Half Day in Rio: Christ by Train, Maracanã, Cathedral & Selarón
Description
Make the most of your limited time in Rio de Janeiro with our Half Day Tour, perfect for travelers who want to see the city’s highlights in a single morning. Start with the iconic Christ the Redeemer, reached by scenic train ride up Corcovado Mountain, offering breathtaking panoramic views. Explore the colorful Selarón Steps, admire the legendary Maracanã Stadium from the outside, and pass by the world-famous Sambadrome — home of Rio’s spectacular Carnival parades — without stopping. Complete your tour with a visit to the striking Metropolitan Cathedral, a modern architectural gem. This convenient tour includes roundtrip transportation from your hotel, allowing you to enjoy Rio’s must-see attractions in comfort and style, even on a tight schedule.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Avenue in front of Copacabana Beach.
Pass by the edge of the Copacabana Beach and get a panoramic view of one of the most famous beaches in Brazil.
Statue of a famous brazilian poet at Copacabana 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".
Board the train through the forest on your way up to Christ the Redeemer.
Pass by Tijuca Forest on your way up to Christ the Redeemer.
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.
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.
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.
Internal visit.
Stop for photos.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup and drop-off from the main hotels in Rio de Janeiro Departure Point: Hotels in Rio de Janeiro's South Zone (Copacabana, Leme, Ipanema, & Leblon). Return point: Hotels in Rio de Janeiro's South Zone (Copacabana, Leme, Ipanema, & Leblon). Pick up from the hotel takes place before the start time of the activity. If you do not receive confirmation of your departure time, please contact us.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Roundtrip transportation available from South Zone’s (Copacabana, Ipanema, and Leme) seafront hotels via air-conditioned bus.
- Passengers not staying at one of the seafront hotels will be informed of the nearest pickup point and time.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Children 4 and younger are complimentary, provided they do not occupy a seat
- This tour operates rain or shine
Reviews(120)
The agency complies with the tour and are punctual. Do not enjoy the activity because the time you are given for the ladder and Christ stops are insufficient. Then you end up worried about the weather instead of enjoying the attraction. They should clarify that in the detail of the schedule so they can decide with that information whether or not to take the excursion.
Estimado cliente, gracias por compartir sus comentarios con nosotros. Lamentamos saber que el tiempo destinado a los atractivos no fue suficiente para cumplir plenamente sus expectativas respecto a la experiencia. Sus observaciones son muy importantes y nos ayudan en nuestras revisiones internas. Nos alegra que haya reconocido nuestra puntualidad y el cumplimiento del itinerario, y esperamos tener la oportunidad de atenderle nuevamente para ofrecerle una experiencia más alineada con sus expectativas. - C2Rio team
An excellent more than anything the guide recommended multiple layers and efficient what we were looking for
It was an intense first day in Rio
An excellent experience that I would repeat again!! She was the only Argentinean 😂🇦🇷 I was definitely amazed and above all I want to highlight the kindness and gentleness that our Luciana tour guide had for me and the group! Everything was definitely beautiful! Muito obrigado❤️
Very good experience, although they could not come to me in my accommodation it was a very good experience. (The guide....the best)
¡Muchas gracias por tu comentario! Nos alegra saber que tu familia disfrutó de la experiencia y que el guía hizo que el recorrido fuera aún más especial. Es un placer para nosotros mostrar lo mejor de Río y brindar momentos memorables. Esperamos recibirlos nuevamente en otra visita. — C2Rio Team
Very good experience and very good coordinator with all the details and very abundant lunch. Very nice scenery.
¡Muchas gracias por su amable reseña! Nos alegra saber que disfrutó de una experiencia tan completa junto a su familia, conociendo gran parte de los lugares emblemáticos de Río de Janeiro. Es fantástico que la coordinación haya sido de su agrado y que el almuerzo abundante y los paisajes hermosos hayan hecho el paseo aún más especial. Comentarios como el suyo nos motivan a seguir ofreciendo momentos inolvidables a nuestros viajeros. Esperamos recibirlos nuevamente muy pronto. – C2Rio Team
This was a great trip. Pick you was on time. The train ride was good but not as exciting as I thought it would be. Not much to see on the journey. The train is always super crowded. If you pay extra for the train you should have a seat. From the station where the train stops, there are 220 steps to reach the top. There’s an elevator and a long line to take it. We walked up. It was super crowded up at the top and no room to walk or take pictures. The sun was beaming, I stay about 10 mins and came back down using the elevator. The guide was very nice spoke good Spanish and English. This trip included other stop like the Cathdral which was amazing to see. It also included lunch which we did not do. Also a stop to the colorful stairs. Again a super crowded place. You really can’t appreciate the places when there’s no room to walk around. Except for the Cathedral which we really enjoy because it was beautiful, the other two stops were not so enjoyable for us but it was good visiting these popular places.
Thank you very much for sharing such a detailed review of your experience! We’re glad to know that overall you enjoyed the trip and appreciated the punctuality, the multilingual guidance, and especially the beauty of the Cathedral. We understand that the crowds at Christ the Redeemer and Selarón Steps can sometimes make it challenging to fully enjoy the visit, and we appreciate your honest feedback about these aspects. Your comments help us continue improving our tours while keeping the highlights of Rio accessible to travelers. We hope to welcome you again for another adventure, perhaps exploring different sites with a calmer atmosphere. – C2Rio Team
All very well. We visited the sites that are planned, Climbing Christ by Train was very nice. When you go to the Maracana and salsodrome it's a little raisin. In the Cathedral these few minutes. On the stairs there were many people who enjoy themselves little. The guide very friendly, I comment on several details of the points visited. Recommended.
¡Muchas gracias por compartir su experiencia con nosotros! Nos alegra saber que disfrutó del recorrido y que la subida al Cristo en tren fue especial. También apreciamos sus observaciones sobre los tiempos en cada parada, ya que nos ayudan a seguir mejorando. Nos enorgullece contar con guías simpáticos y atentos que enriquecen la visita con detalles interesantes. Esperamos recibirlo nuevamente en otra experiencia en Río. - C2Rio Team
Great experience to hang out with family and friends, amazing places to visit and great views. And the guide Santos who is a lively person and knows how to conduct the tour well, a great professional
Obrigado pelo feedback! Ficamos felizes que tenha aproveitado os lugares e as vistas. Santos é realmente animado e conduz os passeios com muita dedicação. Esperamos recebê-los novamente para mais experiências incríveis!
Vivian Araujo was a wonderful guide. She made sure to keep an eye on each guests and make sure we were enjoying the tour. We had a companion who has difficulty walking and she was able to accommodate him without issue. She was well informed about the various sites and was incredibly competent with her job. A fantastic joy to be with and would highly recommend her and this tour.
