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Rio de Janeiro: Christ, Selaron Steps, and Tijuca Park Tour

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Rio de Janeiro: Christ, Selaron Steps, and Tijuca Park Tour
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Top rated
4.681934 out of 5 stars
4.7
4.681934 out of 5 stars
786 reviews

See some of the top highlights in Rio on a day tour that takes care of the driving for you. Visit Christ the Redeemer, walk in the Parque Lage at Tijuca National Park, and stop at the Lapa Steps.

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Duration 7 hours
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Live tour guide
Spanish, English, Portuguese
Pickup included
Pick-up is available from the following neighborhoods in Rio de Janeiro: Gloria, Catete, Flamengo, Copacabana, Botafogo, Ipanema. The local supplier will confirm the exact time of your hotel pick-up by email. It can be at anytime between 7:30 and 8:00 depending on the location of your hotel. Wait in the looby 10 minutes before.

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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NADEEM – Canada

It was great specially our guide & driver both very punctual & great time management. All main hot spots were covered professionally. I recommend everyone to book with them. Rio is great to see with great people.

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Pierre – France

Amazing experience to visit Rio one day with Vanessa. Vanessa was speaking a perfect English, guiding us in her city and sharing her own experience and tips about living in Rio. This day was truly special to us and I would recommend any of you to book this activity. Furthermore, this is perfect to have this activity on your first day in Rio as this will provide you a great overview of what Rio has to offer and then you can deep dive in your interests the rest of your stay. Thank you again Vanessa ! Wafaa & Pierre

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Highlights

  • Visit the Christ the Redeemer statue early in the morning to avoid the crowd.
  • Take some nice pictures at Selaron Steps
  • Walk up the Lapa Stairs, where Snoop Dogg filmed one of his videos
  • See the main Cathedral (inside) in Rio and Municipal Theater (outside)
  • Visit Park Lage which is part of the Tijuca National Park, a vast protected area

Full description

This specially designed 7-hour tour around the city of Rio de Janeiro provides a unique chance to see the attractions of Rio de Janeiro with a professional English-speaking tour guide showing you all around.

The day tour starts with pick-up at your hotel or hostel in Rio (pick up only at some areas in Zona Sul)*. Your first stop will be at Christ Statue (ticket included) to avoid the crowd we arrive early there.

From there, you will visit Parque Lage at Tijuca National Park and get a glimpse of the greenest tropical rainforest. This is the best spot to check how nature and the urban area can coexist, tropical plants, and wildlife.

After that, stop for lunch (not included) and then hit the road again, this time to visit Maracana Stadium from outside, then go towards the Centro to go to Cinelandia (Municipal Theater) from outside and the Cathedral (visit inside). Then finally we will visit the Selaron Steps at Lapa and Santa Teresa Neighborhood.

At the end of your day you will be offered the option to be dropped off (in case you are not in the pick up cover area we will drop off at a meeting point) at Sugarloaf Mountain in time for enjoying the sunset or to be dropped off back at your hotel or hostel.

*We board guests at the following locations:
Centro- Meeting point at Lapa
Flamengo/Gloria- pick up included
Botafogo- Meeting point at Novotel Botafogo
Copacabana-pick up included
Ipanema- pick up included
Leblon- meeting point at Ipanema

Includes

  • Ticket for Christ the Redeemer statue
  • Transportation
  • Guide
  • Lunch

Not suitable for

  • People over 95 years

Important information

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable clothes and sunscreen, and don't forget your camera!
  • The local supplier will confirm the exact time of your hotel pick-up by email.
  • The pick-up time can be anytime between 7:30 and 8:20, depending on the location of your hotel.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 786 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Value for money
    4.6/5

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NADEEM – CanadaApril 29, 2025 – Verified booking
It was great specially our guide & driver both very punctual & great time management. All main hot spots were covered professionally. I recommend everyone to book with them. Rio is great to see with great people.
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Pierre – FranceApril 26, 2025 – Verified booking
Amazing experience to visit Rio one day with Vanessa. Vanessa was speaking a perfect English, guiding us in her city and sharing her own experience and tips about living in Rio. This day was truly special to us and I would recommend any of you to book this activity. Furthermore, this is perfect to have this activity on your first day in Rio as this will provide you a great overview of what Rio has to offer and then you can deep dive in your interests the rest of your stay. Thank you again Vanessa ! Wafaa & Pierre
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Mel – United StatesMarch 28, 2025 – Verified booking
My guide was Rich and he was excellent! You get to see the city with three main stops and a good lunch buffet! I thought it was great for the price

Product ID: 27310

Activity provider:LOCAL55 TRAVEL

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