8-Hour Rio de Janeiro Sightseeing Tour with Christ and Sugarloaf
About This Tour
Discover Rio de Janeiro on a full-day sightseeing tour to some of the city's most memorable attractions. Visit the Christ Redeemer statue atop Corcovado Hill, r...
Duration: 8 Hours · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Rio de Janeiro, Niterói, Tijuca Forest · Languages: English
Know before you go: Pick-up is available from hotels and Airbnb accommodations in Copacabana, Leblon, Ipanema, and the cruise ship port of Rio de Janeiro.; Please bring a photo of your ID on the day of the tour. This can be an image stored on your phone, a scanned paper copy, or the original ID.; The Rio Official Guide will facilitate your entrance tickets, helping you avoid the long lines to acquire them.
About Rio de Janeiro
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.
What's Included
- Delicious Brazilian BBQ lunch at a restaurant in Santa Teresa
- Hassle-free hotel pick-up and transport by private vehicle and driver
- All attraction tickets
- English-speaking Rio official certified guide
Not Included
- Tips
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Rio Highlights from Tijuca Forest to Sugarloaf
Meet your Rio de Janeiro tour guide at the agreed-upon location and head to your first amazing view and experience: Vista Chinesa. To get there, you will go into the great Tijuca Rainforest, the largest urban forest in the world and home to hundreds of species of plants and wildlife, many threatened by extinction. Once you get to Vista Chinesa, marvel at the view of Rio de Janeiro and Niterói from this historical and iconic construction. You will learn the story of Vista Chinesa and take some great photos before heading off for your second great experience. Meet your Rio de Janeiro tour guide at the agreed-upon location and head to your first amazing view and experience: Vista Chinesa. To get there, you will go into the great Tijuca Rainforest, the largest urban forest in the world and home to hundreds of species of plants and wildlife, many threatened by extinction. Once you get to Vista Chinesa, marvel at the view of Rio de Janeiro and Niterói from this historical and iconic construction. You will learn the story of Vista Chinesa and take some great photos before heading off for your second great experience. Head to Parque Lage. This historical mansion, right below Corcovado Mountain and the Christ Statue, used to be a sugar farm in the 16th century and is inspired by Italian architecture. In the surroundings, you will find waterfalls, a beautiful garden, and visitors who come for the amazing ambience and great photos. Head to Parque Lage. This historical mansion, right below Corcovado Mountain and the Christ Statue, used to be a sugar farm in the 16th century and is inspired by Italian architecture. In the surroundings, you will find waterfalls, a beautiful garden, and visitors who come for the amazing ambience and great photos. Proceed towards the Selarón Steps. In 1990, Selarón began renovating the dilapidated steps that ran along the front of his house. He covered the steps in fragments of blue, green, and yellow tiles - the colours of the Brazilian flag. Proceed towards the Selarón Steps. In 1990, Selarón began renovating the dilapidated steps that ran along the front of his house. He covered the steps in fragments of blue, green, and yellow tiles - the colours of the Brazilian flag. Have a tasty Brazilian BBQ lunch in the historical and bohemian neighbourhood of Santa Teresa. This part of town is also famous for artistry, culture, and great views over Rio. Have a tasty Brazilian BBQ lunch in the historical and bohemian neighbourhood of Santa Teresa. This part of town is also famous for artistry, culture, and great views over Rio. Visit the Christ Redeemer Statue. Go up Corcovado Hill to see Brazil's greatest national icon and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. This is the highest point you will visit during the day, at 710 meters. Visit the Christ Redeemer Statue. Go up Corcovado Hill to see Brazil's greatest national icon and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. This is the highest point you will visit during the day, at 710 meters. Explore Sugarloaf Mountain, a peak that rises 396 meters high and presents a bird's-eye view of Rio de Janeiro from the mouth of Guanabara Bay. To get to the top, you will take two cable cars called Explore Sugarloaf Mountain, a peak that rises 396 meters high and presents a bird's-eye view of Rio de Janeiro from the mouth of Guanabara Bay. To get to the top, you will take two cable cars called
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil · Tour start: Estr. Dona Castorina, S/N - Alto da Boa Vista, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20531-590, Brazil — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
