8-Hour Rio de Janeiro Highlights Tour with Christ and Sugarloaf
About This Tour
Take a tour of Rio's most iconic attractions in just 8 hours. Drive through the lush Tijuca Forest and past some of the city's most popular beaches, then visit...
Duration: 8 Hours · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Not included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Rio de Janeiro, Lapa, Tijuca Forest · Languages: English
Know before you go: Private transportation and service for larger groups are available at a different cost.
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What's Included
- English-speaking tour guide
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Rio's Icons, Viewpoints, and Cultural Landmarks
Drive through the Tijuca Forest, the largest urban forest in the world. Drive through the Tijuca Forest, the largest urban forest in the world. Reach Corcovado Mountain, where the Christ Statue is located, and enjoy the only tourist spot with a 360-degree view of the entire area. Reach Corcovado Mountain, where the Christ Statue is located, and enjoy the only tourist spot with a 360-degree view of the entire area. Make a stop at the Dona Marta Belvedere and take in the breathtaking panoramic view of Rio. Make a stop at the Dona Marta Belvedere and take in the breathtaking panoramic view of Rio. From the Christ the Redeemer statue, drive through some of Rio's most popular beaches and stop at the Leblon Belvedere, a viewpoint in the city. From the Christ the Redeemer statue, drive through some of Rio's most popular beaches and stop at the Leblon Belvedere, a viewpoint in the city. Visit Sugarloaf Mountain and ride the oldest cable car system in Brazil, which has just turned 100 years old. Visit Sugarloaf Mountain and ride the oldest cable car system in Brazil, which has just turned 100 years old. Eat lunch at a typical Brazilian restaurant and try some of the best dishes in town. Eat lunch at a typical Brazilian restaurant and try some of the best dishes in town. Head downtown to visit some of the city's modern as well as historical buildings and neighbourhoods. Head downtown to visit some of the city's modern as well as historical buildings and neighbourhoods. Visit places such as the intriguing Metropolitan Church, the exciting Samba stadium, and the bohemian Lapa neighbourhood. Visit places such as the intriguing Metropolitan Church, the exciting Samba stadium, and the bohemian Lapa neighbourhood. Explore Rio's beautiful Opera House, the most important historical site in the country, along with a few other interesting places that make this tour a memorable experience in the marvellous city. Explore Rio's beautiful Opera House, the most important historical site in the country, along with a few other interesting places that make this tour a memorable experience in the marvellous city.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Estr. da Cascatinha, 850 - Alto da Boa Vista, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20531-590, Brazil · Tour start: Estr. da Cascatinha, 850 - Alto da Boa Vista, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20531-590, Brazil — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.