Combine visits to Rio de Janeiro's top landmarks and highlights on a single full-day tour. Stops include the Sambadromo, the Christ the Redeemer Statue, the Tijuca Rainforest, and others. A buffet lunch, round-trip transfers, and admission tickets to Christ the Redeemer are all included.

Capture all of Rio's highlights in one day on this sightseeing tour
Cover more sights in less time in an air-con vehicle
Skip the hassle of navigating public transport
Round-trip port or hotel pickup and drop-off are included

What's Included

Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance to the Sugarloaf.
Entrance to the Christ the Redeemer.
Bilingual Tour guide

Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Entrance to the Sambodromo.
Entrance to the Maracana Stadium.

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

Hotel Rio Othon Palace
Av. Atlântica, 3264 - 5º andar - Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22070-001, Brazil
If you do not provide us the pickup location at the time of booking and you do not inform us about it later, we will assume you will meet us at the Meeting Point at the Front Desk of the Rio Othon Palace (Avenida Atlântica, 3264 - Copacabana).

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

08:00 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Pickup details

Pickup is available from most hotels in the areas of Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana, Flamengo and Downtown (Centro). Contact us back to adjust the pickup time. The pickup between 08:00 am and 09:30 am.

What To Expect

Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Sugarloaf Mountain Cable Car

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Morro da Urca

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Praia Vermelha (Pass By)

Escadaria Selaron

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Maracana

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Sambodromo da Marques de Sapucai

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
We contact you back in order to provide proper pickup time. Check your emails and/or cell phone.
Sugarloaf and Christ the Redeemer request ID for children in order to confirm the age discount. If requested, you must present a copy of ID.
Stroller accessible
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate

This tour is unavailable on Carnival season.
Comfortable clothing and walking shoes are recommended for this tour.
The tour itinerary may change order, but the highlights remain.
Minimum of 2 people to confirm German or French speaking tour guide.
Contact us to confirm the pickup time according to hotel location.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 999 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.

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Reviews

4.5

370 reviews

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Best way to see Rio

Mario_D, Apr 2024

Phenomenal value for money, can’t complain about anything.highly recommend . Lunch was excellent. Tour guide was very professional

Great. Day in Rio

Rodney_R, Apr 2024

I’m not a big fan of day long group tours but this one was very enjoyable. Our guid Manuela was great. Organized and interesting. The best guide qualities. Christ the Redeemer is usually the first stop but she switched it to the last stop because the cloudy morning was forecast to give way to a sunny afternoon. Excellent decision. Great day.

I would definitely recommend this tour

Jim_B, Apr 2024

Great tour with fantastic guide and driver. Barbeque/Buffet lunch at end was also excellent. Only negative was SambaDrome-was closed and only seen through a fence so a total waste of time in my opinion.

Awesone experience

Lawraine_A, Apr 2024

It was a wobderful experience. Our tour guide Lavinia and driver did a wonderful job. Highly recommend

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Hello! We're thrilled to hear that your tour was a great experience! We work with the best professionals in Rio so that our clients can have special days in our cit Thank you very much for your kind words and for choosing our tour! See you next time!

Rio Tour

ana_s, Apr 2024

Professional and friendly Guide. Very good phase. Lunch was very good. Great tour that included the most popular sights in Rio

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Hello! We're thrilled by your feedback! Your satisfaction drives us to constantly improve, from our internal operations to the expertise of our guides. Thank you for choosing Rio Carioca Tour! We look forward to serving you again whenever you're in Rio. Best regards!

Experienced tour guide and perfect organized tour

Maria_G, Apr 2024

Everything was perfect. The tour guide was friendly and well experienced (Lidgia). The lunch was tasty and big portions. We have plenty of time to take photos. And we felt all the time safe.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Hello! We're very happy to hear that you had a nice experience with us! It's great to hear that our tour guide made your tour enjoyable. That's why we work with the best professionals in the city. Also, making sure that our clients feel safe throughout their experience is always a priority for us, so it's great to know that you felt comfortable and safe. On behalf of the Rio Carioca Tour team, thank you for your kind words and for choosing us for your tour!

Recommended full day tour to see Rio Highlights in 8 Hours

Han_G, Apr 2024

Very good tour, punctual pick up at Copacabana Hotel, as described, and the buffet lunch was very good too. Recommended

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Hello! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your tour with us and that everything met your expectations! Recommendations like yours mean a lot to us, and we truly appreciate your kind words. Thank you for choosing us and for taking the time to share your experience. We hope to welcome you back soon for more wonderful tours and experiences in Rio!

Rio highlights

Aleksandar_I, Apr 2024

Great experience visiting Christ the redeemer, sugar loaf mountain and the Selaron steps and it was very memorable

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Hello, We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience visiting some postcards of our city! It's great to know that your visit was memorable. Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We hope to welcome you back soon for more unforgettable adventures!

Supper Rio experience

Harbhajan_S, Apr 2024

All the sites where amazing and our guide was excellent and beyond duty helpful...top marks. The buffet was excellent too especially we 4, being vegetarian.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Hello! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your tour with us and that our guide went above and beyond to make your experience memorable! Ensuring our clients have an exceptional time exploring the amazing sites is always our top priority. It's fantastic to hear that you found the buffet to be excellent, especially as vegetarians. We strive to accommodate all dietary preferences to ensure everyone has a delightful dining experience. Thank you very much for your wonderful review and for choosing us for your tour. We can't wait to welcome you back for more unforgettable adventures!

Excellent as l would recommend to friends and family.

Hamlet_F, Apr 2024

A simple and good trip A very good experiênce with a categoric profissional. The tour guide was very informative and explained the towns and stops clearly with the history background.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Hello! We're very glad to hear you had a positive experience with us! It's wonderful to know that our tour guide provided informative explanations with historical context, making your trip enjoyable and enriching. Thank you for choosing our services. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for more memorable adventures! Best regards, Rio Carioca Tours & Services

Very exciting tour

Angeline_G, Apr 2024

The best tour ever. Luis was very patient and knowledgeable about all the different areas. We enjoyed it and had so much fun

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Hello! Your feedback brings us immense joy! We strive to ensure every tour is exceptional, partnering with top-notch professionals like Luis to guarantee unforgettable experiences in Rio. We appreciate your review and trust in Rio Carioca Tours. Looking forward to your next visit! Warm regards, Rio Carioca Tours & Services

Christ the Redeemer and...

Catalina_Y, Apr 2024

Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf mountain. We were blessed to have clear skies most of the time. We had good weather but it was too hot.

Guide supreme gathering people together ❤

ColinPaul_F, Apr 2024

Hello was the greatest!! He showed us all the sights we wanted to see and apart from technical glitch everything went smoothly. He introduced us all to each other which bonded us all beautifully ❤ we haven't seen so much energy before 🥰

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We are very happy to hear that our tour guide made your experience unforgettable and that the relationship with the group was great! We look forward to welcoming you again for more adventures in the future! See you soon!

Love our tour guide, Mar!

Kym_H, Apr 2024

Our tour guide, Mar, spoke good English and was so fun and enthusiastic! The tour delivered exactly what was promised!

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Hello! We were very happy to read your report! Our team works hard to ensure that our clients have great experiences here in Rio, so it's very gratifying to read comments like yours. Thank you very much for your review and for choosing Rio Carioca Tour! See you!

Awesome experience your Rio de Janeiro

Paul_G, Apr 2024

We’re very extensive travelers, and by far our tour guide was the best one we have ever had. Thank you so much for amazing experience in the Rio de Janeiro.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Hello! We're very happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour! Our team is very qualified and we don't compromise on that! If you can come back to Rio one day, look us up and we'll be delighted to receive you again! Thank you very much for your review and for choosing Rio Carioca Tour!

A must do in Rio

Dennis_I, Apr 2024

Tour and tourguide (Roberts) were great. A must do… We were not happy with the communication, we could not be picked up at our hotel, so we walked half on our to another hotel…and then the bus drove back to our hotel to pick up other guests!

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Hello, Well, we're sorry about the miscommunication and the mistake about picking you up. Still, we're glad to hear that the tour was good! Thank you for your review and for choosing Rio Carioca Tour!

Wonderful

Marydarlene_C, Apr 2024

Great itinerary. Ricardo was amazing giving us both historical and cultural background for all we saw.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Hello! It's great to hear that your tour was a success! Thank you very much for your confidence in our service and for your generous review!

Do this one

joseph_p, Apr 2024

The trip went to all the major spots only disappointment is we weren’t able to get into the football stadium. Our guide was amazing named mini Gio.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Hello! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your tour! Regarding Maracanã, we have a tour totally dedicated to visiting the stadium, including access to the Football Museum inside. This is a guided tour, with our team also picking you up and dropping you off at your hotel/hostel. We highly recommend it! Thank you very much for your review and for choosing Rio Carioca Tour!

The Best Tour

Reyyan_O, Apr 2024

Wonderful! Organized! Full day all the touristic attractions! Perfect open buffet lunch. Tour guide was helpful and friendly

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Hello! We're very happy to hear that your day was enjoyable! If you ever come back to Rio, come and see us. We'd be delighted to welcome you again! Thank you very much for your review and for choosing Rio Carioca Tour!

A solid 4 stars. Would use this company again

Gill_C, Apr 2024

A great way to see all the areas of Rio that we wanted to see. It was also brilliant that we managed to skip the queues and jump ahead as we were on a guided tour. Christian all guide spoke good English. What would’ve made the day even better was to Have been given a summary overview of the day right at the start, so we knew where we were going and how long we were staying in each place. The first time he mentioned lunch was 1:50 pm as we were on our way to the restaurant. (I’ve read the other reviews about lunch being a bit later, so I took a snack for mid morning!). He also was a really fast walker and raced ahead on many occasion, However, he did wait for us and we didn’t feel particularly rushed either. He called us all ‘children’ which annoyed my husband more than me! I would’ve preferred if the tour was English-speaking only, as he spent most of the time speaking in Spanish to the Spanish guests and an English version almost being an afterthought. Having said that we had a really good day and learn all we needed to know.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Hello! We're very happy to hear that you enjoyed your tour! Regarding the guide's joke, we apologize for having offended you and even more so your husband. Here in Brazil, especially here in Rio de Janeiro, we tend to treat each other with a lot of spontaneity and good humor, so we believe that the guide acted in this way with no ill intent. In any case, we reinforce our apology. On behalf of the Rio Carioca Tour team, we thank you for your review and for choosing us!

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