Rio's Full Day: Selarón Steps, Christ & Sugarloaf – Tickets & Lunch Included
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Full-day Group Tour from R$ 270,00 reais up (per person)
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Full-day Group Tour from R$ 270,00 reais up (per person)
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Full-day Group Tour from R$ 270,00 reais up (per person)
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Full-day Group Tour from R$ 270,00 reais up (per person)
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Full-day Group Tour from R$ 270,00 reais up (per person)
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Full-day Group Tour from R$ 270,00 reais up (per person)
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Full-day Group Tour from R$ 270,00 reais up (per person)
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Full-day Group Tour from R$ 270,00 reais up (per person)
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Full-day Group Tour from R$ 270,00 reais up (per person)
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Full-day Group Tour from R$ 270,00 reais up (per person)
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Full-day Group Tour from R$ 270,00 reais up (per person)
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Tour type: Tour taken in a mixed group
Live guide & available language: Español, English, and Português.
Tour Duration: 8 hours
Transport: Fully-equipped minivans and vans according to you group size.
Instant confirmation: Yes, from Monday through Sunday.
Tour start location / Final tour location: Any pick-up & drop-off anywhere in Rio de Janeiro like hotels, airports or port.
Departure Time: to 07:30
Make the most of your time in Rio in an 8-hour city tour to discover its most iconic attractions enjoying the company of a local guide & a small group of max 18 people.
Following pick-ups at your hotel in Rio, tourists are taken for a lively day filled with popular attractions. (Read the section "tour start location / final location" for details of pick-ups)
The itinerary contemplates Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, Maracanã Stadium (outside), Selarón staircase, historical downtown, Sugar Loaf and Corcovado mountains along with the Christ the Redeemer and other sights. Discover the bohemian Santa Teresa neighborhood, home to a collection of local boutiques and galleries.
Enjoy fast-track entry with the tickets and break for lunch at a nice all-you-can-eat buffet restaurant. (All Inclusive)
The tour follows a set itinerary attracting people from all ages, backgrounds and nationalities seeking to discover the beauties of the marvelous city in the company of an expert guide escorting and providing tour explanations
At the end of the booking process, you will receive an e-mail voucher containing the confirmation and pickup instructions.
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Click on the " " sign for a little insight of the sight or place and picture.
The " " sign indicates stops during the itinerary.
Copacabana Beach
We are going to pass by several points of interest along the way, including Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, Maracanã Stadium (outside), and other sights.
Ipanema Beach
Ipanema beach inspired the composition of the famous song "Ipanema Girl”. Beautiful beach that deserves all the fame and admiration
Dona Marta Viewpoint
From the top of its 360m, Dona Marta Viewpoint offers one of the most incredible views of the city, guaranteeing the title of one of the most attended tourist spots in Rio de Janeiro. From there, it's possible to see the Sugar Loaf, the Christ the Redeemer, the Maracanã, the Guanabara Bay and the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon.
Tijuca Forest
We get through one of the largest urban forests in the world. The preserved Forest is visited by locals and tourists for the practice of sports, strolls and walks. Birds, native plants and fruitful trees compose the flora and the fauna of the Forest of the Tijuca.
Corcovado Hill & Christ the Redeemer
Reaching the Cosme Velho district, you'll take a unique Swiss cogwheel train that climbs the mountain from its base to nearly the summit. The very top is reached by climbing a flight of stairs to arrive at the iconic Christ the Redeemer Statue. The view, from this vantage point, with the surrounding Tijuca National Forest spreading below and a circle of mountains closing the horizon at the very back of the Guanabara bay is truly spectacular. After some time to walk around and take photos, we make the way back down.
About 3:00 hours
Morro dos Prazeres
One of the best views of the the Marvelous City. The area has been scenario for several television programs and movies like Hulk, Fast & Furious and Tropa de Elite.
Santa Teresa Neighborhood
Home to a collection of local boutiques and galleries.
Samba Venue
Venue for the Carnaval, the largest spectacle in the world.
Maracanã Stadium
The most important Brazilian football temple. It was stage for important football events like hosting the 1950 and 2014 football world-cup and the Olympic games of 2016.
About 4:00 hours
"All-you-can-eat” buffet restaurant (Stop for lunch that's included in the price).
Sambódromo (Samba venue)
Venue for the Carnaval, the largest spectacle in the world.
Selaron Staircase
From Santa Teresa to Lapa, there is the famous Selaron steps, a stairway decorated with colorful tiles. Known for its energetic bohemian vibe, “Lapa” is the most buzzing area in town day and nighttime.
About 5:30 hours
Carioca Aqueduct
Famous aqueduct postcard of Rio.
Metropolitan Cathedral
Unique construction inspired in a Maya Pyramid.
Historical Downtown
We then drive through Rio’s downtown through some of the coolest touristic areas catching sights and culture.
Botafogo Beach
Known for sheltering the Sugarloaf Mountain and for the privileged view it offers to Guanabara Bay, Botafogo beach hides a little explored and pulsating alternative life with bars, restaurants and cultural centers.
Flamengo Beach
Calm beaches close to Flamengo landfilled park with largest manmade park of the world, fully planted with tropical vegetation.
About 6:30 hours
Sugar Loaf Hill
It's time to visit the iconic Sugarloaf Mountain. A series of two cable cars will take you to the top of Sugar Loaf. At the top, again some of the most breathtaking views of Rio, this time from a different vantage point than at Corcovado.
Now relax on the comfortable drive back to the meeting point.
About 8:00 hours
Dona Marta Viewpoint
Corcovado Hill & Christ the Redeemer.
All-you-can-eat” buffet steakhouse restaurant.
Selaron Staircase
Metropolitan Cathedral
Historical Downtown.
Sugar Loaf Hill.
Tourists being conducted by the guide Felipe.
Tourists being conducted by the guide Camila.
Tourists being conducted by the guide Felipe.
Tourists being conducted by the guide Andressa.
Tourists being conducted by the guide Camila.
Tourists being conducted by the guide by Camila.
Tourists being conducted by the guide Andressa.
Tourists being conducted by the guide Newton.
Tourists being conducted by the guide Newton.
Tourists being conducted by the guide Rosana.
Transport by fully-equipped vehicles.
Any pick-up and drop-ff at hotels in Rio de Janeiro. (Read the section "tour start location / final location" for details of pick-ups)
Professional / licensed / bilingual tour guide.
Private driver for groups bigger than 3 people, otherwise the guide drives the vehicle themselves.
VAT, all taxes, handling charges and parking fees during stops.
"All-you-can-eat” buffet restaurant.
Tickets for the attractions are all included.
Drinks.
Gratuities & tips. (optional).
Confirmation is sent just after the booking is made.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
Tour guide details is sent 1 day before the booking date.
This tour offers stops en route for pictures, contemplation, exploration, snacks or lunch, and a little shopping for souvenir.
Wheelchair accessibility: As long as the tourist has some mobility then this tour would be suitable.
We may have to mix a group of tourists who speak three different languages. The guide maybe has to speak with the tourists switching amoung English, Portuguese and Spanish languages.
Groups of up to 18 people share a 19-seater van with an English, Portuguese and Spanish speaking guide who will escort them during the entire excursion.
If you cancel at least 5 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 2 & 4 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee. If a 50 percent down payment has been made, this will not be reimbursed in case of cancellations between 2 and 4 days in advance.
If you cancel within 1 day of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
The charge is made in Brazilian currency.
Available everyday.
This tour takes about 8 hours counting from the actual beginning of it.
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Tipping is not included in our service fees, It is never mandatory although it is always appreciated. We do believe that if the guests have been happy with their service, the guide, assistant and driver should receive a tip as a token of appreciation. Standard gratuities in Brazil runs around 10 % depending on the service received.
Botafogo.
Flamengo.
Copacabana.
Ipanema.
Leblon.
Pick-ups between 7:00 a.m and 8:00 a.m, but we will get in touch with every tourist the date before the tour to arrange a more accurate pick-up time.
Meet the guide and driver at your hotel in Rio. You'll meet your group, pay the tour in cash (in case it's not already paid), and enjoy your tour!
If you are staying at hotels in Barra da Tijuca or other neighborhoods, just add your pick-up address into the fields "tour start location" and "final tour location". Adding the address, the system calculates the exact amount to have an exclusive driver and vehicle dispatched for the pick-up at your place and ride to meet the rest of the group. Drop-off at the end of the tour is also included.
Pick-up should be around 7:00 a.m at Barra da Tijuca & other distant neighborhoods, but we will get in touch with every tourist the date before the tour to arrange a more accurate pick-up time.
This tour takes about 8 hours counting from the actual beginning of it. It should finish about 3:00 or 3:30 p.m.
The assigned vehicle is according to the number of passengers for the tour up to 18 people maximum. The vehicles are all fully-equipped and suitable to fit you and your group comfortably.
Minivans.
19-seater vans
The tour should NOT cover the full itinerary only if there are unexpected issues like traffic jam or other adversities.
The tour is designed to be dynamic, and cover as many sights as possible so that the tourists have an overview of Rio de Janeiro.
In case tourists spend more time at a sight or place, it should impact on the tour coverage reducing the number of seen sights.
We may have to mix a group of tourists who speak three different languages. The guide maybe has to speak with the tourists switching among English, Portuguese and Spanish languages.
We recommend arriving at the starting location at least 10 minutes before the tour effectively starts. The e-mail confirmation voucher that you receive the day before the tour should state the tour guide’s name and phone number for any unexpected issue. Any late arrivals that the vehicle has already left the meeting point, call us or the guide to arrange to meet the vehicle somewhere in the itinerary.
Children under 5 while sitting on laps and accompanied by a paying adult are free of charge on this tour. Needless to sit on laps if there are seats available.
Children aged between 6 and 11 years old pay half the adult’s rate on this tour while accompanied by a paying adult.
12-year-olds and older pay the regular adult rate.
No. As it’s a group shared tour with other tourists, it can not be personalized.
We also offer private tours that are totally personalizable according to your interests and likes. The most popular private tour in Rio is the “Custom Over Tour Rio de Janeiro” that covers a lot of sights. In order to find it click on here "Custom Overview Rio Tour & Layovers".
Yes, this tour is open to anyone who wants to join it.
By making a booking with Gregtur, you hereby accept to share the vehicle and guide with other tourists who might be join it as well, including minors and people under a disability.
It's unlikely it rains so much that we are forced to cancel the tour. Most of Rio's rain is in the evenings during summertime, so you will find that most tours are very sunny.
In case of bad whether, just dress appropriately for the conditions and go for it.
If the weather is bad, your guide will include as many “bad weather” covered stops as possible.
If for some unexpected reason we are forced to cancel the tour, all reserved guests will be contacted via email and text to be advised properly.
No, we’re afraid not. If there are extenuating circumstances why you were unable to come, please drop us a line at info@gregtur.com and we will try to find a space for you on a later date, but we cannot guarantee this.
Yes, you can try to join the tour going at right time at the meeting point without upfront booking, but we cannot guarantee a spot for you. In case there is a spot for joining it, just pay the amount directly to the guide in cash or credit card.
Yes, it's possible to do it.
Yes, the booking is valid for 30 days from the date on it has been scheduled.
No, there are NO fees to pay for entering buildings or visiting places of interest during the tour.
Yes, you can leave the tour anytime you wish. Sometimes, tourists have to leave before the tour finishes or they like so much an attraction that decide to spend more time at a sight or place. In this case, just let the guide knows that you are quitting the tour for some reason.
There is no refunds for such cases.
The tour guide themselves drives the vehicle in case of groups with up to 3 people. Groups bigger than 4 people have also a driver along with the tour guide.
The guide’s basic expenses such as meals, drinks and parking lot are paid by themselves on spot. Museums, cultural and some entertaining activities are free of charge for tour guides.
All tour guides have complete knowledge about the city sights, culture, history, and social-economic aspects of Rio de Janeiro and Brazil. Some guides are experts on architecture, street art, music, local crafts and design, fashion, cycling, hiking, photograph, business, sports, LGBTQ culture, nature, religion, shopping, gastronomy, art, nightlife, and other topics. If you want a deeper understanding of a specific topic, please you should go for a private tour to get the guide of your preference.
In order to find it click on here "Custom Overview Rio Tour & Layovers".
The tour can be hired for 1 person up to 18 people.
It's also possible to tour in Rio de Janeiro with groups higher than 18 people, but it’s more worth hiring a private tour in this case as it can be cheaper.
Yes, we have been delivering tours since 2010, and car services since 1998. We have hundreds of customers who left reviews & comments on our TRIP ADVISOR & FACEBOOK pages.
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