Sugarloaf Mountain in Rio: The 15 Best Cable Car Tickets & Tours

1.Rio de Janeiro: Sugarloaf Cable Car Official Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,873 reviews · 1 day · from $46Our pick

Ride Rio’s official Sugarloaf cable car for sweeping city, ocean, and Guanabara Bay views, with flexible summit time and optional fast-track access.

“No queuing needed, you receive the actual ticket via email from GYG. It’s the third email you get from them. At the entrance, you might be able to enter earlier if there are not many people. Depends on the overall demand on that day. Views from above are spectacular; it’s the second time I have gone. This time during sunset, which offers amazing pictures and views at night.”

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

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

See Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Selarón Steps, Carnival landmarks, and Rio’s famous barbecue in one full-day guided tour.

“The experience was so good and the guide was amazing! I highly recommend it! 10/10”

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3.Skip the Line to Christ Redeemer, Sugar Loaf and Barbecue Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 593 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $113

Review of Rio’s 9-hour tour to Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf, with cable cars, cog train, city sights, barbecue lunch, and hotel transport.

“Good tour.well organized and punctual. good job gray line tours!”

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4.Rio de Janeiro: Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Tour with…

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

See Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Selarón Steps and Rio highlights in one guided day with buffet lunch and hotel pickup.

“It was greit!!! We had the best of days!! I can not imagine getting à better wiew of Rio in ond day. We were wigh a very Good group and the guide arranged the dat perfectly! Så glad we went on this tour:-)”

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5.Rio: 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 five hours with hotel pickup, cable cars, multilingual guides, and small-group transport.

“Due to it being New Year's Eve everywhere was extremely busy. This, however, didn't spoil the wow factor at each location. We did have to queue for longer than an average day but it was all worth it.”

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6.Rio: Christ the Redeemer Early Access and Sugarloaf

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

See Christ the Redeemer before the crowds, ride Sugarloaf’s cable car, and add downtown Rio with lunch on the full-day tour.

“Excellent day trip well recommended. The guide was fantastic, knowledgable and made the trip memorable. A well worth doing trip”

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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 five hours with included tickets, hotel transfers, and guides who speak several languages.

“The tour guide was able to speak to the group in both English and german. The pickup was on time. The guide was especially helpful with my older parents and help them stay out of the sun when possible and provided seating when we were in lines for the activities.”

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8.Rio: Sugarloaf Cable Car and Corcovado Train Tickets

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

Visit Christ the Redeemer by historic cog train and ride Sugarloaf’s cable car for Rio views, with tickets arranged in advance.

“A really good day out. Only downside is a bit of waiting for the train for Christ the Redeemer. The ticket information could be a bit clearer as it is a bit confusing which ticket is which and what time you should be there. Overall definitely worth doing and the views are amazing”

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9.Sugar Loaf Mountain Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 217 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $50

Ride Rio’s cable cars to Sugarloaf Mountain, with city sights, hotel transport, local guides, and sweeping views over beaches and Guanabara Bay.

“The tour was good; however, you will need to be patient with your pick up time. We were to be ready 10 minutes prior to our scheduled pick up time of 8 o’clock. Another document stated pick up time at 8:30. Our transportation actually showed up at 8:45 with no notifications.”

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

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

Review of Rio’s 6-hour Corcovado, Selarón Steps, and Sugarloaf tour, with cable-car views, hotel pickup, guide tips, and honest value advice.

“Pick up from hotel was on time and minivan was very comfortable. our guide was relatively new to his roll but overcome his nervousness with factual tour and information on sites we visited.”

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11.Rio: Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf Express Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 97 reviews · 5 hours · from $105

See Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain in five hours with hotel pickup, cable cars, skip-the-line ease, and sweeping Rio views.

“It was really a great experience even both locations were very busy because of a public holiday. But our guide, Joao Verano, was very kind and professional the whole day. He gave us a lot of interesting informations during the whole tour. And his english skills are very good so we could understand everything. He cares really good about all customers. Highly recommended!”

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12.Rio Express: Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $112Top rated

Visit Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain in one five-hour Rio tour, with cable cars, beach views, tickets, transport, and a guide.

“I had a wonderful experience with this small group. The time spent at each site was just right. I didn't feel rushed at all.”

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13.City Tour Full Day in Rio: Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 81 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $126

See Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Selarón Steps, Maracanã, and more on a 9-hour Rio tour with lunch and transfers included.

“Long day but worth it. Our guide had lots of information to share. We were a group of 20. The only downside was that sitting in the very back of the bus we couldn’t really see any of the scenery and had a hard time hearing the guide.”

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14.Climb Sugarloaf: A Thrilling Adventure to Rio’s Postcard Peak

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $74

Climb Sugarloaf’s East Face with a licensed guide, tackle a 15-meter rock section, and descend by cable car to sweeping Rio views.

“The hike was no joke — definitely not for the faint-hearted — but Igor stayed calm, supportive, and made the whole journey feel safe. Once you find your rhythm on the trail, it becomes more manageable mentally. The rope climbing section was the highlight for me — being harnessed in Lol. Highly, highly recommend this to anyone looking for something different and genuinely rewarding. Way more than just a touristy activity — this was the real deal.”

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15.Sugarloaf Mountain Climbing Trail

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $62

Climb Sugarloaf Mountain by trail and rock, use ropes on a 20-meter section, then ride the cable car down with expert guides.

“Great experience! Beautiful vistas and fun hike. A lot of hiking in exposed rock but never felt dangerous.”

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