a breathtaking view of Rio de Janeiro! From this point, take a van to the statue of Christ the Redeemer, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World . When you're back at sea level, take a break to enjoy the breakfast buffet at Jo & Joe, a charming hostel surrounded by the Atlantic Forest. After breakfast, visit Parque Lage. In its vast territory, you can find an imposing palace, small caves, aquariums, etc. Finally, take a trip to Sugarloaf Mountain. Take two cable cars on the way to the top, reaching a height of 395 m.

✔ Fully private experience with guide, driver, and comfortable vehicle ✔ Customized itinerary combining highlights, nature, and local culture ✔ Visit both iconic landmarks and hidden gems at a relaxed pace ✔ Perfect for travelers who want to explore Rio without rushing ✔ Door-to-door service with flexible pickup and drop-off This is not a standard tour — it’s a carefully designed experience to help you enjoy Rio with comfort, flexibility, and local insight.

Revel in the many attractions of Rio de Janeiro during this 8-hour city tour with lunch. Take your Rio visit to new heights from on top of the world-famous Corcovado (home of the Christ the Redeemer statue) and the sublime peak of Sugarloaf Mountain. You’ll also have time to enjoy the beach scenes at Ipanema and Copacabana, check out the Sambodrome (ground zero for Brazil's annual Carnival festivities) and explore Rio neighborhoods like Botafogo. A guide, all-you-can-eat lunch, entrance fees and round-trip hotel transport are included.