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

“The whole trip was very good, and we got to see the iconic Rio sites. The schedule of the day was changed due to the forecasted rain in the afternoon, so we got to see the main sites in the morning whilst the sun was…”

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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 and experience were wonderful- unfortunately for an English speaking guest the information provided was mostly in Spanish and Portuguese and very difficult to follow. Lunch was not provided until 2PM so suggestions to eat/bring snacks would have been appreciated. The tour was also…”

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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

“I suggest you book a private tour for extra 50 bucks. I typically enjoy small group tours, but this one was crowed, and the guide was lovely but very inexperienced - stayed silent for the most part of the tour. There were a couple of…”

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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 day was great. Like all these trips if it is busy (which this was) the transport can be tight but it was a nice vehicle and comfortable. Our guide was great, spoke a number of international languages and made getting through some of the…”

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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

“Excellent tour combining visits to both Sugar Loaf and Christ the Redeemer in the one trip.Buying tickets in advance helped save time and tour was terrific value.Matthilda was a terrific host and would have no hesitation in recommending the experience to others”

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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

“Amazing experience to visit Rio one day with Vanessa. Vanessa was speaking a perfect English, guiding us in her city and sharing her own experience and tips about living in Rio. This day was truly special to us and I would recommend any of you…”

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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

“Having received numerous texts and emails in the days preceding our activity advising of a pick up time, we then received a revised pick up time (later) less than 24 hrs before the activity was due to start. After being picked up it became quite…”

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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

“Jonas, our guide is amazing, we are at the tail end of the adventure & I had to review him right now. His English is great, he took special care of everyone in our group and was very accommodating. The 4 stops we had were…”

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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

“Trip is very complete try not to carry lots of staff don’t need just some thing to drink, or buy there buffet food 🥘 very good and complete as well churrasco very tasty, Gaby is an amazing guide full of energy and happiness and very…”

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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 is my first visit to Rio de Janeiro. This is the best way to visit the 2 important tourist spots in Rio - Sugar Loaf and Christ the Redeemer, as well as the others. Communications is good, we are contacted by the tour operator…”

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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

“Easy to use at the box office to get tickets. If there are a lot of people, avoid lines and help make better use of the time in Rio de Janeiro”

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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