The Christ the Redeemer statue seen from below at sunset, with visitors on the terrace

Christ the Redeemer Tickets & Tours

Train and van tickets, guided tours and what you need to know before you go up Corcovado.

Every ticket covers the ride up Corcovado and entry to the monument. The only choice is how you go up.

Opening hours

Daily 08:00 to 19:00

Hours and best times

Live camera

Check the statue is clear of cloud before you go

Open the live camera

Escalators closed

Being replaced until the end of May 2027. Fewer visitors are let up at once, so book ahead

What it means for your visit

Tickets

The one most people book

Christ the Redeemer Entry Ticket by Corcovado Train

Best for: A first visit: the classic ride up through the forest

  • About 20 minutes each way by train
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead
What’s included and more details

What’s included

  • Return ride on the Corcovado train from Cosme Velho
  • Entry to the monument and its viewpoints
Boarding
On the hour, or a Golden Hour option with a boarding time between 15:30 and 18:00
The way down
Not timed: first come, first served
Check in
At least 40 minutes ahead while visitor numbers are reduced
Bring
The original passport or photo ID. Copies and photos are not accepted
Not included
Hotel pick-up, food and drink
From the beach

Christ the Redeemer Ticket with Van from Copacabana

Best for: Staying in Copacabana or Leme

  • About 3 hours, there and back
  • Non-refundable
What’s included and more details

What’s included

  • The official park van from Praça do Lido, Copacabana, and back
  • Entry to the monument
  • A stop at the Paineiras Visitor Centre
Confirmation
Within 48 hours of booking
Bring
Passport or ID card
Not included
A guide, food and drink
With a guide

Christ the Redeemer Tour with Pick-up

Best for: Letting someone else handle the whole trip

  • 4 hours
  • Live guide in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian or German
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead
What’s included and more details

What’s included

  • Hotel pick-up and an air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entry to the monument
  • Up by road through Tijuca Forest, with a stop at Paineiras
Pick-up time
The operator contacts you with it
Bring
ID or a copy, children included
Not included
Food and drink
Not suitable for
Wheelchair users
Also
Reserve now and pay later

Every option side by side, including the same train ticket from our other partner: Christ the Redeemer tickets compared.

Check dates for the train

Morning trains sell out first. Pick a date to see which boarding times are left.

How to get up to Christ the Redeemer

Nobody drives to the top. You go up by train, in one of the park’s official vans, or on foot.

Corcovado train

Brazil’s oldest tourist railway, opened in 1884. Expect a queue to board, even with a timed ticket, and book weekend mornings well ahead.

Leaves from
Cosme Velho station
Journey
About 20 minutes by rack railway through the forest
Runs
Every 20 minutes, 08:00 to 18:00

Best for first visits, and anyone who wants the ride to be part of the day

Train guide

Official van

The only vehicles allowed on the road to the monument. You come back to the point you left from.

Leaves from
Copacabana, Largo do Machado or Paineiras
Journey
Up the park road, with a stop at the Paineiras Visitor Centre
Runs
07:00 to 16:00 from the city, later from Paineiras

Best for beach hotels, metro users, and days when the train is full

Van guide

On foot

The trails are free and you pay for the monument at the top. The Parque Lage route is steep, and the park does not recommend it for beginners or children under 10.

Leaves from
Parque Lage, or the Paineiras Visitor Centre
Journey
Up to 4 hours from Parque Lage, about 45 minutes from Paineiras
Runs
Trails open at 08:00, last start 15:00

Best for fit walkers in dry weather, ideally with a guide

Hiking guide

Guided tours

Two viewpoints in one afternoon

Half-Day with Christ, Selarón Steps and Sugarloaf Sunset

Best for: The statue and Sugarloaf at sunset in one afternoon

  • 6 hours
  • Live guide in English, Spanish, Portuguese or Chinese
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead
What’s included and more details

What’s included

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Entry to Christ the Redeemer
  • The Sugarloaf cable car
  • A stop at the Selarón Steps
Pick-up
Hotels only, not hostels or B&Bs, in Barra da Tijuca, Copacabana, Leme, Ipanema and Leblon
Time at each stop
Christ the Redeemer 50 minutes, Selarón Steps 25, Sugarloaf 100
Not included
Food and drink
Also
Runs rain or shine. If too few people book, you are offered another date or a refund
Done by lunch

5-Hour Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Express Tour

Best for: Both viewpoints before lunch

  • 5 hours, with pick-up between 07:45 and 09:30
  • Live guide in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian or German
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead
What’s included and more details

What’s included

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Entry to Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf
  • A guide throughout
Pick-up
Hotels in the South Zone
Group size
Up to 19
Not included
Food and drink
Not suitable for
Wheelchair users or people with reduced mobility. No luggage or large bags
The full day

Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Selarón and BBQ Lunch

Best for: Covering the city's big sights in one day

  • 8 hours
  • Live guide in English, French, Italian, Spanish or Portuguese
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead
What’s included and more details

What’s included

  • Hotel pick-up
  • Entry to Christ the Redeemer
  • The Selarón Steps and the Metropolitan Cathedral
  • The Maracanã and the Sambadrome from outside
Sugarloaf and lunch
Only on the fuller options; the cheapest option has neither
Pick-up
Major hotels in Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Leme and Barra da Tijuca
Not included
Drinks at lunch
Also
Reserve now and pay later. Minimum numbers apply

What each tour covers, and which to pick: Christ the Redeemer tours.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this the official Christ the Redeemer ticket site?

No. This is an independent visitor guide. The tickets we link to are sold and fulfilled by our booking partners, GetYourGuide and Tiqets, and the monument, the Corcovado railway and the park's vans are each run by their own operators. What we add is the comparison: which ticket suits you, when to go and what the day is really like.

Do I need to book before I go?

Yes. Train tickets are for a set boarding time, and only half the usual number of visitors is allowed at the top while the escalators are being replaced, which is scheduled to last until the end of May 2027. Morning slots go first. If the train is full for your day, the official van is the fallback. The tickets guide compares them.

Should I take the train or the van?

The train is the classic way up: about 20 minutes on a rack railway through the forest from Cosme Velho. The van suits anyone staying near Copacabana or travelling by metro, because its city boarding points are a short walk from a station. Both tickets include entry to the monument. How to reach each starting point is on the getting there page.

What if the statue is in cloud?

The monument stays open and the train and vans keep running, so cloud on the day is not a reason for a refund. Look at the summit's live camera before you leave, and pick your day with the forecast while your ticket can still be changed. The opening hours page covers the best times to go.