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Christ the Redeemer statue on Corcovado overlooking Guanabara Bay, Sugarloaf Mountain and Botafogo marina in Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro Shore Excursions

Top-rated port tours for cruise passengers, with live prices and reviews.

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Top-Rated Rio de Janeiro Shore Excursions

Ships berth at the Pier Mauá cruise terminal on the edge of downtown, close to the Museum of Tomorrow and the redeveloped waterfront. A typical port day pairs Christ the Redeemer on Corcovado with the cable cars up Sugarloaf Mountain, leaving time for Copacabana or Ipanema if the schedule allows.

Private customized Tour of Rio de JaneiroViator
Private customized Tour of Rio de Janeiro
★ 5 (88 reviews) · 6 hr
From$140
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Rio de Janeiro Private Tour: Christ, Sugar Loaf & Selarón Steps!Viator
Rio de Janeiro Private Tour: Christ, Sugar Loaf & Selarón Steps!
★ 5 (70 reviews) · 7 hr
From$166
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Live an experience in the Rocinha Favela.Viator
Live an experience in the Rocinha Favela.
★ 5 (60 reviews) · 2 hr
From$60
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Private Rio Tour: Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf & Selarón StepsViator
Private Rio Tour: Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf & Selarón Steps
★ 5 (44 reviews) · 6 hr
From$200
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Private and Personalized Full Day Tour in Rio de JaneiroViator
Private and Personalized Full Day Tour in Rio de Janeiro
★ 5 (42 reviews) · 8 hr
From$360
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Rio de Janeiro private Full day Custom ToursViator
Rio de Janeiro private Full day Custom Tours
★ 5 (36 reviews) · 8 hr
From$360
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Christ Redeemer Private Tour with a PhotographerViator
Christ Redeemer Private Tour with a Photographer
★ 5 (32 reviews) · 4 hr
From$180
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3-Hour Brazilian Cooking Class in Rio de JaneiroViator
3-Hour Brazilian Cooking Class in Rio de Janeiro
★ 5 (30 reviews) · 3 hr
From$169
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Private Tour: Rio de Janeiro Experience with Christ & Sugar LoafViator
Private Tour: Rio de Janeiro Experience with Christ & Sugar Loaf
★ 5 (28 reviews) · 7 hr
From$202
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Private Petropolis Imperial City Day Trip from Rio de JaneiroViator
Private Petropolis Imperial City Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro
★ 5 (28 reviews) · 5 hr
From$249
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CityTour Rio de Janeiro -Christ Redemptor-Santa Teresa- EscadariaViator
CityTour Rio de Janeiro -Christ Redemptor-Santa Teresa- Escadaria
★ 5 (28 reviews) · 2 hr
From$139
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Van Service - Rio Your WayViator
Van Service - Rio Your Way
★ 5 (28 reviews) · 6 hr
From$273
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Tours, prices and reviews from Viator, a Tripadvisor company — prices are per person, from, and were checked October 27, 2026. South America Shore Excursions may earn a commission when you book, at no extra cost to you. Always allow a generous buffer to be back on board before all-aboard time.

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