Rio Highlights: Christ Statue, Tijuca, Maracana, More

Explore Rio’s iconic landmarks, from Christ Statue to Tijuca Rainforest, Maracana, and Selaron Steps. End with a sunset at Sugarloaf or hotel drop-off.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer - The tour begins early in the morning at the Christ Statue to avoid the crowds.
  • Parque Lage - The gardens will be explored, offering a chance to observe Rio’s wildlife.
  • Santa Teresa - A stroll through Santa Teresa will showcase this remarkable area of Rio.
  • **The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint…
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from Zona Sul hotels
  • Local guide
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from hotels outside Zona Sul
  • Sugar Loaf Ticket
Additional Information

The day tour starts with pick-up at your hotel or hostel in Rio (depends on your area). Your first stop will be at Christ the Redeemer (ticket included), where we arrive early to avoid the crowds.
From there, you will visit Tijuca National Park and get a glimpse of the lush tropical rainforest. This is the perfect spot to see how nature and the urban…

Location
Mango Tree Hostel Ipanema
Rua Prudente de Morais
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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P452umjoannat
Dec 22, 2024
Perfect - We had a great time! The trip is quite well organized and super insightful. We saw a lot of places and got good tips from the guide. The bus is very comfy and clean. 🙏 Thank you.
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779jaquelines
Nov 25, 2024
Amazing and safe experience! - The best travel agency in Rio de Janeiro, took me to wonderful places, and with great safety. The tourist guide Ricardo very receptive and attentive with everyone. I did the BIG DUDE TOUR and it was amazing, I knew the main sights and perfect places to take amazing photos and leave registered. A UNIQUE MOMENT!
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Jos_ml9447oo
Oct 28, 2024
Happiness!!! - I had the opportunity to know the best sights of the river thanks to this company, very ethical and professional. I loved the fact the guide explained about the city inside the Van, all very attentive! I indicate this company with my eyes closed. Thank you!!! I will bring this experience to life.
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340michaelef
Sep 30, 2024
Amazing! - What an amazing walk!! The staff besides very friendly, they are super careful, punctual and organized. One of the best tours I have ever done, I indicate a lot! ☰
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Yurimx4839oh
Jul 20, 2024
Great to know the city! - Great walk! Very good to know the main sights of the city, in addition to the history of each place. The driver Marcelo knows the places well the Guide Ricardo gives great tips on Things to do. They know a lot!
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Alexiasilvestre
Jul 19, 2024
Excellent tour! - The experience was great! We combined in a meeting point, the driver and Guide super polite and animated, besides visiting the sights, whenever we passed through some relevant place, the Guide told us about the history of the place and / or some curiosity. I was always attentive to everyone, the walks were light, nothing tired or that thing of waiting long. The indicated restaurant was very tasty, had an option for all tastes and I am already curious to know the other tours they offer! Congratulations!!
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Sarah_s
Jun 1, 2024
Perfect quick hot spots - Joao and Marcelo were the best. Joao knew an incredible amount and was the perfect tour guide! The tour itself hit a lot of high notes but didn’t feel dragged-out. Recommend!
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Arianapelomundo
May 25, 2024
The most special things Rio has to offer in one day! - Wonderful experience! The staff was super courteous and punctual, guide João explained various parts of Rio's history and the names of the places, which made the tour more interesting. The experience passes through the main points of Rio and allows you to have an overview of the city in a different way. It's so worth it!
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Anderson_growth
May 23, 2024
Best Tour Company in RJ - The Big Dude Tour is one of their best tours. Fantastic team. Everyone was very attentive. The Guide knew absolutely everything about Rio de Janeiro. I recommend Brazil Expedition with my eyes closed!
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O2402utjoem
Feb 4, 2025
The worst day of our month long holiday - Firstly we are English with no Portuguese or Spanish and they put us on a tour with 18 Spanish speakers. The guide, Giovanna, did however speak excellent English and was good fun and informative but she had 18 Spanish speakers & 2 English so understandably her main focus was upon them. It was noticeable that the transport rather than being executive was a rattling, bouncy converted van that left several of the tourists in very cramped seats. Also the tour operator arranged the cheap entry tickets at each of the main attractions Sugarloaf Mountain & Christ the Redeemer meaning we stood in line whist all the other visitors went past us and straight in. The other visits on the tour were just infills and nothing of real interest. The worst experience was the lunch. In some dingy back street we were taken to the most awful self service restaurant that looked like food poisoning was almost inevitable. Avoid this company & this tour.
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