Christ & Sugarloaf Tour

From R$1.150,50 / Person*

Duration

10 hours

Language

ENG, PT

Location

RJ

Overview

If you only have one day in Rio, this is the experience you want. From the historic streets of the city center to the heights of Christ the Redeemer and the panoramic views of Sugarloaf, this tour blends Rio’s icons with local charm. Along the way, you’ll explore colorful neighborhoods like Santa Teresa, visit the famous Selarón Steps, and enjoy the full rhythm of the city – without rushing. It’s a complete introduction to Rio, with comfort, culture, and views that will stay with you.

Tour Highlights

Skip-the-line access to Christ the Redeemer, one of the New 7 Wonders of the World
Cable car ride up to Sugarloaf Mountain, with 360° views over Guanabara Bay
Guided visit through Santa Teresa and the Selarón Steps
Stops at key points in the Historic Center
Flexible pacing, with time for photos, questions, and breaks

Tour Title’s Pictures

Christ the Redeemer

Sugarloaf

Santa Teresa, RJ

Selaron Steps

Good to Know

Tickets to Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf are included (standard line)
Tour involves walking and stairs – bring comfortable shoes
Weather can change quickly in Rio – bring layers and sun protection
Available Monday to Sunday, but best on weekdays for lighter traffic
Not recommended for very young children or people with reduced mobility

Included / Optional

Private local guide

Transportation (sedan, minivan or van depending on group size)

Entrance tickets to Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf

Pick-up and drop-off at hotel, Airbnb or agreed meeting point

Upgrade to priority-access tickets (on request)

Photographer

Restaurant reservation or lunch coordination

Sunset-focused version with flexible timing

Tour Itinerary

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll explore during the tour. The order may vary depending on the day, but all the following spots are included:

Pickup

We start the day at your hotel, Airbnb, or central meeting point in Rio.

Historic Downtown

A quick drive through key sites in the city’s original core – including Cinelândia, Lapa, and colonial landmarks.

Selarón Steps & Santa Teresa

Climb the iconic tiled stairs, then explore the bohemian charm of Santa Teresa and its cobbled streets.

Christ the Redeemer

Take a comfortable ride up Corcovado mountain for a close look at Brazil’s most famous statue. Tickets and transport are included.

Sugarloaf Mountain

End the day with a scenic cable car ride to the top of Sugarloaf, just in time for golden-hour photos.

Drop-off

We’ll take you back to your preferred location after a full day of exploring.

Pricing

Group Size	Price (BRL)	Per Person (BRL)
1 person	R$4.300,00	R$4.300,00
2 people	R$5.500,00	R$2.150,00
4 people	R$7.000,00	R$1.750,00
6 people	R$8.100,00	R$1.350,00
8 people	R$9.200,00	R$1.150,00

Prices include guide, transport, and entry tickets.

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Tours Reviews

      
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   Artur Ferraz 
 3 September 2026
 
 
  I would like to express our gratitude and recognition to BET – Best Exclusive Travels for all the excellent work done during our program in Rio de Janeiro. From organizing transfers and guides, to tickets for tours, restaurant suggestions and reservations, to monitoring every detail of the program, everything was conducted with excellence, professionalism, and enormous attention to the client. A special thank you to Anthony, Camille Micaut, Sascha and Samantha Szczerb, and also to the entire team and professionals coordinated by BET. Always very attentive, available, and concerned with ensuring that everything happened in the best possible way. What impressed us most was precisely the attention to detail and the ability to offer solutions and support throughout the experience. Top-notch service. Congratulations to the entire BET team! Without a doubt, a company we recommend to anyone seeking excellence, attention, and truly personalized service in Rio de Janeiro. From organizing transfers and tour guides to arranging sightseeing tickets, restaurant recommendations and reservations, as well as carefully coordinating every detail of our itinerary, everything was handled with excellence, professionalism, and exceptional attention to the client. A special thank you to Anthony, Camille Micaut, Sascha, and Samantha Szczerb, as well as to the entire team and all the professionals coordinated by BET. Everyone was always extremely attentive, available, and genuinely committed to ensuring that everything went as smoothly as possible. What impressed us the most was their attention to every detail and their ability to provide solutions and support throughout the entire experience. Truly outstanding service. Congratulations to the entire BET team! We highly recommend BET to anyone looking for excellence, attention to detail, and truly personalized service in Rio de Janeiro.

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   Ilaria Caputo 
 30 August 2026
 
 
  An absolutely unforgettable journey — thank you, Brazil Exclusive Travels! From the very first email to the final goodbye, planning our trip with Brazil Exclusive Travels was a genuine pleasure, and we could not recommend them more highly. Our three-week journey across Brazil — the Lençóis Maranhenses, Salvador de Bahia, Rio de Janeiro, Angra dos Reis, the Iguaçu Falls and the Pantanal — was organized flawlessly from start to finish. A very special thank-you goes to Vincent Droesbeke, our travel consultant, who looked after us with extraordinary care both before and during the trip. He crafted an itinerary that balanced adventure, culture, nature and pure relaxation perfectly, and not a single detail was left to chance. He even came to welcome us in person when we landed in Rio — a thoughtful, personal touch that meant a great deal to us — and surprised us with a wonderful room upgrade on top of it. Every transfer, flight and connection ran perfectly, and each local guide and driver was outstanding: knowledgeable, warm and genuinely passionate about their country. The experiences they arranged were once-in-a-lifetime — a scenic flight over the Lençóis, the Iguaçu Falls from both the Brazilian and Argentine sides, and, the highlight of them all, watching a female jaguar and her cub play at sunset in the Pantanal. Thank you, Vincent and the entire BET team, for turning our dream of Brazil into reality. We will treasure these memories forever — and we will be back! Ilaria & Cristiano
  
 
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   Luis Hernandez Abreu 
 11 January 2026
 
 
  This agency went above and beyond for my trip to Rio de Janeiro. From the first email to getting on the plane back home. The tour guides, security team and drivers were amazing-professional , friendly and always looking out for me. I felt completely taken care of the entire time, which made the trip even more enjoyable. I'm so grateful for their support and would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for a stress-free,  high high quality  travel experience.
  
 
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   marissa barker 
 8 January 2026
 
 
  Dara and Brazil Exclusive Travels is a 5 star plus company.  I would give them 10 stars if possible!  Dara and her team helped me plan a perfect Rio holiday.  She had ideas on everything from tours - to restaurants - to transfers - to a Michelin level chef to cook for us!   Plus Dara and her team were with us every step of the way!  Honestly I have nothing negative to say about this company at all!  I highly recommend them.
  
 
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   Rachael Basram 
 19 October 2025
 
 
  I reached out to Brazilian exclusive travel as I was unable to order tickets for a concert for a birthday visit to São Paulo. This happens a lot when booking things if you’re not in or from Brazil but Brazilian exclusive came to the rescue!!! They ordered my tickets and did everything they could to reassure me about safely receiving them! It was a 10/10 for my experience! Quick and efficient, too! Using them to book the rest of my tours and things whilst I am there! 🩷🩷🩷🩷
  
 
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   Maria Tamayo 
 15 September 2025
 
 
  Brazil Exclusive Travels arranged a private tour for a corporate group of 20 people. All the logistics pre-tour handled by Felipe were very well coordinated. Communication was very clear. The team was very attentive to details. Our tour guide Juliana was amazing. I highly recommend them for experiencing the best of Rio.
  
 
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   Zsuzsa Dr Pálinkás 
 3 December 2024
 
 
  We spent a fantastic 2 days in Rio de Janeiro at the beginning of November. Thanks to Felipe everything went exactly as planned. The guide and driver arrived always on time, theyp were extremly polite,attentive and courteous. Tatiana, the guide was perfect, showed and told everything that could be done in just 2 days. It helped a lot that the driver always dropped us off at the closest location and waited us, as well as fast pass entrance tickets to important places. Overall it was a wonderful experience, just as we had imagined. Thanks to everyone who participated in the organisation and implementation. I recommend the office to everyone, they were very fair. Suzan from Hungary
  
 
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 4 November 2024
 
 
  Leave with peace of mind for Brazil, in RIO by entrusting Camille with the care of organizing your stay. With a perfect knowledge of RIO and its surroundings, your efficient help and relevant advice Camille have been very valuable to us and in particular: obtaining tickets for a match at the Maracana (delivered directly to our hotel room), putting us in touch with a French-speaking guide for a morning visit to Santa Teresa (request made the day before), organizing a transfer Ilha Grande - Rio with a stop at the Rio heliport for a flight over the city (Help in choosing the helicopter company) ... Responsiveness, Rigor, Precision and solutions provided (even to last-minute requests): Camille has a great sense of service and support for a tailor-made trip. Thank you Camille for your assistance, your discreet, pleasant and so comfortable presence, you have greatly contributed to the success of our trip.

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   joe balsanek 
 13 July 2024
 
 
  We had an amazing experience!!!  Felipe Tauile went above and beyond for our guided tour to help with restaurant recommendations, reservations, and even private airport transfers. He responded immediately to all of our questions and even pivoted plans around weather cancellations. 10/10 recommend and plan to utilize his expertise for future business trips in Brazil!
  
 
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   Ali Khan 
 25 February 2024
 
 
  Went for two weeks for carnival. Dara our tour organizer and Pedro our driver were amazing at organizing everything and patient with multiple changes many of which were last minute as we learned more on the ground about different events or places we should experience. Although definitely on the higher side price wise it is worth it if you want a stress free private experience. We will definitely be recommending to any friends traveling to Rio. Anyone who enjoys history should definitely take the private tours as it is you with a guide fluent in your language and whom are very sociable. If you have a lack of plans or want a more dynamic day I’d book the car for the day. The drivers can recommend places to shop, beach, eat etc as can Dada. Ubers can take a while and even the Uber blacks are basic Toyota Camrys and not always in the best of shape.