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Corcovado with Christ Statue - Be One of the First to Get There
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Corcovado with Christ Statue - Be One of the First to Get There

By Guided Tour In Rio
Recommended by 95% of travellers
95% of reviewers gave this product a bubble rating of 4 or higher.
About
Beat the crowds—and the heat—on a Rio de Janeiro sightseeing tour that visits the Statue of Christ the Redeemer in the early morning, before the majority of other visitors arrive. After you’ve ticked off one of the New7Wonders of the World, travel between top Rio sights in air-conditioned comfort, therefore avoiding the hassle of navigating a new city alone.
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Ages 0-99, max of 14 per group
Duration: 3h
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Live guide: Portuguese, English, Spanish
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Highlights
  • See the best of Rio in just one day on a sightseeing tour
  • The ultimate introduction to the city for first-time visitors
  • Arrive at Christ the Redeemer in the early morning to beat the crowds
  • Hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off are included

  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
What's not included
  • Food and drinks
  • Entrances fees - Estimated local cash needed for entrance fees: USD 13 = BRL 41.00 per person. Entrance fees will be paid directly at the attractions. All major credit cards are accepted in both attractions. Attraction prices are subject to changes without prior notice
  • Entry/Admission - Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
  • Hilton Rio de Janeiro Copacabana, Av. Atlântica, 1020 - Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22010-000, Brazil
    Meeting point: Hilton Copacabana Hotel at 7:30am
Pickup details
  • Please contact local operator to know the best pick up location. Hotel pick up in a range of hotels by the cost of Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabana, STARTING AT 7AM AND FINISHING AT 7:30AM
Hotel pickup offered
During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
    End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      • Wheelchair accessible
      • Stroller accessible
      • Infants must sit on laps
      • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
      • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
      If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 7287P1

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Adult pricing applies to all travelers older than 6 years
      • Child rates apply provided they jave ID and do not occupy a seat
      • operated by a multi-lingual guide - English and Spanish always
      • Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking to check if possible
      • Note: If the road is closed due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date
      • Most travellers can participate
      • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travellers

      • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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      Itinerary
      • You'll start at
        Hilton Rio de Janeiro Copacabana
        Or, you can also get picked up
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      • Pass by
        Ipanema Beach
        Copacabana Beach
        Botafogo Beach
        Guanabara Palace
        Parque Nacional da Tijuca
      • 1
        Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer
        Stop: 45 minutes - Admission excluded
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      • 2
        Mirante Dona Marta
        Stop: 25 minutes
        See details
      • You'll return to the starting point
      About the operator
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      • wendymS2179NH
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        5 plus stars for Efraim!!
        WOW!! We had the most wonderful, meaningful and informative day with Efraim. He was so knowledgeable and passionate about the Jewish community in Rio. He gave us a detailed history and walked us thru current Jewish life. We loved visiting the synagogues, the Holocaust Museum, the Jewish community center and the Jewish museum. He shared personal anecdotes of his life in Rio. His partner, Gisela, was a wonderful enhancement to our tour. We left feeling so emotional about our experience and this community. Highly recommend Efraim!!
        Written 15 February 2024
      • 171zache
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Don’t hesitate to hire Gisela!
        Gisela was an incredible guide! She went above and beyond. We had a custom itinerary that she followed perfectly. We had more time than we expected, and she filled it with awesome experiences we hadn’t planned. She also went out of her way to point out interesting things about Rio along the way. Our group couldn’t speak Portuguese, and her English was exceptional. We highly recommend hiring her if you’re wanting to tour Rio!
        Written 21 August 2023
      • Exploration219492
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        The guide you want to get where you’re going
        I had such a great time on this tour! Aside from how cool Christ the redeemer is close up, and the experience in general, my guide Gabriel was fantastic. He was engaging and passionate to share his vast knowledge and knew everybody who worked at the sites.. Everyone was excited to see him and talk to him and that made the experience feel much more personal and welcoming. He puts a lot of care and effort into making sure that you have a good time and that the people around him are happy. It was a very nice personal touch and a bright spot on a rainy day.
        Written 14 July 2023
      • Mexxinthecity
        0 contributions
        3.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great but cut full tour short, no partial refund
        Guide was great. The first half was great but the second half is problematic: 1 Macarena stop (30+ mins drive for 3-5 mins in the blaring sun without shade for a statue, and you can't even see inside the stadium) shouldn't exist. 2 We were intially denied entry into Sao Bento (which the inside is the ONLY reason to visit. There is no explanation here. 3 Seleron streets were closed (as they could've/should have) anticipated, and we werent even able to park somewhere to walk and see it. Even lunch is an extra $25USD (EXPENSIVE)and for carnivores and people with large appetites (buffet) which I am not, so had to scramble to find something in 45 mins and initially, thanks to closed places and incorrect orders, did not! They should ONLY be selling half day tours during Carnival week. And NO macarena! This is a money grab. I would have rated the half day 5 stars.
        Written 17 February 2023
      • B7683DGmatthiasb
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Excellent day trip in Rio
        We booked CariocaTropical for a half day trip in Rio, because we were very limited in time. Gisela and her driver organized anything in an excellent manner, they picked us up at the hotel and we were on time at the airport! Thank you Gisela for your sophisticated outstanding tour! Matthias
        Written 15 January 2023
      • Achatlein
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        4 days exploring Rio de Janeiro
        Before and during our 4 days tour of Rio de Janeiro, the communication with Gisela has been excellent! She is a pleasure to be with. Has a vast knowledge of the city and shares her knowledge in such a natural way that we actually remembered it all. We felt very safe with her and her excellent drivers during our 4 days together. Needless to say we enjoyed exploring Rio de Janeiro with Gisela!
        Written 3 January 2023
      • Robyn R
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        A special morning with Efrom
        Efron was an amazing guide. His depth of knowledge was extraordinary. He was always informative and always had a joke or anecdote to keep the conversation going. I would say he was one of the best tour guides we experienced in South America.
        Written 22 December 2022
      • srdaniline
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great tour!
        Really insightful tour. Our guide really knew his stuff and he managed to get us in to several places despite it being a Jewish holiday. It's a lot of driving!
        Written 20 October 2022
      • Linda C
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Excellent Jewish tour of Rio
        The guides Gisela and Efraim were excellent and brought the Jewish community to life. There was no way we could have done it on our own.
        Written 20 August 2022
      • Blanca R
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Gisela is a excellent guide.
        Gisela is a excellent guide! She is very knowledgeable almost feels like she is family.She works aroud your schedule with no problem.I would highly recommend Gisela.
        Written 27 July 2022
      • 782judyl
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Terrific introduction to Rio, great guide!
        Sergio met us at our hotel and took us from Copacabana Beach into downtown Rio and back. Really got the feel of the city riding the metro, walking the city streets and learning about the history, architecture, people, food, and culture. Sergio tailored our walk based on our interests and willingness to see even more than we expected. He was a relaxed, personable, and informative guide. Highly recommend!
        Written 19 April 2022
      • magana2019
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Must do this tour!!!
        This tour was fantastic! About 14 people on a very nice bus. Our guide was Kiko and he was very knowledgeable and spoke brilliant English and Portunol. He gave us a lot of history and was very funny. Everything was timely. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone!
        Written 31 December 2019
      • melissaaR9391ZL
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Beautiful and informative
        Our tour guide Leonardo was wonderful with details about the synagogues and the Chabad’s with personal notes being a native to Rio. It was our third tour of our visit and his knowledge of Rio still gave us an opportunity to learn more about this beautiful city!
        Written 28 December 2019
      • Randyhess
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Excellent Tour!
        Fantastic tour, Leonardo was awesome. He knows Rio and history, always felt safe, watched out for us well. Would very highly recommend the tour. Great restaurant for lunch, not touristy at all. Two thumbs up!
        Written 24 December 2019
      • Wendy E
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Very interesting!
        Very interesting! Leonardo was fantastic! Hope to return some day! Really enjoyed the small museum. Nice to have some Jewish content in December!
        Written 23 December 2019
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      diane s
      New York City, NY4 contributions
      1.0 of 5 bubbles
      The driver Valdemar and guide Sabina were great, very friendly, and helpful. However, we purchased this tour by the title: " Corcovado and Christ Statue," but they never mentioned this is JUST the ride to the place. It does not include any entrance. So DON'T buy this if you want to go to the Christ. This is a poor description of what you will get. The title should have said: TRANSPORTATION ONLY to the Sugarloaf & Christ! You either buy a full package with transportation and entrance included or get this transportation ticket and be willing to pay additional there.
      Written 18 February 2024
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      hackneyjason
      London, UK45 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jun 2019 • Solo
      Do not get the train, get a taxi up instead and buy your ticket. Arrive early to beat the crowds and travel in low season to avoid 40+ temperatures 2 hour waits.
      Written 4 June 2019
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      HI, Thank you for review the Corcovado as an attraction. Is a great place to visit. on our tours, our clients are one of the first to get there and avoid the crowd. :) regards, Gisela
      Written 19 June 2019
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      New twist
      4 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Feb 2020
      If visiting Rio, the site of Christ the Redeemer, is a 'must do'. It is iconic. The views up there are fantastic (although be aware that the pinnacle is so high up, there can be clouds obscuring the view). On the day we went, fortunately they parted. There are various ways up there. We think it is amazing that anyone could actually hike it (incidentally, we heard of armed bandits recently robbing a group of hikers in the forest trails, way below the site). From a distance, you get the perspective of just how steep and high the peak actually is... We took a minibus with joint entry ticket deal (leaving from Poste 2 in Copacabana). The journey up is great, but the arrival point at a vehicle staging post was a scene of chaos....You sort of work out where the queue is. It took nearly half an hour to reach the turnstile. Our ticket featured a bar-code (journey/entry ticket)- we showed the image code on our mobiles to the attendant at the turnstiles. It may be confusing as other people at that point are looking to buy entry tickets. In eventually getting through the managed turnstiles you then join another queue. Some of the queue lines are undercover but other parts not- beware hot sunshine or potentially heavy downpours (a fold up umbrella is useful). The second queue weaves about until you reach a staging post for a shuttle of minivans. These drop you off near the base of the statue - there are steps or use of lift (aka elevator) to reach the decking area. Around the base of the statue the decks have amazing views in all directions. It was absolutely packed up there but the effort is worthwhile. It may be worth considering the time of day to visit- we arrived at about 10.30am. In leaving there is another queue, waiting for the shuttle bus down to the initial staging post (again no outdoor cover- so be aware!)
      Written 25 February 2020
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      Thank you for taking your time to review us. We wish you all the best.
      Written 28 October 2021
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      Steven B
      Bronx, NY6 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Carmen was an excellent host, great experience, a lot of fun Where is, wear sneakers , a bit of walking involved
      Written 9 February 2020
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      Hi Steve, thank you for thanking your time to review us. Best regards, Gisela
      Written 20 February 2020
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      Jenny
      Puerto Rico3 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Oct 2019 • Couples
      Excellent activity. We were truly the first super early in the morning. Kiko our guide was very knowledgable, super nice and super cool! Really recommend it.
      Written 30 October 2019
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      Thank you for taking your time to review us. Is always important to us to know if our customers enjoyed our tour. Best regards Gisela
      Written 16 November 2019
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      Mark P
      19 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Mar 2019
      Go early, take the mountain train, sit on the rhs ( When on the train facing up towards the mountain top) and face backwards for marvellous views.
      At the top, the views are fantastic, you can even get a drink and buy a souvenir.
      Written 4 June 2019
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      Thank you for reviewing us, Mark. I hope you enjoyed your day. Regards
      Written 19 June 2019
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      MrZorro1122
      Gland, Switzerland5 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Nov 2018 • Couples
      We were unlucky with the weather, basically no visibility during our time up there. However, the visit was still enjoyable, thanks to our guide Gisela, she tought us many-many interesting information about the Corcovado and Rio generally. Without mentioning her advices what to visit later on (Carnival Experience (a must !), Colombo Confeitaria, and last but not least : Rio Scenarium for samba dancing).
      Written 16 December 2018
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      Thank you! I'm very happy you had a great time in Rio. Regards Gisela
      Written 13 May 2019
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      Arthur T
      Vancouver, Canada6 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Sept 2018 • Family
      We enjoyed a wonderful tour with Gisela Vayda of RST. She was very knowledgeable and pleasant and ensured that we missed the crowds as much as possible.
      Written 10 September 2018
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      Thank you for your review! Our guides are oriented to assist our visitors the best way possible and we are glad to know it was a great experience. Best regards, Victoria.
      Written 19 September 2018
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      ukchris2016
      Detroit, MI22 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Aug 2018 • Solo
      The description is true - we were the first at the statue and have photographs to prove it. Gisela knows exactly how to get this unique experience with no fuss. It might be an early start but the information she shared during the drive was both informative and educational and getting up early was so worth it. She flipped from Spanish to English and back with consummate ease. She also lay on the ground to capture that all important photo - definitely goes beyond the regular tour guide. I'm looking forward to returning to Rio and booking my next visit with her again.
      Written 19 August 2018
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      Hi Chris! Our team is always willing to help our visitor to have the best experience possible and take back home beautiful memories. Thank you for taking time to write us your feedback and we hope to see you soon! Best regards, Victoria.
      Written 19 September 2018
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