Let´s skip the big lines on Sugar Loaf using Fast Pass tickets and take an exciting cable car ride to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain and marvel at the stunning views of Rio de Janeiro below. Visit iconic sites in the city such as the Metropolitan Cathedral, , the Selaron Stairwa, and historical downtown Rio, on this 4-hour private tour.
ATTENTION: Tickets are not included on the price of the tour.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
9:00 AM and 2:00 PM
Next available
Tue, Oct 13
Group price
$149 per group of up to 4
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 12.
Tour Options
Private Skip-The-Line Sugar Loaf Tour
Pickup included
Itinerary
Sugarloaf Mountain
Admission not included60 min
Experience spectacular views of the city, sky, the sea, and the surrounding area from Sugar Loaf, the mountain that is made up of pure rock and partly covered with Atlantic rain-forest. It never disappoints visitors that decide to make their way to the top.
Going up Sugar Loaf is nearly obligatory for those who visit the Marvelous City. From the top, it is possible to see not only Rio de Janeiro with its beaches and historical sites, but Niteroi, across Guanabara Bay, as well.
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian
10 min
The iconic cathedral with it´s unique shape
Sambodromo da Marques de Sapucai
Pass by
Where the Carnaval parade happens
Escadaria Selaron
10 min
The famous stairway covered with tiles from all over the world
Mosteiro De Sao Bento
15 min
Here we´ll visit the beautuful church from 1594
What's included
Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
Professional guide
Bottled water
Transport by private vehicle
Not included
Gratuities
Fast Pass tickets for Sugar Loaf
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.6
10 reviews
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Important Information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelchair accessible, but only for groups of up to 4 passengers due to space limitations on the vehicle. The wheelchair will go folder on the drink.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Private Skip-The-Line Sugar Loaf Tour take?
Private Skip-The-Line Sugar Loaf Tour lasts about 4 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
How much does Private Skip-The-Line Sugar Loaf Tour cost?
Prices start at $149 per person for this Rio de Janeiro experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Private Skip-The-Line Sugar Loaf Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
Can I cancel Private Skip-The-Line Sugar Loaf Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Pickup points include Hotel Atlantico Tower.
What languages is Private Skip-The-Line Sugar Loaf Tour offered in?
The experience is available in PT, EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible Wheelchair accessible, but only for groups of up to 4 passengers due to space limitations on the vehicle. The wheelchair will go folder on the drink.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Private Skip-The-Line Sugar Loaf Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 10 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Fun In Rio Private Tours.
Reviews(10)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Montse_P
January 2, 2026 · via Viator
Not recommended
The tour indicates that it is without queues, but two days before they will write to ask you to buy the fast track tickets. That is, it is not included in the tour price.
We asked for a Spanish-speaking guide and when he arrived, he could barely say 4 words in Spanish.
We lost more than 1 hour on tour, waiting for the guide to park... and a good time later waiting for her to buy some hawainas for her son!!! Amazing...
Finally, the guide left us alone at the foot of the ceramic stairs, without giving us any explanation of its history and went to a parking lot.
A great disappointment
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Bostjan_M
April 1, 2025 · via Viator
great tour
Gui was really great guide. Knows everything about history, sigts, giving help with translation etc.... And has great music choice in the car :)
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lesley_w
March 10, 2025 · via Viator
Top guide for Sugarloaf especially for disabled.
Carlos was excellent! I wanted to take him home with me. Very knowledgeable, passionate and easy to listen to about the history, politics and developments of Rio. I am slightly disabled and Carlos was empathtic and knew all the short cuts/disabled access to the top. If we had gone on our own we would have made a mess of it as the staff at Sugarloaf were nice but not particularly informative and directional. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and fully recommend a good tour guide to help learn and find the easy routes up.
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Scott_F
November 23, 2024 · via Viator
Fantastic and fun day
What a fantastic and fun day! Guilherme was my guide and he was great. Good communication. Timely. I used Jurema as interpreter. GUI hired her. Between the two, you could not ask for more. Sugarloaf is a place you must see and experience.
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zoyaa801
August 17, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Carlos was fantastic!
We had a fantastic tour from Carlos. Really recommend him if you get the chance to book. He was so knowledgeable, knew we had limited time in the city and covered off loads of sights without making us feel like we’d done too much. I’m also so glad he encouraged us to get fast pass to Sugar Loaf as the queues are absolutely crazy! We went up at sunset and although it was rammed, the views were spectacular. Would definitely go with Carlos again the next time we’re back in Rio!
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Nitin_K
January 16, 2024 · via Viator
Rio Highlihts and Sugar Loaf Mountain
Great tour guide.Carlos was excellent, very friendly, knowledgeable and showed all the interesting places without rushing us .Highly recommended Carlos if you get chance to book him
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JJS747
December 7, 2019 · via Tripadvisor
Private half day tour of Rio
We were lucky that our guide, Romulo, was so knowledgeable as well as helpful. The weather wasn’t perfect so we avoided Cristo but did manage the Sugar Loaf as well as a city tour, the beaches and Selaron steps. Romulo gave us an insightful tour with information on the culture and social fabric of life in Rio As well as tte history. We will definitely recommend Romulo to anyone wanting a Rio tour and will ask him to guide for us the next time we visit. It was a fantastic tour.
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hannakpg
February 26, 2018 · via Viator
Excellent tour, our guide helped us...
<p>Excellent tour, our guide helped us through the lineups.</p>
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Anjali D
January 13, 2018 · via Viator
This was perfect tour for us, a...
<p>This was perfect tour for us, a group of 5 people Note that the price reflects group price. We wanted short city tour with more time at Sugarloaf including Sunset. The owner/Guide accommodated our request. The pickup was on time. That day it was very hot in Rio. Vehicle was very comfortable and clean. The city tour included whatever we wanted to see in city and some of the must see attractions, recommended by owner/guide. Guide was English speaking and knowledgeable. <br/>
This was perfect tour for us, a group of 5 people Note that the price reflects group price. We wanted short city tour with more time at Sugarloaf including Sunset. The owner/Guide accommodated our request. The pickup was on time. That day it was very hot in Rio. Vehicle was very comfortable and clean. The city tour included whatever we wanted to see in city and some of the must see attractions, recommended by owner/guide. Guide was English speaking and knowledgeable.</p>
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