15 Train Experiences in Rio de Janeiro to Build a Day Around

1.Christ the Redeemer Entry Ticket by Corcovado Train

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

Ride the Corcovado train through Tijuca forest to Christ the Redeemer, with access to the museum and visitor center. Expect crowds.

“The train ride to the top was cool. There is no air-conditioning in the train, the windows are cracked, but it can get a little stuffy. Christ the Redeemer is wonderful to see up close. Be prepared for immense crowds and people taking 1000 photos of themselves. The sunset is absolutely spectacular.”

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2.Full Day in Rio: Christ by Train, Sugarloaf, Selarón & Barbecue

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 850 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $96.9

Full-day Rio highlights with Christ the Redeemer by train, Selarón Steps, Sugarloaf cable car, and a BBQ steakhouse lunch, with pickup.

“It was a great experience to go see the Redeemer with our tour guide. I highly recommend this tour for anyone who wants to get the full Rio experience in a day. While the tour can feel a little fast pace, you really do get time to take the photos you want. Sandra was a great tour guide. She gave a wonderful summary of everywhere she took the group.”

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3.Sugarloaf Cable Car and Corcovado Train Tickets

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

Official Corcovado train and Sugarloaf cable car tickets that bundle Christ the Redeemer and Rio’s best viewpoints in 4 hours.

“We never receive the tickets for doing the sugar loaf and we couldn’t get help to get an exchange for the time”

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4.Skip The Line to Christ Redeemer By Train with Maracanã Stadium

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 235 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $87.73

Skip-the-line Christ Redeemer by train with hotel pickup, a Maracanã lap, and a Tijuca Rain Forest ride for classic Rio views.

“Unfortunately it was cloudy that afternoon. I would recommend this tour be taken in the morning before the clouds roll in. The statue is very impressive, and imposong. No views because of the clouds.”

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5.Half Day in Rio: Christ by Train, Maracanã, Cathedral & Selarón

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 118 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $97

Half-day Rio by train and air-conditioned minibus, with Christ the Redeemer, Copacabana, Maracanã, the Cathedral, and Selarón steps.

“Took us around town to several tourist sights. Well done and recommended. They picked me up at my hotel.”

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6.Christ Redeemer by Train & City Highlights Morning Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 74 reviews · 5 hours · from $92

Corcovado train to Christ Redeemer, plus Maracanã, Sambódromo views, Metropolitan Cathedral, and Selarón Steps in 5 hours.

“de tour was erg leuk!! we hebben heel veel gezien van de stad.”

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7.Maracanã Stadium & Christ the Redeemer by Rack Railway

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 54 reviews · 4 hours · from $89

4 hours in Rio for $89 with hotel pickup, rack railway through Tijuca Forest, Christ the Redeemer views, and Maracanã exterior photos.

“Pick up was over one hour late, was a two site trip only did one and was supposed to be 4 hours for two stops, it took 7 hours for one. Yes it was busy but they knew that but never took us to the Maracanã afterwards and no refund. I’d think again about this trip. The guide was under pressure and list his temper with guests! Think about this trip and this company!!!!”

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8.City Tour Full VIP – Corcovado Train + Churrascaria Rodízio

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $147.75Top rated

VIP Rio day tour with Corcovado train, Selarón Steps, Cathedral, Copacabana rodízio lunch, and Sugarloaf cable car tickets included.

“An excellent way to visit the key sights in Rio. Lots of time both at top of Sugar Loaf and at Christ the Redeemer with our excellent guide Aldo. Lunch was superb - a huge and varied salad bar plus endless portions of meat brought to the table. Small group and very friendly.”

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9.Rio Combo: Christ the Redeemer by Train and Sugarloaf

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $250

Train to Christ the Redeemer and cable cars to Sugarloaf Mountain in Rio, a 5-hour combo tour with a multilingual guide and tickets.

“I suppose this was as good as it can be with 20 people and being done in 3 different languages. Pickup was 40 min late - had I known this I could’ve taken advantage of coffee and breakfast in my hotel instead of busting my butt to be at pickup location on time. They “upgraded” my original booking to full day, which basically just added lunch in, though it was a limited version of the lunch everyone else got so I had to sit alone. This “all day upgrade” also cut it very close for me to make it back to my hotel/airport on time - so ended up grabbing…”

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10.Rio in One Day Private Tour with Christ the Redeemer by Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $163

A private 8-hour Rio highlights day, mixing Corcovado by train, Sugar Loaf by cable car, Tijuca forest, and classic beach stops with hotel or port pickup.

“Small and personal and at a good pace. Everyone was friendly. Take sunscreen. It’s very hot!!!!!!!!!”

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11.Rio de Janeiro Christ Redeemer by train Sugar Loaf Private

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $220

Private Rio tour: Corcovado Christ Redeemer by train through Tijuca NP, then cable cars to Sugarloaf and Morro da Urca.

“Leonel was a great guide, he was punctual, spoke good English and car was clean and comfortable. We had a great day exploring Rio and certainly slept well that night.”

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12.Corcovado Train & Sugarloaf Full-Day City Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $136

Corcovado Train and Sugarloaf cable car plus top Rio sights, with an included buffet lunch. Skip-the-line help and a full day route.

“This tour was a great experience. The bus was really nice and the guide spoke good English and was very informative. They were also right on time on the morning. We got a lot done in one day - visited Cristo Redentor, drive by the soccer stadium, stopped by the cathedral that looks like a pyramid, saw the seladon steps and finally took the cable car up to sugarloaf mountain. The spot for lunch was a buffet and it was very satisfactory. Desserts and drinks were extra.”

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13.A Full Day in Rio with a train ride to Cristo Redentor – All Inclusive!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $178.34

Full day Rio tour with Corcovado train, Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Maracanã, Cathedral, Selarón Steps, lunch.

“Thank you to Eduardo Diogenes (our tour guide), and his driver for calling and waiting for us as we were a little lost since the hotel where we were to meet was being renovated, and the signs were off of the building. We picked up the rest of our group, and we were off on one of the best tours we've been on with Viator. Rio is beautiful! Eduardo shared several details at every stop, and was able to get us to the top of Sugar Loaf mountain minutes before sun set, the pictures and videos we were able to take are stunning! We loved the tour and Rio, we…”

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14.Christ the Redeemer by train and City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews · 6 hours · from $52

Guided half-day to Christ the Redeemer by Corcovado train, plus Rio sights like Escadaria Selarón, Maracanã, Sambadrome, and Catedral.

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15.Corcovado Train & Sugarloaf Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2 reviews · 9 hours · from $193

Ride the Corcovado train through Tijuca Forest, see Christ the Redeemer, then cable up Sugarloaf for panoramic Rio views with lunch.

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