Full Day in Rio: Christ by Train, Sugarloaf, Selarón & Barbecue
Description
Discover the best of Rio de Janeiro in a single day! Begin with a scenic train ride up Corcovado Mountain to visit Christ the Redeemer, followed by an external view of Maracanã Stadium and a drive-by past the world-famous Sambadrome without stopping. Continue to explore the Metropolitan Cathedral and the colorful Selarón Steps. For those choosing the “Christ by Train, Sugarloaf & Lunch” option, enjoy a delicious Brazilian steakhouse lunch and a cable car ride up Sugarloaf Mountain. Roundtrip transportation for all tours. The Half Day Tour: Christ by Train is perfect for travelers with limited time, offering a comfortable and secure way to experience Rio’s highlights: Christ the Redeemer, Maracanã Stadium (external), Sambadrome (drive-by), Metropolitan Cathedral, and Selarón Steps. The Christ by Train, Sugarloaf & Lunch tour includes all of the above, plus a Brazilian barbecue lunch and a visit to Sugarloaf Mountain, ideal for a full-day immersion in Rio’s most iconic landmarks.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Avenue in front of Copacabana Beach.
Pass by the edge of the Copacabana Beach and get a panoramic view of one of the most famous beaches in Brazil.
Statue of a famous brazilian poet at Copacabana beach.
Pass by the edge of the Ipanema Beach and get a panoramic view of the legendary beach that inspired the famous song "Garota de Ipanema".
Board the train through the forest on your way up to Christ the Redeemer.
Pass by Tijuca Forest on your way up to Christ the Redeemer.
Go up by train to the top of the Corcovado Mountain, where is the Christ the Redeemer statue, pass by Tijuca Forest. The total time includes transportation from Cosme Velho Station to the statue, the period at the top of Corcovado Mountain and the return.
Extern visit with a stop in front of the Bellini Statue. Entry admission not included. On event days on the stadium the stop might not be allowed by traffic authorities.
The tour passes in front of the Sambadrome — the venue where Rio’s famous Carnival parades take place. This is a panoramic visit only, without stopping.
Internal visit.
Stop for photos. For customers who purchase the "Christ by Train & City Tour" option, the tour ends after a visit to the Selarón Steps.
Lunch time (Included only for customers who purchased the "Christ by Train, Sugarloaf & Lunch" option) - enjoy a delicious barbecue lunch in Brazilian local steakhouse. Meal included / Drinks not included
Cable car ride in two parts, the first to the Urca Hill and the second to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain. The total time includes all cable car rides, the period at Urca Hill and at the Sugarloaf Mountain. Included only for customers who purchased the "Christ by Train, Sugarloaf & Lunch" option
Take the first cable car ride to Urca Hill and wait for the second one to Sugarloaf Mountain. Included only for customers who purchased the "Christ by Train, Sugarloaf & Lunch" option
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
For customers who purchased the 'Christ by Train, Sugarloaf & Lunch' option: roundtrip transportation is available from main hotels in the South Zone (Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, and Leme) and Barra da Tijuca. For customers who purchased the 'Half Day Tour: Christ by Train' option: transportation is only available from main hotels in the South Zone. If you are staying in Barra da Tijuca, we will indicate the nearest meeting point for your convenience. It is not recommended to book appointments on the same day as the tour, as the return time may vary according to the traffic conditions .
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- For customers who purchased the 'Christ by Train, Sugarloaf & Lunch' option: roundtrip transportation is available from main hotels in the South Zone (Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, and Leme) and Barra da Tijuca.
- For customers who purchased the 'Half Day Tour: Christ by Train' option: transportation is only available from main hotels in the South Zone. If you are staying in Barra da Tijuca, we will indicate the nearest meeting point for your convenience.
- Passengers not staying at one of the hotels in our pickup list will be informed of the nearest pickup point and time.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Children 2 and younger are complimentary, provided they do not occupy a seat
- This tour operates rain or shine
- Explore Rio on our “Christ by Train & City Tour,” featuring Christ the Redeemer by train, an external visit to Maracanã Stadium, passing by the Sambadrome without stopping, plus visits to the Metropolitan Cathedral and the colorful Selarón Steps. For a more complete experience, choose the “Christ by Train, Sugarloaf & Lunch” option — including all the above, a visit to Sugarloaf Mountain, and a delicious Brazilian steakhouse lunch, for a full-day journey through Rio’s most iconic landmarks.
- The order of the itinerary may be subject to change due to traffic, crowd levels, or attraction schedules.
- Children must present photo ID to validate their CHD ticket; otherwise, the ticket office may charge the adult ticket price.
Reviews(921)
This full day tour takes you on a ride to Rio's most prominent icons recognized around the world. Our guide (Publio) is a man who has traveled the world and able to communicate with everyone. He managed to keep the diverse group interested and maintain a timely schedule. We hit the attractions at just the right time, and the Brazilian lunch was amazing! Get ready for a FULL day of fun that will make for a good night's sleep in the end!
Great arrangement, nice guide. Perfect way to see the highlights of Rio. Nice lunch.
The tour and the guide was ok, generally. The operator use AI as a comunication form in whatsapp, which is badly if you need a fast answer to your question or problem. I strongly recomand The operator to use a human instead of AI, especially during the activity. Our guide gave us his whatsapp number after a few hours of our tour. We lost some time waiting in line for our tickets, which could be bought one day before the tour, to save time, and time is money. Luckly it was a sunny day and Rio de Janeiro is a beautiful city. The guide was ok, not briliant but good enough.
Thank you very much for your feedback 😊 We’re glad to hear that you still enjoyed the tour and the beauty of Rio, especially the sunny day and the main attractions. Regarding the WhatsApp communication, we would like to clarify that the AI system is only used to help identify the booking details and speed up the initial process. In order to be transferred to a human agent, it is necessary to go through the available options in the menu. We also do have live agents available to assist once the request is properly routed. We truly appreciate your comments about organization and waiting time, as this helps us improve our service and experience for future guests. Thank you again for sharing your experience with us, and we hope to welcome you again in Rio for an even better tour next time!
As a female solo traveler I felt very safe and well looked after. Our guide Leticia was fantastic — full of energy, kind and caring. She explained all the history clearly, took great photos for everyone, and told us about local food and culture. We went up by train and finished with a lovely barbecue. Everything was well organised and the group was great. Highly recommend!
Thank you so much for your kind feedback 😊 We’re really happy to know you had such a positive experience in Rio and felt well supported throughout the tour. It’s great to hear that everything came together nicely for you, from the activities to the overall organization. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again in the future!
Infinitely grateful to Priscylla and Romildo!! This tour was wonderful, excellent guides, kindness, love for their work 10 out of 10!! Thank you for such a beautiful experience; we leave happy as a family!!
Estimada Caterine, Muchas gracias por su tan hermoso comentario! Nos alegra muchísimo saber que tuvieron una experiencia maravillosa y que Priscylla y Romildo contribuyeron con su amabilidad y pasión. Su satisfacción es nuestra mayor recompensa. Esperamos recibirlos nuevamente muy pronto para otra experiencia inolvidable en familia!
Our guide Enrique was very knowledgeable and helpful. Our only negative was that the weather didn’t cooperate on the Sugarloaf mountain tram ride. The rain came in the afternoon. Perhaps having this and Christ the Redeemer trips be scheduled in the morning before afternoon clouds accumulate would be helpful .
Dear Luis, Thank you very much for your comment. We are very pleased to know that you had a special experience. We are sorry that the weather conditions did not cooperate during the Sugarloaf Mountain tour; unfortunately, these are factors beyond our control. We hope to welcome you again soon for an even better experience. Customer Experience Team
Very good tour and length of time all together a very warm welcome and experience. I travelled in what was considered the close season. No long wait for anything
Dear guest, Thank you very much for your comment. We are delighted to know that you had such a positive experience and enjoyed the tour. We look forward to welcoming you again for more special moments! Customer Experience Team
Carla was amazing! She took care of everything, had amazing energy and made the day feel completely relaxing and exciting. Joao was also the best driver!
Dear Antonell, Thank you very much for sharing your experience with us. We are glad to know that you had a safe and comfortable tour and that your experience was so special, relaxing, and exciting. We hope to welcome you again soon for more incredible experiences. Customer Experience Team
Santos was a very good guide, we had a good day with him, too bad the weather wasn't great
Chère Flavienne, Merci beaucoup d’avoir partagé votre expérience. Nous sommes ravis de savoir que vous avez passé une excellente journée et que la visite a été agréable. Nous regrettons que la météo n’ait pas totalement été au rendez-vous, mais nous espérons avoir le plaisir de vous accueillir de nouveau lors d’une journée ensoleillée pour une expérience encore plus complète. Customer Experience Team
I had a great time on this tour! Carla was excellent! She speaks English and Spanish and Portuguese. The locations are well chosen exciting places.The steakhouse gives you more food tthan you can eat and it was delicious! I definitely recommend going on this tour to anyone visiting this Brazil for the first time
Dear OluFemi, Thank you very much for sharing your experience with us! We are very happy to know that you had a great time on the tour, with a well-planned itinerary featuring interesting locations, and that the barbecue was also a highlight. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again soon. Customer Experience Team
