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

“We had a very capable driver who took us to the many sites in Santos. Our guide, Monica, was very personable and knowledgeable. She even took us to some stores were we shopped; it was fun. Viator is very good at communicating.”

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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

“The tour was great. Tour guide, Aldo, narrated well among 3 languages. We got to see Christ the Redeemer, Sugarhill Mountain and the famous stairs. The included lunch at the Brazilian steak house was great! The only feedback I would give to potential customers is…”

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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

“I booked this tour not knowing that some people were only doing the morning and some only doing the afternoon. It turned out that we were the only ones doing the fully day (and thus were on our own at lunch). We were only in…”

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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

“The tour guide, Jonas and the views amazing 🤩 however the queues not so good, advise to go early and catch the train up. We went in mini buses which wasn’t such a good experience. Because the queues were so long there was a lot…”

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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 great tour. Good pace and interesting. Both guides were good. Loved both the cog train up to Christ the redeemer and cable car to the sugar loaf. Would definitely recommend the tour.”

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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