Christ the Redeemer and Selaron Half-Day City Tour: A Quick Exploration of Rio's Landmarks
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Copacabana
Discover Rio de Janeiro's iconic landmarks on a half-day city tour. Explore Christ the Redeemer and the Selarón Steps, and soak in the panoramic views of Rio's stunning landscape.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Floresta da Tijuca - Enjoy the 20min drive through the Tijuca Forest to reach the Christ the Redeemer. The Tijuca Forest is the biggest urban forest in the world.
  • Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer - By minivan, we see the Christ the Redeemer, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. You must take a picture posing with arms wide open, just like the statue.
  • Santa Teresa - The bohemian neighborhood of Santa Teresa is famous for the narrow streets with little shops and restaurants.
  • Lapa - The Lapa neighborhood is famous for the intense nightlife on the weekends. People drink and dance in the pubs and bars in the area.
  • Carioca Aqueduct - The old Aqueduct now serves as a bridge for a popular tram that connects the city centre with the Santa Teresa neighborhood.
  • Escadaria Selaron - Take your time admiring the famous colorful tiles of the Selarón Staircase. Find the best spot for a picture.
What's Included
  • Entrance to Christ, the Redeemer by Minivan.
  • In-vehicle air conditioning.
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Short on time? Don’t worry, our tour is designed just for you. You’ll be taken to two iconic sites in Rio: the Christ the Redeemer and the Selarón Steps. With hotel pickup included, we’ll transport you by minivan to Corcovado Mountain. Here, you will witness the stunning Christ the Redeemer, en route taking a spectacular and unique path through the Tijuca Forest, one of the world’s largest urban forests. Upon reaching the summit, you’ll be greeted with a breathtaking view of Rio de Janeiro, a perfect photo opportunity. Next, we head to Santa Teresa, a neighbourhood famed for its quaint cobblestone streets and deep historical roots. On the way, we’ll pass through Lapa, renowned for its vibrant nightlife and the Carioca Aqueduct. Our final stop is the brightly coloured, world-famous Selarón Steps, a true emblem of Rio. This tour is offered twice daily - in the morning and afternoon.

  • Contact us to confirm the pickup time according to hotel location.
Location
Hotel Rio Othon Palace
Avenida Atlântica
If you do not contact us to reconfirm pickup time, we assume you will meet us at the Meeting Point at the Front Desk of the Rio Othon Palace (Avenida Atlântica, 3264 - Copacabana).
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Joseph_s
Apr 28, 2024
Great tour of Rio de Janeiro - Amazing private tour with Leandro. He was very knowledgeable. Picked us up right on time. We highly recommend this tour.
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Catherine_h
Apr 9, 2024
Great tour in our limited time. - This tour fit perfectly in the only time we had available. Although the afternoon tour was not perfect for photos at some angles due to the sun, there were very few people there at that time which meant no wait times. Our guide did a great job. I especially liked that it was easy to communicate with the tour and our guide using whatsApp.
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G6248ztpaolal
Mar 12, 2024
Tours in Rio - We highly recommend this tour!!! A beautiful experience, we visited enchanting places accompanied by the words of our guide Monica from which her love for the city and her detailed knowledge of it shone through. Monica managed to keep our interest alive, telling us anecdotes, glimpses of history and giving us advice on the holiday. Thank you, Paola and Enza from Siena
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Ianmoss
Oct 7, 2023
Great tour of Rio - Very interesting and informative tour hosted by Monica. Took weather conditions into account to change the order of the day, so we managed to be on Christ The Redeemer during the only sunny part of the day. Narrates simultaneously in multiple languages and excellent at English. Highly recommended
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304karenm
Jun 9, 2023
Awesome Rio Experience-Christ, Maracana stadium, tiled stairs, lapa, carnival site and Cathedral , - Given a choice of 3 hotels close by and their distance for pick up when my hotel was not one of the pick up sites. Monica the guide was an excellent photographer and very knowledgeable. Enough time was spent at each site. There was an opportunity to buy souvenirs too.
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