Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf Tickets — Cog Train, Cable Car & Combined Tours
Rio's two great viewpoints sell timed entry, so the real choice is a standalone Christ the Redeemer or Sugarloaf ticket versus a combined tour that links Corcovado, Sugarloaf and the Selarón Steps in one day.
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Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf: what to know before booking
Rio's two great viewpoints sell timed entry, so the real choice is a standalone Christ the Redeemer or Sugarloaf ticket versus a combined tour that links Corcovado, Sugarloaf and the Selarón Steps in one day.
- Availability
- 6 ticket options compared
- Starting price
- Tickets currently start around $254 BRL before checkout fees.
- Rating signal
- Compared options average 4.7 stars across 5,213 traveler reviews.
- Location
- Corcovado / Cosme Velho cog-train station and Sugarloaf cable car, Praia Vermelha (Urca)
- Best time
- First departure of the day for clear skies and the smallest crowds; clouds build by midday
- Ticket note
- Timed-entry; combined-tour pickup times are fixed
Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf in Rio de Janeiro
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Everything you should know before you book
Christ the Redeemer crowns the 710-metre Corcovado peak, reached by the historic cog train through Tijuca rainforest; the Sugarloaf cable car climbs in two stages to a 396-metre granite summit over Guanabara Bay. Standalone timed tickets are the budget pick, but a combined day tour that adds the mosaic Selarón Steps is what most first-timers actually want.
Go early and watch the weather. Both summits cloud over by late morning and the statue is busiest from 10:00; the first cog train and the first cable car give the clearest views and the shortest queues. If you only have one clear day, a combined tour locks in both icons plus the Selarón Steps without juggling separate bookings.
Frequently asked questions
How do you get up to Christ the Redeemer?
By the historic Corcovado cog train from Cosme Velho, or by official van; private cars cannot drive to the top. Tickets are timed, so book the earliest slot for clear views.
Is the Sugarloaf cable car worth it?
Yes — it climbs in two stages with a stop on Morro da Urca, and the summit view over Guanabara Bay and the beaches is the best in the city, especially near sunset.
Can I see Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf in one day?
Yes. Combined day tours link Corcovado, Sugarloaf and the Selarón Steps with transport between them, which is far smoother than booking each separately.