Christ the Redeemer and Selaron Half-Day City Tour
Description
If you are short on time, then this is the tour for you. We take you to two landmarks of Rio: the Christ the Redeemer and the Selarón Steps. Starting with hotel pickup, we take you by minivan to the top of the Corcovado Mountain, to see the Christ the Redeemer. We take a beautiful and unique route through Tijuca Forest which is one of the largest urban forests in the world. When reaching the top, you have a panoramic view of Rio de Janeiro, perfect for pictures. Then, we go to Santa Teresa, the famous neighbourhood known for the narrow cobblestone streets and its rich historical background. This route take us to Lapa, famous for the nightlife and the Carioca Aqueduct. We reach the brightly colored world-famous Selarón Steps, one of Rio's most distinctive landmarks. We offer this tour twice a day: in the morning or in the afternoon.
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Itinerary
Enjoy the 20min drive through the Tijuca Forest to reach the Christ the Redeemer. The Tijuca Forest is the biggest urban forest in the world.
By minivan, we see the Christ the Redeemer, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. You must take a picture posing with arms wide open, just like the statue.
The bohemian neighborhood of Santa Teresa is famous for the narrow streets with little shops and restaurants.
The Lapa neighborhood is famous for the intense nightlife on the weekends. People drink and dance in the pubs and bars in the area.
The old Aqueduct now serves as a bridge for a popular tram that connects the city centre with the Santa Teresa neighborhood.
Take your time admiring the famous colorful tiles of the Selarón Staircase. Find the best spot for a picture.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup available for selected hotels in Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana, Flamengo and Centro. Contact us 24hrs prior to departure to inform the hotel location and to confirm pickup time. If you do not contact us, we meet you at Avenida Atlântica, 3264 - Copacabana. Morning: pickup between 07:45 am to 08:30 am. Afternoon: pickup between 12:45 pm to 13:30 pm.
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Important Information
- 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
- Contact us to confirm the pickup time according to hotel location.
Reviews(13)
Our tour guide Fernando was amazing! He was so kind to me and my family. He made sure we got to the location safe and sound and was great with answering questions and keeping us informed about Rio. He made sure we go the best views at Christ the redeemer and the steps and took great photos of us that he shared with us. He also assisted us in translation when needed when we were purchasing goods from the markets. It was a great time and we enjoyed ourselves. I would definitely book him again. Please book if you’re looking for a great time!
The tour leader was confused about what the tour included. He thought we had to purchase tickets for Christ the redeemer when we already paid and it was included. He said we were taking the train up the mountain and when we arrived there he said it was changed and now we were taking a car and then a van. Really unprepared.
Marlady was our tour guide and Gege was our driver. They were both so great. Marlady made it so much fun. She is also very caring. One of the people got sick and she was attending to her like a mom would. Great experience!
Wonderful tour of Christ the Redeemer and the Selarón Steps and would definitely recommend! Wagner was a kind and wonderful guide. He was also super knowledgeable and made every step of the tour easy! He even walked us through Santa Teresa where we learned more about the area and got to go through the shops and cafes. Timing wise - although the tour time we selected was 8:30am, we chose to be picked up from our hotel where it was communicated that we would be picked up at 8:00am the day before our tour. This ended up being perfect as we got to the locations ahead of other tourists often beating lines and larger crowds. Wagner was very prompt in picking us up at our hotel even arriving 10 minutes earlier. Additionally, not sure if they attend to larger groups, but it ended up being a tour with just my dad and I which was an added bonus and worth the price. Overall the total time we spent on the tour from pickup was 4 hours and we traveled around in an air conditioned car and van (to go up to Christ the Redeemer). Thank you so much Wagner for making our first time in Rio a wonderful time! We can’t wait to come back again!
We had an awesome tour guide. Marcos made us feel comfortable and safe. I highly recommend him as your guide if you’re from the states.
Hello! We're very happy to hear that everything went well on your tour with us! We work with the best professionals in the city to ensure that our clients have the best possible experience here in Rio. We hope to welcome you back again in the future for more great days out! On behalf of the Rio Carioca Tour Team, thank you very much for choosing us and for your kind comment!
Amazing private tour with Leandro. He was very knowledgeable. Picked us up right on time. We highly recommend this tour.
Hello! We're very happy to hear that you had an amazing private tour with us! Punctuality and knowledge are key, and we're delighted that Leandro made sure your experience in Rio was a 10/10! Your review means a lot to us and we thank you very much. It was a pleasure to have you on our tour and we hope to welcome you again for another memorable experience in the future! On behalf of the Rio Carioca Tour team, see you!
This tour fit perfectly in the only time we had available. Although the afternoon tour was not perfect for photos at some angles due to the sun, there were very few people there at that time which meant no wait times. Our guide did a great job. I especially liked that it was easy to communicate with the tour and our guide using whatsApp.
Hello! How nice to read that your tour went well! Our team is made up of great professionals so that our clients can have the best days possible here in Rio. Thank you very much for your review and for choosing Rio Carioca Tour!
We highly recommend this tour!!! A beautiful experience, we visited enchanting places accompanied by the words of our guide Monica from which her love for the city and her detailed knowledge of it shone through. Monica managed to keep our interest alive, telling us anecdotes, glimpses of history and giving us advice on the holiday. Thank you, Paola and Enza from Siena
Ciao! Sono felice di sapere che il vostro viaggio è andato bene! Lavoriamo con grandi professionisti, i migliori, affinché i nostri clienti possano vivere esperienze incredibili come la vostra! Grazie mille per la tua recensione e per aver scelto Rio Carioca Tour!
Very interesting and informative tour hosted by Monica. Took weather conditions into account to change the order of the day, so we managed to be on Christ The Redeemer during the only sunny part of the day. Narrates simultaneously in multiple languages and excellent at English. Highly recommended
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Given a choice of 3 hotels close by and their distance for pick up when my hotel was not one of the pick up sites. Monica the guide was an excellent photographer and very knowledgeable. Enough time was spent at each site. There was an opportunity to buy souvenirs too.
Hello! Thank you very much for your comment, we are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay in the wonderful city. We thank you for your confidence in our work and in our team! We hope to see you again soon
