Private Rio Tour: Christ the Redeemer & Sugar Loaf Essentials Discount Tickets

Overview

Enjoy a personalized visit to Rio de Janeiro’s essentials with a private guide and driver. The tour covers key highlights such as Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, and the Selarón Steps, with the flexibility to adjust stops according to personal interests. A local expert shares insights along the way, with the convenience of hotel pickup and drop-off included. Lunch is not part of the package, allowing guests to choose from the city’s best restaurants for a more authentic dining experience.

Redemption Instructions

• For hotel pickup, please inform hotel information; for airport pickup, please inform the arrival flight details; for cruise terminal pickup, please inform cruise ship details; • Booking the Christ and Sugar Loaf tickets in advance (online) recommended. Information will be sent once the booking is confirmed. Please monitor your messages on Viator (TripAdvisor Experiences). • Comfortable walking shoes and sunblock are recommended.

Pickup Information

Pick-up and drop-off are included; you choose where! If your place is not listed please let us know when booking or by message. For airport pickup please inform the arrival flight details; for seaport pickup please inform cruise ship information. If you are staying at Barra da Tijuca and Recreio, we recommend starting your tour at 6:30 AM to avoid heavy traffic and experience the best of Rio.

Language Offered

Portuguese-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

Inclusion

Private air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver

Certified Tour Guide

Pickup and drop-off in hotels, airports, seaport, you say where!

Complimentary bottled water

'On the fly' adaptations: change the itinerary during the tour to match your wishes.

Exclusion

Tickets for Christ the Redeemer (But we help with that!)

Tickets for Sugar Loaf (But we help with that!)

Food and Drinks

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

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

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

To avoid crowds at Christ the Redeemer, we recommend starting the tour as early as possible. Our earliest time is 6:30am.

To watch the stunning sunset from Sugar Loaf Mountain, we recommend starting the tour at 11:30am or later.

The "Real Gabinete Português de Leitura (Royal Portuguese Reading Room) is not open on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. We will visit another attraction on those days.

If you are staying at Barra da Tijuca and Recreio, we recommend starting your tour at 6:30 AM to avoid heavy traffic and experience the best of Rio.

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