Private Rio Tour: Christ the Redeemer & Sugar Loaf Essentials
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Overview
Enjoy a personalized visit to Rio de Janeiro’s essentials with a private guide and driver. The tour covers key highlights such as Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, and the Selarón Steps, with the flexibility to adjust stops according to personal interests. A local expert shares insights along the way, with the convenience of hotel pickup and drop-off included. Lunch is not part of the package, allowing guests to choose from the city’s best restaurants for a more authentic dining experience.

TICKET PRICES STARTING FROM
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GET TICKETSTicket Options (2) Options Available
Option(s)
Tour for 5 to 10 travellers
Tour for 5 to 10 travellersPickup included
Starting from
$89.73
Option(s)
Tour for 1 to 4 travellers
Tour for 1 to 4 travellersPickup included
Starting from
$181.77
Ticket Information
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
What's Included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver
- Certified Tour Guide
- Pickup and drop-off in hotels, airports, seaport, you say where!
- Complimentary bottled water
- 'On the fly' adaptations: change the itinerary during the tour to match your wishes.
What's not Included
- Tickets for Christ the Redeemer (But we help with that!)
- Tickets for Sugar Loaf (But we help with that!)
- Food and Drinks
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- To avoid crowds at Christ the Redeemer, we recommend starting the tour as early as possible. Our earliest time is 6:30am.
- To watch the stunning sunset from Sugar Loaf Mountain, we recommend starting the tour at 11:30am or later.
- The "Real Gabinete Português de Leitura (Royal Portuguese Reading Room) is not open on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. We will visit another attraction on those days.
- If you are staying at Barra da Tijuca and Recreio, we recommend starting your tour at 6:30 AM to avoid heavy traffic and experience the best of Rio.
- We recommend installing Whatsapp Messenger app in your phone when coming to Brazil. It's very popular here and it will make your communication much easier. It's a free app, available on both Play Store (Android) and Apple Store (iPhones).
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