Rio's Full Day: Selarón Steps, Christ & Sugarloaf – Tickets & Lunch Included in Brazil, Rio de Janeiro

Scenic Pass-By: Rio’s Iconic Beaches. ✅ Full Tour. ❌ Mini/Express Tour. We will pass by several points of interest along the way, such as Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, and other notable sights. Please note that the specific route may vary depending on your hotel location and starting point. In some cases, we may not pass by Copacabana or Ipanema beaches.

Ipanema: Inspiration Behind The Girl from Ipanema. ✅ Full Tour. ❌ Mini/Express Tour. Ipanema Beach, famously known for inspiring the iconic song "The Girl from Ipanema," is a beautiful destination that truly deserves its fame and admiration. However, please note that whether we pass by Ipanema Beach depends on the location of your hotel and the specific route of the tour.

Tijuca National Park: A Lush Urban Forest. We pass through the Tijuca National Park, one of the largest urban forests in the world and home to many attractions, including the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue, located within its boundaries.

Christ the Redeemer: A Panoramic Marvel. ✅ Full Tour. ✅ Mini/Express Tour. Reaching the Christ, we'll take you with our tour vehicle from its base to nearly the summit. The very top is reached by climbing a flight of stairs to arrive at the iconic Christ the Redeemer Statue. The view, from this vantage point, with the surrounding Tijuca National Forest spreading below and a circle of mountains closing the horizon at the very back of the Guanabara bay is truly spectacular. After some time to walk around and take photos, we make the way back down.

Lunch Stop: Enjoy an All-You-Can-Eat Buffet. ✅ Full Tour. ❌ Mini/Express Tour. The lunch takes place at a self-service buffet restaurant, which may vary depending on the day and logistics. It can be at Me Gusta Restaurant, Fagulha, or other similar restaurants. All options offer a wide variety of salads, hot and cold dishes, and desserts, including vegetarian and vegan choices

Selarón Steps and Lapa: Rio’s Bohemian Heartbeat. ✅ Full Tour. ❌ Mini/Express Tour. From Santa Teresa to Lapa, there is the famous Selaron steps, a stairway decorated with colorful tiles. Known for its energetic bohemian vibe, “Lapa” is the most buzzing area in town day and nighttime.

Lapa Arches: Gateway to Rio’s Nightlife. ✅ Full Tour (pass by). ❌ Mini/Express Tour. Have you ever heard of the Lapa neighborhood? If not, it should! It's very easy to know that you've arrived in Lapa. There is a famous monument that is the official image of Lapa, the large white arches aqueduct postcard of Rio.

Cultural Drive: Exploring Downtown Rio. ✅ Full Tour (drive through). ❌ Mini/Express Tour. We then drive through Rio’s downtown through some of the coolest touristic areas catching sights and culture.

Botafogo Beach: Views, Vibes, and Hidden Gems. ✅ Full Tour (pass by). ❌ Mini/Express Tour. Known for sheltering the Sugarloaf Mountain and for the privileged view it offers to Guanabara Bay, Botafogo beach hides a little explored and pulsating alternative life with bars, restaurants and cultural centers.

Flamengo Park: A Tropical Urban Oasis. ✅ Full Tour (pass by). ❌ Mini/Express Tour. Calm beaches close to Flamengo landfilled park with largest manmade park of the world, fully planted with tropical vegetation.

Metropolitan Cathedral: Rio’s Architectural Wonder. ✅ Full Tour. ❌ Mini/Express Tour. The Metropolitan Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro stands out among the buildings in the Center of the city. Its unique architecture catches the attention of everyone passing by and surprises those who visit it! Its appearance and history are unconventional and make it one of the most curious spots in the wonderful city!

Sugarloaf Mountain: Cable Cars and Stunning Views. ✅ Full Tour. ✅ Mini/Express Tour. We will then go up the Sugarloaf Mountain. A series of two cable cars will take you to the top of Sugar Loaf. At the top, again some of the most breathtaking views of Rio, this time from a different vantage point than at Corcovado.