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The 15 Best Ways Up to Christ the Redeemer

27 tours  ·  from $45 a head

Entry is timed and capped, so the choice is made before you leave the hotel. These 15 cover the cog train through Tijuca, the official vans, the combined tickets with Sugarloaf and the guided climbs, with prices and how early each slot needs to be.

Christ the Redeemer Entry Ticket by Corcovado Train - Reaching Christ the Redeemer above Rio
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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

You’ll ride the historic Corcovado Train through Tijuca National Park to Christ the Redeemer. The ticket includes train admission and access to the monument, with views of Sugar Loaf Mountain and Guanabara Bay. This is a self-guided visit, not a guided tour, so plan your transport and timing carefully.

“They were able to accommodate me the last minute. It was absolutely an amazing experience. I would recommend again”

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Rio: Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Selaron & BBQ Lunch - Hotel pickup across Rio’s South Zone
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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 headline sights with a multilingual guide such as Sandra, Newton, or João. Ride the train or van to Christ the Redeemer, visit the Selarón Steps and cathedral, pause at Maracanã and the Sambadrome, then add Sugarloaf cable cars and an all-you-can-eat Brazilian barbecue if your booking option includes them.

“Excellent trip with a well informed, organised guide (Newton). Christ the Redeemer was manic due to too many people accessing but the rest of the trip was very good. Lunch was superb too.”

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Skip the Line to Christ Redeemer, Sugar Loaf and Barbecue Lunch - Sugarloaf’s cable cars and Guanabara Bay views
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Skip the Line to Christ Redeemer, Sugar Loaf and Barbecue Lunch

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

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

Spend about nine hours seeing Rio’s big sights by comfortable vehicle, cable car, and cog train. Visit Sugarloaf, Christ the Redeemer, Tijuca Rain Forest, Copacabana, Ipanema, the Cathedral, Sambadrome, and Maracanã. Hotel pickup, guides, and an optional churrascaria lunch are included, with ticket packages available.

“A very enjoyable trip. Well organised and very informative”

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

4.Skip the Line Christ the Redeemer Admission Ticket

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

Meet at Corcovado Train Station with your barcode voucher and passport. A Corcovado representative directs you to the priority ticket line, then you board the next available train to Christ the Redeemer. This self-led visit lasts about two hours, with flexible time at the summit and spectacular views toward Copacabana and Ipanema.

“Must do experience in Rio. Great train ride up the mountain followed by amazing views of the statue and Rio city and bays. Very crowded when we went in Nov 2025, even at 8:30am but definitely worth it. Cafe available for refreshments at summit.”

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Rio de Janeiro: Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Tour with… - Christ the Redeemer and the Corcovado climb
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Rio de Janeiro: Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Tour with…

5.Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Tour with…

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

Spend nine hours touring Rio by air-conditioned van, cable car, and mountain van. Visit Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain, then see the Cathedral, Sambadrome, Selarón Steps, and Maracanã from outside. Guides such as Marco, Ana Maria, Lorraine, and Cassio lead tours in English, Portuguese, or Spanish. Buffet lunch is included.

“Julia was wonderful tourguide. She arranged very smoothly. Appreciate a lot for making wonderful trip. Lunch streak was fantastic.”

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Rio: 5-hour Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Express Tour - Hotel pickup can take longer than expected
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Rio: 5-hour Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Express Tour

6.5-hour Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Express Tour

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

Start with hotel pickup in Rio’s South Zone, ride through Tijuca Forest to Christ the Redeemer, then take Sugarloaf’s cable cars for 360-degree views. Small groups, bilingual or multilingual guides, and included admission keep the day simple. Guides such as Karine, Clara, Beto, and Monica are praised for clear organization and personal care, though traffic can stretch the five-hour schedule.

“The tour was great from start to finish.. Our Guide Beto was very funny and pleasant. He helped with a tricky pick up situation and made our day very enjoyable.”

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Rio: Christ the Redeemer Early Access and Sugarloaf - Crowds, queues, and the meaning of early access
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Rio: Christ the Redeemer Early Access and Sugarloaf

7.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 in a small group with an English, Spanish, or Portuguese guide. Choose the half-day outing or add downtown Rio, the Selarón Steps, and a Brazilian steakhouse lunch.

“Excellent day trip well recommended. The guide was fantastic, knowledgable and made the trip memorable. A well worth doing trip”

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

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

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

This five-hour Rio tour pairs Christ the Redeemer with Sugarloaf Mountain, using air-conditioned transport and included admission. You ride the Paineiras route through Tijuca Forest, then take Sugarloaf’s two cable cars. Guides such as Marlady, Roberto, Carlos, and Moura have been praised for warm, multilingual service, but pickup times and tour languages can vary.

“Our guide, Greta Lamberti, was marvellous and our tour was very enjoyable. We covered quite an area of Rio and always felt safe. The tour was informative and well organised. It was a special birthday present.”

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Rio: Sugarloaf Cable Car and Corcovado Train Tickets - Standing beneath Christ the Redeemer
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Rio: Sugarloaf Cable Car and Corcovado Train Tickets

9.Sugarloaf Cable Car and Corcovado Train Tickets

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

Visit Christ the Redeemer by historic cog train, then ride Sugarloaf’s official cable car to 396 meters above Rio. This self-guided ticket package lasts four hours and includes admission to both attractions, but not transport, food, drinks, or a guide. Bring your passport or ID and watch for a separate email containing the actual entrance tickets.

“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 - Joatinga, Pedra da Gávea, and São Conrado
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Rio de Janeiro: Helicopter Flight Christ the Redeemer 30 min

10.Helicopter Flight Christ the Redeemer 30 min

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

Take a 25 to 35-minute helicopter flight from Heliporto do Recreio over Rio’s beaches, Christ the Redeemer, Tijuca Forest, Sugarloaf Mountain, and more. Your pilot may point out landmarks through the headset, with Portuguese, English, and Spanish support. Arrive an hour early, bring photo ID, and expect shared seating by draw.

“Great company to use and was an amazing experience”

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Corcovado, Sugarloaf Mountain, and Selarón Steps 6-Hour Tour - From your hotel to Corcovado through Tijuca Rainforest
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Corcovado, Sugarloaf Mountain, and Selarón Steps 6-Hour Tour

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

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

Cover Rio’s three headline sights in six hours with hotel pickup, a guide, Christ the Redeemer admission, and Sugarloaf cable-car tickets. You’ll pass through Tijuca Rainforest, visit Santa Teresa and the Selarón Steps, then ride two cable cars above Guanabara Bay. Guides may speak English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, or Italian.

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

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Rio de Janeiro: Sunrise at Observatory & Christ the Redeemer - Corcovado and the trip to Christ the Redeemer
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Rio de Janeiro: Sunrise at Observatory & Christ the Redeemer

12.Sunrise at Observatory & Christ the Redeemer

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

Start around 4 to 5 am with a small group, air-conditioned car, and trilingual guide such as Marco, Jasmine, or Yasmin. Watch sunrise at Mirante Dona Marta, visit Christ the Redeemer by shuttle, enjoy a Brazilian breakfast, then explore the Selarón Steps. Guides also help with photos and crowd-free timing.

“10/10 experience!! Marco is a brilliant tour guide, he takes incredible photos and knows all the best spots and angles. He brought such enthusiasm and energy which meant every step of the trip was super fun. Definitely book this trip in Rio”

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Rio: Christ the Redeemer & Selarón Steps Half-Day Tour - What the Christ the Redeemer stop includes
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Rio: Christ the Redeemer & Selarón Steps Half-Day Tour

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

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

Meet in Rio’s South Zone for a three-hour visit to Christ the Redeemer and the Selarón Steps. Ride through Tijuca Forest, enjoy Corcovado views, and pass Santa Teresa and Lapa. Guides such as Daniel, Carla, Carlos, and Priscilla have earned praise for clear explanations and helpful photos, though pickup details can change.

“It was all so easy, I ubered it to the r2rio offices, we all got into a minivan and drove to Christ the Redeemer, right to the top. The staff were all so helpful and the guide was wonderful and knowledgeable. It is very winding when you get to the top so if like me you get car sick beware of this and sit at the front and dont eat breakfast or lunch. We did the 2.30pm tour which was good as there were less people. The only thing I would have liked was more time there as we only had 40 minutes. Dont forget to visit the little chapel…”

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Rio de Janeiro: Sunrise Lookout and Christ the Redeemer Tour - The pre-dawn hotel pickup
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Rio de Janeiro: Sunrise Lookout and Christ the Redeemer Tour

14.Sunrise Lookout and Christ the Redeemer Tour

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

Start before dawn with hotel pickup from Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Centro, or Botafogo. Watch sunrise at Dona Marta Lookout, then visit Christ the Redeemer before the main crowds arrive. A bilingual guide such as Ederson helps with history, timing, and photos. The $98 shared tour includes transfers, admission, hot coffee, Brazilian snacks, and water.

“The tour and the guide were great. Beautiful sun dawn overlooking Rio and one of the first 100 on the statue platform. Only thing: it is instagram foto alert at both sites and your group and your guide will be focused on that. So if you are out for this - perfect pitch! If you are not (like we were) it is still a good trip with some boring moments but anyways, go for this guide”

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Christ the Redeemer and Escadaria Selarón Half-Day Tour - Through Tijuca rainforest to Christ the Redeemer
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Christ the Redeemer and Escadaria Selarón Half-Day Tour

15.Christ the Redeemer and Escadaria Selarón Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 103 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $48

Ride from your South Zone hotel through Tijuca rainforest to Christ the Redeemer, then visit the colorful Selarón Steps. Add Sugarloaf Mountain for cable-car views over Copacabana, Niterói, and Rio’s coast. Multilingual guides, hotel transfers, and a 4 to 6 hour schedule make this a useful first look at the city.

“The guide Tania was great, entertaining and gave us a lot of fun facts about where we were visiting! We added the Sugar Loaf visit and it was worth it! I’m Brazilian but it was a safe, easy and fun way to visit those amazing landmarks in Rio!!👍👍”

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