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Corcovado Express: Morning Tour in Rio de Janeiro
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Corcovado Express: Morning Tour in Rio de Janeiro

By Carioca Tropical Tour Operator
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Ages 0-99, max of 19 per group
Duration: 3h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: Portuguese, English, Spanish
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  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup (selected hotels only) - between the neighborhood of Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabana
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Entry/Admission - Parque Nacional da Tijuca
  • Entry/Admission - Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer
What's not included
  • Food and drinks


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
  • Hilton Rio de Janeiro Copacabana, Av. Atlântica, 1020 - Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22010-000, Brazil
    Please contact us if you don't see your hotel in the pick-up list so we can arrange your pick-up or help finding the nearest meeting point.
Pickup details
  • If your Hotel is not in the list please contact us and we will arrange your pick-up or help finding the nearest meeting point.
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
      • Pushchair accessible
      • Infants must sit on laps
      • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
      If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 21513P1

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Note: If the road is closed due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date
      • Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking
      • Most travellers can participate
      • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travellers

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

      If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 21513P1

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      About the operator
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      • Carioca Tropical Tour Operator
        1,456
        Brazil
        Joined in August 2012
      • Matthew P
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great tour, great guide shame about the weather
        A great tour with a lovely guide, who was very knowledgeable and extremely helpful. We didn’t get the weather we hoped for but can’t blame the tour and we enjoyed and thought it was great despite the weather - our guide recommended Santa Theresa for lunch which was beautiful and so glad we went
        Written 12 January 2025
      • moeleo112298
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Wonder of the world
        It was an unforgettable experience as they took us to some of the most important tourist sites in Rio. Would highly recommend for anyone, even if you are traveling solo! Just keep in mind that it might take a bit longer than expected due to crowds and long lines in case you had something planned after.
        Written 12 January 2025
      • jeremyrX1301HL
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great Experience with Monica
        I had a great tour with Monica. She provided god background information with photos. She adjusted the circumstances and preferences. She was clearly a pro who knew how to navigate the lines and the best picture taking points to make the most of the time. As a solo traveler, I also appreciated her help with photos.
        Written 11 January 2025
      • Barrfood1
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Excellent city tour
        I booked this tour following a recommendation from a friend. Their rave review was thoroughly deserved. Our tour guide was excellent. We saw all the main tourist sites in one day, travelling around in an air conditioned bus. We opted for the lunch option which was also great value. I thoroughly recommend it
        Written 6 January 2025
      • Gretagerm
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Fantastic Half Day Tour in Rio
        We are two seniors who are healthy and able to walk, climb stairs and keep up on tours like this with lots of walking and steps. We were assigned to tour guide Karla Belem. We had an excellent van driver. The van was air conditioned and very comfortable. There were five of us, all English speaking except for one more comfortable in Spanish. Karla speaks fluent Portuguese, English and Spanish among other languages. She gave us a very detailed tour of the city. Obviously she loves Rio and due to her excellent guide, we now love it, too. Using this service allowed us to see much of the city and have a fun, fast entry to the attractions. The visit to Christ the Redeemer Statue was just amazing. She took pictures of us before the statue. On we went to Sugarloaf and gained easy access to the tram. What a view! I can’t imagine the hassle of buying tickets and standing in long lines to get to these attractions! With this tour, she took care of all tickets and made entry seamless and very quick. We went to the front of some very long lines. What a wonderful tour and a very professional and warm welcoming guide! We highly recommend this company and this tour booked through Viator
        Written 6 January 2025
      • 808charleyr
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great experience
        Great experience. Rio in a nutshell. Plenty to see on this excellent half day and stress free excursion. Recommended for all those in Rio.
        Written 5 January 2025
      • mackenziew702
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        A top tier experience!
        Our guide, Victoria, was so pleasant and knowledgeable! My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our day. We didn’t feel rushed at any point and highly recommend this to others as a great way to see all the top attractions in Rio. Having a small group was beneficial as well.
        Written 4 January 2025
      • Getaway15434944014
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Excellent half day visit in Rio
        Monica is a wonderful guide, giving excellent information about the places we visited, very attentive to the needs het group and also managing time very well. Would definitely recommend her.
        Written 4 January 2025
      • pedrolre82
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great Tour in Rio de Janeiro
        Great time. Monica was great and helpful and she has a lot of knowledge about the city of Rio de Janeiro. Only suggestion is to arrive earlier for the Christ. 8 am sharp. Too many tourist at 8:50 am. Other than that great tour.
        Written 4 January 2025
      • oromochick
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Must book when in Rio
        I want to extend a huge thank you to Karla for the amazing tour of Rio de Janeiro! She was incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and accommodating, even with the busyness of New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Karla made sure we saw all the main highlights of this beautiful city while sharing so much valuable information along the way. Her passion for Rio truly shines through, and she went above and beyond to make our experience unforgettable. A special shoutout to the drivers on both days as well—they were absolutely amazing at navigating the busy roads and ensuring we had a smooth and stress-free experience. I highly recommend this team to anyone visiting Rio de Janeiro!
        Written 1 January 2025
      • luiscQ2540FO
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Breathtaking views
        Very beautiful breathtaking views the restaurants and shops were very good well priced great artisanal beers. Carla was very energetic tour guide
        Written 1 January 2025
      • Nate2011
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great experience.
        Se loved this tour. The half day was great and the guide was wonderful. Even with New Year’s Eve traffic he navigated us through the crowds really well.
        Written 1 January 2025
      • Y6001ELmarinao
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Positive
        Karla was amazing! Great experience, amazing view, totally recommended! It included pick up from the hotel and return and also quick passes on the huge lines.
        Written 30 December 2024
      • travelingcroots
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Full day private tour
        We did a full day private tour with Melina. She was so sweet, spoke English very well and was a wealth of information. We enjoyed our day with her. We went to Christ Redeemer in the morning, then to Santa Teresa, Selaron Steps , lunch and the Suagr Loaf. We also purchased all entry tickets prior to reduce waiting line. And the fast lane ticket at Sugar Load was so appreciated! It was a nice start to our trip to get to see all the main highlights and again loved the tour company and our guide. Would highly recommend both!!
        Written 29 December 2024
      • 987andreig
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Must do in Rio first
        Monica is a very nice person! To be a good guide, you have a be a great human first so you can understand people. She's great! She showed us around and told us a lot of info!
        Written 29 December 2024
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      Tamer I
      Silver Spring, MD1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jan 2024 • Couples
      We chose this tour for the timing. Getting there early gave us a chance to take some great pics before the crowds arrive. Peter (our guide) and Voldemort (our driver) were superb companions. Met us at our pick up point right on time and provided great service for the duration of the tour.
      Peter has a great sense of humor and uses it while sharing information on the city and sights.
      To not visit this Wonder of the Modern World is like visiting Cairo and not visiting the pyramids. It’s a must do in our book and Carioca Tropical made it so easy. We didn’t wait in lines for the cable cars. With Peter we just breezed through like VIPs. He knew the best spots for photography (a big plus for us, personally).
      I’m sure it’s possible to make your way up the mountain solo, but this tour definitely added value to our visit.
      Written 28 January 2024
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      KPAventurego
      Hong Kong, China582 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Monica, our excellent guide is knowledgeable and organised in ensuring the tour was very smooth. She is passionate about her job and explained very well. We reached Christ Redeemer at 8am and the sky is clear. She knew the right spots for photos. We also grateful that the tour company able to rearrange the Christ Redeemer tour early morning the next day due to cancellation the day before as a result of heavy rain yesterday evening.
      Written 21 December 2024
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      Liam
      2 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Nov 2022 • Friends
      This tour was great. Our tour guide Monica was fantastic, she was always very clear and had lots of interesting information from start to finish. I had tried to go to see Christ the redeemer earlier on in the week but was not able to due to the cloudy weather. I only had one last day in Rio and needed an early tour in order to see it. Thanks to this tour I was able to see it. Thank you to Monica for a great morning tour.
      Written 6 November 2022
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      Kelly traveler
      Methuen, MA23 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      July 2023 • Solo
      Peter was amazing. Very informative, polite and made sure we were getting the experience we wanted. I would suggest paying the extra for all of the entrance fees. Peter is friendly and knows all of the best spots to stand and get the best pictures. He has a lot of knowledge about places he is speaking about as well as recommendations. I would go on this tour again.
      Written 18 July 2023
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      Thank you for sharing your experience and for recommending us. We are glad to know that you had a lovely time in Rio. Peter is grateful for you kind comments. Best regards,
      Written 24 July 2023
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      Miloni
      3 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      July 2024 • Couples
      My husband and I took the half day Redeemer and Sugarloaf tour, and we surely recommend it! We managed the booking and coordinating with ease. The tour company was professional, and the tour was fun and well paced.
      Our guide, Meilin, was kind, knowledgeable and very helpful. She truly added to our positive experience!
      Written 26 December 2024
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      Jose Luis S
      Mercedes, Argentina7 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Monica gave us everything we needed and more to make us feel wonderful. He did not neglect any details, he gave us all his experience, knowledge and kindness to enjoy the tour. Together with Alan, the driver, they form an excellent group. I recommend 100% to enjoy the services. Grateful forever. Jose Luis and Pilar
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      Written 28 December 2024
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      Dedie W
      10 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Peter and Andrew were amazing tour guides. So much info about Rio packed into a partial day trip to see Christ the Redeemer. They helped find the best photo spots and helped with pictures. I loved that this trip allowed us to skip the crowds. Definitely a tour worth taking! Beautiful experience with excellent guides!
      Written 28 July 2024
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      gladysScotland
      Scotland143 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Apr 2024 • Solo
      The drive up to see Christ the Redeemer was an unexpected bonus. Peter, our guide, was first class. We were a small group, but we gelled well, thanks to his approach. His knowledge was great and his sense of humour entertained us.
      Would love to come back and do another tour.
      Written 29 April 2024
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      bus0la
      London, UK26 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Nov 2019 • Solo
      I booked the morning Christ the redeemer & Sugar loaf mountain tour, however due to bad weather (heavy mist) we could not see anything. Our tour guide Carmen was amazing, she kept apologising (so sweet!) and made the best out of a bad situation and added on extra cool places to visit downtown (I paid an extra 100R$, since I had not previously booked the whole day tour).

      I am a solo traveller and wanted to do the the major attractions with a English speaking tour guide and Carmen's English was perfect.

      I would recommend this company to anyone looking to do activities in Rio de Janeiro the company are great at responding to any messages via email or WhatsApp.
      Written 9 November 2019
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      brunoandorin
      Guerande, France10 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Mar 2019 • Solo
      Very good excursion very à very kindly and very professional guide. I so happy to do this trip. The weather is vry shiny and the température not so warm.
      Thank's you.
      Written 22 March 2019
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