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

“Excellent guide, Isaac, very professional. Comfortable people carrier and fully airconditioned, which is essential. Once in a lifetime experience.”

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2.Full Day: Christ Redeemer, Sugarloaf, City Tour & Barbecue Lunch

Discover Rio’s top sights in a full-day tour including Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, a city tour, and a Brazilian steakhouse lunch, all with guided insight.

★ 4.5

“The itinerary was great. Alessandro did a great job managing the 19 people on the tour from 4 different countries. A full day. Unfortunately the weather really sucked. Off and on rain.”

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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

“The trip was awesome, it was very organised and we didn’t spend a lot of time waiting on queues. We also had enough time to see all the attractions until we were satisfied! We even enjoyed a drink and the sunset at sugarloaf which was…”

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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

“A fantastic tour despite the cloudy and eventually rainy weather. Gabi and our driver arrived on time, texting ahead to confirm. There were seven others already in the van - a great size for a small group. We went to Sugarloaf first and Gabi managed…”

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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

“Very good introduction to Rio. Guide could have given more information about the city in between attractions.”

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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

“It was a great way to see all the highlights of Rio all in one (long) day!!! So be ready for that. There was ample time to take breaks and relax at the different sights so things were not totally rushed. It was good that…”

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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

“It was a great way to see all the highlights of Rio all in one (long) day!!! So be ready for that. There was ample time to take breaks and relax at the different sights so things were not totally rushed. It was good that…”

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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

“João was our guide & Eduardo was our driver and they were nothing but amazing! This was my first time doing a tour and I was very nervous but they easily calmed my nerves! They checked in with us via whatsapp to show us what…”

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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

“Our excursion to Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain was absolutely incredible. The entire experience was well-organized and enjoyable from beginning to end. Our tour guide, Emma, was outstanding—knowledgeable, friendly, and always ready to answer questions. She shared fascinating information about Rio’s history, culture, and…”

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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

“This tour description is misleading & not accurate. The tour was done & we were back in our shuttle by 6pm, the sun sets at 7 in January. If we would have known that we would not “see the sunset over iconic Copacabana beach” as…”

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12.Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Lunch and Small Group City Tour

Discover Rio's top sights in one day with this guided tour featuring Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, a buffet lunch, and iconic landmarks.

★ 4.5

“Guilherme and his driver were absolutely wonderful. I travel with a portable oxygen concentrator and walker, and they went out of their way to make sure that everything was as easy as possible, and that I was able to participate in all of the activities.…”

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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

“Guilherme and his driver were absolutely wonderful. I travel with a portable oxygen concentrator and walker, and they went out of their way to make sure that everything was as easy as possible, and that I was able to participate in all of the activities.…”

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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

“Very little wait time - staff very efficient - magnificent views from the top of the mountain. A little windy but amazing sightseeing.”

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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

“We had bad weather all day. Our tour guide for sugar loaf was nice and gave a lot of free time to enjoy the view. Our afternoon tour guide die the Chris redeemer was a little strange. He doesn’t interact with us. We can’t really…”

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More Rio City Tours

4.0Skip the Line to Christ Redeemer, Sugar Loaf and Barbecue Lunch$113.70 4.6Rio de Janeiro: Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Tour with9 hours$141 4.5Skip-the-Line: Sugarloaf Mountain Cable Car Ticket2 to 3 hours (approx.)$61.80 4.5One day in Rio de Janeiro – All Inclusive – Complete City Tour9 hours (approx.)$70.00 4.5A Day in Rio de Janeiro: City Tour Complete9 hours (approx.)$70.00 4.4Rio: 5-hour Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Express Tour5 hours$109 4.8Rio: Christ the Redeemer Early Access and Sugarloaf$125 4.5Day Tour in Rio – Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Lunch and City Tour8 hours (approx.)$120.00 4.5One Day Tour in Rio: Christ, Sugar Bread, Lunch and City Tour8 hours (approx.)$120.00 5.0Private City Tour of Rio de Janeiro8 hours (approx.)$195.00 5.0Rio de Janeiro Private City Tour: Christ, Sugarloaf & More8 hours (approx.)$195.00 5.0Private Tour: Rio City Essentials including Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf7 to 8 hours (approx.)$224.46 5.0Private Rio Tour: Christ the Redeemer & Sugar Loaf Essentials7 to 8 hours (approx.)$224.46 4.5Two of Rio’s Best: Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf Mountain Half-Day Tour5 hours (approx.)$118.00 4.5Christ the Redeemer by Van and Selarón Steps3 hours (approx.)$65.00 4.5Santa Teresa, Lapa, and Cinelândia with Tram Ride and Selarón Steps4 hours (approx.)$60.00 4.0Rio: Sugarloaf Cable Car and Corcovado Train Tickets4 hours$86 5.0A Day in Rio Tour – City tour with tickets and lunch included8 hours (approx.)$118.00 4.0Sugar Loaf Mountain Half-Day Tour4 hours (approx.)$50.58 4.6Rio de Janeiro: Private Guided City Tour4 - 8 hours$56 5.0Cristo Redentor + City Tour: Transfers, Local Guide and Tickets.5 hours (approx.)$54.93 5.0Private tour: Christ the Redeemer, Maracanã,Sugarloaf, Old Downtown and Selaron8 hours (approx.)$184.42 4.3Corcovado, Sugarloaf Mountain, and Selarón Steps 6-Hour Tour6 hours$146 4.5Christ the Redeemer, Selaron, Cathedral, Maracana, Sambadrome Half-Day Tour5 hours (approx.)$74.00