Rio de Janeiro Full-Day Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Train ride to Christ the Redeemer
- Panoramic views from Sugarloaf Mountain
- Colorful Selarón Steps
- Traditional Brazilian barbecue lunch
- Guided tour with local insights
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Train ride to Christ the Redeemer
- Visit to Sugarloaf Mountain
- Lunch at a traditional Brazilian barbecue
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour involves moderate walking and may include some steep inclines.
- Availability may vary; check the latest schedule before booking.
- Confirm the meeting point and time upon booking to ensure a smooth experience.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a hat or sunscreen for sun protection.
- Carry a camera to capture the stunning views and vibrant street art.
- Ensure you have local currency (BRL) for any personal expenses or tips.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Infants Required On Laps
Good to know
- For customers who purchased the 'Christ by Train, Sugarloaf & Lunch' option: roundtrip transportation is available from main hotels in the South Zone (Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, and Leme) and Barra da Tijuca.
- For customers who purchased the 'Half Day Tour: Christ by Train' option: transportation is only available from main hotels in the South Zone. If you are staying in Barra da Tijuca, we will indicate the nearest meeting point for your convenience.
- Passengers not staying at one of the hotels in our pickup list will be informed of the nearest pickup point and time.
- 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
- Explore Rio on our “Christ by Train & City Tour,” featuring Christ the Redeemer by train, an external visit to Maracanã Stadium, passing by the Sambadrome without stopping, plus visits to the Metropolitan Cathedral and the colorful Selarón Steps. For a more complete experience, choose the “Christ by Train, Sugarloaf & Lunch” option — including all the above, a visit to Sugarloaf Mountain, and a delicious Brazilian steakhouse lunch, for a full-day journey through Rio’s most iconic landmarks.
- The order of the itinerary may be subject to change due to traffic, crowd levels, or attraction schedules.
- Children must present photo ID to validate their CHD ticket; otherwise, the ticket office may charge the adult ticket price.
Traveler reviews
A must!
Newton was a great tour guide! Very sweet and knowledgeable. This tour checks off some of the main attractions in Rio de Janeiro... definitely worth booking!
Good tour
Some stops were great some were not worth it. Picking up all the guests at their hotel was a little slow.
C2Rio did not live up to the reputation today
I signed up for a $200USD experience through Viator that was operated by C2Rio (a fairly well reviewed company). The experience was billed as a "small group tour" with early morning arrival for Christ the Redeemer and ample time at the "big sights." The bus was over 30 minutes late in picking me up (I was told to be ready at 6:35am; they didn't get me until well past 7am). When I tried to contact the company, I got zero response. As a solo traveler, this wasn't super reassuring. The guide's English was pretty limited, and she catered almost exclusively to the Brazilian tourists in the group. Which, by the way, was NOT a small group. It was 30 people (!!!) with three languages in the mix. The portuguese explanations were full and awesome, and for Spanish and English speakers, it was the bare minimum. The late pick up meant we were then late arriving to Christ the Redeemer, and so it was already packed. The promised "early morning arrival" was not so. And the rest of the day was then spent with the guide hurrying us through. Her high-stress approach rubbed off on the group. It just... wasn't fun. :( The lunch provided was barely edible - the last time I had a meal this bad while on a guided excursion was in Egypt in 2006. The idea was a Brazilian churascuria experience. The service was pretty good, but the food was terrible - the meat that was served were all end-cap cuts, full of gristle and fat. The venue showed its age and was packed full of ginormous tour groups. It was essentially a lunch mill for big bus groups. Hugely disappointing. Based on this experience I can't recommend C2Rio group excursions at all. I won't use them again.
Great tour. You get to...
Great tour. You get to see Rio’s highlights. Nice guides, good lunch. They pick you up. Well organized.
Good, but basic
Hi, overall, it was good. But, our guide, who was kind, caring, and very friendly, spoke very basic English. We could barely understood him. Explanations of history and basic facts were minimal, and he had to talk fast and short since he had to explain everything in Portuguese, Spanish, and English. The views were great and the lunch excellent. So all together a positive experience.