Rio Essentials: Selaron Steps, Sugar Loaf and Christ Redeemer
At a glance
Rio Essentials: Selaron Steps, Sugar Loaf and Christ Redeemer is a 9h guided experience in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, operated by Gray Line Brazil. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 13 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $149.16 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Roundtrip transfer to most hotels in São Conrado, Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabana, Panoramic city tour, Cable Car Ticket to Sugar Loaf Access.
Highlights
- Hotel pickup included
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 13 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 9h
- Group
- Small group, up to 25 travellers
- Languages
- German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup included
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Combine visits to Corcovado and the Christ Redeemer Statue, the Selaron Steps, the Metropolitan Cathedral and Sugar Loaf mountain. Hit four must-sees in Rio on this full-day 9-hour tour. Start the day with a comprehensive city tour of Rio with a stop at the Metropolitan Cathedral, then ride the Sugar Loaf cable car overlooking Guanabara Bay. Refuel midday with a barbecue lunch at one Rio’s best barbecue Steak houses and then continue on over to see the Christ the Redeemer statue atop Corcovado and end your visit at the famous Selaron Steps before heading back to your hotel in time to catch dinner. Round-trip transportation from most hotels in Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon and São Conrado.
What's included
What's included
- Roundtrip transfer to most hotels in São Conrado, Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabana
- Panoramic city tour
- Cable Car Ticket to Sugar Loaf Access
- Van Ticket to Christ Redeemer Statue Access
- Barbecue Lunch (Vegetarian options available) - On option with Lunch only.
- Professional Guide with Live tour Commentary in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
Not included
- Optional Gratuities
- Beverages
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Copacabana Beach is the most famous beach in the city (maybe even in the country, or in the world) and is about 4 km long. Among the trademarks is its boardwalk with waves drawn in Portuguese stone, designed by famous brazilian landscaper Burle Max.
In Copacabana you will testify why cariocas have such a beautiful tan. While you travel through these neighborhoods, you will hear a few tips on what to do around them and the interesting stories that took place in these streets. -
Stop 2
You will pass through the historic Laranjeiras neighborhood, which hosts the Guanabara Palace, the ancient home of Princess Isabel who signed the Golden Law to free all slaves. Nowadays, the Palace is the official headquarters of the government of Rio de Janeiro.
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Stop 3
Before reaching downtown you will pass next to the Sambodrome, where the Samba School Parade happens every year.
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Stop 4
A comprehensive city tour of downtown area. Take a panoramic tour through historical streets and buildings and get to know stories and curiosities of this prominent area. Get nice perspectives of the traditional Cinelândia Square with its historical buildings, and take a look at the Municipal Theater with its Art Nouveau Architecture.
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Stop 5 · 15m
See from outside and get inside the iconic Metropolitan Cathedral which was built in a pyramidal form with an internal diameter of 96 meters and a height of 80 meters.
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Stop 6
You will make your way to Urca through Aterro do Flamengo and its parks, designed by Burle Marx and hear all about Brazil’s participation in World War II as well as the founding of the city back in the late 1500s, just before arriving to Sugar Loaf.
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Stop 7 · 10m
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 Dummont Airport, the Rio-Niterói Bridge, Urca’s neighborhood and Corcovado Mountain.
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Stop 8 · 40m
A second cable car takes you up to the top. When you get there, you will understand why Rio is considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world. At 395 meters you’ll enjoy breathtaking views from Copacabana beach, Niterói and the Santa Cruz fortress. From up there, you will have no trouble understanding why Rio is nicknamed “Wonderful City”.
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Stop 9 · 1h 20m
After visiting Sugar Loaf Mountain, you will head down to an all-you-can-eat-style barbecue house. Brazilian Churrascarias (Barbecue places) offer a wide variety of sides and alternative options, in case you decide to stick with a vegetarian option, you will still leave delighted. Lunch is included only if option selected. If selecting an option without lunch, our guide will offer a variety of nearby suggestions that can fit any budget or taste!
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Stop 10
Pass through this unique and charming neighborhood.
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Stop 11 · 10m
The beautiful steps done in ceramic by artist Jorge Selarón are one of a kind. You will have about 10 minutes or so to contemplate it .
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Stop 12
Pass by the park in a van ride to get to the Corcovado Mountain
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Stop 13 · 40m
Upon arriving at the Statue, you will have two options of reaching the top, by a lift and then an escalator, or the traditional way, by stairs, 222 Steps, but the prize makes it all worthwhile. Once up, the views and the imposing statue will take your mind off the walk up! Looking up you will feel blessed and protected by this beautiful monument of Christ with open arms, now one of the new Seven Wonders of the World! From up there you can see most of the city, all of the south zone and all the way to Niteroi. A unique view that will astound you. You will have about 40 minutes to get to know all the sides and views of Corcovado and take pictures.
Meeting point
* Roundtrip Transfer to Most Hotels in São Conrado, Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabana (South Zone)
* If you would like to avoid picking up and dropping off other passengers, please ask for the last
meeting point location when calling to reconfirm or when selecting your pick up point.
* Please wait for your guide in the hotel lobby of your selected hotel. If your hotel is not listed, contact us so we can inform you the closest pick up location and time
Good to know
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Barbecue Lunch (Vegetarian options available) - On option with Lunch. If selecting an option without lunch, our guide will offer a variety of nearby suggestions that can fit any budget or taste!
- It is recommended to wear light clothes, sunscreen and sunglasses
- The specific departure time for this tour will be determined upon reconfirmation
- Keep in mind that if you want to avoid picking other passenger, just ask us to be picked up from the last departure point on the tour
- Tour runs in any weather
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Rio Essentials: Selaron Steps, Sugar Loaf and Christ Redeemer take?
The experience lasts about 9h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $149.16 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Roundtrip transfer to most hotels in São Conrado, Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabana; Panoramic city tour; Cable Car Ticket to Sugar Loaf Access; Van Ticket to Christ Redeemer Statue Access; Barbecue Lunch (Vegetarian options available) - On option with Lunch only.; Professional Guide with Live tour Commentary in English, Spanish and Portuguese..
Where does it start?
* Roundtrip Transfer to Most Hotels in São Conrado, Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabana (South Zone) * If you would like to avoid picking up and dropping off other passengers, please ask for the last meeting point location when calling to reconfirm or when selecting your pick up…
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 13 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Rio de Janeiro.
