9-Hour Rio de Janeiro Highlights Tour with Christ and Sugar Loaf

9 Hours Duration

Experiences

About This Tour

Explore Rio de Janeiro and discover some of its most impressive monuments, architecture, and natural scenery in a single day. Visit landmarks such as Christ the...

Duration: 9 Hours · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Cities: Rio de Janeiro, Tijuca Forest · Languages: English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

About Rio de Janeiro

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Rio de Janeiro

Sun-kissed and samba-mad, this city of pina coladas and fashionistas is one of the liveliest in the world. Check out all Rio de Janeiro has to offer in the company of a local guide from Everest Global Hub.

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What's Included

Private transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
Mineral water
Wi-Fi onboard
English-speaking Rio guide

Not Included

Meals and snacks
Alcoholic beverages
Ticket admissions to attractions
Parking fees
Tips
Personal expenses

Itinerary

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Day 01

Rio Landmarks, Tijuca Forest, and Sugar Loaf Mountain

Meet your guide at the agreed-upon location. Meet your guide at the agreed-upon location. Head to the Monastery of São Bento, a magnificent example of Colonial Baroque architecture. Head to the Monastery of São Bento, a magnificent example of Colonial Baroque architecture. Examine the murals painted by Eduardo Kobra for the Rio 2016 Olympics. Examine the murals painted by Eduardo Kobra for the Rio 2016 Olympics. See the architecture of the Municipal Theater of Rio de Janeiro, which is based on the Opéra Garnier in Paris. See the architecture of the Municipal Theater of Rio de Janeiro, which is based on the Opéra Garnier in Paris. Visit the Convent of St. Anthony, reminiscent of colonial architecture and the origin of Rio de Janeiro, along with its Baroque jewel, the Church of San Francisco of Penance. Visit the Convent of St. Anthony, reminiscent of colonial architecture and the origin of Rio de Janeiro, along with its Baroque jewel, the Church of San Francisco of Penance. Behold the impressive work of contemporary Brazilian architecture at the Metropolitan Cathedral of São Sebastião, and see its religious symbols inside. Behold the impressive work of contemporary Brazilian architecture at the Metropolitan Cathedral of São Sebastião, and see its religious symbols inside. Explore the Municipal Cultural Center Ruins Park. Explore the Municipal Cultural Center Ruins Park. Proceed to see the exotic Castelinho Valentim. Proceed to see the exotic Castelinho Valentim. Depending on the chosen itinerary, take a break at a local restaurant. Depending on the chosen itinerary, take a break at a local restaurant. Board the train at Cosme Velho station to ascend to Rio's most iconic monument, Christ the Redeemer. Board the train at Cosme Velho station to ascend to Rio's most iconic monument, Christ the Redeemer. During the descent, visit Tijuca National Park, the largest urban forest in the world. During the descent, visit Tijuca National Park, the largest urban forest in the world. After descending from Tijuca Forest via São Conrado, stop at Pepino Beach to observe the movement of paragliders and hang gliders. After descending from Tijuca Forest via São Conrado, stop at Pepino Beach to observe the movement of paragliders and hang gliders. Take the cable car ride to reach the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain and witness an incredible sunset. Take the cable car ride to reach the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain and witness an incredible sunset.