Christ the Redeemer: The 15 Best Ways Up Corcovado

1.Christ the Redeemer Entry Ticket by Corcovado Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,476 reviews · 1 day · from $45Our pick

Take the official Corcovado Train through Tijuca National Park to Christ the Redeemer. The roughly 20-minute uphill ride brings you to the statue, with views of Sugar Loaf Mountain, Guanabara Bay, and Rio. Your ticket includes train admission and monument access. Go early, bring your passport or ID, and expect crowds.

“Very nice experience! The train ride was super easy and the views were incredible!”

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2.Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Selaron & BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,428 reviews · 8 - 9 hours · from $69

Spend 8 to 9 hours seeing Rio’s headline sights with hotel pickup, a multilingual guide, Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Selarón Steps, the Cathedral, Sambadrome, and an outside view of Maracanã. Choose the van or train option, and add the barbecue lunch package for a generous Brazilian steakhouse meal.

“It was very well organized and the guide was very respectful and patient in leading the tour. highly recommend it.”

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3.Skip the Line Christ the Redeemer Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 508 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $45

Meet at Corcovado Train Station with your barcode voucher and passport. A Corcovado representative directs you to a priority queue, where you receive your admission ticket and board the next available train. At the summit, take your time beneath Christ the Redeemer, enjoy views toward Copacabana and Ipanema, and return on any train before closing.

“You absolutely must buy these tickets or spend hours in lines. Also best to visit first thing in the morning.”

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4.Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Tour with…

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 499 reviews · 9 hours · from $141

Spend nine hours touring Rio by air-conditioned van with a local guide such as Marco, Lorraine, or Ana Maria. Ride to Christ the Redeemer, take Sugarloaf’s cable cars, visit the Cathedral and Selarón Steps, and stop outside Maracanã and the Sambadrome. A buffet lunch is included, while drinks and desserts cost extra.

“Sugar loaf mountain was the highlight of the trip for us, the whole day was very well organised and our guide was excellent. The only thing that could be improved was the microphone in the van wasn’t always clear”

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5.5-hour Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Express Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 407 reviews · 5 hours · from $109

See Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain in one morning with hotel pickup, entry tickets, and a multilingual guide. You will ride through Tijuca Forest, take the Sugarloaf cable car, and enjoy views over Rio and Guanabara Bay. Guides such as Karine, Beto, Clara, and Monica have been praised for keeping groups together and helping with photos.

“Clara was excellent host. I wish it was either entirely in English or equal attention paid to English guests. Another point for improvement be the guide should accompany the guests around the place to give more insight. Other than that, very well organized and food was also great.”

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6.Christ the Redeemer Early Access and Sugarloaf

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 404 reviews · from $125

Start at selected hotels in Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana, or Leme, then visit Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf with a live guide in English, Spanish, or Portuguese. Choose the half-day tour or add lunch, downtown Rio, and the Selarón Steps. Guides such as Luciana, Meilin, Sabina, and Peter are praised for clear explanations and good group care.

“Our tour guide was Wilcelio. Very knowledgeable and engaging, fun and very patient with the group. I would definitely use them again for my next visit to Rio, it was a fun and existing tour.”

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7.Two of Rio’s Best: Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf Mountain Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 294 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $118

See Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain in about five hours with round-trip transport, admission fees, and a guide. The tour includes a drive through Tijuca Forest, the Paineiras route to Corcovado, and Sugarloaf’s two-stage cable car ride. Guides such as Marlady, Roberto, Carlos, and Lidia have earned strong praise for clear, friendly help.

“We were not picked up from our hotel as advertised in the tour. The tour guides' English was very poor. The sites were good to see but with no information about them from the guide it was disappointing.”

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8.Sugarloaf Cable Car and Corcovado Train Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 267 reviews · 4 hours · from $86

Visit two of Rio’s major sights with official tickets for the Corcovado Cog Train, Christ the Redeemer, and Sugarloaf Cable Car. You ride through Tijuca National Park to the famous statue, then rise 396 meters above sea level for sweeping city views. This is a self-guided ticket package, so you arrange transport and manage the timing yourself.

“Aucun besoin d’avoir sa carte bleue et ses passeports ! Mail du mail 28 septembre avec des vouchers au 24 septembre 😱 Beaucoup de temps de perdu Merci aux employés des sites pour leur patience Organisme à fuir”

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9.Helicopter Flight Christ the Redeemer 30 min

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 250 reviews · 30 min · from $231

Fly above Rio for 25 to 35 minutes with an English, Portuguese, or Spanish-speaking guide. From Heliporto do Recreio, you’ll pass Barra and Copacabana beaches, Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Rocinha, and Tijuca Forest. Seat selection is by draw among three passengers, and weather and minimum occupancy can affect departure.

“Amazing experience. First time on a helicopter 🚁 and it felt great! Not to talk about the stunning views...and the pilot Juliana, which was incredible and you can tell with lots of experience. Loved it!”

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10.Corcovado, Sugarloaf Mountain, and Selarón Steps 6-Hour Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 167 reviews · 6 hours · from $146

Pack Rio’s biggest sights into six hours: ride through Tijuca Rainforest to Christ the Redeemer, visit Santa Teresa and Selarón Steps, then take Sugarloaf’s two-stage cable car. Hotel pickup covers most addresses in Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, and São Conrado. Guides work in six languages, and private groups are available.

“The guide was excellent and the tour was amazing. Definitely recommend this company.”

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11.Sunrise at Observatory & Christ the Redeemer

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 144 reviews · 6 hours · from $143

Join a small Rio group before dawn with guides such as Marco, Gabriel, or Jasmine. Ride by air-conditioned car to Dona Marta for sunrise, visit Christ the Redeemer before the main crowds, enjoy a light Brazilian breakfast, then see the Selarón Steps. The six-hour tour includes tickets, transport, and a trilingual guide.

“It was such a lovely time with our guide Jasmine and our driver Billy. Jasmine was patient with us and super informative. She helped get us the best spots in the queue for pictures and took as many as we needed / wanted. Her breakfast was comprehensive too. Overall, a great day and time.”

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12.Christ the Redeemer & Selarón Steps Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 136 reviews · 3 hours · from $58

Meet in Rio’s South Zone for a 3-hour guided visit to Christ the Redeemer and the Selarón Steps. You’ll ride through Tijuca Forest, see Santa Teresa and Lapa, and travel with an English, Spanish, or Portuguese-speaking guide. Guides such as Daniel, Carla, Carlos, and Priscilla have earned strong praise for clear explanations and helpful photos.

“Guide was a little late to pick us up. I called contact info and they informed me she was running late because of another pickup. Your was great. Guide was really knowledgeable. We were pretty much on our own at the sites though. We did the half day tour and it was basically the same as the whole day except they dropped us off early.”

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13.Sunrise Lookout and Christ the Redeemer Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 121 reviews · 3 hours · from $98Top rated

Start before 5:30 AM with pickup from Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Centro, or Botafogo. A multilingual guide takes you to Dona Marta for sunrise, then Christ the Redeemer before the main crowds arrive. Expect shared transport, a homemade breakfast kit, entry tickets, and plenty of help with photos.

“Our tour guide,Andreas think is his name, was great! He is experienced, informative with the tour and history of the sites. He kept us ahead of the crowds allowing us to explore a little bit while remaing on a perfect time line. He was punctual and welcoming!”

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14.Christ the Redeemer and Escadaria Selarón Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 103 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $48

You’ll ride through Tijuca rainforest to Christ the Redeemer, visit the colorful Selarón Steps, and return by hotel transfer. Add Sugarloaf Mountain for cable-car views over Copacabana, Niterói, and Rio’s coast. Guides may speak English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, or Italian, with private groups available.

“We had a great time on this tour, it’s an express tour which was needed for our visit during Carnival time. In six hours, we visited Sugarloaf Mountain & Christ the Redeemer at the busiest time of the year. Our guide was excellent and kept everyone on time. The only confusion was because we didn’t realise part of the tour (Selaron Steps) is not possible during Carnival weekend due to road closures and traffic. We visited the (very popular) Steps another day and I understand why; it could have easily added 3 hours to the day.”

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15.Half-Day Christ the Redeemer and City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 101 reviews · 5 hours · from $63

Spend five hours visiting Rio’s essential sights, beginning with Christ the Redeemer above Tijuca Forest. A multilingual guide, such as Liz, leads you to the statue, Maracanã, the Sambadrome, Selarón Steps, and the Metropolitan Cathedral. Hotel pickup is included from Rio’s central and South Zone neighborhoods. Expect a busy schedule, outdoor stops, and extra traffic in high season.

“Nice guide and driver, and the statue is cool, but some things could be better. The pickup was about 15 minutes late with no communication, even though my hotel was the first stop. and the city tour was kind of meh, with a lot of time allocated. Lots of waiting around. Also, at least my group consisted of both English and Portuguese speaking, so the guide would say everything twice, and often when he got to the English part, we were already past whatever he was talking about.”

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