Brazil · SUGARLOAF MOUNTAIN TOURS
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Two cable cars, a stop on Urca hill halfway, and a view that keeps improving through the last hour of daylight. Here are the 15 best ways up Sugarloaf: skip-the-line tickets, sunset slots, and the guided days that fold Corcovado into the same morning. Prices and running times for each.
Prebooked official Sugarloaf Cable Car ticket in Rio, with round-trip rides, panoramic viewpoints, and flexible time at the summit.
“Good experience queues can be abit long but worth the wait for the views!!”
Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Selarón Steps and Maracanã with Sambódromo views and BBQ rodizio lunch, plus hotel pickup in Rio.
“Wonderful first full day in Rio. Our guide Lucia was amazing. We had our two kids (ages 8 and 5) with us and she was so wonderful with them. A great day seeing some of Rio’s most famous sights.”
Ride the Canela cable car from Parque Bondinhos to three stations with a Caracol Waterfall viewpoint, hot chocolate, and easy access.
Skip-the-line Christ Redeemer and Sugar Loaf plus Tijuca train and a barbecue lunch option, with hotel pickup in Rio.
“Semi-private tour with very friendly guide and driver and one other couple - much easier than with a large van. Plenty of time at Sugar Loaf and Cristina Redentor. Did not see stadium (closed) but visited Selaron staircase.”
9-hour Rio highlights tour with Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, buffet lunch, Maracanã, Selarón Steps, and city sights.
“Julia was wonderful tourguide. She arranged very smoothly. Appreciate a lot for making wonderful trip. Lunch streak was fantastic.”
5-hour Rio tour links Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf by minivan and cable car, with hotel pickup and big panoramic views.
“Due to it being New Year's Eve everywhere was extremely busy. This, however, didn't spoil the wow factor at each location. We did have to queue for longer than an average day but it was all worth it.”
Early access to Christ the Redeemer plus Sugar Loaf views, guided storytelling, and optional Downtown Rio with lunch, in a small-group van.
“It is nice when you do not have a lot of time to have someone who knows how to see a lot within your tight time! All was excellent”
Private round-trip transfers and admission tickets bundle Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf, plus a Tijuca forest lookout in about 5 hours.
“It was a super tour and especialy a super talent guider who switched 4 languages English,Italian, Spanish , French ... She has also rich knowledges about the history and culture . We are very satisfied with such kind talent guider Úruglar”
A 4-hour ticket bundle for Rio, combining the Corcovado Cog Train to Christ the Redeemer and the Sugarloaf cable car for big views.
“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”
A guided half-day Rio tour to Sugar Loaf with city sights, Cathedral stop, and two cable car rides, with hotel pickup included.
“We had a great half day tour to sugarloaf mountain. Was offered convenient pick up from the hotel lobby. Mr. Warley was our guide. He was awesome !! very knowledgeable and explained the history in great detail. Highly recommend this tour”
Rio in 6 hours: Tijuca Rainforest drive to Christ, Santa Teresa and Jorge Selarón steps, then Sugarloaf by cable car.
“Great tour of, guide was very flexible (leo) and accommodating which made it very nice.”
See Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain in one 5-hour guided tour with hotel pickup, included tickets, and big Rio views.
“Really nice tour today, Helio our guide was so lovely and friendly. Keeping us all entertained. He spoke a mixture of English, Spanish & Dutch so no one was excluded. Short time spent at the locations, majority of time spent in the van however this is usually the norm for tours. Very long day but well worth it to see all the main sights. Thanks Helio for being a great guide & bringing our whole group together.”
Rio Express packs Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain into one guided morning with hotel pickup, tickets, and epic views.
“This tour was incredible! My tour guide Monica Bertazzolo was phenomenal! She had to speak like 5 different language fluently to keep everyone engaged and informed. She made sure we got thru the sites safely and efficiently. She was kind enough to take photos for me and everyone else to make sure we got the good photos at the Christ the Redeemer monument. Excellent tour, very well done. Would highly recommend anyone who visits Rio to do this tour where you see both Sugarloaf and Christ the Redeemer on the same morning, particularly with Monica.”
Full-day Rio tour to Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf, plus Selaron, Cathedral and Sambodromo, with lunch buffet and guide.
“It is a shame that I have to give them one star at all. Be warned this is advertised as a city tour with several stops. Once in the bus you will notice 19 seats for customers. 7 of them you can’t see out the window. The last two rows are above the windows and the other seats. You have to try and bend over and really contort your body to see out of the bus. You have no control over what seats you pick because it is based on when they pick people up. If you are closer to the excursion, you will be picked up last and have…”
Climb Sugarloaf with a licensed pro, enjoy a 15-meter rock section, then ride the cable car down with postcard views over Rio.
“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.”
