The 15 Best Sugarloaf Mountain Tours & Cable Car Tickets

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

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

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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2.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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3.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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4.5-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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5.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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6.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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7.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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8.Sugar Loaf Mountain Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 217 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $50Best value

You’ll ride two glass-sided cable cars from Urca to Sugar Loaf, with views over Copacabana, Guanabara Bay, Niterói, and Santa Cruz Fortress. A local guide such as Tania Uhlala, Warley, or Luis leads a short Rio sightseeing drive, with hotel pickup in key beach districts.

“Had an amazing experience at Sugarloaf Mountain, thanks to our incredible guide, Patricia! Her outgoing personality and deep knowledge of Copacabana Beach, Urca, and the fascinating history behind Sugarloaf’s name made the tour truly special. She was attentive, enthusiastic, and ensured we had a great time. Highly recommend!”

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9.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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10.Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf Express Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 97 reviews · 5 hours · from $105

You’ll visit Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain in one five-hour trip, with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned van, and cable-car tickets included. Guides such as Helio, Pedro, and Joao Verano have helped guests manage busy sites and switch between English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

“Vincente was a great guide and very helpful in general. Saw a lot in a short amount of time. Tour is highly recommended.”

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11.Rio Express: Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $112Top rated

See Rio’s two headline sights in one morning with a small group of up to 20. Ride to Christ the Redeemer, take Sugarloaf’s two cable cars, and pass Copacabana and Ipanema. Guides such as Monica, Renato, Bruno, and Jal have been praised for clear commentary and smooth timing.

“Wonderful experience with very efficient and knowledgeable guide, Renato Marinho. Express half day tour was perfect length and going in morning meant shorter queues and better weather. Redeemer is very crowded but Sugarloaf was a lot more quiet.”

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12.City Tour Full Day in Rio: Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 81 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $126

Spend about nine hours seeing Rio’s major sights by shared transfer, with entry to Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf, a Brazilian buffet lunch, and an accredited guide. The group can reach 19 people. Pickup runs from Rio’s South Zone to Centro, not Barra or Recreio.

“Long day but worth it. Our guide had lots of information to share. We were a group of 20. The only downside was that sitting in the very back of the bus we couldn’t really see any of the scenery and had a hard time hearing the guide.”

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13.Climb Sugarloaf: A Thrilling Adventure to Rio’s Postcard Peak

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $74

Meet at General Tibúrcio Square for a four-hour Sugarloaf adventure with a licensed rock-climbing guide in English, Spanish, or Portuguese. You’ll hike the East Face, use certified safety gear on a 15-meter climb, enjoy summit views, and descend by cable car.

“The hike was no joke — definitely not for the faint-hearted — but Igor stayed calm, supportive, and made the whole journey feel safe. Once you find your rhythm on the trail, it becomes more manageable mentally. The rope climbing section was the highlight for me — being harnessed in Lol. Highly, highly recommend this to anyone looking for something different and genuinely rewarding. Way more than just a touristy activity — this was the real deal.”

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14.Sugarloaf Mountain Climbing Trail

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $62

Join a private climb of Sugarloaf Mountain with guides such as Sergio Ricardo, Flavio, or Sergio. You’ll hike rocky trails, pass Pedra Filosofal, tackle a 20-meter roped climb, and descend partly by cable car. Expect four hours, strong views, and a moderate fitness challenge.

“One of my favourite experiences in Rio so far - not for the faint hearted, but as long as you have a reasonable level of fitness it's an exciting journey to the top. I loved all the fantastic views and having my first proper experience of climbing - it's made me want to do more in the future. Thanks also to Flavio/Sergio for letting me rearrange at short notice and join a group on another day.”

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15.Sugarloaf Mountain Fast-Pass Ticket and Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 62 reviews · 1 hour · from $119

Meet your English, Spanish, or Portuguese-speaking guide below the Teleférico Pão de Açúcar sign. Use the fast-pass entrance, ride through Urca Hill to Sugarloaf’s summit, hear local history, and remain at the top after the one-hour tour ends. Guides include Igor, Priscilla, Abel, and Eduardo.

“we had a great tour! our guide Priscilla was excellent - learned a lot and what a beautiful view!”

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