Full Day in Rio: Christ by Train, Sugarloaf, Selarón & Barbecue

Discover the best of Rio de Janeiro in a single day! Begin with a scenic train ride up Corcovado Mountain to visit Christ the Redeemer, followed by an external view of Maracanã Stadium and a drive-by past the world-famous Sambadrome without stopping. Continue to explore the Metropolitan Cathedral and the colorful Selarón Steps. For those choosing the “Christ by Train, Sugarloaf & Lunch” option, enjoy a delicious Brazilian steakhouse lunch and a cable car ride up Sugarloaf Mountain. Roundtrip transportation for all tours. The Half Day Tour: Christ by Train is perfect for travelers with limited time, offering a comfortable and secure way to experience Rio’s highlights: Christ the Redeemer, Maracanã Stadium (external), Sambadrome (drive-by), Metropolitan Cathedral, and Selarón Steps. The Christ by Train, Sugarloaf & Lunch tour includes all of the above, plus a Brazilian barbecue lunch and a visit to Sugarloaf Mountain, ideal for a full-day immersion in Rio’s most iconic landmarks.

1. 1

   Avenida Atlantica

   Pass by

   Avenue in front of Copacabana Beach.

2. 2

   Copacabana Beach

   Pass by

   Pass by the edge of the Copacabana Beach and get a panoramic view of one of the most famous beaches in Brazil.

3. 3

   Estatua Carlos Drummond de Andrade

   Pass by

   Statue of a famous brazilian poet at Copacabana beach.

4. 4

   Ipanema Beach

   Pass by

   Pass by the edge of the Ipanema Beach and get a panoramic view of the legendary beach that inspired the famous song "Garota de Ipanema".

5. 5

   Stop 5

   20 min

   Board the train through the forest on your way up to Christ the Redeemer.

6. 6

   Parque Nacional da Tijuca

   Pass by

   Pass by Tijuca Forest on your way up to Christ the Redeemer.

7. 7

   Santuario Cristo Redentor

   1.5 hours

   Go up by train to the top of the Corcovado Mountain, where is the Christ the Redeemer statue, pass by Tijuca Forest. The total time includes transportation from Cosme Velho Station to the statue, the period at the top of Corcovado Mountain and the return.

8. 8

   Stop 8

   10 min

   Extern visit with a stop in front of the Bellini Statue. Entry admission not included. On event days on the stadium the stop might not be allowed by traffic authorities.

9. 9

   Sambodromo da Marques de Sapucai

   Pass by

   The tour passes in front of the Sambadrome — the venue where Rio’s famous Carnival parades take place. This is a panoramic visit only, without stopping.

10. 10

    The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian

    15 min

    Internal visit.

11. 11

    Escadaria Selaron

    15 min

    Stop for photos. For customers who purchase the "Christ by Train & City Tour" option, the tour ends after a visit to the Selarón Steps.

12. 12

    Rio de Janeiro

    1 hour

    Lunch time (Included only for customers who purchased the "Christ by Train, Sugarloaf & Lunch" option) - enjoy a delicious barbecue lunch in Brazilian local steakhouse. Meal included / Drinks not included

13. 13

    Sugarloaf Mountain

    1.5 hours

    Cable car ride in two parts, the first to the Urca Hill and the second to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain. The total time includes all cable car rides, the period at Urca Hill and at the Sugarloaf Mountain. Included only for customers who purchased the "Christ by Train, Sugarloaf & Lunch" option

14. 14

    Morro da Urca

    20 min

    Take the first cable car ride to Urca Hill and wait for the second one to Sugarloaf Mountain. Included only for customers who purchased the "Christ by Train, Sugarloaf & Lunch" option

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• For customers who purchased the 'Christ by Train, Sugarloaf & Lunch' option: roundtrip transportation is available from main hotels in the South Zone (Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, and Leme) and Barra da Tijuca.
• For customers who purchased the 'Half Day Tour: Christ by Train' option: transportation is only available from main hotels in the South Zone. If you are staying in Barra da Tijuca, we will indicate the nearest meeting point for your convenience.
• Passengers not staying at one of the hotels in our pickup list will be informed of the nearest pickup point and time.

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