Rio de Janeiro Tours and Christ the Redeemer Tickets

Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf

The full-day tour with Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, the Selarón Steps and a barbecue lunch is the most booked way to see the big three in one go. The half-day version ends with sunset on Sugarloaf, which is the better light for photos, and the helicopter tour circles the statue from the air.

The Favela Walk

The Rocinha favela walking tour with a local guide is the most reviewed activity in Brazil. It is a two to three hour walk through the largest favela in the country, led by residents, and consistently the experience travelers say they remember most.

Tijuca Rainforest

The Tijuca rainforest hike visits waterfalls, caves and wildlife inside the city limits, five hours in a small group, and it is the highest-rated outdoor activity in Rio. The jeep tour is the version with less walking.

Football, Sailing and Ilha Grande

A match at the Maracanã with a ticket and private transport is the top-rated experience on this page; check the fixture list before you pick a date. The sunset sailboat tour with an open bar leaves from Marina da Glória, and the Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande day trip gets you to the islands south of the city, a long day. Most tours cancel free up to 24 hours before.