Private Rio Highlights Tour: Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf Discount Tickets

Private Rio Highlights Tour: Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf photo
Private Rio Highlights Tour: Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf photo
Private Rio Highlights Tour: Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf photo
Private Rio Highlights Tour: Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf photo
Private Rio Highlights Tour: Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf photo

Get your discount tickets for the Rio de Janeiro: Customizable Full-Day Private Tour with Pickup, save up to 13% !

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Overview

Explore Rio de Janeiro on this customizable full-day private tour with a guide. Whether you want to see the city’s most popular attractions or lesser-visited spots, your guide can recommend the best places, as well as ways to avoid the crowds. The itinerary is based on your interests and is fully flexible. The tour includes round-trip transfers from your accommodation in Rio, the cruise port, or the airport. - Tour Rio de Janeiro your way, with a private car and driver, during this fully customizable tour - Choose the landmarks and attractions that you want to visit, such as Christ the Redeemer atop Corcovado, Sugar Loaf Mountain, the Selaron Steps, the Metropolitan Cathedral and the city's famous beaches - Learn about the food, language, culture and history of the city and its inhabitants from your informative local guide while you explore - Enjoy the flexibility and personal attention that comes with a private tour

Pickup Information

PICKUP INFORMATION: Please specify your preferred pickup location when booking. Since this is a private tour, you can choose the pickup point that best suits your needs, as long as it is within Rio de Janeiro city limits. RETURN INFORMATION: Please specify your preferred drop-off location when booking. Since this is a private tour, you can choose the drop-off point that best suits your needs, as long as it is within Rio de Janeiro city limits. HOTEL PICKUP INSTRUCTIONS: When your guide arrives at your hotel, they will ask the front desk to call your room if you are not in the lobby. AIRPORT OR PORT ARRIVAL INSTRUCTIONS: When you arrive at the airport or port, a member of our team will be waiting in the arrivals area holding a sign with your name. They will escort you to your private transfer vehicle.

Language Offered

German-GUIDE

Portuguese-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Italian-GUIDE

French-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon
Your guide will meet you at your hotel and drive you to the base of Corcovado Mountain, passing by Rio's beaches and Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon along the way.
2. Santuario Cristo Redentor
Travel by van to the top of Corcovado Mountain, where the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue stands, passing through the lush Tijuca Forest along the way. The total time includes transportation from the Visitor Center to the statue, time at the summit of Corcovado Mountain, and the return journey.
Duration: 60 mins
3. Santa Teresa
Next, we will head towards the bohemian neighborhood of Santa Teresa, home to a collection of local boutiques and galleries. The charming Santa Teresa neighborhood also boasts several trendy bars and restaurants offering a variety of snacks and dishes, not to mention the stunning views. Don't miss it!
Duration: 30 mins
4. Arcos da Lapa
Have you ever heard of the Lapa neighborhood? If not, you should! It's very easy to know you've arrived in Lapa. There's a famous monument that's the official image of Lapa and a postcard of Rio: the aqueduct with its large white arches.
5. Escadaria Selaron
Discover the famous Selarón Steps, one of Rio de Janeiro’s most colorful and photographed attractions. Decorated by Chilean artist Jorge Selarón with thousands of tiles from around the world, the staircase has become a true symbol of the city and a perfect backdrop for unforgettable photos.
Duration: 15 mins
6. Centro
Walk through downtown Rio, passing some of the coolest tourist spots, taking in sights and culture until you reach Praça Mauá. The walk passes historical attractions, many bars and restaurants, arriving at Praça Mauá where all tribes and peoples gather.
Duration: 20 mins
7. Museu do Amanha
Admire the beautiful, state-of-the-art museum structure designed by the famous architect Santiago Calatrava.
8. The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro stands out among the buildings in the city center. Its unique architecture attracts the attention of all who pass by and surprises those who visit it! Its appearance and history are unconventional and make it one of the most curious points of the marvelous city!
Duration: 15 mins
9. Boulevard Olimpico
See a different side of Rio in its emerging Porto Maravilha area, a symbol of Rio renewed after the Olympics.
Duration: 10 mins
10. Painel Etnias
Mural painted by Eduardo Kobra, listed by the Guinness Book of Records as the largest graffiti in the world.
Duration: 10 mins
11. Maracana Stadium
The most important temple of Brazilian football. The setting for important classics and events in Brazilian football, such as the final matches of the 1950 and 2014 World Cups and the final of the 2014 Olympics.
Duration: 5 mins
12. Sambodromo da Marques de Sapucai
The Sambódromo is the stadium for Rio's Carnival, where the parades take place for three nights a year. It's a concrete structure built especially for Carnival. It's an avenue with grandstands on both sides divided into sectors.
13. Ipanema Beach
The beach that inspired the composition of the famous song "The Girl from Ipanema". A beautiful beach that deserves all the fame and admiration.
14. Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro
Beautiful building and preserved architecture. It is one of the most important Brazilian theaters.
15. Copacabana Beach
The beach that inspired the composition of the famous song "The Girl from Ipanema". A beautiful beach that deserves all the fame and admiration.
16. Sugarloaf Mountain
Two-stage cable car ride: the first to Urca Hill, followed by the second to the summit of Sugarloaf Mountain. The total time includes both cable car rides, as well as time at Urca Hill and Sugarloaf Mountain.
Duration: 60 mins

Inclusion

Licensed bilingual guide.

Pickup and drop-off at any address within the city of Rio de Janeiro

Private Transportation in fully equipped vehicles.

Exclusion

Admission tickets and entrance fees

Tips (optional)

Refeições e bebidas.

Entrada – Santuário Cristo Redentor

Entrada – Museu do Amanhã

Entrada – Bondinho Pão de Açúcar

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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