Tick off several of Rio de Janeiro’s top sights—including the Selaron Steps, Christ the Redeemer Statue, and Tijuca National Park—in just a few hours on a tour that offers a stress-free introduction for travelers short on time. In order to avoid the hassle of public transport, you’ll travel around Brazil’s cultural capital in an air-conditioned vehicle and benefit from the insider knowledge of your guide.

See the best of the Eternal City on a whistle-stop half-day tour
An ideal introduction to Rio de Janeiro for first-time visitors
Cover more attractions in less time as you travel by air-conditioned car
Leave the hassle of planning and buying tickets to your guide

What's Included

Guided tour half-day tour via air-conditioned vehicle
All Fees and Taxes
Tickets to the Christ the Redeemer
Professional guide with live tour commentary in English, Spanish & Portuguese
Pickup and drop-off from meeting points in Copacabana

Foods and drinks (available for purchase at the attractions)
Gratuities (optional)

Departure & Return

This operator has two meet-up options available. You can either meet at the departure point below or select a location for pick-up.

Departure Point

Hilton Rio de Janeiro Copacabana
Av. Atlântica, 1020 - Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22010-000, Brazil
Main meeting point: C2Rio Concierge - Hotel Hilton Copacabana (Av. Atlântica, 1020 - Copacabana) at 08:20am or 01:20pm. Look for the C2Rio staff inside the hotel.

Pickup Details

Possible departure locations

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Return Details

This activity will end right where it started.

Please Note

Tour start times: 08:30am or 1:30pm Times in Copacabana, Leme, Ipanema, Leblon (morning): 07:35am to 08:30am (pick up) and 12:30pm (approximate drop off). Times in Copacabana, Leme, Ipanema, Leblon (afternoon): 12:35pm to 1:30pm (pick up) and 5:30pm (approximate drop off).

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience 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.

about cancellations.

Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

Q:What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Christ the Redeemer by Van and Selarón Steps?

A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas

Q:What is the policy on sanitization during Christ the Redeemer by Van and Selarón Steps?

A:The policies on sanitization are:

Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

Q:What is the social distancing policy during Christ the Redeemer by Van and Selarón Steps?

A:The policies on social distancing are:

Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

Q:What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Christ the Redeemer by Van and Selarón Steps?

A:The policies on staff health & safety are:

Guides required to regularly wash hands
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms

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Reviews

5.0

86 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

Reviews by Viator travelers.

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Great staff

Julio_c, Apr 2022

The excursions were very nice. Thank you The host was very attentive and was able to translate for all of us.

Morning well spent!

Raymond_R, Mar 2022

Great tour that covered the top spots in Rio. Guide was fluent in English and Spanish. Would highly recommend!

The Guilder Was amazing,...

KaylaYasha_A, Mar 2022

The Guilder Was amazing, explain and all point of view. Thank you so much, i would like to do all again!!

Amazing, interesting, would do it again!

Matthew_H, Feb 2022

Thomas picked us up in his very clean and air conditioned car and off we went. Thomas was so friendly and had perfect English. He was by far the best tour guide we have ever experienced. His knowledge of Brazil and in particular the attractions/areas we explored was so interesting and gave us an in-depth understanding of this beautiful place! Not only did we get to see the sights of Rio but he also gave us some fantastic recommendations to eat and where was safe. I could not recommend him enough and when I return… I would most certainly ask him to take us to explore new places!

Coming back with my family soon!

Ifekorede_S, Feb 2022

It's was fun filled, the views from Corcovado was breath taken, striking a pose with Christ Redeemer statue was dream come true and the art work projects the beauty of selaron steps. Money spent worth the value.

Easy and convenient

Richard_H, May 2021

Great tour and stress free way to see Christ the redeemer and additional interesting sights on the city. Monica even offered to take some great pics which turned out really great. Thanks Monica:)

Amazing!!!

Brittany_B, Apr 2021

I had the most fun on this tour. My guide was amazing. He educated us on the culture, we didn’t wait in any lines and he took the best pictures:-)

Unbelievable Experience!

James_W, Nov 2020

We had a wonderful time! Our guide went above and beyond. We went on a van tour that included the Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião, Selaron Steps and Christ the Redeemer. We were initially denied entry to the Christ the Redeemer upper level, but our tour guide arranged for us to go via the train from Corcovado! That part was worth the entire trip! Very comfortable and awesome views. Of course the Redeemer was awe-inspiring and the views from the statue of Rio were breath-taking. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone.

Rio und seine Hotspots

Silvia_C, Jul 2022

Wir hatten eine schöne Tour und haben die wichtigsten Dinge gesehen und es wurde sehr gut erklärt. Carla hat uns noch das Video von Snoop Dog zu den Treppen gezeigt, die wir nachher bestiegen haben. Es hat sich gelohnt.

Gostaria de elogiar o...

CLAUDIO_P, Jul 2022

Gostaria de elogiar o guia João, excelente profissional. Muito simpático, atencioso e muito conhecimento.

Adecuado para conocer la ciudad en poco tiempo

AMANDA_A, Mar 2022

Con poco tiempo para visitar la ciudad es muy adecuado. Todo muy correcto y seguro. Quizás faltaría un poco más de tiempo en el Cristo.

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