Full Day in Rio: Christ by Train, Sugarloaf, Selarón & Barbecue
Traveler rating
4.7/5
Based on 967 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Full Day in Rio: Christ by Train, Sugarloaf, Selarón & Barbecue worth booking?
Full Day in Rio: Christ by Train, Sugarloaf, Selarón & Barbecue is a 8-hour experience in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from $102 per person. It scores 88 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.7/5 rating across 967 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 88 / 100
- Rating
- 4.7/5 (967)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $102 per person
Discover the best of Rio de Janeiro in a single day! Begin with a scenic train ride up Corcovado Mountain to visit Christ the Redeemer, followed by an external view of Maracanã Stadium and a drive-by past the world-famous Sambadrome without stopping. Continue to explore the Metropolitan Cathedral and the colorful Selarón Steps. For those choosing the “Christ by Train, Sugarloaf & Lunch” option, enjoy a delicious Brazilian steakhouse lunch and a cable car ride up Sugarloaf Mountain. Roundtrip transportation for all tours. The Half Day Tour: Christ by Train is perfect for travelers with limited time, offering a comfortable and secure way to experience Rio’s highlights: Christ the Redeemer, Maracanã Stadium (external), Sambadrome (drive-by), Metropolitan Cathedral, and Selarón Steps. The Christ by Train, Sugarloaf & Lunch tour includes all of the above, plus a Brazilian barbecue lunch and a visit to Sugarloaf Mountain, ideal for a full-day immersion in Rio’s most iconic landmarks.
What you get
About this experience
Discover the best of Rio de Janeiro in a single day! Begin with a scenic train ride up Corcovado Mountain to visit Christ the Redeemer, followed by an external view of Maracanã Stadium and a drive-by past the world-famous Sambadrome without stopping. Continue to explore the Metropolitan Cathedral and the colorful Selarón Steps. For those choosing the “Christ by Train, Sugarloaf & Lunch” option, enjoy a delicious Brazilian steakhouse lunch and a cable car ride up Sugarloaf Mountain. Roundtrip transportation for all tours. The Half Day Tour: Christ by Train is perfect for travelers with limited time, offering a comfortable and secure way to experience Rio’s highlights: Christ the Redeemer, Maracanã Stadium (external), Sambadrome (drive-by), Metropolitan Cathedral, and Selarón Steps. The Christ by Train, Sugarloaf & Lunch tour includes all of the above, plus a Brazilian barbecue lunch and a visit to Sugarloaf Mountain, ideal for a full-day immersion in Rio’s most iconic landmarks.
What's included
Included
- Pickup and drop-off at main South Zone hotels (Copacabana, Leme, Ipanema, Leblon)
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Pickup and drop-off at main Barra da Tijuca hotels (Only for "Christ by Train, Sugarloaf & Lunch")
- Tickets for the Sugarloaf Cable Car (Only for "Christ by Train, Sugarloaf & Lunch" option)
- Tickets to Christ the Redeemer by Train
- Barbecue buffet lunch at Brazilian steakhouse (Only for "Christ by Train, Sugarloaf & Lunch" option)
- Guided city tour of Rio de Janeiro via air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional guide with live tour commentary in English, Spanish, Italian, French & Portuguese
Not included
- Drinks (available to purchase during lunch)
- Entrances to Maracanã and Sambadrome (external view only)
What you'll see and do
Avenida Atlantica
Avenue in front of Copacabana Beach.
Pass by without stopping
Copacabana Beach
Pass by the edge of the Copacabana Beach and get a panoramic view of one of the most famous beaches in Brazil.
Pass by without stopping
Estatua Carlos Drummond de Andrade
Statue of a famous brazilian poet at Copacabana beach.
Pass by without stopping
Ipanema Beach
Pass by the edge of the Ipanema Beach and get a panoramic view of the legendary beach that inspired the famous song "Garota de Ipanema".
Pass by without stopping
Board the train through the forest on your way up to Christ the Redeemer.
20 minutes here · Admission included
Parque Nacional da Tijuca
Pass by Tijuca Forest on your way up to Christ the Redeemer.
Pass by without stopping
Santuario Cristo Redentor
Go up by train to the top of the Corcovado Mountain, where is the Christ the Redeemer statue, pass by Tijuca Forest. The total time includes transportation from Cosme Velho Station to the statue, the period at the top of Corcovado Mountain and the return.
90 minutes here · Admission included
Extern visit with a stop in front of the Bellini Statue. Entry admission not included. On event days on the stadium the stop might not be allowed by traffic authorities.
10 minutes here · Admission not included
Sambodromo da Marques de Sapucai
The tour passes in front of the Sambadrome — the venue where Rio’s famous Carnival parades take place. This is a panoramic visit only, without stopping.
Pass by without stopping
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian
Internal visit.
15 minutes here
Escadaria Selaron
Stop for photos. For customers who purchase the "Christ by Train & City Tour" option, the tour ends after a visit to the Selarón Steps.
15 minutes here
Rio de Janeiro
Lunch time (Included only for customers who purchased the "Christ by Train, Sugarloaf & Lunch" option) - enjoy a delicious barbecue lunch in Brazilian local steakhouse. Meal included / Drinks not included
60 minutes here
Sugarloaf Mountain
Cable car ride in two parts, the first to the Urca Hill and the second to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain. The total time includes all cable car rides, the period at Urca Hill and at the Sugarloaf Mountain. Included only for customers who purchased the "Christ by Train, Sugarloaf & Lunch" option
90 minutes here · Admission included
Morro da Urca
Take the first cable car ride to Urca Hill and wait for the second one to Sugarloaf Mountain. Included only for customers who purchased the "Christ by Train, Sugarloaf & Lunch" option
20 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Rio de Janeiro
Please inform the hotel concierge that you are waiting for pick up
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 60 minutes before departure.
Ends at
Please inform the hotel concierge that you are waiting for pick up
Options you can book
Half Day Tour in Mandarin
Tour Guide in Mandarin Pickup included
Half Day Tour: Christ by Train
Duration: 5 hours: This half-day tour does not included ticket to Sugarloaf Mountain and lunch. Half Day in Rio: Christ by Train, Maracanã, Sambadrome, Cathedral & Selarón Steps (Does not include a visit to Sugarloaf Mountain and lunch) Pickup and drop-off : Pickup and drop-off in the South Zone. Please note that there is no pickup and drop-off in Barra da Tijuca for this option. Pickup included
Christ by Train, Sugarloaf & Lunch
Visit to Sugarloaf Mountain: This full-day tour includes visit to Sugarloaf Mountain. Duration: 8 hours: This complete tour of Rio lasts around 8 hours. The duration is approximate and may change depending on traffic. Lunch at a steakhouse: All-you-can-eat Brazilian steakhouse lunch. Drinks and desserts must be paid for separately. Full Day in Rio: Christ the Redeemer by Train, Sugarloaf Mountain, Selarón Steps, Maracanã, Sambadrome, Cathedral & lunch at a steakhouse. Pickup and drop-off: Roundtrip transportation is available from main hotels in the South Zone and Barra da Tijuca. Pickup included
Full tour in Mandarin
Tour guide in Mandarin Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- pt, cmn, en, it, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 30 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- C2Rio Tours & Travel
Know before you go
- 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
- For customers who purchased the 'Christ by Train, Sugarloaf & Lunch' option: roundtrip transportation is available from main hotels in the South Zone (Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, and Leme) and Barra da Tijuca.
- For customers who purchased the 'Half Day Tour: Christ by Train' option: transportation is only available from main hotels in the South Zone. If you are staying in Barra da Tijuca, we will indicate the nearest meeting point for your convenience.
- Passengers not staying at one of the hotels in our pickup list will be informed of the nearest pickup point and time.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Children 2 and younger are complimentary, provided they do not occupy a seat
- This tour operates rain or shine
- Explore Rio on our “Christ by Train & City Tour,” featuring Christ the Redeemer by train, an external visit to Maracanã Stadium, passing by the Sambadrome without stopping, plus visits to the Metropolitan Cathedral and the colorful Selarón Steps. For a more complete experience, choose the “Christ by Train, Sugarloaf & Lunch” option — including all the above, a visit to Sugarloaf Mountain, and a delicious Brazilian steakhouse lunch, for a full-day journey through Rio’s most iconic landmarks.
- The order of the itinerary may be subject to change due to traffic, crowd levels, or attraction schedules.
- Children must present photo ID to validate their CHD ticket; otherwise, the ticket office may charge the adult ticket price.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 967 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
10 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
6 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
4 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Traveler reviews
967 verified traveler reviews for Full Day in Rio: Christ by Train, Sugarloaf, Selarón & Barbecue. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Rio Highlights
You see all the major sites on this tour. A great way to see Rio if you are not in town for very long. Our tour guide, Leticia, was friendly and impressive with translating the tour in three languages.
via Viator
Great day in Rio ☺️
This is a great way of seeing all the main sites in Rio in one day. Good amount of time was spent at each site - although would have been nice to have a little more time in some places. Our tour guide was Letícia, who was absolutely brilliant. She switched between English, Spanish and Portuguese so effortlessly it was impressive. She kept the group engaged and was very knowledgeable on the history and key facts on each site. She managed our large group professionally and kept us all on track with ease. By far one of the best tour guides I’ve experienced in my years of travel! The only let down was the lunch at the end of the trip, this was definitely not a Brazilian steakhouse, it was a buffet that included some meats. The meat was extremely tough & dry and the soft drinks were expensive. Very disappointing. Overall highly recommend!
via Viator
We had a brilliant day...
We had a brilliant day and our guide, Igor, was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. It was a small group which helped. Highly recommended.
via Viator
Awesome!
Excellent! Guide was professional and it was organized very well.
via Tripadvisor
The guide and driver were...
The guide and driver were good but after being told pick up was at 6:40am, I was picked up at 9:15am. I found that to be very irksome. The stop at the maracana was just outside one of the gates where there wasn't even a good view of the stadium. The queues at the redeemer and Sugarloaf are long on weekends and public holidays so try to pick a normal day if you can. Tour redeemed by the redeemer I guess.
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
- $102 to $218
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 338
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Who runs this experience
Operated by C2Rio Tours & Travel, who run 16 experiences we rank across 2 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 66.3 and 2 in the 90+ Club.
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Full Day in Rio: Christ by Train, Sugarloaf, Selarón & Barbecue: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Rio de Janeiro.
How much does Full Day in Rio: Christ by Train, Sugarloaf, Selarón & Barbecue cost?
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Prices start at $102 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 Full Day in Rio: Christ by Train, Sugarloaf, Selarón & Barbecue 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 Full Day in Rio: Christ by Train, Sugarloaf, Selarón & Barbecue worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 88 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.7/5 across 967 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Rio de Janeiro, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Full Day in Rio: Christ by Train, Sugarloaf, Selarón & Barbecue?
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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 Full Day in Rio: Christ by Train, Sugarloaf, Selarón & Barbecue 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 Full Day in Rio: Christ by Train, Sugarloaf, Selarón & Barbecue?
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Around 338 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 Full Day in Rio: Christ by Train, Sugarloaf, Selarón & Barbecue 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 Pedra da Gávea hike, your best experience in Rio, Favela Tour Rio de Janeiro - Vidigal Walking Tour by Russo Guide, Rio's Full Day: Selarón Steps, Christ & Sugarloaf – Tickets & Lunch Included. 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.
What is included in Full Day in Rio: Christ by Train, Sugarloaf, Selarón & Barbecue?
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Included: Pickup and drop-off at main South Zone hotels (Copacabana, Leme, Ipanema, Leblon); All taxes, fees and handling charges; Pickup and drop-off at main Barra da Tijuca hotels (Only for "Christ by Train, Sugarloaf &; Tickets for the Sugarloaf Cable Car (Only for "Christ by Train, Sugarloaf & Lunch" option); and Tickets to Christ the Redeemer by Train. Not included: Drinks (available to purchase during lunch); and Entrances to Maracanã and Sambadrome (external view only). Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Full Day in Rio: Christ by Train, Sugarloaf, Selarón & Barbecue include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 121 listed pickup locations in and around Rio de Janeiro. Be ready about 60 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Full Day in Rio: Christ by Train, Sugarloaf, Selarón & Barbecue offered in?
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It is offered in Portuguese, Chinese, English, Italian, French and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Full Day in Rio: Christ by Train, Sugarloaf, Selarón & Barbecue?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Full Day in Rio: Christ by Train, Sugarloaf, Selarón & Barbecue wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; and Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Full Day in Rio: Christ by Train, Sugarloaf, Selarón & Barbecue if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Rio de Janeiro. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Full Day in Rio: Christ by Train, Sugarloaf, Selarón & Barbecue?
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Across 967 reviews averaging 4.7 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, food and drink. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
What booking options are available for Full Day in Rio: Christ by Train, Sugarloaf, Selarón & Barbecue?
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There are 4 options to choose from, including Half Day Tour in Mandarin, Half Day Tour: Christ by Train, Christ by Train, Sugarloaf & Lunch, Full tour in Mandarin. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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