Rio de Janeiro travel guide: tickets, best time & real costs
Small-Group Rio de Janeiro in a Day Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 4–6 hours
- Price from
- $85 / person
- Location
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Rating
- 3.7 / 5 · 14 reviews
- Languages
- DE, PT, EN, IT
- Group
- Small group, up to 15
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Gray Line Brazil
Description
Enjoy a tour in Rio de Janeiro's most iconic attractions and visit Corcovado and Sugar Loaf on the same day and the best time for you. We will take your also to Santa Teresa with its unique charming architecture and to the famous Selaron Steps.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 8:00 AM, 8:30 AM, 1:00 PM, and 2:30 PM
- Next available
- Sat, Oct 17
- Adult (ages 11+)
- $85
- Child (ages 3–10)
- $64
- Infant (ages 0–2)
- Free
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $202.
Larger groups pay less per person.
Out at sunset: the 2:30 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 6:04 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 16.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Parque Nacional da Tijuca
The Van passes through the dense Tijuca Rainforest to get to the Corcovado Mountain, located inside the Tijuca National Park
Santuario Cristo Redentor
Get to the top of the Corcovado Mountain and view the 38m tall (125ft) Christ Redeemer Statue. The guide has between 40 and 50 minutes to show the wonderful sights of Rio. From the top, enjoy the spectacular views of Rio and the surrounding countryside.
Santa Teresa
Santa Teresa, a neighborhood with a complete different vibe from the rest of Rio. Here, Old Rio comes alive. Santa Teresa is a neighborhood where laid-backness and tradition meet.
Escadaria Selaron
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 before continue your tour back to your hotel or continuing on to Sugar Loaf Mountain.
Morro da Urca
If you have selected the option with cable car tickets, you’ll travel all the way to the top of Sugar Loaf in two steps by cable car. 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, the Rio-Niterói Bridge and Corcovado Mountain.
Sugarloaf Mountain
A second cable car takes you up to the top of the Sugar Loaf Mountain. At 395 meters we’ll enjoy splendid views of Copacabana beach, the Santa Cruz fortress and several beaches of Niterói. Enjoy this magnificent scenery for about 45 minutes until you have to get back down to catch the van which will bring you back to your hotel. If visiting in the afternoon, prepare yourself for the spectacular sunset from the top of Sugar Loaf.
What's included
Included
Transportation between sights
Local guide
Cable car ride to Sugar Loaf Mountain (if option selected)
Hotel pick up and drop-off (Rio's South Zone selected hotels only)
Van Ticket to Corcovado Mountain
Visit to Selaron Steps
Not included
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Pickup Locations & Times
Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
3.7
14 reviews
How it compares in Rio de Janeiro
- Starting price $85 is close to the typical $90 for tours of similar length in Rio de Janeiro
Excurgo comparison of 1,662 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You have the option with or without Sugar Loaf tour. Pay atention when confirming your purchase.
- Pick-up at selected hotels in Barra da Tijuca available on request for the 8am departures ($10.00 per person). Please contact the local provider to arrange this service
- 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
- The specific departure time for this tour will be determined upon reconfirmation
- Light clothes, comfortable shoes, sunscreen and sunglasses are recommended
- Bring a bottle of water
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 Small-Group Rio de Janeiro in a Day Tour take?
Small-Group Rio de Janeiro in a Day Tour lasts about 4–6 hours. The itinerary has 6 stops.
How much does Small-Group Rio de Janeiro in a Day Tour cost?
Prices start at $85 per person for this Rio de Janeiro experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $202. There are 7 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Small-Group Rio de Janeiro in a Day Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:00 AM, 8:30 AM, 1:00 PM, and 2:30 PM.
How much does Small-Group Rio de Janeiro in a Day Tour cost for children?
Children aged 3–10 pay from $64, adults from $85. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Small-Group Rio de Janeiro in a Day 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. Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. Pickup points include Rio Design Copacabana Hotel, Sofitel Rio De Janeiro Ipanema.
What languages is Small-Group Rio de Janeiro in a Day Tour offered in?
The experience is available in DE, PT, EN, IT, FR, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Small-Group Rio de Janeiro in a Day Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 3.7 out of 5 across 14 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Gray Line Brazil.
Reviews(14)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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