A Day in Rio - City Tour
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- 9 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Admission tickets are included on this great-value tour
- Benefit from your guide's insights into local life in Rio
- Refuel with an included buffet lunch
- Relax with included hotel pickup and drop-off
What's Included
- LunchLunch with free buffet. (Drinks and desserts not included)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Ticket for the Sugarloaf Cable Car
- Christ the Redeemer Ticket
- Bilingual Tourism Guide
- drinks and desserts
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
- Boarding starts at 08:00 and each hotel has its own specific time. - Pick up time is mentioned by chat right after booking confirmation. - We kindly ask you to wait at the reception or on the sidewalk of the hotel at the specified time.
Operating hours.8:00 am
Itinerary
1
Santuario Cristo Redentor
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Mirante Dona Marta (Pass By)
2
Escadaria Selaron
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Sambodromo da Marques de Sapucai (Pass By)
3
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Maracana Stadium (Pass By)
4
Sugarloaf Mountain
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
5
Centro
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- 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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Reviews
4.7
based on 1,211 reviews
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jeannie_b, Jun 2026
This was my second time visiting Rio. During my first visit, I did not take a tour, but this time I chose a guided experience and really enjoyed the convenience and freedom of having someone else drive us around and handle the logistics.
I traveled with my family, and they also really enjoyed the tour. We were able to relax, take in the sights, and even made new friends with others on the van, which made the experience even more enjoyable.
Gesa_K, May 2026
It was amazing! Our guide Eduardo was super friendly and making sure everyone (from little child to senior) was happy and okay the entire time. This was a very comfortable way to see many of the beautiful places in Rio.
Alison_G, Apr 2026
This tour is well worth the money it was an amazing day saw lots of things. The company bent over backwards to pick us up at our hotel which was far far away from their usual pickup place and booked us an Uber to drive us home. That was very much appreciated.
Stefano_C, Apr 2026
I do not remember her name now, sorry, Mirella or Michelle or something like this. She was very kind and taighe us a lot of things about this beautiful city called Rio de Janeiro. Thanks!
Deonarine_R, Apr 2026
Our tour guide was amazing! She was very personable and even switched around some stops to ensure we were able to experience them without issues even on a cloudy day.
Kevin_S, Mar 2026
Excellent tour with an excellent guide. The tour ticked all the boxes that one would expect while visiting Rio. It was for me probably the only chance I will ever get to visit this magnificent city so the locations visited was of paramount importance.
Ruslan_K, Mar 2026
In average not bad, but very limited information regarding places. Need to add some stops on the route to for taking pictures.
sunilwalvekar, Mar 2026
Enjoyed visit to Christ de redeemer and Sugarloaf mountain by cable car. More local sightseeing spots of Rio if added in the tour will be good. Lunch place was too busy to enjoy lunch, food choices were not enough as well as good.
Sebas_R, Feb 2026
The guide Cassio was amazing, showing us everything. Interesting points, highlights of the city and key points. The lunch included was great as well!
Jana_K, Feb 2026
Day in Rio city tour included only 2 highlights - Christ the Redeemer statue and Sugarloaf mountain. Other parts of city tour were cancelled due to carnival blocks of streets. Trip was well organized and both visits were smooth.
keith_c, Jan 2026
Fantastic day in Rio with Cassio our guide and Renalto our amazing driver. Cassio was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Cassio took special care of our mobility issues and always looked out for us.
Andrew_A, Jan 2026
Great tour. The guide David was friendly, fun, and informative. He spoke three languages fluently (that I heard). Just advice for people booking, it is a long tour day so I advise packing a little bag you can leave on the bus of stuff for yourself (water, sunscreen, sunglasses, a snack, etc). Sugarloaf mountain was beautiful.
Jim_P, Jan 2026
Very good introduction to Rio.
Guide could have given more information about the city in between attractions.
Ronald_P, Jan 2026
A great day out from start to finish with a great price as well , tour guide Ann mare was very engaging pleasant with great sense of humour and with a great driver as well made it a day to remember
Ali_M, Jan 2026
Guide was very helpful and went over and beyond to keep track of us and provide us with useful information. Would have liked a more comfortable van, even though the driver was great!
Rob_M, Jan 2026
The tour was great. Tour guide, Aldo, narrated well among 3 languages. We got to see Christ the Redeemer, Sugarhill Mountain and the famous stairs. The included lunch at the Brazilian steak house was great! The only feedback I would give to potential customers is that there may be too much activities to do in this tour. With Rio traffic, our tour went over advertised time. Make your plans accordingly and allow for the potential for this tour to go late.
JF_K, Jan 2026
Trip was well managed especially as we had 19 people participating. Sights were great, but bad weather limited visibility from SugarLoaf and Christ the Redeemer, which otherwise were spectacular. Guide spoke reasonably good English when in person but over the speaker in the van we, and some other passengers only caught 50%. Overall background info was limited
Bottom line the monuments mentioned are MUST SEES, drive by sites are nothing special
Response from Host, Apr 2026
We’re glad to hear that you found the tour well organized and enjoyed the main attractions. It’s truly a pity that the weather was not at its best on the day of your visit, as it can greatly impact the views at places like Sugarloaf and Christ the Redeemer.
Regarding the audio, there may have been a temporary issue with the equipment on that day, which affected the clarity during the tour. This has already been promptly checked and resolved to ensure a better experience for our guests.
We appreciate your comments and hope to welcome you again in the future.
Julie_H, Jan 2026
Good itinerary, you get to see some of the main attractions in Rio in 1 day
Lunch was average
Tour guide although lovely spoke very fast poor English and was hard to keep up with
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your feedback and for sharing your experience with us.
We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the itinerary and were able to see some of Rio’s main attractions in one day.
Regarding lunch, we appreciate your comment and will share it with our partners to continue improving the experience.
As for the guide, we’re happy to know you found them lovely. We understand that language pace can sometimes be a challenge, especially in multilingual tours, and we will take your feedback into consideration to ensure clearer communication for all guests.
We hope to welcome you again in the future.
Ollie_C, Jan 2026
Spent more time in lines for the cable cars than anything else. It would have been nice if the tour guide had the tickets beforehand. Also the included buffet was total chaos, I would have paid to skip that.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your feedback. It's truly very important to us.
We're sorry about the waiting time in the cable car lines; there are times when the line is really long. We'd like to clarify that tickets are indeed purchased in advance by our team. However, like all tourism agencies that operate this tour, the access wristbands must be collected in person at the location, following the logistics and rules of the attraction itself. Unfortunately, at the moment, there is no different operational alternative for this process.
Regarding the buffet, we regret that your experience was not positive. We usually receive compliments, but we will reinforce this point with our partner to always seek improvements in organization and service.
Thank you again for your feedback, and we hope to have the opportunity to offer a more pleasant experience on your next visit.
See you soon!
Clifford_D, Jan 2026
Seeing the sights was incredible but it was a very very hot day and the van did not have great air conditioning. The real challenge was that the back row of the van is raised and has tiny windows on the bottom half. So you cannot see anything which is a real bummer while on a tour. That row is also very bumpy and not recommended for seniors, small children, or anyone with back issues. The roads are very rough. Also, Marco our guide was a lovely man but he spoke into a van microphone that was completely muffled. We all asked him to stop using it as we couldn't understand a word. He offered very little explanation about the city and sites. We also received very little information about the buffet lunch restaurant so it was very challenging at first to know what we were supposed to do and how it ran in the restaurant.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for sharing your feedback with us. It is extremely important so that we can continuously improve our services.
We are happy to know that you enjoyed the sights; they are truly incredible, and we are very proud to be able to provide this type of experience to our clients.
The vehicle's air conditioning was working normally; however, we understand that the feeling of discomfort may have been intensified by the excessive heat recorded that day. We reiterate that whenever a vehicle presents any type of malfunction, we replace it as quickly as possible to ensure the comfort and safety of everyone.
Regarding the other points mentioned, all reports are carefully passed on to our team, including the guides, so that we can learn from each situation and continuously improve. We have a very special care and affection for our clients, and we always strive to provide the best possible experience.
We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again on a future occasion and offer an even better experience.
Reketta_N, Jan 2026
One of the absolute best experiences I’ve ever had. This is a must do tour! I loved everything about this experience.
Torunn_O, Dec 2025
You get to see the most important sights in Rio in one day, and no rush. Paloma was an excellent guide, kind, knowledgeable, funny and organized. Highly recommended😊
Ahmad_S, Dec 2025
Very nice trip, well organized, excellent guide.
Lunch was also very good.
Van is comfortable.
The whole set up was perfect
Angelica_G, Nov 2025
The buffet is a $#!+ show n survival of the fittest be prepared, lol! Food was very mid not worth the stress especially if you're an introverted person! You gotta sit with whoever or wherever you can.
Shashi_P, Nov 2025
Don’t miss this tour. It’s beyond the words to describe the views you will see. Just amazing! Sugarloaf mountains along with Christ statue are amazing.
Jyothi_H, Oct 2025
If you’re short on time and want to cover most of the main attractions in Rio de Janeiro, this is the tour to take! It took us nearly a full day (8 AM to 4 PM), but we checked off everything on our list—from the Selarón Steps to Christ the Redeemer and so much more in between.
Our guide was fantastic. She made sure we had plenty of time for photos, food, and to truly understand the significance of each place we visited. Highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting a well-rounded Rio experience!
Steve_D, Sep 2025
A very full day that was well worth it. We saw the highlights and the day gave us ideas for the rest of our stay in Rio.
Minnie_L, Aug 2025
Aldo was an amazing guide who speaks 5 languages!! He took great care of everyone, and was very patient to handle situations like guests wandered off, didn't meet us at the said time, or some decided to not move forward with the rest of the group. He handled the matters professionally and calmy, letting the rest of the group know what's happening too and how he's handling it. I felt bad that he had to do extra work because of some guests' decision/ behaviour.
Aldo is the only guide I've ever encountered that would 1. arrive earlier than expected time, 2, have reception to call our room when he's at the lobby (very smart move and keep the flow going instead of waiting for us on the agreed time to meet)
The entire flow was great and is a MUST do for any travellers coming to RIO, the trip took about 9-10hrs.
Caroline_S, Aug 2025
The tour was excellent; it was a one-day introduction to the city of Rio. Our guide, Marco, ran everything smoothly, despite five nationalities and two languages, and kept all the guests engaged. We saw the major sites, got a sense of the city, had a good meal, and even kept two teenagers entertained over 9 hours. Our driver kept us safe and moving through dense traffic and narrow streets; the bus was comfortable and air-conditioned. Our family highly recommends.
Christie_D, Jul 2025
Camila, our tour guide was super fantastic. Always pointing out the sites and providing historical information. She was very enthusiastic about the city.
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