Rio de Janeiro highlights in 8 Hours

Rio & Christ the Redeemer

Highlights

Explore the Corcovado Mountain, part of the Carioca Range

See the Christ the Redeemer statue, an Art Deco statue of Jesus Christ

Visit the Sugarloaf Mountain, at the mouth of Guanabara Bay

Rio de Janeiro

educational, cultural, historical

Group Tour

8 Hours

Easy

English

Description

Take a tour of the most iconic attractions of Rio. Drive past the lush Tijuca Forest and the popular beaches. The attractions include the Sugar Loaf, Corcovado, Christ the Redeemer statue, Samba stadium, Lapa neighbourhood, Opera House, and more.

Itinerary

Rio in 8 hours
- Drive through the Tijuca Forest, the largest urban forest in the world.
- Reach the Corcovado Mountain, where the Christ Statue is located and the only tourist spot to have a 360-degree view of the entire area.
- Make a stop at the Dana Marta Belvedere and take the breathtaking panoramic view of Rio.
- From Christ the Redeemer statue, drive through some of the most popular beaches of Rio and stop and Leblon Belvedere, a viewpoint in the city.
- Visit Sugarloaf Mountain and ride the oldest cable car system in Brazil which just turned 100 years.
- Eat lunch at a typical Brazilian restaurant and try some of the best dishes in town.
- Head downtown to visit some of the modern as well as historical buildings and neighbourhood in the city.
- Visit places like 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 and a few other interesting places which make this tour a memorable experience in the marvellous city.