Half-Day Sugarloaf Mountain Tour by Cable Car

Overview

Rio’s classic view in a morning or an afternoon. Two cable cars take you up: first to Morro da Urca, about 220 metres high, then on to the top of Sugarloaf at about 396 metres.

From the summit you see Guanabara Bay, Copacabana beach, Botafogo and, across the city, Christ the Redeemer on Corcovado. The cable car first opened in 1912.

Highlights

• Two cable car rides with views all the way up
• Panoramic views from the summit of Sugarloaf
• See Guanabara Bay, Copacabana and Christ the Redeemer
• Time to explore Morro da Urca
• Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

1. 1Start

   Hotel pickup

   Pickup from your hotel in Rio’s main tourist areas.

2. 2Short drive

   Praia Vermelha station

   Arrive at the cable car station in Urca.

3. 3Stage 1

   Morro da Urca

   First cable car to Morro da Urca, about 220 metres up.

4. 4Stage 2

   Sugarloaf summit

   Second cable car to the top for the full panorama.

5. 5End

   Return to hotel

   Cable car back down and drop-off at your hotel.

What’s included

Meeting point

Open larger map · Sugarloaf Mountain cable car, Urca, Rio de Janeiro

Good to know

• Late afternoon gives you the chance to see sunset from the top.
• Queues for the cable car can be long at weekends and at sunset.
• Bring sunscreen and a light layer; it can be windy at the summit.
• The cable car may pause in very bad weather.

Cancellation policy

Cancellation terms for this tour are shown before you pay and in your confirmation. Many tours offer a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.

Frequently asked questions