Rio City and Sugar Loaf

Rio City and Sugar Loaf Tour in Rio de Janeiro (Metropolitan Cathedral, Cinelândia Square)
Excursion Highlights:
  • Experience the heart of Rio de Janeiro and the iconic Sugar Loaf mountain on an unmissable tour
  • Witness the grandeur of the Sambodrome, home to Rio's world-renowned Carnival, and appreciate the unique architecture of the Metropolitan Cathedral
  • Explore Cinelandia Square's historic landmarks and enjoy scenic views en route to the Urca neighborhood via Aterro do Flamengo
  • Ascend Sugar Loaf mountain on a thrilling two-stage cable car journey, taking in the panoramic vistas of Copacabana Beach, Guanabara Bay, and Corcovado Mountain
  • Benefit from our return-to-ship guarantee, satisfaction guarantee, and readily available multilingual narration on your unforgettable shore excursion
Price: $119.00
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Summary
Shore Excursion Size ? Standard
Shore Excursion Type Scenic, Cultural, Historical
Shore Excursion Duration 4 Hours
Activity Level ? Moderate
Shore Excursion Leaves From ? Cruise Ship Pier
Food/Beverage Provided Not Included
Recommended Dress We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and sensible walking shoes. A hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen are suggested. A light jacket may be appreciated while at the mountain, where it can be windy.
Restrictions Guests must be able to walk over paved, cobblestone, and gravel surfaces, some of which are at an incline. Steps are required to visit some sites. This tour is not accessible for guests with wheelchairs or walkers. Guests must be able to step in and out of the transportation.

Rio City and Sugar Loaf

This fabulous tour of downtown Rio de Janeiro, followed by a trip to world-famous Sugar Loaf, has everything.

After meeting your guide, the first part of your tour takes you to downtown Rio de Janeiro, passing by the Sambodrome and the Metropolitan Cathedral. The Sambodrome is a parade area built to accommodate 90,000 spectators for Rio's world-famous Carnival. The Metropolitan Cathedral is a unique and magnificent cone-shaped structure with a capacity of 20,000 people. It's not only one of Brazil's landmarks, but also a masterpiece of modern art.

You will also see traditional Cinelandia Square, with its historical buildings, the Municipal Theater, the National Library, and the National Museum of Fine Arts. Via the Aterro do Flamengo, you will be taken to the neighborhood of Urca, where one of the largest symbols of the city is located: Sugar Loaf. Sugar Loaf is a mountain located at the mouth of Guanabara Bay, on a peninsula that sticks out into the Atlantic Ocean. Rising 1,300 feet above the harbor, Sugar Loaf is one of Brazil's most recognizable images. You will have the unique opportunity to visit this landmark up close! You'll ride two cable cars on a breathtaking trip up the mountain. The first cable car takes you to Urca Hill, a vantage point 700 feet high, for beautiful views of Guanabara Bay and its islands, the Rio-Niteroi Bridge and Corcovado Mountain. From this stage, a second cable car takes you up to the top. At 1,300 feet you will enjoy splendid views of Copacabana Beach, the Santa Cruz fortress, and several beaches of Niteroi.

Please Note: Crowds are to be expected at all sites. Streets are narrow, and traffic can come to a standstill. Time is built into the tour in case of delays. Tour timing is approximate, and crowd and traffic conditions may affect the actual tour duration. On the days leading up to Carnival and during the celebrations, street parades and road closures may affect the tour itinerary. Narration is offered through individual headphones in English, Portuguese, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, and Russian.