11 Tickets and Entry in Rio de Janeiro to Build a Day Around

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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2.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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3.Marine Aquarium Entry Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 373 reviews · 7 days · from $34

Explore AquaRio on your own with an entry ticket valid for 7 days. Plan about two hours to see 2,000 animals from 350 species, then continue around Boulevard Olímpico to the Museum of Tomorrow, Ferris Wheel, and Guanabara Bay. Transport is not included.

“Horrible servicio. Nunca me llegaron las entradas y tuve que pagar otras en el Acuario.”

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4.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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5.Ginga Tropical Samba and Folklore Show Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 231 reviews · from $61

Head to Teatro Fashion Mall for an 80-minute Ginga Tropical performance featuring 22 dancers, 8 musicians, samba, forró, axé, funk, country dance, capoeira, and regional folklore. You also join a samba lesson and may pose with costumed performers. The show begins at 9:25 PM.

“The display of different Brazilian cultures, the show was also engaging and fun”

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6.Skip the Line Maracana Stadium Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 203 reviews · 40 minutes to 1 hour (approx.) · from $22Best value

Enter Maracanã through Entrance A and explore at your own pace. See a Brazilian football locker room, warm-up area, press room, pitch, stands, and memorabilia linked to Pelé, Garrincha, and Zico. The visit is mostly self-guided and takes about 40 minutes to an hour.

“Experiência inesquecível .. muito bonito!! Recomendo para todos irem conhecer esse lugar histórico ..”

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7.Rio’s Icons Guided Tour with Tickets & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 155 reviews · 8 hours · from $126

Spend eight hours seeing Rio’s major sights with a bilingual guide such as Gustavo, Camila, Eduardo, or Jose. Hotel pickup, entry to Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf, transport, and an all-you-can-eat buffet lunch are included. The small group can include up to 19 people.

“Camila was the best guide for this tour. She’s very knowledgeable about the Rio and the culture. I went as a solo traveler and it never felt that way in this tour as she was very welcoming and engaging. Must do if coming to Rio!!”

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8.Football Game Ticket with Guide and a Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 124 reviews · 5 hours · from $86

Meet your football guide in Ipanema or near the stadium, handle any required biometric registration, then join local fans for a live match. Guides such as Pedro and Ricardo help with tickets, seating, chants, drinks, and the trip home. English and Spanish support is available.

“My family loved our whole soccer experience. My kids said it was one of their favorite activities of our entire Rio trip. The passion is real inside the stadium and fun to experience. Ricardo made everything so seamless and was a super friendly and helpful guide. So glad we did it!”

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9.Maracanã Stadium Match Ticket with Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 109 reviews · 4 hours · from $102

Meet your English-speaking guide at Praça Varnhagem, walk 20 minutes to Maracanã, and join a small group of up to 10 for a match-day visit. Guides such as Davi, Yan, Gustavo, and Bruno help with entry, translation, and crowd navigation. A welcome drink is included.

“We enjoyed the whole experience very much. Our guide was great and knowledgeable. The match was so so (both teams were "lazy") . But the Flamengo fans were amazing! Fantastic! Also the fireworks display was great.”

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10.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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11.Maracanã Stadium Live Match Day: Tickets plus transportation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $174Top rated

Join guides such as Gabriel, Francisco, Pedro, or Matheus for a six-hour Maracanã match experience from Ipanema. Your package includes bleacher tickets, private round-trip transport, help with required facial registration, and local football stories before kickoff.

“My partner and I really enjoyed watching Fluminense and Botafogo play at Maracana last weekend. The tour company was helpful in their communication, letting us know exactly where to meet, what we could/couldn't bring, what to expect during the game, et cetera. Gabriel and Francisco were also great guides, they taught us a lot about Brazilian football (Fluminense in particular), made us feel comfortable as first-time Rio visitors, and brought a fun and relaxed vibe to the game. If you are a football fan a game in Maracana is a must-see, and I can't recommend Gabriel and Francisco enough!”

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