• Rio de Janeiro Private Day Tour with Sugarloaf and Corcovado

    Rio de Janeiro Private Day Tour with Sugarloaf and Corcovado

    Enjoy a private full-day tour of Rio de Janeiro, taking in 2 of its iconic landmarks at the Christ The Redeemer statue on Corcovado, and ride the cable car up the Sugarloaf mountain. See the Maracanã and Sambódromo stadiums and more.The tour includes free time for lunch in local restaurants (meal not included / drinks…

  • Kayaking in Rio de Janeiro

    Kayaking in Rio de Janeiro

    Hop into this adventure and explore Rio’s beautiful bay for sunset. Get to know why the city is called Marvelous City in this chill 3 hours sea kayak tour!

  • The Architecture of Niemeyer – The Niemeyer Path in Niteroi

    The Architecture of Niemeyer – The Niemeyer Path in Niteroi

    Niterói do have the most stunning view of Rio de Janeiro city’s outline since from there it is possible to see the well-known combination of sea and mountains that enchants the tourists and the locals. Yet the view is not the only reason to visit the former capital of Rio de Janeiro. From Nature to…

  • Rio de Janeiro in Two Days: City Sightseeing, Sugar Loaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer

    Rio de Janeiro in Two Days: City Sightseeing, Sugar Loaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer

    If your time in Rio is short, make the most of it with this 2-day tour that checks off the big-ticket items: Christ the Redeemer statue, Sugar Loaf Mountain and lunch at a traditional barbecue house. Begin with personalized pickup from the airport and an overnight stay in a 3-, 4- or 5-star accommodation in…

  • Private Rio de Janeiro City Tour with Optional Airport Transfer

    Private Rio de Janeiro City Tour with Optional Airport Transfer

    This tour is designed so that you get to visit the most famous landmarks of Rio such as Christ the Redeemer, Sugar Loaf, the Tomorrow’s museum and the historical sites of Rio with an optional walking tour in the downtown area of Cinelândia with its many historical buildings. Sugar Loaf is a must-see attraction with…

  • Full-Day Custom Private Tour of Rio

    Full-Day Custom Private Tour of Rio

    8-hour fully customized tour of Rio with a private local guide. Have private transportation at your disposal to take you to all the sites you want to see in Rio. Great for experienced travelers who want to make the most of their visit. Whether you’re looking to go to the main attractions, or the places…

  • Promo Rio de Janeiro: Christ Redeemer and Sugar Loaf + Carnival Tour+ Ginga Show

    Promo Rio de Janeiro: Christ Redeemer and Sugar Loaf + Carnival Tour+ Ginga Show

    In this promotion you get to know the best sights of Rio de Janeiro and still immerse yourself in the local culture.On the first day, an afternoon tour, you will visit Corcovado Hill. We will pass through the magnificent Tijuca forest until we reach the peak of the hill where we will find the famous…

  • Rio Highlights Guided Tour Christ the Redeemer,Cathedral,Selarón Steps&Sugarloaf

    Rio Highlights Guided Tour Christ the Redeemer,Cathedral,Selarón Steps&Sugarloaf

    The best tour without extending all your time and effort, focusing on what really matters, with professional guide and all the attention you deserve. Have an unforgettable experience on this customizable 5-hour tour focusing on main attractions and history!

  • Tour 1 ( 8 hours ) : Sugar Loaf , Corcovado , Old Downtown Lapa and Santa Teresa

    Tour 1 ( 8 hours ) : Sugar Loaf , Corcovado , Old Downtown Lapa and Santa Teresa

    I am born and raised in Rio and love my city . I have lots of experience and a background as a visual artist that gives my clients a very special aproach on my tours

  • Rio´s highlights – Private City Tour

    Rio´s highlights – Private City Tour

    If you have only one day to explore Rio and want an itinerary that encompasses as much as possible in 6 hours, this tour is the best choice!Since beaches, mountains, bay, lagoons, forets, hikes, waterfalls, soccer, nightlife, history, gastronomy, art, museums to one of the seven wonders of the wolrd, Christ, Rio has it all!…

  • Rio From the Sea: Guanabara Bay Cruise with Optional Barbecue Lunch

    Rio From the Sea: Guanabara Bay Cruise with Optional Barbecue Lunch

    Spend half a day sailing on Guanabara Bay, for the most beautiful views of Rio de Janeiro with Sugar Loaf Mountain towering in the distance. Pass the bay’s islands and forts as you cruise the idylic waters. From the water you can see Rio’s downtown, cruise just below planes landing in Santos Dumont Airport, see…

  • Guanabara Bay Cruise Half-Day Tour in Rio de Janeiro with Transfer

    Guanabara Bay Cruise Half-Day Tour in Rio de Janeiro with Transfer

    Spend the morning sailing on Guanabara Bay on this half-day cruise. It is a 2-hour boat tour navigating through the beautiful, tropical and warm waters of Guanabara Bay. See the beaches of Niteroi, and sail past the vibrant neighborhoods of Botafogo, Flamengo and Urca. Gaze up at the Sugarloaf Mountain, the monolithic peak that rises…

  • City Tour – Christ the Redeemer Statue + Sugar Loaf Cable Car (half day)

    City Tour – Christ the Redeemer Statue + Sugar Loaf Cable Car (half day)

    City Tour – Christ the Redeemer Statue + Sugar Loaf Cable Car (half day). Visit the best of Rio, starting with the famous Christ the Redeemer monument and closing the day in the Sugar Loaf! Corcovado Mountain and the Christ Statue are possibly Brazil’s most famous image. And last but not least, you will ride…

  • Private Tour: Understanding Life in the Favela

    Private Tour: Understanding Life in the Favela

    If you’ve heard of it. ”Don’t go to a favela” is dangerous.however, you know that phrase is a prejudice.Would you like to get to know a real favela?Would you like to see reality, bare and raw?So come with me!I don’t offer pick up. But I’ll send you the address so you can come by.Uber/taxi or…

  • Rio Photo Tours – Half Day Customised Private Tour (4 hours)

    Rio Photo Tours – Half Day Customised Private Tour (4 hours)

    Discover and experience the best of Rio de Janeiro City on unforgettable private photography tours. Rio Photo Tours is a wonderful opportunity for amateurs and professionals photographers or enthusiasts to meet the city and discover non-touristic areas, new points of view and capture amazing photos from one of the most beautiful cities in the world.Each…

  • Boat Party by Night in Rio de Janeiro Admission & Transfer

    Boat Party by Night in Rio de Janeiro Admission & Transfer

    Every Saturday night, a double deck boat becomes a nightclub with a bar, DJ, music, lights and so much more!Enjoy an amazing night party aboard a boat in Baía de Guanabara with the amazing view from the city skyline at night.You get see the city through a different perspective by night.We provide the transportation to…

  • Full-Day Corcovado and Sugarloaf Tour with Barbecue Lunch

    Full-Day Corcovado and Sugarloaf Tour with Barbecue Lunch

    Starting with hotel pickup, we visit the Corcovado Mountain and the Christ the Redeemer statue. We go through the Paineiras route in the Tijuca Forest. See the Christ the Redeemer statue and the beautiful city of Rio de Janeiro. Then, we visit Sugarloaf Mountain. We take the cable car ride to the top of the…

  • 10-hour Private Tour Rio In One Day: Christ, Sugarloaf, Selarón, Downtown

    10-hour Private Tour Rio In One Day: Christ, Sugarloaf, Selarón, Downtown

    Discover Rio’s most important touristic attractions on a private tour in the company of an expert guide.Visit Corcovado hill, where the iconic statue of Christ the Redeemer is located, considered to be one of the seven wonders of the modern world. Drive along beachfront area to admire the most famous beaches like Ipanema, Copacabana, and Leblon. Head to the foot…

  • Private City Tour of Rio de Janeiro

    Private City Tour of Rio de Janeiro

    Enjoy a private and personalized tour of Rio with comfort and safety. This tour will cover the main sites like Sugar Loaf, Corcovado and the historical area and you’ll have time to stop for lunch. A professional guide and transport are included.

  • Niteroi City Tour & Niemeyer route

    Niteroi City Tour & Niemeyer route

    On the other side of Guanabara Bay, we can find the city of Niteroi. The city is nicknamed The Smile City (Cidade Sorriso), it is just a short ferry ride from downtown Rio across the Guanabara Bay or just a drive over the longest bridge in Brazil, the Ponte Rio-Niterói, just like the name says…

  • Rio Shore Excursion: Christ The Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Maracana and Sambodromo

    Rio Shore Excursion: Christ The Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Maracana and Sambodromo

    Enjoy a shore excursion in Rio de Janeiro visiting all the must-see attractions in one-single day: Christ The Redeemer Statue atop Corcovado Mountain, Sugarloaf Mountain, Selarón Steps, Maracanã Stadium, Sambadrome, and Metropolitan Cathedral. The tour includes lunch at Brazilian steakhouse. You will also get Cruise Terminal pickup and drop-off and be accompanied by a professional tour guide.

  • Private Guided Rio Must-See Full-Day Tour with BBQ Lunch

    Private Guided Rio Must-See Full-Day Tour with BBQ Lunch

    Our ​private tours in Rio de Janeiro​ are fully customized to serve you and your group with comfort and attention. Visit Rio de Janeiro at your own pace, with a private driver and a licensed tour guide, in new comfortable vehicles.Your private group can choose from many attractions within the Rio city limits, as the…

  • Guided Private Sightseeing in Rio

    Guided Private Sightseeing in Rio

    Visit some of the highlights of RIo like Christ the Redeemer, Sugar Loaf and Selaron Stairs and also learn about the city’s history and trivia in this private tour, with Tour Guide and Driver at your disposal. Follow our suggested itinerary or change it according to your wishes. In the end of the day you…

  • Half Day Hiking to the Top of Sugarloaf Mountain

    Half Day Hiking to the Top of Sugarloaf Mountain

    Discover the Costao trail, the original route to the summit of the Sugarloaf Mountain! This steep trail is one of the most incredible hikes in the city and few visitors know about it – most assume that the only way to the top is by cable car. Although the trail features a vertical pitch of…

  • Rio Line Panoramic City Tour – Boulevard Route

    Rio Line Panoramic City Tour – Boulevard Route

    Missing a tour, right?So, get to know the main beauties of the Wonderful City in a Panoramic city tour by the following sights:Embark on General Osório Square or on the entire Ipanema and Copacabana shoreline and see the beaches and its entertainment optionsGo to the Urca Hill and visit the boarding place of the Sugar…


As one of Rio’s most popular and enduring attractions, Sugarloaf Mountain deserves a spot on every itinerary, especially for first-time visitors. A two-stage cable car takes riders to the summit high above the city, with the first ascending 722 feet (220 meters) to Morro da Urca, where it’s possible to grab a snack as you overlook Guanabara Bay or hop on a helicopter tour. The second cable car ascends to the top, an experience included in most Rio sightseeing tours that also stop at attractions such as Corcovado Mountain, Santa Teresa’s art district, Copacabana Beach, Sambadrome, and Maracanã Stadium. Visitors pressed for time can pre-book skip-the-line tickets with priority access to the cable car.

Things to know before you go

  • Sugarloaf Mountain is a must-see for first-time visitors to Rio de Janeiro.
  • Choose between skip-the-line admission and a small-group or private tour of the mountain.
  • Kiosks at the top of the mountain serve snacks, sodas, ice cream, and caipirinhas.
  • Remember to bring sunglasses and a hat, as it may be bright at the top of the mountain.

How to get there

Sugarloaf Mountain is a stop on almost every city tour, and most travelers get to the top by taking a cable car ride. Those with energy to burn can make the relatively easy hike up Urca Hill from the ground station to Morro da Urca (30 to 40 minutes), then ride the second cable car to the top. Buses 511 and 512 stop at the ground station on Avenida Pasteur.

When to get there

Weekend afternoons tend to be the most crowded at Sugarloaf Mountain, with the longest cable car lines and the biggest crowds at the top. To avoid the lines and heat, plan for a morning tour. For one of the most impressive views the city has to offer, visit on a clear day just before sunset.

An adventurous ascent

Rock climbers from around the globe come to Rio for a chance to scale Sugarloaf Mountain, where 40 routes of varying difficulty lead to the top. Guided climbing tours outfit participants with all gear and equipment necessary to make the ascent, with no previous experience required.