Rio de Janeiro Full-Day Sightseeing Tour

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ID: GYG73934-103941
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بلد: Bolivia

المدة: 08:30 ساعات


الوصف

See the sights of Rio de Janeiro on a comprehensive 8.5-hour sightseeing tour. Go to the summits of Corcovado Hill and Sugarloaf Mountain for some of the best views of the city. See the landmarks of downtown, such as the Carioca Aqueduct and more.
Avoid the crowds with an early morning visit to Corcovado Hill and see the Christ the Redeemer statue before the masses arrive! Drive alongside Botafogo beach en route to the monument, passing the official residence of the state governor at the Palácio Guanabara along the way.

Admire the manor houses of the old coffee barons in the upscale districts of Laranjeiras and Cosme Velho. Arrive at Tijuca Forest and stop at Paineiras to board the vehicles of the National Park Authority. Ascend to the top of Corcovado Hill for a 45-minute visit and some of the best views of the city. In the event of poor visibility on the summit, an alternative stop will be made at the Mirante Dona Marta (362 meters).

Descend Corcovado Hill and head towards Sugarloaf Mountain, passing the Brazilian Empire relics of Largo do Boticário and Casa dos Abacaxis. Head back along Botafogo beach towards Praia Vermelha in the district of Urca, admiring the neo-classical buildings of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, the Institute Benjamin Constant for the blind and the National Institute for Mineral Resources.

Arrive at the Sugarloaf Mountain cable car station and climb aboard the first cable car to go into service in South America. Ride up Urca Hill (200 meters) and continue to the summit of Sugarloaf Mountain (395 meters) to enjoy about 30 minutes at the top.
Next, enjoy lunch in an Ipanema restaurant. There will be many different meal options at your disposal, so choose anything from Brazilian steakhouse fare or a light sandwich. You can also use the time to explore the Ipanema district. After lunch, visit the Maracanã Stadium, where the 1950 World Cup was held just after it opened. Discover the main arena of Rio Carnival at the Sambadrome. Journey along Avenida Presidente Vargas to see downtown landmarks such as the Central Railway Station, Duque de Caxias Palace, Itamaraty Palace and Campo de Santana.

Continue along Avenida Passos to Praça Tiradentes, and admire the Carioca Aqueduct (Arcos da Lapa) that carries the trams from the city center to the Santa Teresa neighborhood. Travel down one of Rio's oldest streets on Rua do Lavradio, and then see the modern buildings of Avenida República do Chile. Go to the cone-shaped Metropolitan Cathedral to marvel at a masterpiece of modern architecture.

Next, visit the bohemian neighborhood of Lapa and see the Escadaria Selarón, where the vibrant green, yellow and blue colors of the staircase match the Brazilian flag. Enjoy a moment of peace at São Bento Monastery before traveling along Aterro do Flamengo to the admire the Museum of Modern Art, the Monument to the Brazilian Soldiers of World War II and the tiny church of Nossa Senhora da Glória do Outeiro. Pass the beaches of Flamengo and Botafogo before a drop off at your original starting point.

أبرز النقاط

  • Arrive before the crowds to see the Christ the Redeemer statue and enjoy the breathtaking views
  • Ride the cable car up Sugarloaf Mountain
  • Stop for lunch in Ipanema
  • Visit downtown and see Rio de Janeiro with a different perspective.
  • Walk up the Selaron Stairs and spend time admiring their detail

لغات الإرشاد

معلومات هامة
• Confirmation will be received within 24 hours of booking, subject to availability
• Please note that if roads are closed due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date
• This tour is wheelchair accessible. Please advise at time of booking
• Please note that children, students and seniors will need a photo ID or student card as proof of eligibility
• There is no need to stay in line for Christ the Redeemer and cable car tickets if paid in cash
A pick-up is available from most hotels in Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabana. If you want to avoid the waiting time to pick-up other passengers, please ask for the last meeting point location when re-confirming your tour or when selecting your pick-up point.
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