8-Hour Rio De Janeiro City Highlights Tour

Christ the Redeemer

Metropolitan Cathedral

Highlights

Rio de Janeiro

architectural, historical, sightseeing

Group Tour

8 Hours

Easy

English, French, Italian

Description

Explore the highlights of Rio de Janeiro, a huge seaside city in Brazil known for its sprawling favelas, beautiful beaches and architectural attractions. Visit Santa Teresa neighbourhood, Metropolitan Cathedral, Christ the Redeemer's Statue, City Center and other attractions on this short tour.

Itinerary

Rio De Janeiro Sightseeing Tour
- Pick up from the hotel at 8:30 am and get on the Corcovado´s Train, which passes through the Tijuca National rainforest.
- Visit Christ the Redeemer statue and proceed to the Santa Teresa neighbourhood.
- See Lapa Arcs, a limestone structure, built-in romantic style that features 42 large double arcs and seeing glasses, and continue to the Selaron Staircase, coloured with tiles.
- Discover the Metropolitan Cathedral, a very modern construction from the 70s.
- Continue to the City Center and visit the Municipal Theater, the National Library, the National Museum of Fine Arts and the Pedro Ernesto Palace.
- Stop for lunch at Churrascaria Palace to enjoy the famous Brazilian Barbecue.
- Get on the Sugarloaf cable car and enjoy the breathtaking views of the city.
- Enjoy the views of the City Center from the South Zone, including Copacabana, Flamengo, Gloria, Guanabara Bay, as well as Niteroi and its beaches.
Return to the hotel.