Rio Shore Excursion: Christ Redeemer, Sugarloaf and Selarón Steps 6-Hour Tour
Description
Be worry free and still get to see three of Rio’s best landmarks on this Half-day shore excursion packed with breathtaking views. Head straight to Christ the Redeemer Statue and strike the main attraction in Rio of your list of must-sees. Then head on to the Selaron Steps to catch the most colorful pictures on your trip and head to Sugar Loaf to end this half day tour with gorgeous landscapes from the Cable Car and from the two towering mountains. All that with plenty of time to head back to the port worry free and maybe still catch a late lunch. Don’t stress if you are going to make it back in time. With these 6 hour tour you’ll se it all and with plenty of time to spare!
Tour Options
Itinerary
Meeting point is Cruise Terminal Pier Mauá - The guide will be waiting for you at the exit gate of the Cruise Terminal 4 (right in front of the Kobra Mural), and will walk with you to the vehicle.
Take a van ride through the dense Tijuca Rainforest to get to the Corcovado Mountain, located inside the Tijuca National Park.
Arrive at the visitor's center where you can buy a snack or souvenir before getting inside the other van that will take you to the main entrance of Corcovado Mountain. Catch up fantastic views from up there!
Get to the top of the Corcovado Mountain and view the 38m tall (125ft) Christ Redeemer Statue. Looking up you will feel blessed and protected by this beautiful monument of Christ with open arms, now one of the new Seven Wonders of the World! The guide has between 40 and 50 minutes to show the wonderful sights of Rio. From the top, enjoy the spectacular views of Rio and the surroundings.
Santa Teresa, a neighborhood with a complete different vibe from the rest of Rio. Here, Old Rio comes alive. Santa Teresa is a neighborhood where laid-backness and tradition meet.
The beautiful steps done in ceramic by artist Jorge Selarón are one of a kind. You will have about 10 minutes or so to contemplate it before continuing on to Sugar Loaf Mountain.
If you have selected the option with cable car tickets, you’ll travel all the way to the top of Sugar Loaf in two steps by cable car. The first cable car takes you to Urca Hill, a vantage point 215 meters high for which already grants beautiful views of Guanabara Bay and its islands, the Rio-Niterói Bridge and Corcovado Mountain.
A second cable car takes you up to the top of the Sugar Loaf Mountain. At 395 meters we’ll enjoy splendid views of Copacabana beach, the Santa Cruz fortress and several beaches of Niterói. Enjoy this magnificent scenery for about 45 minutes until you have to get back down to catch the van which will bring you back to the port.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Roundtrip Transfer to Rio de Janeiro's Port. Meeting point is Cruise Terminal Pier Mauá - The guide will be waiting for you at the exit gate of the Cruise Terminal 4 (right in front of the Kobra Mural), and will walk with you to the vehicle.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The specific departure time for this tour will be determined upon reconfirmation
- Please note that during Carnival, there is a chance that we might not make it to the Selaron Steps because of Street Parades and Traffic.
- Light clothes, comfortable shoes, sunscreen and sunglasses are recommended
- Bring a bottle of water
Reviews(11)
Our first stop were the Selaron Steps. There were at least one hundred people at/on the steps so it was very difficult if not impossible to photograph the iconic steps to appreciate the workmanship it took to create them. Our next stop was to see Christ the Redeemer. There were 9 people in the tour group and I believe the reason for the small size was because only a small van could maneuver the very winding 2 lane road up to Christ the Redeemer. Once there, we stood in line for more than an hour to get to the base of the 222 steps that took one up to the monument OR wait for the elevator. We opted for the elevator which probably took another 15-20 minutes waiting in another line to get on the elevator. After getting off the elevator, there was an escalator which ended at the base of the monument. One had to be mindful of the hundreds of people at the monument, some sitting on the pavement, some lying down on the pavement to capture a picture of Christ the Redeemer. It was a fantastic monument to view and a beautiful overlook of the city. Luckily it was a clear, cloudless day ! Our final stop was Sugarloaf Mountain which is comprised of two mountains, Morro da Urca and Sugarloaf. We took a 65 passenger cable car to get to Morro da Urca where we had a view of Christ the Redeemer in the distance, and a beautiful vista of the city. There are several food establishments @ Morro da Urca where our guide suggested we take a break as there was a long line to catch the 2nd cable car to Sugarloaf. When we reached Sugarloaf, there were spectacular views, one of which was Copacabana Beach.
Our tour guide, Raphael, was absolutely amazing!! He is very professional, personable, and patient! Our group really enjoyed our tour even more because of him!!
Dear Customer. Thank you very much for your review. We are very happy to know that you enjoyed the tour and had a great experience with us. Our team always works to provide the best service possible. We hope to welcome you again on your next trip. Best regards. Att, Giovanna Maldonado
The short excursion was an excellent way to see a lot of Rio in a short amount of time. Everything went smoothly and we saw so much. We highly recommend this tour.
It was a great combination to see the top attractions in Rio and you certainly got your money's worth in 6 hours of touring. Melania was great! The views from up above we're stunning. We went up Sugarloaf early so it wasn't crowded, but Christ the Redeemer was heaving with people.
Very nice tour and guide was great!! A bit more signage at port to find our transport would have helped the chaos right off the ship!
A tour that, in 6 hours, covers the most important tourist attractions in Rio de Janeiro, which is advantageous for cruise passengers, especially since the pick-up from the port is ensured. The best price for what it offers. I recommend it to cruise ship passengers and not only.
Dear Customer. Thanks a lot for the review. We are glad that you liked the tour. Please count on us on future trips. Thanks. Att, Giovanna Maldonado.
The tour was lovely, but they completely removed one of the three stops due to "heavy traffic". We should receive a partial refund at the very least.
Dear Customer. at Carnival Schedulle , City hall closes a lot of streets and that leads to operational issues , that is why we could not get to selaron. PLease contact us at reservations@grayline.com.br so we can align partial refund. Thanks a lot for the review. We are glad that you liked the tour. Please count on us on future trips. Thanks.
The various venues we visited were very crowded, except for Sugar Loaf, our first and earliest stop. The guide was very good, and spoke understandable English. The van was crowded, with 15 passengers. In the back seat we were unable to see the sites as the guide described them.
Dear Customer. Thanks a lot for the review. We are glad that you liked the tour. Please count on us on future trips. Thanks.
Fabulous day out well run and informative. Our guide knew exactly how to navigate us through the crowds. I highly recommend this tour.
Dear Customer. Thanks a lot for the review. We are glad that you liked the tour. Please count on us on future trips. Thanks.
Excellent private tour for my family!!! Our guide Warley a great host. Cheerful, made us laugh, took many pictures and told us many things about Rio. It was an amazing day!!! Thanks also to our driver Marcelo. Highly recommended
