The Best of Rio in a Full Day Tour - Corcovado, Sugar Loaf, Selaron and more

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Duration:8 hours (approx.)
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Southeast Brazil

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Come with us to enjoy your day during this hassle free guided tour in Rio de Janeiro and have perfect presentation of the most famous attractions in the city.
While our tour guide and driver organize everything you can take your time to simply relax and have some fun.Take fabulous pictures of the Christ the Redeemer Statue before the crowds, take the cable car to the Sugar Loaf to have the best views of the city and see the landmarks at Downtown area like Maracanã (outside only), the Sambadrome area, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Sao Bento Monastery and to close the perfect day, spend some time at the Selarón Stairs.
And don't worry, you will also learn a lot about all the attractions visited as our guides are the best ones to explain everything about them.

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After the pick-up we will start the tour from Copacabana Beach, one of the most famous beach in the world.
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The official residence of the State Governor
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The Tijuca Forest (Portuguese: Floresta da Tijuca) is a tropical rainforest in the city of Rio de Janeiro covering an area of roughly 32 km² (12.4 mi²). The tour will reach Tijuca Forest with a stop at Paineiras to board the official vehicles of the National Park Authority to be able to reach the top of the Corcovado Hill where The Christ The Redeemer Statue is located.
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From the top of Corcovado Hill you will be able to admire The Christ of the Redeemer statue, which has 38m in height and was made of reinforced concrete clad in a mosaic of thousands of triangular soapstone tiles, and also will have a chance to see some of the most beautiful views of the city.
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Only in case of poor visibility on the summit of the Corcovado, we will make an alternative stop at Mirante Dona Marta which offers one of the most incredible views of the city, guaranteeing the title of one of the most visited tourist attractions in Rio de Janeiro. From there, you can see the Sugar Loaf Mountain, the Cristo Redentor, the Maracanã, the Guanabara Bay and the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon.
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The Largo do Boticário (Apothecary's Square) is a square in the Cosme Velho neighbourhood of the city of Rio de Janeiro. The area is characterised by large, neo-colonial houses and Atlantic Forest vegetation.
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This hill, 220 meters high, has at its peak the first stop of the cable car towards the Sugar Loaf. From the top of Morro da Urca you have spectacular views of various points of the city, such as the beaches of Leme, Copacabana, Ipanema, Flamengo, Leblon, Pedra da Gávea, Tijuca Massif, Corcovado with a statue of Cristo Redentor, Guanabara Bay, Enseada Botafogo, Downtown, Santos Dumont Airport, Governador Island, Niterói, Rio-Niterói Bridge and, in the background, the Serra do Mar and the Dedo de Deus peak.
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We will travel to the top in two steps by cable car. The first will take you to Urca Hill, at the height of 220 meters above sea level where you already will have great views from Baia de Guanabara. From there, after enjoying the views for a bit, will take the second cable car all the way to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain, 396 meters above sea level. From up there, you will have a chance to see the most breathtaking views of Rio de Janeiro and will definitely understand why everyone says that Rio is “The wonderful city”
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After lunch, the tour starts with a visit to the Maracanã Stadium (outside only) where we will have a quick stop outside for pictures at the Bellini’s statue, a famous captain who led Brazil’s soccer team to win the World Soccer Cup in 1958.
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After seeing Maracanã Stadium we will head to the Sambadrome, which is the stadium for the city's main Carnival parade. Design by the worldwide famous architect Oscar Niemeyer, the place is an iconic temple for the Samba.
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As we continue through the city, we will see the Lapa Arches, Lavradio street and Avenida Chile. There we will visit the cone-shaped Metropolitan Cathedral, a major landmark in this Brazilian city and a masterpiece of modern art. With architecture inspired by the Mayan pyramids of Mexico, the conical shape is believed to give proximity to God. Four stained glass windows run from floor to ceiling forming a cross at the top. You will notice that acoustics are great in there!
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The Carioca Aqueduct is located in the centre of the city, in the Lapa neighbourhood, and is frequently called Arcos da Lapa (Lapa Arches) by Brazilian people. Since the end of the 19th century the aqueduct serves as a bridge for a popular tram that connects the city centre with the Santa Teresa neighbourhood uphill, the Santa Teresa Tramway.
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Next we will visit the Escadaria Selarón (Selaron stairs), a colorful tiled stairway, work of a self-taught Chilean artist Jorge Selarón. Having traveled the world, Selarón moved to Rio in 1983, in a tiny house just in front of the desolate stairway connecting the areas of Lapa and Santa Teresa. 215 steps that he entirely covered with tiles collected in urban areas of Rio or donated by visitors from all around the world. Since 1990, Selarón has laid over 2000 tiles, mainly red-colored: unique pieces representing a “tribute to the Brazilian people”.
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Following we will then visit the São Bento Monastery. A place of monastic simplicity that is one of the most beautiful architectural complexes in Brazil where there is a surprising contrast between the austere, purposefully simple appearance of the exterior and the richness of the interior highlighting gilded Baroque engravings with plants motifs. See for yourself the exuberant Rococo style in the engraving on the high altar, followed by a view of the dome and the Chapel of the Santíssimo Sacramento.
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Ipanema is a neighborhood located in the South Zone, between Leblon and Arpoador. The beach at Ipanema became known internationally with the popularity of the bossa nova jazz song, "The Girl from Ipanema" ("Garota de Ipanema"), written by Antônio Carlos Jobim and Vinícius de Moraes.
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Separated from its more famous neighbour, Ipanema, by a narrow canal, Leblon is one of the most exclusive neighbourhoods in Rio, and accommodation here comes at a price.

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Posted By : soniamittal
Absolutely worth it and a wonderful day spent! Victoria and Arturo were so nice and made the day go by easy. Everything was on time and reliable!
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Posted On : 2024-06-28 18:56:12

Posted By : 518marleneh
Peter was my guide and he was amazing. Taught us some history and got the best angles for our pictures. If in Rio book this tour and hopefully your guide will be Peter
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Posted On : 2024-06-16 18:26:05

Posted By : E2126TAnicolat
We had a wonderful day, our guide Monica was extremely knowledgable and professional, she kept us updated of how the day would go and which points we were going to next. What made the day super special was we were supposed to be a group but ended up being the only ones to turn up so we had what was essentially a private tour! Our driver was also lovely and professional, defo recommend this tour to anyone visiting Rio!
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Posted On : 2024-06-04 15:12:29

Posted By : Getaway22361551942
It was a very good trip. Peter and Waldemar is doing it great.

They have a good planned schedule without you think it is a busy trip. I felt relaxed and enjoyed the trip.

Peter is very good at telling about history, with funny comments in between ;)
You get to see a lot
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Posted On : 2024-06-02 14:59:43

Posted By : ambereJ7593UF
This was one of the best tours I've ever been on in any country!! Valdimar and Peter are excellent!!! Do the full day tour with lunch - you absolutely won't regret!! Really tasty authentic steakhouse. Peter is an amazing photographer too!!!
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Posted On : 2024-06-02 13:03:51

Posted By : K3248XIcharlier
Wonderful places visited with precise explanations from Guide Gabo accompanied by driver André who took us to and from safely. Guide Gabo throughout the route explains the places, always with great irreverence. I highly recommend the Tour.
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Posted On : 2024-05-31 15:09:28

Posted By : Ninotchka_D
This is my first time in Brazil and I can say I have seen the most important things in one day. The tour guide and driver were very professional and friendly.
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Posted On : 2024-05-29 20:44:05

Posted By : doriani2024
It was amazing!!! Gavo was very kind, energetic, patient, and knowledgeable about Rio and Brazil. I learned so much from him! The driver was very punctual. The lunch was very filling. I would definitely recommend!
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Posted On : 2024-05-24 14:25:20

Posted By : 203howardw
Such a great experience! Gabo was super helpful, funny, energetic, and patient. I learned a lot and felt super safe. Would recommend 100%
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Posted On : 2024-05-24 14:24:03

Posted By : dorona784
Monica is the guide you WANT for Rio! Her half-day tour of Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf was the highlight of my trip. Perfect English, incredibly knowledgeable, and her passion for Rio is contagious. She went above and beyond to make sure I had an amazing day. Don't hesitate to book her - you won't regret it!
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Posted On : 2024-05-18 15:55:02