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Christ the Redeemer Tickets & Tours: The 15 Best Ways Up

24 tours  ·  from $45

The decision is made before you leave the hotel: the rack railway from Cosme Velho, an official van from Copacabana, or a guided half-day that adds Sugarloaf. These 15 compare entry, transport and timing, with a note on which slots beat the cloud.

Christ the Redeemer Entry Ticket by Corcovado Train - Why the weather can make or break the visit
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Christ the Redeemer Entry Ticket by Corcovado Train

1.Christ the Redeemer Entry Ticket by Corcovado Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,476 reviews · 1 day · from $45Our pick

Take the official Corcovado Train through Tijuca National Park to Christ the Redeemer. You’ll see Sugarloaf Mountain, Guanabara Bay, and Rio from above, then visit the statue, museum, and visitors center. The ticket costs $45, is wheelchair accessible, and allows free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead.

“We had a great time on the train and visiting the Christ the Redeemer.Was fantastic.Very nice view”

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Rio: Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Selaron & BBQ Lunch - Hotel pickup and the long Rio road day
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Rio: Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Selaron & BBQ Lunch

2.Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Selaron & BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,428 reviews · 8 - 9 hours · from $69

Spend 8 to 9 hours seeing Rio’s essential sights with hotel pickup, a multilingual guide, Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf cable cars, Selarón Steps, and a Brazilian barbecue. Guides such as Sandra, Newton, Emma, and João are praised for clear explanations and patient help. Check your package carefully, since lunch and Sugarloaf tickets vary.

“The best experience ever with our tour João Verano, extremely knowledgeable, positive, such a good vibe and fun!”

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Rio de Janeiro: Christ, Selaron Steps, and Tijuca Park Tour - Parque Lage and Tijuca Park: a useful change of pace
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Rio de Janeiro: Christ, Selaron Steps, and Tijuca Park Tour

3.Christ, Selaron Steps, and Tijuca Park Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 857 reviews · 7 hours · from $68

Cover Rio’s essential sights in seven hours with an English, Spanish, or Portuguese-speaking guide. Visit Christ the Redeemer early, explore Parque Lage and Tijuca Park, stop for lunch, then see Maracanã, the Cathedral, Municipal Theater, Selarón Steps, and Santa Teresa. Finish at Sugarloaf or your hotel.

“The tour was well organized, little bit rushed but we visited everything on time. Joao has a lot of knowledge and he answered all our questions in details”

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Skip the Line to Christ Redeemer, Sugar Loaf and Barbecue Lunch - The Metropolitan Cathedral’s unusual pyramid shape
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Skip the Line to Christ Redeemer, Sugar Loaf and Barbecue Lunch

4.Skip the Line to Christ Redeemer, Sugar Loaf and Barbecue Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 593 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $113

Spend about nine hours touring Rio with hotel pickup, a multilingual guide, Sugar Loaf’s two cable cars, a cog train through Tijuca Forest, and Christ the Redeemer. Add the churrascaria lunch and attraction tickets when booking, and expect a busy day with some traffic and schedule changes.

“We had bad weather all day. Our tour guide for sugar loaf was nice and gave a lot of free time to enjoy the view. Our afternoon tour guide die the Chris redeemer was a little strange. He doesn’t interact with us. We can’t really understand him well.”

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Skip the Line Christ the Redeemer Admission Ticket - The Corcovado train ride up the mountain
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Skip the Line Christ the Redeemer Admission Ticket

5.Skip the Line Christ the Redeemer Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 508 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $45

Take the Corcovado train to Christ the Redeemer at your chosen time, using a barcode voucher to reach the priority ticket line. This self-led visit lasts about two hours, includes return train travel, and gives you freedom to enjoy the statue and Rio views at your own pace.

“This one is tricky. You get to skip the first line waiting, which saved us at least 40 minutes. But in order to make it work, our Portuguese-speaking tour guide had to ask employees in three different locations, and we did sail through. But reviewers who said it didn’t work for them probably had a language barrier.”

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Rio de Janeiro: Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Tour with… - Sugarloaf Mountain and Rio’s harbor views
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Rio de Janeiro: Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Tour with…

6.Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Tour with…

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 499 reviews · 9 hours · from $141

Spend nine hours touring Rio by air-conditioned van, with Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Selarón Steps, the Cathedral, Sambadrome, and Maracanã. Guides such as Marco, Anna Maria, and Lorraine add local context, while buffet lunch and major attraction tickets are included.

“David is the best. Despite the rain, we had a lot of fun. Very convenient too, specially if it’s your first time in Rio.”

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Rio: 5-hour Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Express Tour - Through Tijuca Forest to Christ the Redeemer
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Rio: 5-hour Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Express Tour

7.5-hour Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Express Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 407 reviews · 5 hours · from $109

Start with a minivan ride through Tijuca Forest to Christ the Redeemer, then take Sugarloaf’s cable cars for wide views over Rio, Guanabara Bay, Niterói, and the Atlantic. Small groups, hotel pickup, entry fees, and guides such as Karine, Clara, and Guilherme are included.

“Due to it being New Year's Eve everywhere was extremely busy. This, however, didn't spoil the wow factor at each location. We did have to queue for longer than an average day but it was all worth it.”

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Rio: Christ the Redeemer Early Access and Sugarloaf - Sugarloaf Mountain and the Cable Cars
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Rio: Christ the Redeemer Early Access and Sugarloaf

8.Christ the Redeemer Early Access and Sugarloaf

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 404 reviews · from $125

Start from selected hotels in Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, or Leme, then visit Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain with a live guide. Choose the half-day trip for the two icons, or add downtown Rio, the Selarón Steps, and a Brazilian steakhouse lunch.

“My friends and I had a great time exploring the Rio city and Sabina (our tour guide) was good. She did a fantastic job explaining & showing us the city and its history, and assisted us to queue up in order for us to have great pictures. She took us for lunch at a Brazilian restaurant, it was super delicious and I’m recommending it. Thank you to our driver too”

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Two of Rio's Best: Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf Mountain Half-Day Tour - Through Tijuca Forest to Corcovado
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Two of Rio’s Best: Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf Mountain Half-Day Tour

9.Two of Rio’s Best: Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf Mountain Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 294 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $118

See Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain in one compact Rio tour. You travel by air-conditioned vehicle, ride the two-stage cable car, and visit Corcovado through Tijuca Forest. Guides such as Marlady, Roberto, Lidia, and Carlos have earned praise, but confirm pickup, language, and weather plans before booking.

“The tour guide Roberto was the best! He was funny “, very knowledgeable, spoke English, Spanish and Portuguese and kept everything on time.”

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Rio: Sugarloaf Cable Car and Corcovado Train Tickets - Riding the Corcovado Train to Christ the Redeemer
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Rio: Sugarloaf Cable Car and Corcovado Train Tickets

10.Sugarloaf Cable Car and Corcovado Train Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 267 reviews · 4 hours · from $86

Visit Rio’s two great viewpoints with official tickets for the Corcovado cog train and Sugarloaf cable car. You’ll ride through Tijuca National Park to Christ the Redeemer, then rise 396 meters above sea level for wide views of Rio. Transport, food, drinks, and a guide are not included.

“A really good day out. Only downside is a bit of waiting for the train for Christ the Redeemer. The ticket information could be a bit clearer as it is a bit confusing which ticket is which and what time you should be there. Overall definitely worth doing and the views are amazing”

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Rio de Janeiro: Helicopter Flight Christ the Redeemer 30 min - From São Conrado to the Two Brothers hills
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Rio de Janeiro: Helicopter Flight Christ the Redeemer 30 min

11.Helicopter Flight Christ the Redeemer 30 min

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 250 reviews · 30 min · from $231

Fly from Recreio over Rio’s beaches, Pedra da Gávea, Rocinha, Christ the Redeemer, Tijuca Forest, Sugarloaf Mountain, and more. A multilingual guide points out landmarks through your headset. Bring ID, arrive an hour early, and expect shared seating decided by draw.

“The helicopter tour was one of the highlights of my Brazil trip. I was greeted very politely, and there was complimentary water in the waiting area. The flight over Rio was absolutely fantastic – you get to see the city in all its glory. I was lucky with the weather, and the sun was shining. It was a fantastic experience and totally worth every penny!”

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Corcovado, Sugarloaf Mountain, and Selarón Steps 6-Hour Tour - Corcovado and Christ the Redeemer through Tijuca Rainforest
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Corcovado, Sugarloaf Mountain, and Selarón Steps 6-Hour Tour

12.Corcovado, Sugarloaf Mountain, and Selarón Steps 6-Hour Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 167 reviews · 6 hours · from $146

This six-hour Rio tour links Christ the Redeemer, Santa Teresa, Selarón Steps, and Sugarloaf Mountain. Your guide handles transport and entry tickets while sharing local history in English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, or Italian. Hotel pickup covers most stays in Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, and São Conrado.

“Easy to book, relevant info abort activity. Guide knowledgeable and friendly.”

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Rio de Janeiro: Sunrise at Observatory & Christ the Redeemer - Mirante Dona Marta at first light
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Rio de Janeiro: Sunrise at Observatory & Christ the Redeemer

13.Sunrise at Observatory & Christ the Redeemer

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 144 reviews · 6 hours · from $143

Start before dawn with a small group, air-conditioned car, and trilingual guide such as Marco, Jasmine, or Gabriel. Watch sunrise at Mirante Dona Marta, visit Christ the Redeemer before the crowds, enjoy a Brazilian breakfast, then explore the Selarón Steps.

“Marco is the best tour guide on the PLANET! No one does it like him. Everything was timed perfectly. He was very knowledgeable and passionate about the whole experience. I would recommend him time and time again. We love you Marco!!!”

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Rio: Christ the Redeemer & Selarón Steps Half-Day Tour - Through Tijuca Forest to Christ the Redeemer
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Rio: Christ the Redeemer & Selarón Steps Half-Day Tour

14.Christ the Redeemer & Selarón Steps Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 136 reviews · 3 hours · from $58

Meet your guide in Rio’s South Zone for a three-hour visit to Christ the Redeemer and the Selarón Steps. You’ll ride through Tijuca Forest, see Rio from Corcovado, and explore Lapa. Guides such as Daniel, Carlos, Carla, and Priscilla are praised for clear explanations and helpful photos.

“I had a great time on this activity! Pryscilla was very cheerful, fun and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!”

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Rio de Janeiro: Sunrise Lookout and Christ the Redeemer Tour - Hotel pickup from five Rio neighborhoods
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Rio de Janeiro: Sunrise Lookout and Christ the Redeemer Tour

15.Sunrise Lookout and Christ the Redeemer Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 121 reviews · 3 hours · from $98Top rated

Start before dawn with a shared hotel pickup, then watch sunrise from Dona Marta Lookout before visiting Christ the Redeemer. English, Portuguese, and Spanish guides, including Ederson, help with history and photos. A homemade breakfast kit, entry ticket, and return transfer are included.

“It was an outstanding experience. Ederson and his team were truly committed to giving us the best visit possible. Originally, our tour was scheduled for Saturday, but due to a thunderstorm they suggested rescheduling for Sunday, which turned out to be the best decision. The view was absolutely amazing. Arriving early allowed us to enjoy the sunrise, and we were the first to reach Christ the Redeemer. This made it possible to fully appreciate the monument and take great photos without the crowds. Ederson took incredible pictures of us, and we also enjoyed a great breakfast along with insightful historical explanations about the monument and the city. I would absolutely…”

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