Private Rio Highlights Tour: Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf
Description
Start your adventure with hotel search service in the South Zone and follow up to the Christ Redemptor, crossing the Tijuca Forest on a minivan ride with amazing views of the Carioca nature. At the top of the Corcovado, admire the famous statue of Christ and take unforgettable pictures of the city. The tour continues around Maracanã and the Sambódromo, where the largest carnival parade in the world takes place. Enjoy also the famous Escadaria Selarón, one of Rio’s most colorful and iconic spots. Visit the Metropolitan Cathedral, known for its unique architecture and stunning glass windows, and enjoy a lunch stop at a buffet restaurant. Finish the day at Urca with the boat trip to the Sugar Bread, enjoying a 360° panoramic view of Rio de Janeiro, Guanabara Bay, Niterói and the Atlantic Ocean.
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Itinerary
Recently elected one of the 7 new wonders of the world, the statue DE Christ the Redeemer is the most visited monument of Rio, located 710 meters (2,329 feet) above sea level on the top DA the Corcovado Mountain. DE there, you can have a 360 degree view DE Rio de Janeiro. This private tour is entirely private. Once you book, it will be just you and your travel companions DE.
Climbing up the mountains to enjoy stunning views of the city and the coast
The beautiful library the Portuguese built to preserve their literature. A must see!
Unique architecture. It's inevitable!
Visit this charming neighborhood close to the city centre
Staircase decorated with colorful tiles from all over the world. Amazing!
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick-up and drop-off are included; you choose where! If your place is not listed, please let us know at the time of the Reservation or by message. To pick up at the airport, enter the details of the arrival flight; to pick up at the port, enter the cruise ship information. If you are staying in Barra da Tijuca and Recreio, we recommend starting your tour at 6:30 a.m. to avoid heavy traffic and experience the best of Rio.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(9)
We made the City tour of Rio, to know the main tourist sights. The big difference was the team: from the driver to the guide, everyone was extremely professional, ensuring comfort and safety. We managed to enjoy the Christ the Redeemer and the Sugar Bread without running, we also went to Selaron Stairs and the Metropolitan Cathedral. The guide even took great photos of us, led us to a nice and fair price restaurant. Anyway, we were quite satisfied. Congratulations on the service!
Muito obrigado pela sua avaliação e pelas palavras tão gentis! Ficamos muito felizes em saber que você aproveitou o City Tour e que nossa equipe contribuiu para tornar sua experiência especial. Trabalhamos diariamente para oferecer conforto, segurança e um atendimento de qualidade, por isso é uma grande satisfação receber um reconhecimento como o seu. É ótimo saber que vocês puderam conhecer os principais cartões-postais do Rio com tranquilidade, aproveitar cada parada e ainda registrar bons momentos durante o passeio. Também nos alegra que tenham gostado da sugestão do restaurante e da organização do roteiro. Agradecemos pela confiança em escolher nossos serviços e esperamos recebê-los novamente em uma próxima visita ao Rio de Janeiro para descobrir ainda mais belezas da nossa cidade. Um grande abraço de toda a equipe!
Quality service, punctuality and a lot of attention to detail. It was a wonderful experience. I recommend veryoo
Muito obrigado pela sua avaliação e recomendação! Ficamos extremamente felizes em saber que você percebeu nosso compromisso com a qualidade, a pontualidade e a atenção aos detalhes. Esses são valores muito importantes para toda a equipe da Expresso Tour e saber que contribuíram para uma experiência maravilhosa é uma grande satisfação para nós. Agradecemos pela confiança e esperamos ter a oportunidade de recebê-lo novamente em um próximo passeio pelo Rio de Janeiro! Atenciosamente, Equipe Expresso Tour
Excellent service! The team of the express tour was very attentive from the first contact, removed all my doubts and organized everything with professionalism. The tour was amazing, exceeded my expectations. I will definitely hire the services again and recommend for those looking for a quiet and well-organized experience.
Muito obrigado pela sua avaliação e por compartilhar sua experiência conosco! Ficamos muito felizes em saber que nosso atendimento atendeu às suas expectativas desde o primeiro contato. Nossa equipe se esforça para oferecer todo o suporte necessário, esclarecendo dúvidas e cuidando de cada detalhe para proporcionar uma experiência tranquila, segura e bem organizada. É uma grande satisfação saber que o passeio superou suas expectativas. Comentários como o seu nos motivam a continuar trabalhando com dedicação e excelência. Agradecemos pela confiança e pela recomendação. Será um prazer recebê-lo novamente em uma próxima oportunidade para conhecer ainda mais as maravilhas do Rio de Janeiro! Atenciosamente, Equipe Expresso Tour
We had an amazing experience with Expresso Tour! Everything was perfectly organized, from the communication before the tour to the activities themselves. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and made us feel welcome throughout the entire day. The tour exceeded our expectations, and we got to see and experience parts of Rio that we would never have discovered on our own. We highly recommend Expresso Tour to anyone visiting Rio de Janeiro. Thank you for an unforgettable experience!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you had an amazing experience with Expresso Tour and that everything met your expectations, from the initial communication to the tour itself. Providing excellent service, seamless organization, and memorable experiences is always our goal. It is especially rewarding to know that our guide helped make your day enjoyable and that you were able to discover unique aspects of Rio de Janeiro that made your visit even more special. Thank you for your kind recommendation and for choosing Expresso Tour. It was a pleasure to be part of your trip, and we hope to welcome you back again in the future for more unforgettable experiences in Rio! Warm regards, Expresso Tour
I decided to celebrate my birthday in a different way, strolling through the sights of Rio de Janeiro, and nothing better than going with whoever understands. I knew it would be amazing, but it exceeded all my expectations. Too attentive! They optimized the time in a surprising way that I could take advantage of several points in a single day! We started going to Christ Redentor, where I had already gone other times, but with the company, the experience was different, because I didn't have to worry about car stands, waiting time, nothing, we just took advantage of the moment, because the driver was available to take us where we went and with a guide, the care is faster. Afterwards we head to the Leblon Mirante, then to the incredible Sugar Bread, with those views that never tire. The lunch break was at the Centro, a restaurant where there were several options, and the script continued with the Metropolitan Cathedral of São Sebastião, and to close this perfect day: Selarón staircase, a true postcard full of life and color. I was smart and I took a dress to take pictures in places with different looks haha. Want to know Rio the best way? Go to Express Tour!
Que alegria receber um feedback tão especial! 💙 Ficamos muito felizes em saber que pudemos fazer parte da comemoração do seu aniversário e tornar esse dia ainda mais inesquecível. Nosso objetivo é justamente proporcionar uma experiência confortável, segura e bem planejada, para que nossos clientes aproveitem cada momento sem preocupações. É gratificante saber que você conseguiu conhecer e revisitar tantos lugares incríveis em um único dia, aproveitando ao máximo cada parada do roteiro. E adoramos a ideia dos looks diferentes para as fotos! 📸✨ Muito obrigado pela confiança e por compartilhar sua experiência conosco. Esperamos recebê-la novamente em breve para criar novas memórias e mostrar ainda mais encantos do Rio de Janeiro. Um grande abraço de toda a equipe Expresso Tour! 🚐🌅
Let's set the scene: Rio de Janeiro during Carnaval, four cruiseships in Port, and a Port Authority which delayed our docking 3 hours. To the rescue came our private tour guide, Patrick, who brilliantly teamed with a driver in order to navigate the teeming crowds and still show us the AMAZING sights of Christ the Redeemer, Escadaria Selarón, AND Sugarloaf Mountain. Patrick's thorough background story for each, and each ecological and city area we could seen, significantly ehanced our experience. All done with the easy banter of a longtime family friend. We look forward to our next visit and engaging Patrick again.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re glad Patrick and the driver were able to turn a challenging situation into a memorable experience for you. Even with the delay and the Carnaval crowds, it’s great to hear you enjoyed Christ the Redeemer, Escadaria Selarón, and Sugarloaf Mountain. Patrick will be very happy to know his stories and friendly approach made your tour special. We look forward to welcoming you back to Rio on your next visit! 🎉
Jaise was an outgoing and experienced guide who helped us get most in this half day tour of Corcovado's Christ the Redeemer and the Sugarloaf. Transportation arrangements were efficient. Excellent spots for picture talking were promptly suggested. We truly appreciate her quality guidance that morning.
Thank you so much for your kind review! 🌟 We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your half-day tour to Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf with our guide, Jaise. She’ll be very happy to know her efforts and recommendations made your experience even more memorable. We truly appreciate your trust and hope to welcome you again soon to explore more of Rio with Expresso Tour! 💙
Wonderful walk. All I have to do is thank Enterprise and Guia Mateus for the experience. Very attentive guide who accompanied us throughout the day along with our family through the main sights of Rio.
Olá David! 🌞 Muito obrigado por compartilhar sua experiência conosco! Ficamos felizes em saber que o passeio foi maravilhoso e que o Mateus pôde tornar o dia ainda mais especial para toda a família. É sempre um prazer receber pessoas tão queridas e mostrar o melhor do Rio. Esperamos revê-los em breve para novas aventuras com a Expresso Tour! 💙
