Despite miserable rain and cold Temps, we had a lovely morning visiting Sugarloaf and Santo Christo with Lucas, our guide, who was very good at herding cats and making all feel welcome. Christo was humbling and beautiful. Highly recommend.
Two of Rio's Best: Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf Mountain Half-Day Tour





At a glance
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Price from
- $121 / person
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 · 321 reviews
- Languages
- DE, PT, EN, IT
- Group
- Small group, up to 999
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Meeting point
- If you do not provide us the pickup location at the time of booking and you do not inform us about it later, we will assume you will meet us at the Meeting Point at the Front Desk of the Rio Othon Palace (Avenida Atlântica, 3264 - Copacabana).
- Confirmation
- Instant
Prices checked on Sep 11, 2026Things to do in Rio de Janeiro
Description
See two of Rio’s most famous landmarks in one half-day tour. Begin with a cable car ride to Sugarloaf Mountain for panoramic views, then continue in a minivan along the scenic Paineiras route to Christ the Redeemer. With a small group, entrance tickets, guide, and roundtrip transfers included, this tour is designed for efficiency and breathtaking photos.
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Itinerary
The largest urban forest in the planet. We will take you on a panoramic view.
We visit the Corcovado Mountain and the Christ the Redeemer statue going through the Paineiras route. The 20-minute drive to the base of the statue takes you through the Tijuca Forest and gives you a preview of the landscapes ahead. The statue stands 710 meters tall and from this vantage point you have sweeping views of the city.
The cable car ride is done in 2 stages: begin at the boarding station to Urca Mountain (224 meters) and then from Urca Mountain to the top of the Sugarloaf Mountain (395 meters).
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup is available from most hotels in the areas of Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana, Flamengo and Downtown (Centro). Contact us back to adjust the pickup time. Pickup is between 08:00 am and 09:30 am.
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
- We contact you back to provide proper pickup time. Check your emails and/or cell phone.
- If requested, you must present a copy of your ID.
- Comfortable clothing and walking shoes are recommended for this tour.
- Contact us to confirm the pickup time according to hotel location.
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Two of Rio's Best: Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf Mountain Half-Day Tour lasts about 5 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $121 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.
Can I cancel this 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 is available from most hotels in the areas of Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana, Flamengo and Downtown (Centro). Contact us back to adjust the pickup time. Pickup is between 08:00 am and 09:30 am. Pickup points include MEET_AT_DEPARTURE_POINT, CONTACT_SUPPLIER_LATER, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyNttlTtx4zhfZc5GBTGuFbE=.
What languages is this 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 999 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(321)
We had the pleasure of meeting Monica in Rio de Janeiro during a guided tour of Sugarloaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer, and we could not have wished for a better guide. Monica is a delightful, kind, extremely knowledgeable, and very professional person. She has an extraordinary ability to put everyone at ease and to engage people of different nationalities, also thanks to a truly surprising mastery of languages, as we have rarely had the occasion to see. The day was simply pleasant. Monica not only told us and explained everything in a clear, interesting, and engaging way, but she also knew how to perfectly plan the travel and the schedules, allowing us to experience every moment of the visit to the fullest. The only negative note concerns the second driver: on at least a couple of occasions we found him a bit dangerous. This is, however, an aspect independent of the excellent work done by Monica. Monica, thank you from the heart for this wonderful day in Rio. We truly wish you the best and recommend without hesitation to anyone visiting the city to rely on you! Federica and Lorenzo
Don't book with them. We booked and paid in advance, got the confirmation, but the day before the tour, it was canceled without explanation.
Lidia was AMAZING, anyone coming to Rio needs to experience her, she speaks many languages and caters to everybody equally!!
The experience was almost mystical! The view was spectacular and Manica was very good at managing the timing, avoiding long lines. We are super happy with the day 😍.
We took our grandson on this tour with our guide bring Pierre. The trip was very good hot busy and lots of queuing but we expected that. The scenery was amazing and so worth the visit. However we were disappointed with the guide as he didn’t really engage with the group he didn’t sadly give us any more information than we already knew or read for ourselves. We had hoped for an insight into this beautiful city from someone who lives here.
Good experience for this tour. The guider Carlos is very nice and friendly. He always gave us some extra time to talk pictures. The pickup is on the time.
He lets us know about the culture and history of Brazil, everything very beautiful
clear communication before tour! wonderful time frames for while we were at each location so the day was perfectly split between the 2 areas without rushing.
The tour was very very rushed, we honestly would have been better just ubering ourselves, the only nice thing was not having to navigate ourselves but other than that you are better off going yourself. We only had about 20 minutes at Christ the Redeemer, wish we had our actual time frame but they include the travel and getting the tickets. We enjoyed our 20 minutes just wish we had more time to really enjoy. The sugar loaf was about the same, felt really really rushed. Had no time to shop or try any food.
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