A Day in Rio: Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Selaron with Lunch
Traveler rating
4.8/5
Based on 126 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is A Day in Rio: Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Selaron with Lunch worth booking?
A Day in Rio: Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Selaron with Lunch is a 8-hour experience in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from $105 per person. It scores 80 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 126 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 80 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (126)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $105 per person
We have the best city tour in town! Professional and super competent guides! With one of the most breathtaking landscapes on the planet, the city of Rio de Janeiro is fully deserving of the title of “Marvelous City”. Wi
What you get
- Christ the Redeemer Ticket
- Lunch
- Tickets to the Presbyterian Cathedral of Rio De Janeiro
- Sugar Loaf Ticket
- No queue guarantee
- vehicle with air conditioning
About this experience
We have the best city tour in town! Professional and super competent guides! With one of the most breathtaking landscapes on the planet, the city of Rio de Janeiro is fully deserving of the title of “Marvelous City”. With a unique geography, the city is surrounded by natural beauties that enchant everyone who knows it. Enjoy a full-day tour of Rio de Janeiro visiting all the must-see attractions in a single day. The statue of Christ the Redeemer on top of Corcovado Mountain, Sugarloaf Mountain, Escadaria Selarón, Maracanã Stadium, Sambadrome and Metropolitan Cathedral. The tour includes lunch at an all-you-can-eat steakhouse. The city manages to integrate in perfect harmony its Tijuca forest with its beautiful beaches and lagoons. Its welcoming and happy people provide an even more pleasant experience and make Rio one of the most sought after destinations in the world.
What's included
Included
- Christ the Redeemer Ticket
- Lunch
- Tickets to the Presbyterian Cathedral of Rio De Janeiro
- Sugar Loaf Ticket
- No queue guarantee
- vehicle with air conditioning
Not included
- drinks and dessert
What you'll see and do
Santuario Cristo Redentor
Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro is simply the icon of the city and all of Brazil. It is the third largest statue in the world, one of the new seven wonders of the world, it was declared a World Heritage Site along with the rest of the Rio landscape and is considered a legendary and mythical monument on a planetary level. The statue of Christ the Redeemer, the "great statue of Rio de Janeiro", the "Christ of Rio de Janeiro" that majestically dominates the 710 meters high summit of Corcovado (the mountain symbol of Rio de Janeiro), is one of the largest tourist attractions attractions from all over Brazil. Corcovado is one of the hills of the city of Rio de Janeiro, famous in Brazil and in the world for its 38 meters high statue of Christ the Redeemer. Christ the Redeemer is one of the main symbols of the country and offers a privileged panoramic view of the city of Rio de Janeiro. 1-hour stop on site with entrance fee.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Sugarloaf Mountain
Known worldwide, Pão de Açúcar is located in the city of Rio de Janeiro, it is a complex of hills that are composed of Morro da Babilônia, Morro da Urca and Sugar Loaf, are bordered by the waters of Guanabara Bay. One of the most beautiful sights in Rio de Janeiro and one of the most famous in Brazil. 1 hour and 20 hour stop on site with entrance fee.
80 minutes here · Admission included
Maracana Stadium
Maracanã was opened in 1950 during the World Cup. It was the largest stadium in the world with a maximum capacity of up to 200,000 people. Today, its capacity is around 78,000 spectators, as all safety regulations have been applied and standing places have been eliminated! 30-minute stop on site. External visit and for photos.
30 minutes here · Admission not included
Escadaria Selaron
Escadaria Selarón is an architectural work from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, decorated by Chilean artist Jorge Selarón who called it "my tribute to the Brazilian people". Located in the heart of the lively neighborhood of Lapa, a dilapidated red light district that is slowly becoming the center of Rio's nightlife, remaining dangerous in many areas, the staircase is set between colorful buildings in perfect style. 215 steps covered in majolica, hundreds of small colored tiles.
30 minutes here
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian
The Cathedral of São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro, popularly known as the Metropolitan Cathedral, is a church built in 1979 in downtown Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The cathedral is dedicated to São Sebastião, and is the mother church of the Archdiocese of Rio de Janeiro.
20 minutes here · Admission included
Arcos da Lapa
Gli Archi di Lapa, in Portuguese Arcos da Lapa, is a part of the carioca acquedotto, built in 1750 and one of the symbols of the city of Rio de Janeiro. Situati nell'omonimo quartiere, dal 1896 servono come bridge per il folkloristo tram che collega il centro di Rio to Santa Teresa.
20 minutes here
Sambodromo da Marques de Sapucai
Il sambodromo di Rio de Janeiro (officially Passarela Professor Darcy Ribeiro) is an architettonica structura fissa atta ad ospitare manifested in paratate form. Si sviluppa in sensu longitudinale per circa 700 meter lungo un viale chiamato Avenida Marquês de Sapucaí costeggiato per tutta la sua lunghezza da strutture che ospitano gli spettatori.
30 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Rio de Janeiro
Our guide will be in uniform, and look for you by your full name.
Meeting point
Rio de Janeiro
Our guide will be in uniform, and look for you by your full name.
Meeting point
Rio de Janeiro
Our guide will be in uniform, and look for you by your full name.
Meeting point
Rio de Janeiro
Our guide will be in uniform, and look for you by your full name.
Meeting point
Rio de Janeiro
Our guide will be in uniform, and look for you by your full name.
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 60 minutes before departure.
Ends at
Our guide will be in uniform, and look for you by your full name.
Ends at
Our guide will be in uniform, and look for you by your full name.
Ends at
Our guide will be in uniform, and look for you by your full name.
Ends at
Our guide will be in uniform, and look for you by your full name.
Ends at
Our guide will be in uniform, and look for you by your full name.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, pt, en, it, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- TURISMO NO RIO DE JANEIRO EXPERIENCE
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We operate the tour, rain or shine. The day of the tour is chosen by the customer, therefore no refunds will be generated for bad weather. We will operate the tour rain or shine.
- Pick-ups in Barra da Tijuca and Recreio are not included.
- During Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, the tour will be offered in the Rio Express format due to the closure of downtown streets for Carnival parades. The Rio Express tour includes : Guided tour of Christ the Redeemer (entrance included), Guided tour of Sugarloaf Mountain (entrance included), Specialized guide and transportation. Please note that there will be no refunds for changes to the tour format.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 126 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
126 verified traveler reviews for A Day in Rio: Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Selaron with Lunch. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Rio Visitors
Friendly guider, speaking English, with attention with his group. Very nice 🥰 I hardly recommend it, it worth it!
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your feedback! We're very happy to know you had a great experience and enjoyed the highlights of the tour. It means a lot to us! 😊 We hope to welcome you again soon!
via Viator
The full package!
I wanted to see and do it all. This package made it possible. I saw things I’ve always wanted to see (Christ the Redeemer), I saw things I’ve never heard of (SugarLoaf Mountain), and I saw things for the first time (Selaron Steps), and then more….fantastic! The tour was informative and the guide gave you time and space to explore.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to know the tour allowed you to experience both the famous icons and hidden gems of Rio, with the right balance of guidance and free time. We’ll be happy to welcome you again for more fantastic moments!
via Viator
Important highlights & knowledgeable guide
Everything is taken care of. Able to skip a lot of long lines. 3 important highlights and knowledgeable guide.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your feedback! We're very happy to know you had a great experience and enjoyed the highlights of the tour. It means a lot to us! 😊 We hope to welcome you again soon!
via Viator
Unorganized but eventful
I wanted to give this 2 stars but we did get make it to all of the destinations eventually. Anyways, our tour bus was 2 hours late and their excuse was because they were having difficulty adding someone in a wheelchair on the bus. For one, the listing clearly says "Not wheelchair accessible" and two, NO ONE was in a wheelchair when they finally did arrive. It was a lie. Our meeting point was near the Selaron steps which we did not know until our tour guide told us to go take some photos and be back in 10min while he finds some other guests. If we would've known that, we would've been over there but at this time, you couldn't even see the steps. Way too many people by then! Plus the whole point of a tour guide is to talk about the destination, monument etc but that didn't happen. We finally end up leaving 2.5 hours after the scheduled meetup time and we notice the tour guide STILL is not saying anything. We basically had a driver and not really an informative guide. He actually didn't start talking until maybe 5-6 hours into the tour towards the end We also started to notice that people started to trickle off of the tour because it was just THAT unorganized PLUS we noticed he was appearing and disappearing. Apparently we had a bus of other people behind us and the tour guide was hopping back and forth between buses! When he finally did start talking about destinations, it was in Portuguese. He barely acknowledged my friend and I who had clearly confirmed and asked for an English guide. Sometimes he would blend English in there but it was 95% Portuguese. We also ended up being late for the lunch buffet and literally got there at closing. They were nice enough to let us in but at that same time, it wouldn't have been a smart move to shut off consistent business with the touring company so I didn't really feel any gratitude towards it. Also, I'm not sure if this is on Viator or the company but it allows you to add in dietary restrictions and I added my friend was vegan. There was barely anything for my friend to eat at this buffet. I told the company and they stated that they don't accommodate dietary restrictions. Then WHY is there a box that says to fill in any dietary accommodations?? Overall it was highly unorganized from the start and we didn't really receive any historic dialogue on anything but we did make it to each destination.
Response from the operator: Thank you for sharing your experience. We apologize for the inconveniences you faced during the tour and will forward your feedback to our operational team. During the high season, heavy traffic and the large number of clients can cause delays, which may have impacted your experience. Regarding communication and the guide, we will do our best to improve clarity and support for all requested languages. We appreciate you bringing the buffet and dietary options issues to our attention, and we will look into this matter as well. Your feedback is crucial for us to improve our services.
via Viator
Good day sightseeing Rio
Great day. Got to see Christ the Redeemer and Sugar loaf mountain. Tour would have been better if it was a single language group, if doable
Response from the operator: Hello how are you ? We appreciate your comment. We are happy for your satisfaction, We hope you come back soon to repeat this beautiful experience....
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $105 to $165
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 44
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Why this scores 80
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
A Day in Rio: Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Selaron with Lunch: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Rio de Janeiro.
How much does A Day in Rio: Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Selaron with Lunch cost?
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Prices start at $105 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Rio de Janeiro usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does A Day in Rio: Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Selaron with Lunch take?
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Plan for about 8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Rio de Janeiro is not rushed.
Is A Day in Rio: Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Selaron with Lunch worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 80 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 126 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Rio de Janeiro, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule A Day in Rio: Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Selaron with Lunch?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is A Day in Rio: Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Selaron with Lunch suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book A Day in Rio: Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Selaron with Lunch?
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Around 44 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Rio de Janeiro can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Rio de Janeiro and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does A Day in Rio: Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Selaron with Lunch start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Rio de Janeiro within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Rio de Janeiro?
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On Outty we rank every Rio de Janeiro experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Rio's Full Day: Selarón Steps, Christ & Sugarloaf – Tickets & Lunch Included, Rio: Tijuca Rainforest Hike, Wildlife, Waterfalls & Caves, Explore the Best of Tijuca Forest – Hike to Peaks, Caves & Falls. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Rio de Janeiro?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Rio de Janeiro?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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