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

“Book through Viator and the process was very smooth. Get contacted the day before by the tour operator, which was appreciated. Tour takes place in small bus with maximum of approximate 16 seats. Good air conditionned. Driving was generally safe. The tour lasts about 8…”

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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

“Sandra was extremely knowledgeable, fluent in English and Spanish and very personable. The tour definitely hit the highlights and we were given enough time at each stop. Lunch was great. Highly recommended”

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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

“Dygtig og behagelig lokal guide fra Rio viste os Sukkerbrødsbjerget og Kristus figuren. Nice to see and need to see. Mandatory and wonderful.”

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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

“Trip was well managed especially as we had 19 people participating. Sights were great, but bad weather limited visibility from SugarLoaf and Christ the Redeemer, which otherwise were spectacular. Guide spoke reasonably good English when in person but over the speaker in the van we,…”

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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

“Amazing Tour! Leave the driving to the Pros, as it covers most iconic landmarks. Must include on your itinerary whilst in Rio de Janeiro.”

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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

“Victoria was courteous, knowledgeable, and efficient at controlling time. She is great with her knowledge , we enjoyed the company.”

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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

“An excellent trip and a fantastic way to see the main attractions of Rio in a day. We were lucky enough to be in a small group of four, plus our guide Vanessa. She was absolutely brilliant, so knowledgeable and helpful. Thank you! We would…”

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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

“Everything was perfect and in order . And I really enjoyed the meal ! I would most definitely recommend this and can’t wait to come back and try other things.”

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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

“Had an amazing time celebrating our anniversary in Rio! Danilo was an amazing guide and very knowledgeable of all the sites. I would recommend this tour 10/10”

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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

“It is a very nice view of the whole city and iconic places. It is a must do when you are visiting Rio.”

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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

“Everything went great from start to finish I love how everything was organized in time management the guy was very useful and knowledgeable of Brazilian culture history and food he was a very kind humble has lost a patience or recommend this tour I give…”

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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

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Christ above, Sugarloaf below and samba wherever the night lands.