Full-Day Rio de Janeiro Tour with Lunch
Overview
✨ Discover Rio de Janeiro in one day! ✨
Prepare for an unforgettable experience in the “Wonderful City”! This is the most complete and desirable tour of Rio, perfect for those who want to make the most of every moment with comfort, practicality and zero worries.
In the itinerary, you will meet the most iconic points of the city:
The majestic Christ the Redeemer, on top of the Corcovado
The charming Sugar Bread with breathtaking views
The vibrant staircase Selarón
The imposing Sambodrome
The impressive Metropolitan Cathedral
And a stop for photos at the legendary Maracanã
️ To complete, a typical Brazilian lunch in a selected restaurant, where you will taste the authentic flavors of Brazil.
Everything is designed so you can just relax: return transport, specialized Guide and tickets to the Corcovado and the Sugar Bread already included.
It is no surprise that this is the most sought after and recommended tour by visitors from all over the world.
What's Included
- Lunch Free buffet
- Ticket to Sugarloaf Cable Car
- Tickets to the Presbyterian Cathedral of Rio De Janeiro
- No queue guarantee
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Ticket to Christ the Redeemer
- Professional tour guide
- Drinks and dessert
- There is no search service for Recreio and Barra.
Meeting and Pickup
We search your hotel in the cities of Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Flamengo and Lapa. There is no pick up service to Recreio and Barra.
What To Expect
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Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Sugarloaf Mountain
1 hour 20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Maracana
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Sambodromo da Marques de Sapucai
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Escadaria Selaron
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Arcos da Lapa
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Floresta da Tijuca (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- The tour is not private, but shared, and the guide will speak in English, Spanish and Portuguese
- We are not responsible for items lost on our buses or vans.
- We do the tour, rain or shine. The day of the tour is chosen by the customer, therefore no refund will be generated in case of bad weather. We will do the tour rain or shine.
- Pick-ups in Barra da Tijuca and Recreio are not included.
- On days with a higher flow of tourists or in the presence of especially heavy traffic conditions, we can adopt the use of specific meeting points for picking up customers. This choice is made to ensure a more efficient organization of the tour, reducing the waiting times and inconveniences caused by traffic. Therefore, we invite our customers to read this note carefully to be informed and prepared.
- The time indicated at the time of booking is only indicative. The day before the tour, we will contact you via WhatsApp or via the booking platform to confirm the exact time of pickup.
- During peak season, we work exclusively with designated meeting points for better logistical organization, as many streets may be closed due to events such as Carnival, New Year's Eve, or other external factors. The meeting points start in Ipanema and end in Lapa.
- During Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, the tour will be offered in the Rio Express format due to the closure of downtown streets for Carnival parades. The Rio Express tour includes : Guided tour of Christ the Redeemer (entrance included), Guided tour of Sugarloaf Mountain (entrance included), Specialized guide and transportation. Please note that there will be no refunds for changes to the tour format.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Full-Day Rio de Janeiro Tour with Lunch?
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (-03).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Lunch. Free buffet.
- Ticket to Sugarloaf Cable Car.
- Tickets to the Presbyterian Cathedral of Rio De Janeiro.
- No queue guarantee.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Ticket to Christ the Redeemer.
- Professional tour guide.
- Drinks and dessert.
- There is no search service for Recreio and Barra.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Full-Day Rio de Janeiro Tour with Lunch is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Full-Day Rio de Janeiro Tour with Lunch will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- LunchFree buffet
- Ticket to Sugarloaf Cable Car
- Tickets to the Presbyterian Cathedral of Rio De Janeiro
- No queue guarantee
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Ticket to Christ the Redeemer
- Professional tour guide
- Drinks and dessert
- There is no search service for Recreio and Barra.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- The tour is not private, but shared, and the guide will speak in English, Spanish and Portuguese
- We are not responsible for items lost on our buses or vans.
- We do the tour, rain or shine. The day of the tour is chosen by the customer, therefore no refund will be generated in case of bad weather. We will do the tour rain or shine.
- Pick-ups in Barra da Tijuca and Recreio are not included.
- On days with a higher flow of tourists or in the presence of especially heavy traffic conditions, we can adopt the use of specific meeting points for picking up customers. This choice is made to ensure a more efficient organization of the tour, reducing the waiting times and inconveniences caused by traffic. Therefore, we invite our customers to read this note carefully to be informed and prepared.
- The time indicated at the time of booking is only indicative. The day before the tour, we will contact you via WhatsApp or via the booking platform to confirm the exact time of pickup.
- During peak season, we work exclusively with designated meeting points for better logistical organization, as many streets may be closed due to events such as Carnival, New Year's Eve, or other external factors. The meeting points start in Ipanema and end in Lapa.
- During Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, the tour will be offered in the Rio Express format due to the closure of downtown streets for Carnival parades. The Rio Express tour includes : Guided tour of Christ the Redeemer (entrance included), Guided tour of Sugarloaf Mountain (entrance included), Specialized guide and transportation. Please note that there will be no refunds for changes to the tour format.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
