See some of Rio's most famous landmarks in 5 hours with this tour perfectly designed for those who have only a few hours. No stress, this tour includes everything, from pick-up to a train ride in the rainforest. During this tour you will:
- the Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas on your way to the Cosme Velho Train cog station, at the bottom of Corcovado Mountain
- take the ride up to the top, through the dense Tijuca rain forest to the 38m tall (125ft) Christ Redeemer Statue
- have a panoramic view from the top and will be able to see the Christ Redeem 
- get an interesting 40-60 minute tour guide at the top: your guide will show you spectacular sights of Rio and the surrounding countryside
- ride a typical train up and down the mountain

Corcovado tour with Christ Redeemer statue

First time in Rio de Janeiro? This giant metropolis can be overwhelming, busy and crowded and yet, there are so many beautiful landmarks that you won't want to miss. This tour takes you to the most famous sights in Rio de Janeiro!During this tour you will:
- see the Sugarloaf and Corcovado Mountains, including the impressive Christ Redeemer statue overlooking the city
- do a panoramic tour or Rio with a professional guide
- see the Sambradome, stop at the Metropolitan Cathedral and discover the Cinelandia Square and its wealth of historical buildings
- see the Municipal Theater, National Library, and National Museum of Fine Arts
- ride the iconic cable cars all the way up the mountain, stopping at Urca Hill and its vantage point overlooking Guanabara Bay and its islands, the Rio-Niteroi bridge and Corcovado mountain
- finish your ascent to the top of Sugarloaf, enjoying gorgeous views of the Copacabana beach and Santa Cruz Fortress
- enjoy lunch at a barbecue house (if you select the option with lunch at the time of purchase) before you head over to the base of Corcovado Mountain via the Cosme Vehlo Train
- ride through the lush and dense Tijuca rainforest to the towering Christ Redeemer statue

Rio in a day: Corcovado, Christ Redeemer, Sugarloaf

Enjoy a quick tour of Rio de Janeiro and visit its two most famous landmarks: the Christ the Redeemer Statue and Sugarloaf Mountain. This tour is perfect for those with little time available in the city!Get picked up from your hotel and drive up to Christ the Redeemer Statue – one of the New Seven Wonders of the World – on top of Corcovado Mountain. The drive is short and picturesque, traveling through the Tijuca Forest before opening up to beautiful views of the whole city.Next, you'll see Sugarloaf Mountain, located in the neighborhood of Urca. Ride a series of two cable cars up to the summit, first arriving at Urca Hill, and then continuing to the top of Sugarloaf, reaching a height of 1,295 feet (395m). Conclude the tour with an exquisite panorama of Rio de Janeiro.

Rio express tour with Christ Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain

Get different perspectives of Rio in just one day from its main sights and landmarks! Enjoy magnificent views from the sea and atop Corcovado and Sugar Loaf Mountains.After the pick-up at your hotel, you get to Marina da Gloria, where the boat leaves at 9.30m or so. Starting your cruise along Guanabara Bay you will see the Museum of Tomorrow (Museu do Amanhã), built by the famous Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava. As you go on, and cross under the Rio – Niteroi bridge, you can see the neighborhood of Santa Teresa, the Santos Dumont airport, and the three forts that were built to protect the city, the São João Fort, Lajes Fort and Santa Cruz Fort.As you circle back, you will come across the city of Niteroi, on the other side of the bridge side, from here you will have one of the best views of Rio de Janeiro. After heading back, you will drive back through Aterro do Flamengo from where you can see the beautiful Sugar Loaf, before arriving at a traditional barbecue lunch (all you can eat style). After lunch, you will make go to Cosme Velho neighborhood within a van riding up to Corcovado Mountain through the Tijuca rainforest to the towering Christ Redeemer statue. You will have about 40 minutes to get to know all the sides and views of Corcovado and its worldwide known Christ Statue.Then, you will take a van ride to Santa Teresa, a neighborhood where laid-backness and tradition meet. But it also brings you street art, such as the amazing Selaron Steps, the beautiful steps done in ceramic by artist Jorge Selarón. You will have about 10 minutes or so to contemplate it before continuing your tour. The last main sight visited will be the Sugar Loaf Mountain. You’ll travel all the way to the top in two steps by cable car. The first cable car takes you to Urca Hill, a vantage point 215 meters high for which already grants beautiful views of Guanabara Bay. From this stage, a second cable car takes you up to the top. Explore Urca and Sugar Loaf hills for about 45 minutes. After riding the van back down, you will make your way back to your hotel.

Rio's main sights in one day guided tour with lunch

Christ the Redeemer

Rio de Janeiro is a giant metropolis with many beautiful natural sites to see and hike. But it can also be overwhelming, busy and crowded. This tour offers to take you to some of the most famous sights in Rio de Janeiro in a few hours. No fuss, no muss, everything is taken care of, from pick-up at your hotel in the morning to the rides up and down the surrounding mountain.On this tour you will:
- do a panoramic tour of downtown Rio passing by the Sambadrome 
- stop at the Metropolitan Cathedral which was built in a pyramidal form with an internal diameter of 96m (314ft) and a height of 80m (262ft)
- familiarize yourself with traditional Cinelândia Square with its historical buildings
- see the Municipal Theater, the National Library and the National Museum of Fine Arts
- be taken to the neighborhood of Urca via the Aterro do Flamengo, where one of the largest symbols of the city is located: Sugar Loaf
- travel to Urca Hill by cable car, a vantage point 215m (700ft) high with beautiful views of Guanabara Bay and its islands
- see the Rio-Niterói Bridge and Corcovado Mountain from up high
- take a second cable car up to the top, at 395m (1300ft) and enjoy splendid views of Copacabana beach, the Santa Cruz fortress and several beaches of Niterói

Sugar Loaf city tour and cable car from Rio

Rio de Janeiro is a giant metropolis with many beautiful landmarks that you won't want to miss. But it can also be overwhelming, busy and crowded. This tour offers to take you to most famous sights in Rio de Janeiro by bus in a one day tour. No fuss, no muss, everything is taken care of, from pick-up at your hotel in the morning to the lunch and the rides up and down the surrounding mountains.During this tour you will:
- start the bus tour in the morning with views of Ipaneman and Copacabana beaches
- pass through the historic Laranjeiras neighborhood, see the Guanabara Palace and along the charming Botafogo's shore
- see the Sambodrome on your panoramic bus tour of downtown Rio with a professional guide
- get off the bus to visit the Metropolitan Cathedral and take some pictures of downtown Rio
- get back on the bus and see Cinelândia Square, its historical buildings, the Municipal Theater, the National Library and the National Museum of Fine Arts
- ride the iconic cable cars up to Sugarloaf on the Corcovado Mountain, stopping at Urca Hill and its vantage point overlooking Guanabara Bay and the Rio-Niteroi bridge
- finish your ascent to the top of Sugarloaf, enjoying gorgeous views of the Copacabana beach and the impressive Christ Redeemer statue overlooking the city
- enjoy lunch at a barbecue house before you head over to the base of Corcovado Mountain via the Cosme Vehlo Train
- ride through the lush and dense Tijuca rainforest on a typical train and do some sightseeing around Urca before getting back on the bus
- learn more about the rich history of Rio, anecdotes about Sugarloaf, traditions about Rio and its inhabitants

Rio in a day: city tour with Sugarloaf, Corcovado Mountain with Christ Redeemer

Sugarloaf Mountain

Discover the charming neighborhood of Santa Teresa, with its completely different vibe from the rest of Rio. See local artists create their art and work on their craft. Then you'll explore the Parque das Ruínas (Ruins Park) where you get to see one of the most beautiful views of the lesser known Rio, its tradition, its architecture, the lifestyle, street art and the bohemian atmosphere at night.Walk down the famous ceramic Selaron stairway steps to reach Lapa, created by the Chilean Jorge Selarón and learn more about the pieces of ceramic that were placed on top of the paintings done by the locals who were decorating the stairs in support for the National Soccer Team in 1994’s World Cup, won by Brazil.

Tour of Santa Teresa and Selarón Steps by foot

Enjoy the Sugarloaf, the Metropolitan Cathedral, Rio de Janeiro downtown, Selarón Steps, and Christ Redeemer all in one day! In the morning, while we move along the beaches of the South Zone of Rio to collect guests, you will catch up nice views from Rio’s charming beaches. As you stroll through Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabana you’ll hear all about these beaches.After that, head to Botafogo neighborhood where Sugar Loaf stands. But before your visit, you will go to the downtown to learn a bit more about the history of the city, passing by the Guanabara Palace, the famous Rio Sambodrome, and the Metropolitan Cathedral, where you have a stop. After a brief visit, you will make your way to Urca and Sugarloaf.There you will catch some of the best views in Rio. You will travel all the way to the top in two steps by cable car. The first cable car takes you to Urca Hill, a vantage point 215 meters high for which already grants beautiful views of Guanabara Bay and its islands, Flamengo and Botafogo beaches, Santos Dumont Airport, the Rio-Niterói Bridge, Urca’s neighborhood and Corcovado Mountain. After some time allowed up there, you will head down to an all-you-can-eat-style barbecue house (if option selected). If you choose the option without lunch, your guide will offer a variety of nearby suggestions. After lunch, you will take a van ride to Santa Teresa, a neighborhood where laid-backness and tradition meet. But it also brings you street art, such as the amazing Selarón Steps, the beautiful steps done in ceramic by the Chilean artist Jorge Selarón. You will have about 10 minutes or so to contemplate it . From there, you will leave by van up through the Tijuca National Park. Where you will arrive at the park’s visitor center. From there you’ll make your way up to the statue where you will spend some time enjoying the views from one of the world’s most famous landmark. After riding the van back down, you will make your way back to your hotel.

Sugarloaf, Selaron Steps and Christ Redeemer full-day tour with optional barbecue lunch

Selarón Stairs

Appreciate Rio from the sea, its historical buildings and the forts that protected the Guanabara Bay. Built by the Portuguese in 1555, see the Bay from a very special angle. We will sail to see the most beautiful landscape of Rio. It is the largest bay of the world in volume of water, it has several islands, as the Governor’s island, Fundão and Snakes island. In the west margin we see Rio de Janeiro, and East the municipal district of Niteroi. During the cruise on the Schooner, you can go to the bar and enjoy caipirinhas and others alcoholic drinks or sodas and water. You will also find season tropical fruits, such as watermelon and pineapples for free.
After heading back, you will drive back through Aterro do Flamengo from where you can see the beautiful Sugar Loaf in all its glory, before arriving at a traditional Barbecue lunch, all you can eat style (If option selected. If not, you will be dropped off at your hotel).

Guanabara Bay cruise with optional lunch

Appreciate Rio from the sea and enjoy a cruise along the Guanabara Bay. Sail to see the most beautiful landscape of the city. Then have a delicious lunch at a barbecue house (all you can eat). After lunch, you'll visit the famous Selaron Steps and make a stop for photos and head to the famous Christ Redeemer Statue by van!

Guanabara Bay cruise with lunch and Christ Redeemer by van

Discover Rio from the sea, during a 4-hour cruise and see Rio's historical buildings and the forts that protected the Guanabara Bay. On this tour you will:
- see the Bay, built by the Portuguese in 1555, from a very special angle
- sail off the coasts of Rio to see the most beautiful landscapes of Sugarloaf
- cruise around the many islands of the bay such as the Governor’s island, Fundão and Snakes island
- see Rio de Janeiro, and east the municipal district of Niteroi
- see a city vision as you leave Marina Da Gloria by Saveiro
- the beaches of Fortaleza Santa Cruz and Niteroi
- the neighborhoods of Botafogo, Flamengo, Urca, Sugar Loaf, Fort São Joao, Flagstone Island,
- the Santa Cruz Fortress, and the Rio-Niteroi Bridge
- ... and more
NOTE: this tour is included in a package tour (4 days / 3 nights) of Rio and its surroundings.

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