Rio de Janeiro

15 Best Rio City Tours

The full-day Rio circuits that collect the icons in one sweep: Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf’s two-stage cable car, the Selaron Steps’ 2,000 tiles and a barbecue lunch in the middle. One long day, every postcard ticked.

1.Rio’s City Tour – Tickets for Christ, Sugar Loaf & Lunch included

Discover Rio’s top sights with this full-day city tour, including Christ the Redeemer, Sugar Loaf, and more, with lunch and tickets included for great value.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“What a wonderful experience! If you want to see a lot of the city and major sights this is the tour to go on. This one includes lunch and it was delicious!”

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3.Rio’s Full Day: Selarón Steps, Christ & Sugarloaf Tickets & Lunch Included

Discover Rio in one day with this full tour visiting Christ, Sugarloaf, Selarón Steps, and more, including lunch and tickets for top attractions.

★ 5.0

“Our guide Lorraine was super helpful, informative, and friendly, giving us clear guidance on how much free time we had at each stop. Despite the crowds (and weather) access to the major sites - sugar loaf and Christ the Redeemer - was well managed by…”

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4.Rio: Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Selaron & BBQ Lunch

Discover Rio’s top sights on a full-day tour featuring Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Selarón Steps, and a Brazilian BBQ for an authentic experience.

★ 4.5

“We had a fabulous day trip and so pleased we booked this particular tour. Our tour guide Newton looked after us so well making sure he pointed out all the places of interest, explaining the history and also making sure we got the best places…”

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5.The Best Half Day in Rio with Christ Redeemer and Sugar Loaf Hill

Discover Rio’s top sights with this half-day tour visiting Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf, featuring early access, stunning views, and expert guides.

★ 5.0

“Smallish group with excellent guide and driver whose adaptability allowed us to see both sights despite being stranded on Sugar Loaf Mountain in a torrential thunderstorm and see Christ the Redeemer at the very end of the opening time with clear sky and no crowd!…”

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6.A day in Rio – Full City Tour

Discover Rio’s top sights in a comprehensive full-day tour, including Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, and more — perfect for first-timers and sightseers.

★ 4.5

“You get to see the most important sights in Rio in one day, and no rush. Paloma was an excellent guide, kind, knowledgeable, funny and organized. Highly recommended😊”

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7.The Best of Rio in a Full Day Tour – Corcovado, Sugar Loaf, Selaron and more

Discover Rio's highlights in one full day with this guided tour covering Christ the Redeemer, Sugar Loaf, Selarón Steps, and more. Perfect for first-timers.

★ 5.0

“Victoria was very informative, made sure everyone knew meeting times and meeting spots, knows the history of the city and the highlights of Rio.”

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8.Rios Best_Corcovado, Sugar Loaf, Selaron, Cathedral and more

Experience Rio's top sights in one day with this full-day tour featuring Christ the Redeemer, Sugar Loaf, Selaron Steps, and city highlights for $109.50.

★ 5.0

“Rio is a very crowded place and our tour guide, Lucia was very efficient at getting us to the front of the long lines and into the attractions quickly. There is no way you can see so much in one day on your own. Our…”

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9.Rio de Janeiro: Christ, Selaron Steps, and Tijuca Park Tour

Discover Rio’s top sights on this guided 7-hour tour visiting Christ the Redeemer, Selaron Steps, Tijuca Park, and more—perfect for first-time visitors.

★ 4.7

“Great day seeing sights of Rio. Tour guide was great and good fun, giving us great insight into the history and culture of Rio. Driver was friendly and the bus was very comfortable & cool for the journey in between sites. Would recommend!”

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10.Full Day in Rio: Christ by Train, Sugarloaf, Selarón & Barbecue

Discover Rio's top sights in one day with this guided tour featuring Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Selaron Steps, and a Brazilian barbecue lunch for great value.

★ 4.5

“This was the most amazing trip ever to visit bucket list Christ the Redeemer on the train! The lunch was good, and our guide was the best! Raquel! You took the best pics! And gave us the best experience thank you xxx”

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11.Half-Day Tour: Christ the Redeemer, Selarón & Sunset at Sugarloaf

Experience Rio’s top sights on a half-day tour visiting Christ the Redeemer, Selarón Steps, and Sugarloaf sunset, with guide insights and skip-the-line access.

★ 4.5

“Great way to see all the main attractions! If you don’t have a lot of time in Rio this is the tour! Jonas the tour guide was great, lots of explanations, good knowledge about the city!”

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13.Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf: Rio City Tour with Lunch

Discover Rio’s top sights, including Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf, on a full-day guided tour with skip-the-line tickets, lunch, and insider tips.

★ 4.5

“This was a great tour within the very capable hands of Helber, whose English and other language skills are excellent. Helber was able to provide great commentary and provide great insights to the various stops on the tour. The highlights are of course; Sugar Loaf…”

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14.Sugarloaf Cable Car Ticket

Experience breathtaking views of Rio from Sugarloaf Mountain via cable car, with detailed access, history, and practical tips for a memorable visit.

★ 4.5

“You need to print your confirmation sheet to exchange for tickets at the cable car. You can do it there but it takes time”

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15.Skip the Line to Christ Redeemer, visit to Sugar Loaf and barbecue lunch

Explore Rio’s top sights including Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf Mountain with skip-the-line access, guided tours, and a delicious barbecue lunch.

★ 4.0

“A must do in Rio. Easy pick up from your hotel. Plenty of time to take in the views and take photographs. Tour guide changed over at lunchtime and both were excellent. Would recommend including lunch option as that in itself was a great experience.…”

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More Rio City Tours

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