Lonely Planet Experiences: Corcovado, Christ Statue and Farmer's Market
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
From USD 99.00
Office phone number: +55 21 9 8372 1107
Lonely Planet Experiences: Corcovado, Christ Statue and Farmer's Market
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Culture shock rating
Worried we’re going to shock your senses? Relax! We believe part of the fun of travel is immersing yourself in the destination and its culture, meeting the people, and learning what makes the place tick. We’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The cultural shock rating ranks how different the experience is from most Western cultures. But no matter the level, don’t worry, you’ll have a local, in-the-know guide with you every step of the way.
Low
Consider these tours your 101 intro to a place. Transportation might be private or a very comfortable public option, and the activities are usually visits to iconic sites and locations that are familiar to most Western cultures – but that will still give you fantastic insight into a destination.
Medium
Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether that’s on a packed public bus or in a local market off the tourist trail. There might be a few language barriers or unfamiliar cultural customs, and you’ll get an experience different from what you're used to at home.
High
You're out there in the global community! We’re going to take you down streets you’d rarely explore on your own, introduce you to local customs and languages, and take you for a ride in whatever transport is available. Get ready to take it as it comes, whatever comes. There might be a shock, but oh man, it’s worth it.
Physical rating
Worried our tours are too tough? Relax! From leisurely strolls to muscle-burning treks, we’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The physical grading gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour.
Low
Slow and steady is all you need here. These tours have very limited physical activity, such as walking relatively flat streets, sites, or markets, and climbing in and out of the transport provided.
Medium
Not too hard, not too soft, these tours are just right! You can expect a bit of physical activity, but nothing overly challenging – perhaps walking up and down hills, riding a bike for up to 30 kilometers along mostly flat terrain, or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.
High
Get ready for a workout! These tours are our most challenging and involve intense walking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, or bike riding. You could be making steep climbs by foot or pedal, or working your core in the water. We recommend you have a good level of fitness to join this tour.
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Tour snapshot
Tap into local culture in Rio de Janeiro! Visit Brazil's most heavy hitting icon, Christ the Redeemer atop Corcovado Mountain, and try unique local flavors at a local farmer's market for a full morning of fun - Rio style!
Experience the best travel stories for yourself. Join a local expert and uncover hidden gems on this city adventure hand-picked by the world's leading travel publisher. Lonely Planet Experiences powered by Urban Adventures bring stories to life in the best-loved cities around the globe.
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Highlights
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Check out the view from Christ the Redeemer, one of the new Seven Wonders of the World, first thing in the morning
- Taste unique flavors as you eat and drink your way through a local farmer's market
- Avoid long lines at Corcovado and learn some tricks for getting the perfect photo in the Christ the Redeemer area
- Get the lowdown on the city from a local and get all the latest up to date information you won’t find in most guidebooks
- Each Lonely Planet Experience comes with six-months free access to Lonely Planet’s Guides App which includes over 8,000 destinations guides and unbeatable discounts to Lonely Planet Guidebooks.
Local Impact: How you will help the local community by joining this tour:
- This tour visits a different local farmer's market each day and promotes various local family owned businesses. This boosts local production and keeps the local economy cycle healthy. Highlighting local farmers' markets and responsible farming practices also helps promote a better way of growing crops.
- Your tour price includes the entrance fee to Christ the Redeemer, which goes towards preserving the cultural heritage of the site.
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Schedule details
- Duration: 4 hours
- Meeting point:
Copacabana Palace Hotel - Avenida Atlântica, 1702 - Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22021-001 – Right by the statue outside the hotel!
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- Starting time: 8.00 AM
- Ending point:
The tour ends at a local farmer's market in the south area of Rio. Feel free to continue exploring on your own, or your guide can give you directions elsewhere in the city.
Language: English
Inclusions: Local English speaking guide, snacks and appetizers (one savory snack and fruit tasting at the farmer's market), Christ the Redeemer entrance fee, transportation by private van to the top of Corcovado Mountain and to the farmer's market.
Exclusions: Items of a personal nature, tips / gratuities for your local guide.
First off, we'll head to Christ the Redeemer for an early start and experience it from an unusual perspective and angle that only locals know. The Cristo’ statue (as it’s known by locals) was selected as one of the new Seven Wonders of the World - and you're about to see why.
Our way up will take us through Tijuca National Park to reach the summit of Corcovado Mountain. Blessed by a wonderful natural beauty, the views of the city down below are truly astonishing.
Next, our tour will continue to a local farmer's market where we'll mingle amongst the Cariocas (local people from Rio) and try several different flavors. From exotic fruits to local savory treats, our mouth-watering experience will not only satisfy your taste-buds, but also give you many interesting insights into local life.Your tour ends here but before you go, don't forget to ask your local guide for tips on what else to see, do, and eat in the city.
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Additional information
Inclusions: Local English speaking guide, snacks and appetizers (one savory snack and fruit tasting at the farmer's market), Christ the Redeemer entrance fee, transportation by private van to the top of Corcovado Mountain and to the farmer's market.
Exclusions: Items of a personal nature, tips / gratuities for your local guide.
Dress standard: Light clothes, hat and suncreens.
Your Trip: For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.
Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point. Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.
Child Policy: Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the rate listed above. Please select ‘child’ above when booking. Children below the age of 6 are not permitted on this tour.
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Local contact
Office phone number: +55 21 9 8372 1107
Email address: info@riodejaneirourbanadventures.com
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