Big Five Rio Attractions & More Private Tour with Tickets and Lunch Included
Big Five Rio Attractions & More Private Tour with Tickets and Lunch Included
Rio de Janeiro is home to world-famous landmarks, natural wonders, and vibrant neighborhoods. Discover it all on this private tour with an itinerary that takes in five of the city’s most memorable attractions. Visit the Christ the Redeemer statue atop Corcovado hill, ride the cable car to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain, and take in the views from Praia da Joatinga.
Plus, visit Parque Lage and explore the Santa Teresa neighborhood, home to the colorful Selaron Steps.But wait, there is more. On the route we will also stop to know some other iconic and amazing locations, such as The Tijuca Rain Forest, see hang-gliders land on São Conrado Beach, Favela Rocinha, and Carnival Sambadrome..* Five Rio highlights + Five additional attractions in one day: ideal for first-time visitors* Delicious traditional Brazilian BBQ lunch at a restaurant in Santa Teresa* Private tour: enjoy the undivided attention of your guide* Hassle-free hotel pickup and transport by private and comfortable vehicle
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Parque Nacional da Tijuca
Only when we are inside the forest we will feel how big and dense it really is and we will be surprised that we are still inside a big city, like Rio de Janeiro.
20 minutesPraia Da Joatinga
Secondly, we will head to the amazing and secret Joatinga Beach; a small jewel formed by a hidden cove is one of the most beautiful beaches in Rio de Janeiro and its visitation is a high point for those who like beach, surf, nature and to know where the “Cariocas” go for fun.
20 minutesSao Conrado Beach
We will stop by São Conrado Beach to see the hang-gliders land on the beach after their fall from Pedra Bonita. From here you also have a great view of the iconic mountain Pedra da Gávea.
20 minutesRocinha
We will enter the most famous and largest favela in Rio, Rocinha. Understand how a favela really works and what factors have influenced it thru history and present. If your group is up to 2 people then we will go to the very top of the Favela. Groups 3 people and more, we enter into the favela, by foot, but do not go to the top.
30 minutesParque Lage
This historical mansion, right below Corcovado mountain and the Christ Statue, used to be a sugar farm in the 16th hundred century and is inspired by Italian architecture. It is one of the most iconic places in Rio and have been the stage of many cultural events such as the end scene of Snoop Dogg’s video “Beautiful”. In the surroundings you find waterfalls, a beautiful garden and visitors that come for the amazing ambient and great photos.
30 minutesSambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí
Designed by Brazil’s most famous architect, Oscar Niemeyer.
10 minutesEscadaria Selaron
Great place for the best photos ever and an iconic place featured in music videos such as Snoop Dogg's "Beautiful". Some background: In 1990, Selarón began renovating dilapidated steps that ran along the front of his house. It started out as a side-project to his main passion, painting, but soon became an obsession. He found he was constantly out of money, so Selarón sold paintings to fund his work and also tiles were donated from all over the world. It was long and exhausting work but he continued on and eventually covered the entire set of steps in tiles, ceramics and mirrors.
20 minutesSanta Teresa
We will have a tasty Brazilian BBQ lunch at the historical and bohemian neighbourhood Santa Teresa. This part of town is also famous for artistry, culture and great views over Rio.
45 minutesCorcovado - Christ the Redeemer
Our Rio Official Guide will facilitate your entrance tickets, avoiding the public long line to acquire them.
1 hour 30 minutesSugarloaf Mountain
We'll end this full packed, fund day here at Sugarloaf and see the sun go down over Rio de Janeiro.
1 hour 30 minutesIncluded
- Lunch - Brazilian BBQ lunch including 1 soft drink or beer or Caipirinha per person
- Experienced driver & comfortable vehicle with AC
- All entrance tickets
- Rio Official Certified Guide (Our guide will be able to avoid lines when buying tickets)
- Private transportation
- Entry/Admission - Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer
- Entry/Admission - Sugarloaf Mountain
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- If you are 18 years old or more, then Sugarloaf require proof of Covid vaccination, digital or in paper, to enter into the attraction
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.