Rio de Janeiro

15 Best Rio City Tours

The city tours here are the ones I would hand a first-timer with two or three days in Rio. Most full-day loops pair Corcovado with Sugarloaf, which sit on opposite sides of town and are slow to link by bus. A good guide turns that geography problem into one easy day.

1.Full Day in Rio: Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Maracana and Selaron With Lunch

Adventure awaits in Rio de Janeiro with a captivating tour that includes iconic landmarks, breathtaking views, and a delectable lunch - a day not to be missed.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“Full day seeing everything that you need to see in Rio. Expertly organised and Newton took us round in the order needed due to the weather! Amazing experience, saw Christ the redeemer at the end of the tour and was the highlight for me for…”

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2.Rios Full Day: Selarón Steps, Christ & Sugarloaf – Tickets & Lunch Included

Yield to the allure of Rio's Full Day adventure, where vibrant sights, surprises, and a delicious lunch await, making it a day you won't want to miss.

★ 5.0

“Great way to see all the sights but this tour is only transportation and entry tickets, not informative, the day could use a talk track. Would have liked to learn about the city, history, geography, what we were looking at, etc. It's quite lacking for…”

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3.The Best Half Day in Rio With Christ Redeemer and Sugar Loaf Hill

Join us as we uncover the secrets of the best half day in Rio, where the journey to Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf Hill will leave you craving more.

★ 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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4.A Day in Rio – Full City Tour

Kaleidoscope of sights and sounds await on the Full City Tour, offering a glimpse into the vibrant culture and stunning landmarks of Rio de Janeiro.

★ 4.5

“Aldo was an amazing guide who speaks 5 languages!! He took great care of everyone, and was very patient to handle situations like guests wandered off, didn't meet us at the said time, or some decided to not move forward with the rest of the…”

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5.Full Day in Rio: Christ by Train, Sugarloaf, Maracanã, Selarón & Lunch

Uncover the hidden gems of Rio de Janeiro on a full-day tour that will leave you in awe and craving for more.

★ 4.5

“This was the most amazing trip ever to visit bucket list Christ the Redeemer on the train! The lunch was good, and our guide was the best! Raquel! You took the best pics! And gave us the best experience thank you xxx”

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6.Rio Sunset Tour Including Sugarloaf, Christ the Redeemer, Cathedral and Selaron

Keen to uncover the hidden gems and breathtaking vistas of Rio? Join the Rio Sunset Tour and let the adventure begin.

“Great way to see all the main attractions! If you don’t have a lot of time in Rio this is the tour! Jonas the tour guide was great, lots of explanations, good knowledge about the city!”

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8.Sugarloaf Cable Car Ticket

Wish to experience breathtaking views and unforgettable moments? Discover how to secure your Sugarloaf Cable Car ticket and embark on an extraordinary journey above Rio de Janeiro.

★ 4.5

“Beautiful scenery. Good food and shopping options at Urca. The cable car ride is amazing. I could view the entire Rio”

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9.The Best Helicopter Flight Sugar Loaf and Christ the Redeemer

Marvel at the breathtaking beauty of Rio de Janeiro's Sugar Loaf and Christ the Redeemer from a thrilling helicopter perspective, and prepare to be mesmerized.

★ 5.0

“This experience was AMAZING and so worth the money! I booked the 5pm which was the sunset flight and the views were absolutely beautiful. I opted for the open doors helicopter and even got to stick my feet out the side! The helicopter tour was…”

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10.Skip the Line to Christ Redeemer, Visit to Sugar Loaf and Barbecue Lunch

Marvel at Rio's iconic landmarks and savor a delicious barbecue lunch, but there's a hidden gem waiting to be revealed - are you ready to uncover its mystery?

★ 4.0

“This tour was great and long we chose the full day option. Sugar Loaf Mountain was fantastic and that first sight of Christ the Redeemer is breathtaking. There are two things I would change: the pick up was late. We were told we would be…”

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11.One Day in Rio De Janeiro – All Inclusive – Complete City Tour

Never miss out on the chance to explore the vibrant culture and breathtaking landscapes of Rio de Janeiro with this all-inclusive one day tour - an adventure like no other awaits.

★ 4.5

“Loved this experience, had such a great day & we were taken to all the major sites. Our tour guide was great with lots of information, the highlight was getting engaged at Christ the Redeemer.”

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12.Day Tour in Rio – Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Lunch and City Tour

Get ready to be mesmerized by the breathtaking beauty of Rio de Janeiro in just one day, as you embark on a day tour that takes you to iconic landmarks such as Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain, while also providing a city tour and a delicious lunch - an experience you won't want to…

★ 4.5

“Great experience. Our tour guide was awesome and very knowledgeable. They make sure to do headcount’s to ensure everyone stays in the group and is safe. Lots of time to wonder around explore as well.”

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13.Private City Tour of Rio De Janeiro

Curiosity ignites as Sarah embarks on a private city tour of Rio De Janeiro, uncovering hidden gems and thrilling adventures that will leave her craving for more.

★ 5.0

“Gus was an excellent guide. Very good English and over 20 years experience. He took us to places we never read about as well as the main sights.”

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14.Private Tour: Rio City Essentials Including Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf

Find out the hidden gems and insider information of Rio de Janeiro's city essentials on this private tour, starting with the letter 'F'.

★ 5.0

“Our guide Higor was very nice and knowledgeable, showed us everything we wanted to see and gave us an excellent recommendation for traditional Brazilian dinner restaurant, that we really enjoyed.”

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15.Rio De Janiero Christ the Redeemer, Sugar Loaf Mountain Tour – Rio De Janeiro

Journey through Rio's iconic landmarks on a tour filled with breathtaking views and cultural experiences, leaving you eager to unveil more surprises.

★ 4.5

“This tour was exceptional. The tour guy was very good. He explained everything in English as well as Portuguese. He gave ample time at each sight. The driver was great on the road. If you don’t do anything else in RDJ do this tour. It…”

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4.5Rio De Janeiro Half Day With Christ the Redeemer and Selaron3 hours (approx.)$65.00 4.5Santa Teresa, Lapa, and Cinelândia With Tram Ride and Selarón Steps4 hours (approx.)$60.00 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 5.0Cristo Redentor City Tour: Transfers, Local Guide and Tickets.5 hours (approx.)$54.93 5.0Exclusive Helicopter Flight (2 Passengers)- Sugar Loaf and Christ the Redeemer35 minutes (approx.)$706.10 5.0Private Tour: Christ the Redeemer, Maracanã,Sugarloaf, Old Downtown and Selaron8 hours (approx.)$184.42 4.5Christ the Redeemer, Selaron, Cathedral, Maracana, Sambadrome Half-Day Tour5 hours (approx.)$74.00 5.0Climb to the Top of Sugarloaf Mountain3 hours (approx.)$98.10 5.0A Day in Rio: Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Selaron With Lunch8 hours (approx.)$188.33 5.0Private and Customized City Tour of Rio De Janeiro2 to 10 hours (approx.)$250.00 4.5Half Day in Rio Christ by Train, Maracanã, Sambadrome, Cathedral & Selarón Steps5 hours (approx.)$97.00 5.010-hour Private Tour Rio In One Day: Christ, Sugarloaf, Selarón, Downtown10 hours (approx.)$264.00 4.5Christ Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain and Selarón Steps 6-Hour Tour6 hours (approx.)$143.22 5.0Rio Express – Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf Mountain5 hours (approx.)$112.20 4.5City Tour Full Day in Rio: Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf9 hours (approx.)$126.74 5.0Climb Rios Icon: Sugarloaf Mountain Adventure Hike4 hours (approx.)$74.55 5.0Sugarloaf Mountain Climbing Trail4 hours (approx.)$62.78 5.0Rio De Janeiro City Tour5 hours (approx.)$125.00 4.5Full Day City Tour: Christ Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Selaron Staircase, Maracanã8 hours (approx.)$97.00 5.0Full Rio: Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, City Tour With Lunch8 hours (approx.)$164.66 5.0Full Day City Tour in Rio De Janeiro8 hours (approx.)$165.00 5.0City Tour of Rio De Janeiro With Entrance Tickets and Lunch8 hours (approx.)$250.39 5.0Rio De Janeiro: Christ the Redeemerand Sugarloaf5 hours (approx.)$180.00