Top 13 Selarón Steps Tours in Rio de Janeiro

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

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

Spend 8 to 9 hours seeing Rio’s essential sights with hotel pickup, a multilingual guide, Christ the Redeemer by van or train, Selarón Steps, the cathedral, and Sugarloaf. Choose the full package for cable-car tickets and an all-you-can-eat Brazilian barbecue lunch.

“The tour was well organized and our tour guide Mario (maybe I wrote it wrong 😂) he was fantastic tour guide he does really know the places and very informative and our driver too Paolo who drives safely. Thank you C2Rio for making our day remarkable and enjoyable tour. The whole trip was amazing, everyone said the sugarloaf was the pick of the day. But every single stops were amazing. We did enjoyed and went back to our hotel with a big smile. Highly recommended.”

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2.Christ, Selaron Steps, and Tijuca Park Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 857 reviews · 7 hours · from $68

Join an English, Spanish, or Portuguese-speaking guide for a seven-hour Rio overview. Visit Christ the Redeemer early, walk through Park Lage and Santa Teresa, see the Cathedral and Selarón Steps, and finish at your hotel or Sugarloaf Mountain. Guides may include João, Vanessa, Ricardo, or Lucia.

“João was our guide & Eduardo was our driver and they were nothing but amazing! This was my first time doing a tour and I was very nervous but they easily calmed my nerves! They checked in with us via whatsapp to show us what the van looks like with license plate number to confirm. They picked us up from our hotel and we immediately started our day! When we had gotten to Christ the redeemer the line to get in was extremely long, luckily João pulled some strings and got us to the front of the line so no waiting! He even scored us some awesome pics at the…”

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3.Santa Teresa, Lapa, and Cinelândia with Tram Ride and Selarón Steps

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 274 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $60

Ride Rio’s historic Santa Teresa tram, walk through the city’s bohemian hilltop district, descend the Selarón Steps, and explore Lapa and Cinelândia with an English, Spanish, and Portuguese-speaking guide. Hotel pickup from Rio’s South Zone is included, along with a stop at Confeitaria Colombo.

“Interesting tour of tour of Rio's neighbourhoods. Tram ride was great and plenty of photos opportunities. Our guide Emma was very helpful and friendly.”

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

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

Cover Rio’s three headline sights in six hours with a guide, hotel pickup, Christ the Redeemer admission, and Sugarloaf cable-car tickets. You’ll pass through Tijuca Rainforest, visit Santa Teresa and the Selarón Steps, then ride two cable cars above Guanabara Bay. Guides may include Sandra, Yan, or Luciana.

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

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

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

Spend three hours visiting Christ the Redeemer and Rio’s colorful Selarón Steps. A trilingual guide leads the trip through Tijuca Forest, Santa Teresa, and Lapa, with hotel pickup in Rio’s South Zone. Guides such as Carlos, Carla, Daniel, Raquel, and Priscilla have earned warm praise for their care and local insight.

“Pick up from the hotel was on time and vehicle was very nice. Our guide Alrxia was great. She was informative about the areas we drove through on the way to Christ the Redeemer and the Selaron Steps. While visiting these locations she also gave pointers on how to get the best views and photos, which was greatly appreciated. Overall, I recommend this experience.”

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

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

Ride through Tijuca rainforest to Christ the Redeemer, visit the tiled Selarón Steps, and add Sugarloaf Mountain for sweeping views. Hotel pickup covers much of Rio’s South Zone, with guides speaking English, Portuguese, Spanish, French, German, or Italian. Guides such as Milene, Tania, and Michael have earned special praise.

“Our guide Siggi was really great. It was all very organized.”

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7.Rio in Style: A Journey Thru Corcovado, Sugarloaf, Selaron

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 61 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $97

Start at 7 a.m. from Copacabana for an eight-hour minivan tour of Rio's big sights. Visit Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Selarón Steps, Ipanema, Lapa, churches, and city viewpoints with a guide such as Ana, Carmen, or Vincent. Entrance fees and lunch cost extra.

“A well organised tour. We arrived at Christ Redeemer early and just about had the place to ourselves. Brilliant”

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8.Christ the Redeemer, Selarón Steps and Sunset at Sugarloaf

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $180Top rated

Explore Rio with a private guide, visiting Christ the Redeemer, the tiled Selarón Steps, and Sugarloaf Mountain in about five hours. Ederson and his team offer English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, and Russian guiding. Confirm start time and attraction fees before booking.

“My husband and I did this 5 hour tour of Rio on the last day of our trip in January 2020 and it was by far the highlight of our vacation. Ederson is professional yet extremely personable, and his knowledge of Rio's history and culture is superb. He made us feel like VIPs, with all the tricks, tips, and shortcuts to make our visits to each site not only significantly more efficient but also set us up for the most optimal experience at each location. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Rio de Janiero!”

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9.Private Rio Tour: Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf & Selarón Steps

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $194

See Rio’s three signature sights in 5 to 6 hours with a private bilingual guide and air-conditioned transport. Christ the Redeemer admission is included, while Sugarloaf’s R$185 cable-car ticket is extra. Guides such as Wilcelio and Gabo are known for clear explanations and careful timekeeping.

“A really excellent tour. The guide, Wilcelio, was the best. He explained everything so well, avoided queues and we would thoroughly recommend his tour.”

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10.Christ Redeemer, Selaron steps & Sugarloaf

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 35 reviews · 5 hours · from $135

Spend five hours seeing Rio’s essential sights by air-conditioned bus, from Christ the Redeemer and Santa Teresa to the Selarón Steps and Sugarloaf Mountain. Guides including João Pedro, Ederson, and João have earned praise for clear explanations, flexible timing, and helpful photos.

“This tour was well worth the 4am wake up time. I was supposed to do the sunset tour but they were kind enough to offer a sunrise tour due to poor weather. The views were the most beautiful I have seen so far in Rio.”

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11.Rio Downtown Tour with Selaron Metropolitan Cathedral and more

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $74

This 3-hour small-group tour takes you from Copacabana, Ipanema, or Leblon into central Rio. Expect an air-conditioned minivan, hotel pickup, and stops at São Bento Monastery, the Metropolitan Cathedral, Selarón Steps, Lapa, and Maracanã, with guides such as Monica or Victoria leading the visit.

“This Rio de Janeiro city tour is worth to take. It covers most of the key sight seeing spots for people who are short of time to stay.”

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12.05 Spots of Rio Christ Redeemer Sugar Loaf Selarón Stairs…

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 8 hours · from $482

Spend eight hours with guide Leonel Rodrigues or his team visiting Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Selarón Steps, Lapa Arches, the Cathedral, and Sambadrome. Your private air-conditioned ride, attraction tickets, photos, and Brazilian buffet lunch are included.

“This entire excursion was just perfect. It is a very complete experience. Our guide Leo was excellent. He explained everything in great detail and always made sure we were looked after. He was on top of everything. Excellent and highly recommended!!”

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13.Explore Rio: Christ, Selarón, and more in 5 Hours!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 5 hours · from $64

See Rio’s essential sights in five hours with a multilingual guide, licensed vehicle, and Christ the Redeemer admission included. The route covers Corcovado, Selarón Steps, Lapa Arches, the cathedral, Sambadrome, and Maracanã. Guides such as Roger and Alex bring local stories to the fast-paced outing.

“Tour perfetto per chi ha poco tempo e vuole vedere tutte le attrazioni principali (8:00-13:30). La nostra guida è stata gentilissima e ci ha descritto tutto in modo dettagliato. Pick up puntuale e senza alcun intoppo. Consiglio il tour a chi ha poco tempo e non vuole perdersi gli spot fondamentali di questa città!”

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