Full Day in Rio: Christ, Sugarloaf, Selarón & Barbecue Lunch
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- 8 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Get an overview of Rio's most important attractions in just one day
- Round-trip transit from your hotel via air-conditioned vehicle
- Visit Christ the Redeemer, with hassle-free, prebooked tickets
- Opt for the classic tour, or upgrade for a premium, extended option
What's Included
- Guided full-day city tour of Rio de Janeiro via air-conditioned van
- Entrance fees to Christ the Redeemer by Van
- Professional guide with live tour commentary in English, Spanish, French, Italian & Portuguese
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from hotels in South Zone (Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Leme) and West Zone (Barra da Tijuca) hotels
- Entrance fees to Sugarloaf (only for full option)
- Barbecue buffet lunch at Brazilian steakhouse (only for full option)
- Drinks (available to purchase during lunch)
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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Pickup details
Departure Point: Hotels in Rio de Janeiro's South Zone (Copacabana, Leme, Ipanema, Leblon) and West Zone (Barra da Tijuca) Return point: Hotels in Rio de Janeiro's South Zone (Copacabana, Leme, Ipanema, Leblon) and West Zone (Barra da Tijuca) Pick up from the hotel takes place before the start time of the activity. If you do not receive confirmation of your departure time, please contact us. It is not recommended to book appointments on the same day as the tour, as the return time may vary according to the traffic conditions .
Itinerary
In the morning, meet your guide and group directly at your hotel in the South or West Zone of Rio de Janeiro. Hop aboard your air-conditioned van, and set off for a full day of exploring.
After driving along Ipanema and Copacabana beaches, travel through the lush Tijuca Forest. Along the way, make a stop at Paineiras to embark on a journey to the summit of Corcovado Mountain, where the Christ the Redeemer statue awaits. Admire spectacular views overlooking the city while you're there.
Next, travel to other highlight Rio de Janeiro sights, including stops outside Maracana Stadium and the Sambadrome, plus visits to the Selarón Steps and the Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian
If you've opted to extend the tour, ascend to new heights as your ride the cable car to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain. Then, savor a traditional Brazilian steakhouse buffet lunch.
When the day is over, return directly to your hotel, with time left over to spend the evening at your leisure.
After driving along Ipanema and Copacabana beaches, travel through the lush Tijuca Forest. Along the way, make a stop at Paineiras to embark on a journey to the summit of Corcovado Mountain, where the Christ the Redeemer statue awaits. Admire spectacular views overlooking the city while you're there.
Next, travel to other highlight Rio de Janeiro sights, including stops outside Maracana Stadium and the Sambadrome, plus visits to the Selarón Steps and the Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian
If you've opted to extend the tour, ascend to new heights as your ride the cable car to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain. Then, savor a traditional Brazilian steakhouse buffet lunch.
When the day is over, return directly to your hotel, with time left over to spend the evening at your leisure.
Avenida Atlantica (Pass By)
Copacabana Beach (Pass By)
Estatua Carlos Drummond de Andrade (Pass By)
Ipanema Beach (Pass By)
1
Centro De Visitantes Paineiras
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Parque Nacional da Tijuca (Pass By)
2
Santuario Cristo Redentor
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
3
Maracana
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Sambodromo da Marques de Sapucai (Pass By)
4
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Escadaria Selaron
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Morro da Urca
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
7
Rio de Janeiro
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
8
Sugarloaf Mountain
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Please contact us informing your hotel to arrange your pick up
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Children 2 and younger are complimentary, provided they do not occupy a seat
- This tour operates rain or shine
- Roundtrip transportation available from West Zone (Barra da Tijuca) and South Zone (Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Leme) hotels via air-conditioned van. Please arrange pickup from your hotel or a nearby location when you call to confirm your reservation
- We have an option with lunch and all tickets included and an option without lunch and without Sugarloaf ticket included (only Christ the Redeemer ticket included). Please, be aware of the option chosen.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 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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Good day out seeing highlights of Rio.
Go hungry, there is a lot of lunch.
Flavoo was a very competent guide
Thalyta was an incredible tour guide. I have to start by stating that. The all day tour was a great experience from beginning to end. There was so much we did and I didn’t want it to end! Had a great group of people which made the tour that much more enjoyable for a solo traveler
I just want to say thank you to our guide Zeni, super nice and friendly lady. She gave us all enough time to walk/explore around.
We had our 2 young kids with us and Zeni was extremely supportive and friendly with them.
I spent another extra day in another tour with Zeni and, Even though we had to deal with some unexpected events, Zeni did her best to make sure that the tour was going smoothly and safely.
Thank you Zeni!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Dear Arianna,
Thank you for sharing your experience and for recognizing Zeni’s dedication. We’re delighted to hear that her kindness and support made both tours enjoyable for your family, especially your young children.
It’s also wonderful to know that she gave everyone enough time to explore and handled the unexpected situations during your tour.
We’ll gladly share your heartfelt compliments with Zeni, as we’re sure she’ll be very happy to receive them. Thank you for choosing to explore Rio with us!
The tour was great and our tour guide Leticia was the greatest. She was very helpful, knowledgeable, respectful, reliable, attentive, and very kind. I definitely would book an event with her again.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Dear Larry,
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that Leticia made such a positive impression with her knowledge, kindness, attentiveness, and professionalism.
We’ll be happy to share your kind words with her, as we’re sure she’ll be delighted to receive them. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you again for another experience.
It definitely checks the boxes on seeing the sites, but our guide was terrible and non interactive. I kept wishing I was on another tour with one of the friendly and cool guides! Fortunately, I had nice people on the tour, which made it fun! Do not recommend touring with Matheus
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Dear Cathleen,
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad that the tour allowed you to visit Rio’s main attractions and that the other guests helped make the day enjoyable. We regret, however, that the guide’s approach and level of interaction did not meet your expectations. Your comments have been forwarded to the responsable team, and the guide will undergo additional training to ensure that the service provided reflects our standards and the experience we aim to offer our guests.
We appreciate your honest feedback.
Excellent way to see the major tourist attractions in Rio in 1 day. Very nicely spaced out and organized. Tour guide and driver were great. Highly recommended.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Dear Jason,
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re delighted to hear that the tour provided a well-organized and comfortable way to visit Rio’s major attractions in one day. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you again on a future visit to Rio!
Cover the major landmarks, guide was very knowledgeable and very efficient with the expedition! 10/10 would recommend
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Dear Isaiah,
Thank you for your review. We’re happy that you enjoyed Rio’s major landmarks and appreciated your guide’s knowledge and efficiency.
Thank you for your 10/10 recommendation!
We had a wonderful experience! Our tour guide, Publio, was amazing! Door-to-door service with an exceptional driver! We got to every destination that was advertised. We definitely got our money's worth with this tour!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Dear Curtis,
Thank you for sharing your experience. We're delighted to hear that you had a wonderful day and that everything met your expectations.
We're especially pleased to know that Publio made such a positive impression as your guide. We also appreciate your recognition of the driver, whose professionalism helped ensure a smooth and enjoyable day.
Thank you for your recommendation and for choosing to explore Rio with us. We hope to welcome you again on a future adventure!
This is truly a full day excursion. A lot of walking, so be sure to wear comfortable shoes. The guide was very knowledgeable about the sites we visited and very friendly. The sites were also crowded and sometimes could feel rushed, but plenty of time to explore and take great pictures and videos. I definitely suggest staying for the lunch. The food was delicious and they served so much.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Dear Brent,
Thank you for sharing your experience. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found it both informative and enjoyable. We appreciate your advice about wearing comfortable shoes, as a full day of exploring Rio's iconic attractions does involve quite a bit of walking. We also appreciate your comments regarding the crowds. Some attractions can be quite busy, especially during peak periods, but we're glad you still had enough time to explore, take photos, and enjoy the highlights of the day.
Thank you for choosing to explore Rio with us, and we hope to welcome you again on a future visit!
Alessandro was very good with keeping our group organized at each stop, allowing time to view. Driver was great too. Great way to see several sites in 1 day. Pick up and drop off at hotel went as planned
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Dear Mary,
Thank you for sharing your experience. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found it to be a great way to visit several of Rio's highlights in a single day. We're especially pleased to know that Alessandro kept the group well organized throughout the tour while allowing enough time to enjoy each stop.
Thank you for choosing to explore Rio with us, and we hope to welcome you again on a future visit!
Great experience with our guide Alessandro. He picked us up on time, Christ the redeemer, and sugarloaf were great. We also had lunch and there was so much food. Highly recommend this tour
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Dear Giuseppina,
Thank you for sharing your experience. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that Alessandro helped make the day great, and that you had a lovely time at the attractions.
Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you again on another adventure in Rio!
I had a great experience on this Rio de Janeiro day tour! The itinerary was well organized and I was able to see some of Rio’s most iconic highlights in one day.
A special thank you to our guide, Zeni, who was absolutely fantastic. She was professional and incredibly helpful throughout the entire day. She was always attentive to the group and went out of her way to make sure everyone was comfortable and had a smooth experience.
Zeni really made the tour even more enjoyable. Highly recommended, especially if it’s your first time visiting Rio!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Dear Evan,
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re delighted that the itinerary was well organized and that Zeni made the day even more enjoyable. She is wonderful and always conducts her tours with great care and attention. We truly appreciate your feedback!
This experience was exceptional. Sandra and our driver, Felipe, were so knowledgeable, kind, and seemed to genuinely enjoy their jobs which made for the best experience. Will absolutely recommend this tour and would certainly do it again!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Dear Jaira,
Thank you for sharing your wonderful feedback. We are delighted to hear that you had an exceptional experience and that Sandra and Felipe contributed so positively to your day.
It is especially rewarding to know that their knowledge, kindness, and enthusiasm helped make the tour memorable. We will be sure to pass along your kind words to both of them.
Thank you for your recommendation. We would be honored to welcome you again on a future visit to Rio!
Fabulous day. Wonderful lunch. Well organized and very smooth tour. Sandra kept us informed and shared great details about the sites.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Dear Claire,
Thank you for sharing your experience. How amazing it's to know that you had a fabulous day and enjoyed the lunch, as well as the smooth and well-organized tour.
It's especially rewarding to hear that Sandra kept you informed throughout the day and enriched the experience by sharing interesting details about the sites visited. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to her.
Thank you for choosing to explore Rio with us, and we hope to welcome you again in the future!
It was a wonderful day. Our guide was understanding and patience person and the tour was very informative. We enjoyed every moment
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Dear Diana,
Thank you for sharing your experience. We are delighted to hear that you had a wonderful day and enjoyed every moment of the tour. Comments like yours mean a lot to our team.
Thank you for choosing to explore Rio with us. We hope to welcome you again on a future visit!
It was a long day, but worth every minute. A breath taking veiw, great tour, wonderful lunch and an amazing cable car ride to sugar loaf mountain
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Dear Doreen,
Thank you for your feedback. We're delighted to hear that you felt the tour was worth every minute and that you enjoyed the breathtaking views throughout the day. It's wonderful to know that Rio's unique landscapes truly make for an unforgettable day.
Thank you for choosing to explore Rio with us. We hope to welcome you again on a future visit!
It was a wonderful trip. The guide, Fabio, was knowledgeable and helpful. We started early in the morning to avoid the crowds. This was great for Christ the Redeemer, but the Sugarloaf cable car had large crowds. Still while returning we saw even larger crowds waiting for the cable cars. The lunch was quite lavish. Overall, despite the long waiting times, we thoroughly enjoyed the trip and would strongly recommend it.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Dear Yogesh,
Thank you for sharing your experience. We're delighted to hear that you had a wonderful trip. Starting early is one of the best ways to experience some of Rio's iconic attractions with fewer crowds, and we're glad you were able to enjoy Christ the Redeemer that way. We also appreciate your understanding regarding the waiting times at Sugarloaf Mountain, which can vary depending on visitor demand throughout the day.
We hope to welcome you again on a future visit!
I wouldn’t recommend it to people who can spend 2-3 days in Rio. The tour guide didn’t share much and he is not very engaging. So if you are looking for more local knowledge from a human being, then pick something else. You can ask AI and get more information. The good thing is you have a structured trip and someone drive you to all the must-see places. I would rather take a taxi and go to these places myself. No need to be mindful of the time or wait for other tour members.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Dear Gezhou,
Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad that you recognized the organization and transportation provided. We’re sorry that the guide’s explanations and interaction did not meet your expectations.
We understand that, as this is a shared tour with a fixed itinerary designed to make the most of all the main tourist attractions in a single day, the time spent at each attraction, travel time, explanations, and group interactions may differ from those of an individualized tour.
As a suggestion, we also offer private tours, which may provide more direct interaction and more detailed information, as they can be tailored to the traveler’s interests. We hope to have the opportunity to assist you again in the future.
Loved this! A great way to see all the highlights of Rio! Thanks Luciana for giving us a great experience!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Dear Katie,
Thank you for sharing your experience. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour and had the opportunity to explore Rio's highlights. Thank you for choosing to explore Rio with us, and we hope to welcome you again on a future visit!
Flavio was a great guide and the entire tour from pickup to drop-off was smooth. The bus was comfortable and air conditioned.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Dear Dane,
Thank you for sharing your experience. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that everything ran smoothly from pickup to drop-off. Thank you for choosing to explore Rio with us, and we hope to welcome you again on a future adventure!
We did the half day without sugarloaf/lunch and it was honestly a huge waste of money. The service was essentially a taxi taking us to and from places with tight time schedules. We thought going with a guide would at least help us bypass some of the large queue at Christ the redeemer but it honestly made no difference and we could’ve done it for far cheaper doing it ourselves. Usually we like these organized tours for the information but honestly the information the guide gave us was very basic and limited- which added to the feeling that this was just a transfer service and not a proper tour, which probably didn’t help with the fact that the tour guide was giving the tour in three languages which likely curtailed the information further. Finally, at the end of the tour as we weren’t continuing on for the full day we were given the option to either go off on our own and pay our own way home or wait for all the other guests to eat for a few hours to be dropped off- something that was completely misleading as the tour advertises drop off service. All in all, I think this is a complete waste of money and you could get the exact same experience doing this without an official tour and perhaps even have a better time as you wouldn’t be held to strict schedules. Any usually benefit of doing tours (ie skipping queues, having more history/detailed explanations) were inexistent here. Only giving two stars as at least the places we went to were magnificent.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Dear Emily,
We’re sorry the tour did not meet your expectations, particularly regarding the explanations, time at each stop, and drop-off arrangements. We recognize the importance of clearly communicating what each option includes and will carefully review your feedback to improve both our communication and the overall experience.
If you're visiting Rio (and not just there to tan) you're going to visit these places. If you're someone that wants to accomplish them all in a day, then there's no way better to do it than through a tour! This timed up well to beat all the major rushes of traffic (you will still have some lines to wait in, don't believe the hype of fast pass) particularly as we finished up Sugarloaf.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Dear Michael,
Thank you for sharing your experience. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found it to be an efficient way to visit Rio's most iconic attractions in a single day and that the day's organization contributed to a positive experience.
Thank you for choosing to explore Rio with us, and we hope to welcome you again on a future visit!
Fun, very inhaling guide, well organized. I would recommend it for anyone wanting a full day introduction to Rio
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Dear Stephane,
Thank you for sharing your experience. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour, found it well organized, and felt it was a great introduction to Rio. It's especially rewarding to know that your guide helped make the day enjoyable and engaging. Experiences like this are exactly what we strive to provide for our guests.
Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you again on a future visit to Rio!
Great day out to see most of the key sites in Rio. If you have only one day, this will hit all the highlights. Your was on time, we did not queue anywhere really (except a little bit at Christ the Redeemer) , and had an excellent lunch. A day well spent - would recommend
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Dear Njambi,
Thank you for sharing your experience. We're delighted to hear that you had a great day exploring Rio's key attractions and that the tour helped you make the most of your time in the city.
Thank you for your recommendation and for choosing to explore Rio with us. We hope to welcome you again on a future visit!
Great experience. Alexia was great and knowledgeable. She was energetic and kept everyone engaged. She navigated Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf seamlessly.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Dear Nick,
Thank you for sharing your experience. We're delighted to hear that you had a great time exploring Rio and that Alexia's knowledge and energy helped make the tour even more enjoyable. Thank you for choosing to explore Rio with us, and we hope to welcome you again on a future visit!
The best way to see the best of Rio. Everything covered at a good pace with an excellent guide. Avoided the hassles of doing it all yourself. A really great experience
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Dear Simon,
Thank you for sharing your experience. It's wonderful to know that everything was covered at a comfortable pace and that your guide helped make the experience even more enjoyable.
Thank you for your kind words, and we hope to welcome you again for another memorable experience in Rio!
The best is Pao de Azúcar, the lunch is not worth it. I wish they could give extra time in Pao de Azúcar to have the lunch there. The guide basically just gave time in each stop to explore on your own without even giving recommendations.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Dear Claudia,
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to know that Sugarloaf Mountain was a highlight of your experience. We’re sorry that the lunch and the guidance during the stops did not meet your expectations. Your comments about the tour timing and the guide’s recommendations will be carefully considered for improvements.
Customer Experience Team
The guided tour of Rio was great! Saw all the big sites, Luciana was a wonderful host, the bbq lunch was tasty and very filling. Definitely worth the price of admission.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Dear Mac,
Thank you for sharing your experience. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and had the opportunity to visit Rio's most iconic attractions. It's wonderful to know that Luciana helped make your day even more enjoyable. We're also pleased that you enjoyed the barbecue lunch and felt the experience offered great value. Thank you for your recommendation and for choosing to explore Rio with us.
We hope to welcome you again on a future visit!
It is a very interesting and informative experience. You learn a lot about the history of Brazil and Rio. And along the way you meet wonderful people from around the world. Definitely a must.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Dear Naomi,
Thank you for sharing your experience. We're delighted to hear that you found the tour both interesting and informative, and that it gave you a deeper understanding of the history of Brazil and Rio de Janeiro. It's also wonderful to know that the experience provided an opportunity to connect with travelers from different parts of the world.
Thank you for your kind recommendation and for choosing to explore Rio with us. We hope to welcome you again on a future visit!
Our guide just set us off different locations, no information there. All could just as well have done with an Uber.
Restaurant food was ok, but lights and aircon did not work.
positive: guide was friendly and punktual
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Dear Nilas,
We are sorry to hear that the information provided during the stops and the restaurant facilities did not meet your expectations. However, we are glad to know that the guide was friendly and punctual. Thank you for sharing your feedback; we will use it to review key points and improve the experience we offer.
Our Customer Experience Team is available at reservations@c2rio.travel if you would like more personalized assistance.
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