Morro da Urca

Private tours

Book your tickets in advance and visit both Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain in Rio de Janeiro at your own pace. Christ the Redeemer: you will have the chance to ride the century-old electric Cog Train locomotive, first electrified railroad in Brazil inaugurated in 1884 by D. Pedro II. Riding across part of the Tijuca National Park, you’ll be able to take views of the city, and see from above what makes Rio de Janeiro so unique. Sugarloaf: you will visit another historical Brazilian landmark since the first cable car was installed in Brazil, and the third one in the world. From the top, you will be able to enjoy panoramic views of Rio, while being surrounded by the local flora and fauna.

Explore some of Rio de Janeiro's top sights with this fantastic guided tour. After being picked up from your hotel by your driver/ guide, you will set off for your first stop at Rio's infamous Christ the Redeemer statue. On your journey up Corcovado Mountain, you will pass through dense Tijuca rainforest to the 38-meter tall Christ the Redeemer statue. From the top, enjoy spectacular panoramic views of Rio and the surrounding countryside. After descending back down the mountain, you will take a pleasant drive through the charming Santa Teresa neighborhood, where old Rio comes alive! Admire its stunning street art as you make your way to the amazing Selaron Steps. Decorated in ceramics artist Jorge Selarón, these steps are truly are one of a kind. Following your exploration of Rio, sit back and relax as your driver transfers you back to your hotel. Or, if you choose an option with a visit to Sugarloaf Mountain included, you'll then travel all the way to the top in 2 steps by cable car. At 395 meters, enjoy splendid views of Copacabana beach, the Santa Cruz fortress, and several beaches of Niterói. Enjoy this magnificent scenery for about 45 minutes until you head back down to catch the van which will bring you back to your hotel.

Explore the best of what Rio de Janeiro has to offer on a guided sunset tour. See the World famous Christ the Redeemer, visit Santa Teresa, Escadaria Selarón, and take in sunset views of the city from the top of Sugarloaf Mountain. Begin your tour with a visit to Corcovado Mountain. After a 25-minute drive to the base of the Christ the Redeemer statue through the Tijuca Forest, take in the enchanting views of the city and surrounding countryside. Continue towards the Santa Teresa neighborhood where you will see its charming streets and its history by sight. Right after that, visit the famous Escadaria Selarón, before heading to Sugarloaf Mountain for the sunset. Board a cable car and head to the Morro da Urca station before continuing to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain. From there, marvel at the fantastic panoramic views of Rio de Janeiro. Watch one of the most beautiful sunsets in the world while admiring Copacabana Beach from the top of Sugarloaf Mountain.

Your half-day private tour begins in the city of Rio de Janeiro, where you’ll visit the Selaron Stairway, the Metropolitan Cathedral and the historical downtown area. Afterward, you’ll head to Sugar Loaf Mountain. Experience spectacular views of the city, sky, the sea, and the surrounding area from Sugar Loaf, the mountain that is made up of pure rock and partly covered with Atlantic rainforest. It never disappoints visitors that decide to make their way to the top. Going up Sugar Loaf is nearly obligatory for those who visit the Marvelous City. From the top, it is possible to see not only Rio de Janeiro with its beaches and historical sites, but Niterói, across Guanabara Bay as well. Travel to the top of Sugar Loaf by cable car. We'll have Fast Pass Tickets, which means no lines to embark on the 4 stations. There are 2 stops on the way up. The first is Morro da Urca, a bit more than 500 meters from the starting point, where you’ll find a restaurant and can enjoy panoramic views of Rio de Janeiro. After this, there are only 750 meters left to reach the second stop, at the summit of Sugar Loaf. There are various stories about the origin of the name of the mountain, known as Pão de Açúcar in Portuguese. According to legend, during the peak of the sugar cultivation, the Portuguese put the sugar in clay cones to be exported to Europe. The farms were called sugar loafs, and the mountain had a similar shape to the cones. ATTENTION The tickets for Sugar Loaf are not included. After booking, we’ll send you a link to buy the tickets on the official Sugar Loaf website. The Fast Pass tickets cost around 60 US Dollars per person.

If you have always dreamed of visiting Rio then this is the tour for you. Take a tour of downtown and learn a little bit about the city's history with a stop at the incredible Metropolitan Cathedral.  Next stop is Sugar Loaf Mountain. From Urca Hill and Sugar Loaf Mountain, you'll see some great views of Guanabara Bay and Niterói. You'll also see where the City of Rio was founded and where the fights between the Portuguese and French took place. For a break before Christ Redeemer, enjoy an appetizing barbecue lunch. If you are not a meat lover, don't worry, there are plenty of sides and alternative options for vegetarians. After lunch, make your way to Maracanã Stadium where you will take a lap around the stadium and have a short stop so you can appreciate the splendor of the two-time World Cup Finals host. There you will be able to imagine the amount of history that took place since its opening in 1950 when Brazil hosted its first World Cup. Then, take a train ride up the Corcovado Mountain and sit beneath the Christ Redeemer Statue looking down on the marvelous city of Rio. Don't miss the chance to snap terrific photographs.

Your tour begins with a drive through beautiful downtown Rio, passing by the Sambodrome, the Metropolitan Museum, Cinelândia square with its historical buildings, the Municipal Theater, the National Library and the National Museum of Fine Arts. Passing through the Aterro do Flamengo , the largest park in Rio de Janeiro you arrive in Urca, home of the famous Sugarloaf Mountain , one of the major symbols of the city. Your visit to the top is made by two sets of cable cars, the first taking you to the top of Urca Hill which stands 215 meters high and overlooks Guanabara Bay and its many islands, the Rio-Niteró Bridge and Corcovado Hill, where you can see the statue of Christ the Redeemer keeping watch over the citizens of Rio. Your second cable car journey takes you to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain where panoramic vista's await and you can view such sights as the famous Copacabana Beach.

Take off from one of the most important tourist spots in Rio de Janeiro, with a VIP room, comfort and a beautiful view of Botafogo Bay and Christ the Redeemer. With a specialized team and modern aircraft. Embark on this unmissable experience and fly over the incredible city of Rio de Janeiro in a helicopter. Admire the city's sights on a 7 or 10-minute flight and be enchanted by panoramic views of the beaches, Christ the Redeemer and the Sugarloaf. Experience this with Helisight!

Lots of fun till the top of the well climbed 396 meters of this postcard from Brazil. It's about 2 hours going up between the rock's crystals, little monkeys, and adrenaline. Once back to civilization in da Club that awaits us on top of the hill, the view is 360 degrees, and all angles are impressive landscapes. We took the cable car down to Morro da Urca, where there are even more options of restaurants and drinks. Half an hour later we are back at Red Beach. We climb/hike mountains daily: 2 brothers Christ Gavea Rock Sugar Loaf

On this full-day (9-hour) tour of Rio de Janeiro you’ll visit the city’s top attractions and places known for their stunning natural beauty. You’ll head first to Corcovado Mountain, where the statue of Christ the Redeemer stands high above the city. Continue on through Tijuca Forest, where your guide will point out the natural features of the rainforest. Stop at Maracana to visit the stadium and learn about this site of the World Cup in 1950 and 2014. Next on the itinerary is a visit to the Sambodromo, the stadium where the samba schools parade during Rio’s Carnival. Admire the Metropolitan Cathedral of São Sebastião, before stopping for lunch at an upscale steakhouse, where you can eat as much as you like! Afterwards you’ll take a cable car up Sugarloaf Mountain. Visit Morro da Urca, Praia Vermelha, and the old Cassino da Urca. The Rio de Janeiro tour ends with visits to the city’s most famous beaches: Copacabana, Ipanema, and Leblon.

Join this hiking trip to discover the two hills of the Sugar Loaf compound, one of Rio's most famous icons. Venture along the Costão Trail, reach the top of Urca Hill, and take in unbeatable views on a cable car ride. The Costão Trail, which will take you to the top of Sugar Loaf, requires a quick climb (15 meters/49 feet) that's considered easy by the experienced. All safety equipment for the climb is included. As you progress, take in views of Copacabana Beach, the Urca district, Guanabara Bay, Christ the Redeemer, and many more priceless sights. On the way down, hop on a cable car to Urca Hill (cost included for the first descent), then continue on a short and easy trail back to the beach. After 5pm, the descent from Morro da Urca to the beach is done by cable car (not included), due to the closing time of the trail.