• Parque Nacional da Tijuca - The Tijuca Forest (Portuguese: Floresta da Tijuca) is a tropical rainforest in the city of Rio de Janeiro covering an area of roughly 32 km² (12.4 mi²). The tour will reach Tijuca Forest with a stop at Paineiras to board the official vehicles of the National Park Authority to be able to reach the top of the Corcovado Hill where The Christ The Redeemer Statue is located.

• Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer - From the top of Corcovado Hill you will be able to admire The Christ of the Redeemer statue, which has 38m in height and was made of reinforced concrete clad in a mosaic of thousands of triangular soapstone tiles, and also will have a chance to see some of the most beautiful views of the city.

• Mirante Dona Marta - Only in case of poor visibility on the summit of the Corcovado, we will make an alternative stop at Mirante Dona Marta which offers one of the most incredible views of the city, guaranteeing the title of one of the most visited tourist attractions in Rio de Janeiro. From there, you can see the Sugar Loaf Mountain, the Cristo Redentor, the Maracanã, the Guanabara Bay and the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon.

• Boticario Square - The Largo do Boticário (Apothecary’s Square) is a square in the Cosme Velho neighbourhood of the city of Rio de Janeiro. The area is characterised by large, neo-colonial houses and Atlantic Forest vegetation.

• Morro da Urca - This hill, 220 meters high, has at its peak the first stop of the cable car towards the Sugar Loaf.

From the top of Morro da Urca you have spectacular views of various points of the city, such as the beaches of Leme, Copacabana, Ipanema, Flamengo, Leblon, Pedra da Gávea, Tijuca Massif, Corcovado with a statue of Cristo Redentor, Guanabara Bay, Enseada Botafogo, Downtown, Santos Dumont Airport, Governador Island, Niterói, Rio-Niterói Bridge and, in the background, the Serra do Mar and the Dedo de Deus peak.

• Sugarloaf Mountain - We will travel to the top in two steps by cable car. The first will take you to Urca Hill, at the height of 220 meters above sea level where you already will have great views from Baia de Guanabara. From there, after enjoying the views for a bit, will take the second cable car all the way to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain, 396 meters above sea level. From up there, you will have a chance to see the most breathtaking views of Rio de Janeiro and will definitely understand why everyone says that Rio is “The wonderful city”
• Maracana - After lunch, the tour starts with a visit to the Maracanã Stadium (outside only) where we will have a quick stop outside for pictures at the Bellini’s statue, a famous captain who led Brazil’s soccer team to win the World Soccer Cup in 1958.
• Sambodromo da Marques de Sapucai - After seeing Maracanã Stadium we will head to the Sambadrome, which is the stadium for the city’s main Carnival parade. We will then stop to take some photos and to try on the famous Samba School costumes used during Carnival.
• The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian - As we continue through the city, we will see the Lapa Arches, Lavradio street and Avenida Chile. There we will visit the cone-shaped Metropolitan Cathedral, a major landmark in this Brazilian city and a masterpiece of modern art. With architecture inspired by the Mayan pyramids of Mexico, the conical shape is believed to give proximity to God. Four stained glass windows run from floor to ceiling forming a cross at the top. You will notice that acoustics are great in there!
• Carioca Aqueduct - The Carioca Aqueduct is located in the centre of the city, in the Lapa neighbourhood, and is frequently called Arcos da Lapa (Lapa Arches) by Brazilian people. Since the end of the 19th century the aqueduct serves as a bridge for a popular tram that connects the city centre with the Santa Teresa neighbourhood uphill, the Santa Teresa Tramway.
• Escadaria Selaron - Next we will visit the Escadaria Selarón (Selaron stairs), a colorful tiled stairway, work of a self-taught Chilean artist Jorge Selarón. Having traveled the world, Selarón moved to Rio in 1983, in a tiny house just in front of the desolate stairway connecting the areas of Lapa and Santa Teresa. 215 steps that he entirely covered with tiles collected in urban areas of Rio or donated by visitors from all around the world. Since 1990, Selarón has laid over 2000 tiles, mainly red-colored: unique pieces representing a “tribute to the Brazilian people”.
• Sao Bento Monastery - Following we will then visit the São Bento Monastery. A place of monastic simplicity that is one of the most beautiful architectural complexes in Brazil where there is a surprising contrast between the austere, purposefully simple appearance of the exterior and the richness of the interior highlighting gilded Baroque engravings with plants motifs. See for yourself the exuberant Rococo style in the engraving on the high altar, followed by a view of the dome and the Chapel of the Santíssimo Sacramento.

• Christ the Redeemer ticket
• Lunch / Barbecue in a traditional Brazilian Steakhouse
• Cruise Terminal pick-up and drop-off
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Sugar Loaf ticket

• Gratuities
• Drinks and dessert

Join a small group tour for an exciting day exploring the city’s most famous landmarks and cultural sites, including downtown Rio and its captivating architecture.

Start with an early morning pickup from your Rio de Janeiro accommodation, then board a comfortable, air-conditioned minivan to visit the iconic Statue of Christ the Redeemer. Journey through Tijuca National Park and enjoy plenty of time to take in the views at one of the New7Wonders of the World.

Next, ride a cable car to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain for more breathtaking views of Rio. After a lunch break at a restaurant in Ipanema, proceed to Maracanã Stadium and the Sambadrome to appreciate their exteriors.

Explore the Lapa Neighborhood, the Selarón Staircase (Escadaria Selarón), and Rio de Janeiro Cathedral on a panoramic tour, and enjoy a guided tour of the lavish interior of São Bento Monastery.

Additionally, visit the beaches of Flamengo and Botafogo before the tour concludes with a drop-off at the Cruise Terminal.

• This tour will operate under any weather
• Pick-up and Drop-off only from the Cruise Terminal - please contact us to inform your ship’s name and estimated time of arrival at the Sea Port.
• Our tour guide will be waiting for all passengers at the gate and the tour will depart approximately 1 hour after the disembarkation. We can anticipate the beginning of the tour if all participants arrive at the meeting point earlier than expected.
• This tour may need to be adapted accordingly to the Ship arrival and departure
• IMPORTANT: During Carnaval week this tour will not operate due to traffic issues during these days. Please, see our special tour for that specific days: “Carnival Special: Corcovado en Sugar Loaf Shore Excursion Tour”

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.