Rio's Full Day: Selarón Steps, Christ & Sugarloaf – Tickets & Lunch Included
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- 8 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Explore Rio without the stress on a full-day guided sightseeing tour
- A great way to get your bearings if visiting for the first time
- Cover more sights in less time as you travel by air-conditioned bus
- Receive recommendations from your guide to enhance the rest of your vacation
What's Included
- Tickets for the attractions are all included. (Shared Group tour)
- All-you-can-eat buffet restaurant.
- Licensed bilingual tour guide.
- Transport by fully-equipped vehicles. (Shared Group tour)
- VAT, all taxes, handling charges and parking fees during stops.
- Drinks.
- Tips. (optional).
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
SOUTH & DOWNTOWN PICK-UPS • Pick-ups between 7:00 a.m and 8:00 a.m, but we will get in touch with every tourist the date before the tour to arrange a more accurate pick-up time. "PICK-UPS ARE ON THE FOLLOWING NEIGHBORHOODS:" • Botafogo • Flamengo • Copacabana • Ipanema • Leblon • Downtown - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - HOTEL PICK-UP INSTRUCTIONS: • Our guide will look for you at your hotel lobby once arrive. They will call you by your name and you can know that you can go with them.
Operating hours.7:30 am
Itinerary
Copacabana Beach (Pass By)
Ipanema Beach (Pass By)
Floresta da Tijuca (Pass By)
1
Santuario Cristo Redentor
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
2
Me Gusta Gourmet
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
3
Escadaria Selaron
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Arcos da Lapa (Pass By)
Centro (Pass By)
Praia de Botafogo (Pass By)
Aterro Do Flamengo (Pass By)
4
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Sugarloaf Mountain
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 2,845 reviews
Antonette_P, Jun 2026
Tour overall was perfect to get a sense of Rio. Time given for each places was just right. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable. Thank you Gustavo!
Tristen_H, May 2026
Thais was an excellent tour guide around Rio! She was beyond friendly, personable, and willing to answer any questions we had. She was very attentive and made the tour feel intimate and welcoming. I’d love to have her again as a tour guide for any future visits.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your review! 😊 We're thrilled Thais made your tour so special and was attentive to all your questions. We hope to see you again soon! 🌟🚐💛
Ryan_A, May 2026
My friend and I truly enjoyed our experience and time with Gustavo! Gustavo was able to translate the tour in English which made for a seamless experience. If you’re worried about getting around please be at ease. Pick up and drop off was a breeze. Lunch options were and delicious. We were allotted the perfect amount of time at each location. We walked away from the experience tired but super informed. 10000% worth it.
James_W, May 2026
Great experience great guide and driver. I would recommend to anyone that wants to do a lot in one day.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! 😄✨ We're thrilled you enjoyed the full day tour and that our guide and driver made your experience wonderful. Hope to see you again soon! 🌟🚐📸
William_D, May 2026
The English narrations were a little short. However our guide was excellent, always ready to answer extra question. He always made sure everyone was accounted for,
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your feedback! 😄🌟
We're thrilled you enjoyed the tour and that our guide provided such a complete and enjoyable experience. We hope to see you again soon! 🙌🚌✨
Fernando_O, May 2026
The tour was great and so was the tour guide but finding out that Viator was $40.00 more expensive then buying directly was very disappointing. Next time I'll do more research then I did.
Kamilla_O, May 2026
Gustavo was an incredible tour guide, super knowledgeable and enthusiastic! We stayed at an Airbnb and they were very accommodating by picking us up straight from our stay. The tour was filled with so much to see, worth every penny. The day was great and I would highly recommend.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for the review, Kamilla! 😄
We are so glad you enjoyed the tour with Gustavo! He truly is an amazing guide, full of energy and passion for what he does. 🌟 We’re happy to know that the tour was worth every penny! We hope to see you again soon for more unforgettable experiences. 💙✨
Renee_M, May 2026
Lorraine was a great guide. We spent just enough time at all the stops and she was very knowledgeable. We had a great time!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your feedback! 😊 We're glad you enjoyed the tour with Lorraine. She's truly an excellent guide, and it's great to hear that the time at each stop was just right for you. See you next time! 🙌🏼✨
John_M, Apr 2026
This tour is a great way to see the 3 main highlights in Rio in one day and for convenience. The Seleron steps, Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf mountain. Driver and guide were great and the lunch was also very very good with lots of choice and options.
Response from Host, May 2026
We’re so happy to hear your feedback! It’s great that you could enjoy the 3 main highlights of Rio in one day! 🌆 Both the guide and the driver are thrilled with your compliments, and we’re glad you enjoyed the lunch as well. 🍽️
Thank you for sharing your experience, and we hope to see you on another tour soon! 🙌
A_D, Apr 2026
Great tour. Really enjoyed. Tour guide Huan was high energy and super friendly. Spent enough of time at each destination and moved very efficiently. Great way to see the highlights of Rio in one day.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for the review! 😊
We’re so glad you enjoyed the tour with Huan, he truly brings a lot of energy and fun to the experience. Hope you took great memories of Rio with you and we can see you again soon! 🌟
Maryam_M, Apr 2026
That was a wonderful day with our tour lead, Jose.
He was amazing.
That was an efficient package regarding time and places visited.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review, Mary! 😊
We’re thrilled to hear you had a wonderful day with José! He truly enjoys making the experience efficient and enjoyable for everyone.
We appreciate your feedback about the tour, and we hope to welcome you again soon! 🌟
Charles_P, Apr 2026
This was a great experience ... everything was so well organized. Lorraine, the tour guide, was s great host and reoganized the schedule so that we didn't go up to Christ the Redeemer statue when it was cloudy. The pace was perfect and we spent the right amount of time at each of the sites we visited. The experience was correctly priced and I would highly recommend going with this group. I went alone and found the group welcoming.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review! 😊
We’re really happy to hear everything was well organized and that Lorraine made such a positive impact, adjusting the schedule to avoid the clouds is exactly the kind of care we aim for! ☁️➡️☀️
Great to know you enjoyed the pace and felt welcomed, even traveling solo 👏
Hope to see you again soon in Rio! 🌴
JeanH_K, Apr 2026
Convenient, low stress way to see Rio in a day. All tickets are included. Buffet lunch is good. Only drawback is no water provided.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your review! 😊
We’re really glad to hear you found the tour convenient and stress-free, and that you enjoyed the lunch as well! 🍽️
We also appreciate your note about the water, it’s very helpful and we’ll definitely take it into consideration 🙏
Hope to see you again soon in Rio! 🌴
Ehab_A, Mar 2026
It was a great tour to catch the main highlights of Rio. Well organized and we were given just enough time to enjoy all the stops. Our tour guide Gustavo did an amazing job, he made the tour very enjoyable. I would highly recommend this tour for anyone that is short on time and needs to complete all the main attractions in a single day.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Ehab! 😊
We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the well-organized tour and that Gustavo made it so enjoyable for you! 👏 His attention to detail and knowledge really shine through.
Thanks for recommending the tour, and we hope to welcome you again for more amazing experiences in Rio! 🌟
Kevin_D, Mar 2026
Great day out, visiting the major sites of Rio. Gustavo was brilliant, a real character and gave loads of info.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your review! 😊
We’re really happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that Gustavo made a difference by sharing so much information about Rio’s major sites. We hope to see you again soon for more adventures in the city!
susan_l, Mar 2026
What a great day. Our guide, Gustavo, was great. His language ability was perfect and was very helpful to me personally. I would recommend this trip to anyone visiting Rio.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your review! 😊
We’re really happy to hear you had a great day in Rio and that Gustavo made a difference, making everything even more special. He’ll definitely love to hear this! We hope to see you again soon for more tours around the city!
Lisa_J, Mar 2026
It was a busy but complete day, got to see the sights, just was expecting to visit the Christ Redeemer site first as it was listed first in the Tour materials.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
We’re happy to hear that the tour was complete and that you got to see the major sights in Rio. We appreciate your feedback regarding the order of the tour and always aim to adjust it for the best use of time. We hope to see you again for more adventures in Rio!
Liam_T, Mar 2026
This was a really neat way to see all the sites , and doing so with care and great guiding from Julia -considerate timing and support thank you
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review! 😊 I’m happy to hear that you enjoyed exploring Rio and that the timing and support made your experience even better. It was a pleasure showing you the sights, and I hope to welcome you again soon on another adventure in Rio! 🌟
Janet_A, Mar 2026
Better sound system and the guide should have better command of English as you indicated the tour was in Portuguese and English.
Irina_B, Mar 2026
Excellent introduction to most famous sites in Rio. And good lunch too. It was a great and eventful day.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your great review! 😊 We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found it to be a great introduction to the famous sites of Rio. It’s also great to know that you enjoyed the lunch! We hope to see you again soon for another amazing experience! 🌟
Elizabeth_C, Mar 2026
Rio in one day! All the most important highlights in Rio visited safely and with enough time to enjoy!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! 😊 We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed visiting the main highlights of Rio in one day. It’s great to know that you had enough time to enjoy each spot safely. We hope to welcome you again soon for another tour! 🌟
Kim_H, Mar 2026
Here you will see all the best highlights of Rio: Church, Stadium, Christ the Redeemer, Sugar Loaf Mtn, Steps. Ion was upbeat, congenial and a great problem solver. He gave some quick info on local stories and traditions which were very informative. He did well switching between Portuguese and English.
Thomas_H, Mar 2026
One of the best day trips I’ve done. Got to see everything with no delays. Priority at all queues. Great value for money. Casio was a perfect guide.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your great review! 😊 We’re happy to hear everything ran smoothly and that you enjoyed the full experience with no delays. Casio will be glad to know he made it even better! 🌟
Penny_W, Mar 2026
Excellent tour of the highlights of Rio! Camila was super knowledgeable and helpful. It was a fairly large group (14) and I thought she handled one of the more high-maintenance guests with great respect and diplomacy. Would definitely recommend!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your review! 😊
We’re very happy to hear that Camila did a great job, handling the group with care and professionalism. It’s great to know you enjoyed the highlights of Rio! We hope to see you again soon!
John_S, Mar 2026
Excellent guide in both English and Portuguese. Well planned route. Great explanations of sites and great background information on Brazil. Guide had good mix of music. Safe and careful driver
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your review! 😊
We’re glad to hear that the tour was well planned and that you enjoyed the explanations and the overall experience. It’s great to know everything felt comfortable and safe! We hope to see you again soon!
DANNY_C, Mar 2026
Christ the redeemer and the Sugarloaf mountain are the must go in Rio. Our guide Christiane is very patient and professional. We had sufficient time to take photos in a tight schedule. Also, today is Sunday. It took more time to line up for the cable car than usual. Lunch provided was okay. Overall speaking, it was a wonderful tour!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! 🙏😊 We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the iconic Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain, and that Christiane made your experience smooth and enjoyable despite the busy Sunday schedule. 🌟
We hope to welcome you again soon on another amazing tour of Rio! 🌍✨
Gwen_B, Mar 2026
A full day experience showing many places in Rio including cable car to Sugar Loaf mountain and transport to top of mountain to se Christ the Redemer. Carla was a great guide with lots of information
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 🙏😊 We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed your full day experience in Rio and that Carla provided great guidance with lots of information! 🌟
We hope to see you again soon on another unforgettable adventure in Rio! 🌍✨
Sharon_H, Mar 2026
A must do trip in Rio for the tourist. All the main sights and more in 8 hours.
Gustavo is the best guide!
His knowledge and time saving skills are in unbeatable !
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your review! 😊
We’re very happy to hear that the tour was a must-do for you and that Gustavo made a difference with his knowledge and great time management. We hope to see you again for more amazing experiences in Rio!
Ninad_P, Mar 2026
The tool was supposed to include the food, but the food was very bad. It took us to a restaurant that was very crowded. There was 10 minutes wait to get in the restaurant. It didn’t even include the water with the food and the food tasted stale and very poor quality. The restaurant dies not deserve to be dining in for the amount of money we paid for the two. If they’re not able to provide quality food with the tour, they should just not include it in their description and in the prize and just tell us to get the food on our own, but we were treated like we were getting food for charity. I would highly recommend to stay away from this tour or book a tour without food if you book with them.
jessica_f, Mar 2026
This tour was 10/10 definitely worth the money!!!!!! This was a great experience and detailed introduction to the city of Rio de Janeiro. Our tour guide Paloma was informative, kind, personable and very funny. The day was well planned and very organized. The favorite parts of the day was Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf Mountain! Definitely a day and memory of Rio that I will always remember and cherish. Be prepared to be occupied with this tour all day and to not plan anything else. Don’t leave Rio without doing this tour or you will miss out!!!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you very much for your feedback! 🌞
Great to hear you enjoyed every moment and that the tour was well organized and complete. See you next time!
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