Tour Code: 347-1010
1-Day Sugar Loaf City Tour with Cable Car from Rio
Itinerary
Day 1:Sugarloaf plus Rio City Tour
After collecting all guests, the tour heads downtown, passing Botafogo’s shore for your first glimpse of Sugar Loaf Mountain and tales of the French-Portuguese battles during Rio's early days. You’ll then explore the historic Laranjeiras neighborhood, home to the Guanabara Palace, where Princess Isabel signed the Golden Law (Lei Áurea) in 1888, abolishing slavery in Brazil.
A panoramic tour of downtown Rio follows, where you’ll learn about the city’s samba culture, pass the Sambodrome, and stop at the Metropolitan Cathedral, known for its unique pyramidal design. After admiring the cathedral, you’ll continue to Cinelândia Square and the Municipal Theater, before heading to Urca via Aterro do Flamengo, where you’ll hear about Brazil’s role in World War II and the final battles between the French and Portuguese.
At Sugar Loaf Mountain, you’ll take a two-step cable car ride to the summit, stopping first at Urca Hill (215 meters) for views of Guanabara Bay, Flamengo Beach, and Corcovado Mountain. The second cable car takes you to the top (395 meters), where you’ll enjoy breathtaking vistas of Copacabana Beach, Niterói, and the historic Santa Cruz Fortress. Spend 45 minutes exploring and capturing unforgettable photos before returning to the bus.
The tour concludes with a relaxing drive back to your hotel, leaving you with a deeper appreciation of Rio’s rich history, natural beauty, and vibrant culture. Options with or without tickets are available; if choosing the latter, bring cash to pay the guide and avoid ticket lines. This unforgettable morning tour will leave you with lasting memories and a smile on your face!
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Rio de Janeiro, BrazilUsually referred to simply as "Rio," this Brazilian coastal city is famous for its annual Carnival celebration. Rio de Janeiro sees millions of tourists every year, more than any other South American city.
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Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint SebastianA remarkable departure from the usual neoclassical designs of many of the country's churches, Rio's Saint Sebastian Cathedral is incredibly modern: it resembles a cone without the tip, taking some inspiration from Mayan pyramids.
Departure
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Please note that this is an overall list of the pickup points available on the tour.
As the list of pickup points offered and the times of those pickups can vary by departure the actual selection including any times can be presented to you when you check availability for a specific date.
- Pay attention to the location of the hotel you are staying at. There are pick ups in hotels in the South Zone of the Rio De Janeiro and Barra da Tijuca. They are distinct zones with different prices. If you are staying in Sao Conrado, Leblon, Ipanema or Copacabana, please select the option South Zone hotels. If you are staying in Barra da Tijuca, please select the option Barra hotels.