Rio de Janeiro Main Landmarks Tour
Overview
The day tour starts with pick-up at your hotel or hostel in Rio (depends your location). Your first stop will be at Christ the Redeemer (ticket included) to avoid the crowd we arrive early there.
From there, we will visit Parque Lage, at the foot of Corcovado, is part of Tijuca Forest—one of the world’s largest urban rainforests—with history and charm.
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Next we will stop for lunch at a traditional “pay-by-weight” restaurant, typical of Rio (not included) .
Time to visit Maracana Stadium from outside, then go towards the Centro to go to Cinelandia (Municipal Theater) from outside and the Municipal Cathedral (visit inside).
Then finally we will visit Santa Teresa which is a charming bohemian neighborhood in Rio, known for art, colonial houses, and the iconic yellow tram.
Then we go to Colorful steps by Selarón, a Rio landmark icon.
At the end, choose: drop-off at home or at Sugar Loaf (ticket not included) to take the cable car and enjoy the view and the sunset from the top.
What's Included
- Christ the Redeemer Ticket Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Zona Sul hotels (please check your location)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Local guide
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from hotels outside Zona Sul
- Sugar Loaf Ticket
Meeting and Pickup
*We board guests at the following locations: Centro- Meeting point at Selina Lapa Hotel. Flamengo/Gloria- pick up included. Botafogo- Meeting point at Novotel Botafogo. Copacabana-pick up included. Ipanema- pick up included .Leblon- meeting point at Mangotree Hostel Ipanema
Rua Prudente de Morais
594 - Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22420-040, Brazil
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
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Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer
50 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Santa Teresa
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Escadaria Selaron
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Restaurante Conde Gourmet
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Maracana Stadium
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Parque Lage
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Sugar Loaf cable car
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- It is recommended that you wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water, sunscreen and sunglasses
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
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Activity code: C-10351P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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).
- Christ the Redeemer Ticket Included.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Zona Sul hotels (please check your location).
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Local guide.
- Food and drinks.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from hotels outside Zona Sul.
- Sugar Loaf Ticket.
The minimum age to participate is 2..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Rio de Janeiro Main Landmarks Tour is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Rio de Janeiro Main Landmarks Tour 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
- Christ the Redeemer Ticket Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Zona Sul hotels (please check your location)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Local guide
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from hotels outside Zona Sul
- Sugar Loaf Ticket
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- It is recommended that you wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water, sunscreen and sunglasses
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
