Rio Shore Excursion: Christ Redeemer, Sugarloaf and Selarón Steps 6-Hour Tour

Recommended by 91% of travelers

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

6 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Make the most of a stopover in Rio de Janeiro with a sightseeing shore excursion from Cruise Terminal Pier Mauá. A great way to squeeze in visits to some of Rio’s best sights, you’ll first head out to see the towering Christ the Redeemer Statue—one of the New 7 Wonders of the World. You’ll then explore the historic hub of Santa Teresa before ending with a cable car ride up to Sugarloaf Mountain.

Maximize your time in Rio with a jam-packed sightseeing tour
See Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, and the Selarón Steps
Guaranteed small-group tour with no more than 15 travelers
Includes cruise port pickup, transport, guide, and entrance fees

What's Included

Visit to Selaron Steps
Roundtrip transportation to Rio de Janeiro's Port
Cable Car Ticket to Sugar Loaf Access
Professional Tour Guide
Transportation between sights
Van Ticket to Christ Redeemer Statue Access

Food and drinks
Optional gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

Rio de Janeiro's Port

Pickup details

Roundtrip Transfer to Rio de Janeiro's Port. Meeting point is Cruise Terminal Pier Mauá - The guide will be waiting for you at the exit gate of the Cruise Terminal 4 (right in front of the Kobra Mural), and will walk with you to the vehicle.

Operating hours
.8:00 am

Itinerary

Pier Maua (Pass By)

Parque Nacional da Tijuca

Admission Ticket Free

Centro De Visitantes Paineiras

Admission Ticket Free

Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Santa Teresa

Admission Ticket Free

Escadaria Selaron

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Morro da Urca

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Sugarloaf Mountain

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infants must sit on laps
Near public transportation
Stroller accessible
Most travelers can participate
Not wheelchair accessible

The specific departure time for this tour will be determined upon reconfirmation
Please note that during Carnival, there is a chance that we might not make it to the Selaron Steps because of Street Parades and Traffic.
Light clothes, comfortable shoes, sunscreen and sunglasses are recommended
Bring a bottle of water
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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Featured review

Kimberly_H

Our tour guide, Raphael, was absolutely amazing!! He is very professional, personable, and patient! Our group really enjoyed our tour even more because of him!!

Reviews

4.6

based on 11 reviews

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Beautiful Vistas of Rio de Janeiro

Merryl_Y, Mar 2026

Our first stop were the Selaron Steps. There were at least one hundred people at/on the steps so it was very difficult if not impossible to photograph the iconic steps to appreciate the workmanship it took to create them. Our next stop was to see Christ the Redeemer. There were 9 people in the tour group and I believe the reason for the small size was because only a small van could maneuver the very winding 2 lane road up to Christ the Redeemer. Once there, we stood in line for more than an hour to get to the base of the 222 steps that took one up to the monument OR wait for the elevator. We opted for the elevator which probably took another 15-20 minutes waiting in another line to get on the elevator. After getting off the elevator, there was an escalator which ended at the base of the monument. One had to be mindful of the hundreds of people at the monument, some sitting on the pavement, some lying down on the pavement to capture a picture of Christ the Redeemer. It was a fantastic monument to view and a beautiful overlook of the city. Luckily it was a clear, cloudless day ! Our final stop was Sugarloaf Mountain which is comprised of two mountains, Morro da Urca and Sugarloaf. We took a 65 passenger cable car to get to Morro da Urca where we had a view of Christ the Redeemer in the distance, and a beautiful vista of the city. There are several food establishments @ Morro da Urca where our guide suggested we take a break as there was a long line to catch the 2nd cable car to Sugarloaf. When we reached Sugarloaf, there were spectacular views, one of which was Copacabana Beach.

Our tour guide, Raphael,...

Kimberly_H, Mar 2026

Our tour guide, Raphael, was absolutely amazing!! He is very professional, personable, and patient! Our group really enjoyed our tour even more because of him!!

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Dear Customer. Thank you very much for your review. We are very happy to know that you enjoyed the tour and had a great experience with us. Our team always works to provide the best service possible. We hope to welcome you again on your next trip. Best regards. Att, Giovanna Maldonado

Great day in Rio

Stephanie_C, Feb 2026

The short excursion was an excellent way to see a lot of Rio in a short amount of time. Everything went smoothly and we saw so much. We highly recommend this tour.

It was a great...

George_Z, Jan 2026

It was a great combination to see the top attractions in Rio and you certainly got your money's worth in 6 hours of touring. Melania was great! The views from up above we're stunning. We went up Sugarloaf early so it wasn't crowded, but Christ the Redeemer was heaving with people.

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Susan_M, Jan 2026

Very nice tour and guide was great!! A bit more signage at port to find our transport would have helped the chaos right off the ship!

Recommended for cruise ship passengers

OxanaTurcanu, Jan 2026

A tour that, in 6 hours, covers the most important tourist attractions in Rio de Janeiro, which is advantageous for cruise passengers, especially since the pick-up from the port is ensured. The best price for what it offers. I recommend it to cruise ship passengers and not only.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Dear Customer. Thanks a lot for the review. We are glad that you liked the tour. Please count on us on future trips. Thanks. Att, Giovanna Maldonado.

The tour was lovely, but...

Theriac1216, Mar 2025

The tour was lovely, but they completely removed one of the three stops due to "heavy traffic". We should receive a partial refund at the very least.

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Dear Customer. at Carnival Schedulle , City hall closes a lot of streets and that leads to operational issues , that is why we could not get to selaron. PLease contact us at reservations@grayline.com.br so we can align partial refund. Thanks a lot for the review. We are glad that you liked the tour. Please count on us on future trips. Thanks.

Ok, but a bit disappointing because of crowds.

Pam_G, Jan 2025

The various venues we visited were very crowded, except for Sugar Loaf, our first and earliest stop. The guide was very good, and spoke understandable English. The van was crowded, with 15 passengers. In the back seat we were unable to see the sites as the guide described them.