Rio's Full-Day Tour: Selarón Steps, Christ & Sugarloaf
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the vibrant Selarón Steps
- Visit the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue
- Ride the cable car up Sugarloaf Mountain
- Enjoy panoramic views of Rio's beaches
- Savor a delicious Brazilian lunch
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Selarón Steps, Christ the Redeemer, and Sugarloaf Mountain
- Round-trip transportation from Rio de Janeiro hotels
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Personal expenses and gratuities
Itinerary
Pass by: ✅ Full Tour ❌ Mini/Express Tour We will pass by several points of interest along the way, such as Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, and other notable sights. Please note that the specific route may vary depending on your hotel location and starting point. In some cases, we may not pass by Copacabana or Ipanema beaches.
Pass by: ✅ Full Tour ❌ Mini/Express Tour Ipanema Beach, famously known for inspiring the iconic song "The Girl from Ipanema," is a beautiful destination that truly deserves its fame and admiration. However, please note that whether we pass by Ipanema Beach depends on the location of your hotel and the specific route of the tour.
Pass by: We pass through the Tijuca National Park, one of the largest urban forests in the world and home to many attractions, including the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue, located within its boundaries.
✅ Full Tour ✅ Mini/Express Tour Reaching the Christ, we'll take you with our tour vehicle from its base to nearly the summit. The very top is reached by climbing a flight of stairs to arrive at the iconic Christ the Redeemer Statue. The view, from this vantage point, with the surrounding Tijuca National Forest spreading below and a circle of mountains closing the horizon at the very back of the Guanabara bay is truly spectacular. After some time to walk around and take photos, we make the way back down.
✅ Full Tour ❌ Mini/Express Tour The lunch takes place at a self-service buffet restaurant, which may vary depending on the day and logistics. It can be at Me Gusta Restaurant, Fagulha, or other similar restaurants. All options offer a wide variety of salads, hot and cold dishes, and desserts, including vegetarian and vegan choices
✅ Full Tour ❌ Mini/Express Tour From Santa Teresa to Lapa, there is the famous Selaron steps, a stairway decorated with colorful tiles. Known for its energetic bohemian vibe, “Lapa” is the most buzzing area in town day and nighttime.
Pass by: ✅ Full Tour (pass by) ❌ Mini/Express Tour Have you ever heard of the Lapa neighborhood? If not, it should! It's very easy to know that you've arrived in Lapa. There is a famous monument that is the official image of Lapa, the large white arches aqueduct postcard of Rio.
Pass by: ✅ Full Tour (drive through) ❌ Mini/Express Tour We then drive through Rio’s downtown through some of the coolest touristic areas catching sights and culture.
Pass by: ✅ Full Tour (pass by) ❌ Mini/Express Tour Known for sheltering the Sugarloaf Mountain and for the privileged view it offers to Guanabara Bay, Botafogo beach hides a little explored and pulsating alternative life with bars, restaurants and cultural centers.
Pass by: ✅ Full Tour (pass by) ❌ Mini/Express Tour Calm beaches close to Flamengo landfilled park with largest manmade park of the world, fully planted with tropical vegetation.
✅ Full Tour ❌ Mini/Express Tour The Metropolitan Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro stands out among the buildings in the Center of the city. Its unique architecture catches the attention of everyone passing by and surprises those who visit it! Its appearance and history are unconventional and make it one of the most curious spots in the wonderful city!
✅ Full Tour ✅ Mini/Express Tour We will then go up the Sugarloaf Mountain. A series of two cable cars will take you to the top of Sugar Loaf. At the top, again some of the most breathtaking views of Rio, this time from a different vantage point than at Corcovado.
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour is not wheelchair accessible; participants should be able to navigate stairs and uneven terrain.
- Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult; infants must sit on laps during transportation.
- The tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately for the weather conditions.
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 landmarks.
- Ensure you have a valid ID for hotel pickup and entry to attractions.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Infants Required On Laps
Traveler reviews
The tour was the highlight of our Rio trip!
That was a great way to get to know Rio! Our tour guide Gustavo was very attentive, knowledgeable and overall a great person to be around. The van was comfortable and the timing for each visit was perfect. Bonus points for me getting to learn a little bit of spanish, since the tour was in multiple languages, and the guide was switching very quickly between them. I highly recommend the experience.
Great tour
The tour was really nice they stop in every main spot in Rio de janeiro. They picked us up in our hotel right on time in a van, so our group was about 20 people. We had enough time to see everything with no rush. Our guide Gustavo was awesome, he speaks fluently English. The lunch was really good too, I don’t have any complaints.
Disappointed with Viator
The tour was great and so was the tour guide but finding out that Viator was $40.00 more expensive then buying directly was very disappointing. Next time I'll do more research then I did.
A nice time in Rio
The tour was great. We saw the major sights and had easy access ahead of the lines. The pace was good. Our guide was one of the best. He was knowledgeable and gave clear instructions about what to expect, where to meet, etc. He was personable. The coach van was clean and comfortable. A wonderful experience.
GREAT experience!
Campos was my guide and he was great! You can tell he's very experienced as a tour guide. He drew me in on his description of everything & the rich history behind samba & carnival. He even threw in some history about favelas. The group was great, everyone seemed super down to earth and friendly. Only complaint was that at the statue it was cloudy so I couldn't see the picturesque view of Rio from there but that's no fault to Campos. The lunch was great too! Everything about this tour is WELL WORTH IT.