This comprehensive tour of Rio's must-see sights is perfect for those short on time in the city. Visit highlights such as the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Selaron Steps, Maracana Stadium, and a train trip up to the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue. Learn about the city's culture and history through insightful guide commentary as you travel.

Comprehensive tour in just a half day
Guided commentary in multiple languages
Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned minibus
Train travel to the Christ the Redeemer statue

What's Included

Guided half-day tour in Rio de Janeiro via air-conditioned bus
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Professional guide with live tour commentary in English, Spanish & Portuguese.
Hotel pickup and drop-off from main hotels in South Zone (Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon and Leme)
Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle

Drinks (available to purchase at Christ the Redeemer)
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

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Start time

08:00 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Pickup details

Pickup and drop-off from the main hotels in Rio de Janeiro Departure Point: Hotels in Rio de Janeiro's South Zone (Copacabana, Leme, Ipanema, & Leblon). Return point: Hotels in Rio de Janeiro's South Zone (Copacabana, Leme, Ipanema, & Leblon). Pick up from the hotel takes place before the start time of the activity. If you do not receive confirmation of your departure time, please contact us.

What To Expect

Avenida Atlantica (Pass By)

Copacabana Beach (Pass By)

Estatua Carlos Drummond de Andrade (Pass By)

Ipanema Beach (Pass By)

Cosme Velho

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Parque Nacional da Tijuca (Pass By)

Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Maracana

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Sambodromo da Marques de Sapucai

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Escadaria Selaron

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Roundtrip transportation available from South Zone’s (Copacabana, Ipanema, and Leme) seafront hotels via air-conditioned bus.
Stroller accessible
Passengers not staying at one of the seafront hotels will be informed of the nearest pickup point and time.
Service animals allowed
Children must be accompanied by an adult

Children 4 and younger are complimentary, provided they do not occupy a seat
Near public transportation
This tour operates rain or shine
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Fun in Rio!

Tamika_T, Apr 2022

Newton was awesome!! The Private tour experience was definitely worth it! He was very accommodating and he was very patient. Thank you for the best views and photo opportunities!

Great tour, check pick up location order.

Nick_W, Oct 2021

This was a great tour, even in the rain, and the guide was excellent. However, our hotel was in Ipanema and we were the first pick up. It took an hour to get to the final pick up point, Hilton Copacabana. I would check this with the tour operator before booking as the final pick up point was less than 10 minutes in a taxi from our hotel and would have made a more leisurely morning.

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