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The 15 Best Sugarloaf Mountain Tours & Tickets

22 tours  ·  from $45 a head

Two cable-car stages, one of the great city views, and a very different picture depending on the hour you go. These 15 compare plain tickets, sunset timings and the combinations that add Corcovado, with prices for each.

Rio de Janeiro: Sugarloaf Cable Car Official Ticket - The ride to Morro da Urca
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Rio de Janeiro: Sugarloaf Cable Car Official Ticket

1.Sugarloaf Cable Car Official Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,873 reviews · 1 day · from $46Our pick

Make your own way to Sugarloaf Mountain, exchange your voucher or scan your official ticket, and ride both cable-car routes to the summit. You get free time for viewpoints, shops, bars, and food. Sunset is beautiful but busy, so arrive early and consider fast-track access if available.

“Honestly, it’s a very beautiful place but come before 4pm to 6pm otherwise the queue is huge to get up and down, like two hours waiting”

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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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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…

4.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

5.5-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

6.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

7.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

8.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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Sugar Loaf Mountain Half-Day Tour - Rio’s sights from the minibus
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Sugar Loaf Mountain Half-Day Tour

9.Sugar Loaf Mountain Half-Day Tour

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

Spend about four hours touring Rio by minibus, visiting the Metropolitan Cathedral and city landmarks before riding two cable cars to Sugar Loaf Mountain. Hotel pickup covers São Conrado, Leblon, Ipanema, and Copacabana. Guides such as Tania, Warley, Luis, and Gabi add local context, but pickup times can vary and mountain time is limited.

“The tour was good; however, you will need to be patient with your pick up time. We were to be ready 10 minutes prior to our scheduled pick up time of 8 o’clock. Another document stated pick up time at 8:30. Our transportation actually showed up at 8:45 with no notifications.”

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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

10.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: Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf Express Tour - The ride through Tijuca Forest to Christ the Redeemer
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Rio: Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf Express Tour

11.Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf Express Tour

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

Pair Rio’s two essential sights in a five-hour guided trip. Ride through Tijuca Forest to Christ the Redeemer, then take two cable cars to Sugarloaf’s 395-meter summit. Hotel pickup, attraction tickets, and transport are included. English, Spanish, and Portuguese commentary is available, with guides such as Helio, Pedro, and Joao Verano leading past groups.

“This was an excellent way to see the sights and still get some extra time in the day. Priscilla was a delight and so helpful when my partner was unwell. She checked on us lots and enjoyed sharing her experiences of Rio and all the beautiful history. Thank you!”

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Rio Express: Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain - Corcovado and Christ the Redeemer in 90 minutes
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Rio Express: Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain

12.Rio Express: Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain

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

See Rio’s two essential sights in about five hours. Ride by van through Tijuca Forest to Christ the Redeemer, then take two cable cars to Sugarloaf Mountain. The tour includes tickets, hotel transport from selected areas, and live commentary in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Guides such as Renato, Monica, Bruno, and Jal have been praised for clear explanations and friendly help.

“Our tour guide BRUNO was helpful, informative and very friendly! We finish the tour with no hassles, we enjoyed the tour!”

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City Tour Full Day in Rio: Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf - Sugarloaf Mountain gives you Rio from another angle
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City Tour Full Day in Rio: Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf

13.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 tickets to Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain included. Your accredited guide stays with you at the main attractions, and a Brazilian buffet lunch is included. Pickup runs from Rio’s South Zone to downtown, 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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Climb Sugarloaf: A Thrilling Adventure to Rio’s Postcard Peak - Hiking toward the 15-meter climbing section
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Climb Sugarloaf: A Thrilling Adventure to Rio’s Postcard Peak

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

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

Meet your English, Spanish, or Portuguese-speaking climbing guide at General Tibúrcio Square for a four-hour ascent of Sugarloaf’s East Face. You’ll tackle a 15-meter rock climb with certified gear, enjoy views of Copacabana, Tijuca Forest, and Christ the Redeemer, then ride the cable car down to Morro da Urca. Guides include Igor and GiGi.

“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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Sugarloaf Mountain Climbing Trail - Starting in Urca between 1 and 2 pm
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Sugarloaf Mountain Climbing Trail

15.Sugarloaf Mountain Climbing Trail

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

Join Companhia da Escalada for a private four-hour ascent of Sugarloaf Mountain with guides such as Sergio Ricardo or Flavio. You’ll follow trails and exposed rock, pass Pedra Filosofal at 350 meters, use ropes and a helmet on a 20-meter climbing section, then ride the cable car down to Morro da Urca.

“my guide Sergio Ricardo was amazing…professional, safety was first, and knowledgeable. we climbed the south east side of sugarloaf mountain. it was not easy, definitely not for beginners or people afraid of heights. i had a great time”

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