Rio de Janeiro Trip Overview
Get an overview of Rio’s top attractions during this comprehensive 8-hour tour. With a local guide, visit the most famous beaches, travel through the Tijuca Forest and see the Christ the Redeemer statue. Stroll along the bohemian Lapa neighborhood and snap an astonishing photos on Selaron staircase before visits to Maracanã Stadium and the Sambadrome. Take the cable car from Urca up to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain and enjoy the breathtaking views over the city.
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Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Get an overview of Rio’s top attractions during this comprehensive 8-hour tour. With a local guide, visit the most famous beaches, travel through the Tijuca Forest and see the Christ the Redeemer statue. Stroll along the bohemian Lapa neighborhood and snap an astonishing photos on Selaron staircase before visits to Maracanã Stadium and the Sambadrome. Take the cable car from Urca up to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain and enjoy the breathtaking views over the city.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Avenida Atlantica, Avenida Atlantico, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22021-001 Brazil
Stroll along the avenue’s promenade to experience Rio’s lively beach culture and oceanfront events.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Copacabana Beach, Av. Atlantica – Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22070-011 Brazil
More than just a stretch of sand, Rio de Janeiro’s most famous beach is where locals and visitors from all over the world come to relax, strut, pose and play. See Copacabana Palace, one of the most historical and symbolic monuments of Copacabana Beach, an extravagant and magnificent building that has hosted icons such as Michael Jackson, Marilyn Monroe and Princess Diana.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Ipanema Beach, Avenida Vieira Souto – Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22420-002 Brazil
Pass by the edge of the Ipanema Beach and get a panoramic view of the legendary beach that inspired the famous song “Garota de Ipanema”.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Parque Nacional da Tijuca, Estrada da Cascatinha 850 Alto da Boa Vista, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20531-590 Brazil
Studded with tropical trees knotted together by jungle vines, the world’s largest urban forest is home to ocelots, howler monkeys, more than 300 bird species, waterfalls, and one of Rio’s iconic landmarks, the Christ the Redeemer (Cristo Redentor) statue standing atop Corcovado Mountain.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Corcovado – Christ the Redeemer, Estrada Redentor – Alto da Boa Vista Parque Nacional da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22241-330 Brazil
See the Christ the Reedemer Statue, the biggest and most famous sculpture Art Déco of the world and the most recognizable landmark of Rio, perched on the summit of Mount Corcovado.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Av. Pres. Castelo Branco, Portao 3 Portao 3 – Maracana, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20271-130 Brazil
Explore the Maracana stadium, one of the largest and the most famous stadiums in the world. (inside tour will be additional cost around 12$)
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Sambodromo da Marques de Sapucai, Rua Marques de Sapucai, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22640-100 Brazil
Visit to a store with samba related products and the option to dress costumes from previous Carnival editions to make a memorable photos.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Lapa, Lapa, State of Parana
Indulge in traditional Brazilian cuisine at Brazilian Churrascaria Steak House and then stroll along the most bohemian area of Rio de Janeiro replete with the inviting restaurants, trendy bars and nightclubs. See the eye-catching Arcos da Lapa, the official symbol of neighborhood, catch a glimpse of Metropolitan Cathedral of St. Sebastian of Rio de Janeiro, a building that looks like a Mayan Pyramid and get familiar with the city’s history.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Escadaria Selaron, Rua Joaquim Silva S/N, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20241-110 Brazil
Snap astonishing pictures on one of the most beautiful and colorful staircases in the world! Located in the legendary neighborhood of Lapa, it’s easy to reach and definitely a must see while visiting the Cidade Maravilhosa.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Morro da Urca, Praia Vermelha, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22290-270 Brazil
Tour the Morro da Urca, home to the first stage of the famous cable car that shuttles tourists to the summit of Pão de Açúcar . Don’t forget to carry your camera to record some of the most spectacular views of the region. (Ticket prices are about 30 dollars for both morro da Urca and Sugarloaf Mountain)
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Sugarloaf Mountain, Av. Pasteur, 520 – Urca, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22290-255 Brazil
One of the most iconic and sought-after landmarks of Rio de Janeiro. Standing on the top of the massive 396 meters high mountain overlooking the city of Rio de Janeiro, its famous beaches, historical center, modern skyscrapers, Guanabara Bay, the city of Niteroi and the blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean will leave you speechless. (Ticket prices are about 30 dollars for both morro da Urca and Sugarloaf Mountain)
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Boulevard Olímpico, Av. Rodrigues Alves, 335 – Centro, Rio de Janeiro – RJ, 20220-360, Brazil
Feast your eyes on the world’s largest street mural showing five faces from five different continents that represented both the five Olympic rings as well as the cultural diversity of the games.
Duration: 20 minutes
