Christ the Redeemer Rio 2026: Tickets, Times & Tours

By the Rio de Janeiro City Tours Editorial Team · Published from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Christ the Redeemer stands 38 meters tall with arms open over Rio de Janeiro, on the 710 meter peak of Corcovado inside Tijuca National Park. It is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, and reaching it takes a little planning to dodge the worst crowds.

Quick Answer: Christ the Redeemer tickets start around R$100 (about $20) including the official transport up Corcovado. The site opens at 8 AM. Visit early on a clear day, or book a skip the line tour that includes the cog train and a guide.

What makes Christ the Redeemer special

Finished in 1931, the Art Deco statue of Cristo Redentor crowns Corcovado mountain, arms spread 28 meters wide over the city. From the platform you look down on Sugarloaf, Guanabara Bay, the Maracana and the long curve of Copacabana. On a clear morning it is the best panorama in Rio de Janeiro.

Tickets and prices (2026)

Standard ticket: from around R$100 (about $20), includes official transport up Corcovado
High season and weekends: prices and demand rise, book ahead
Online booking: recommended, timed slots sell out in summer
Skip the line tours: from $55, add hotel transport and a guide

How to get to the top

Private cars are not allowed up the mountain. Your options:

Cog train: the scenic choice. The trem do Corcovado leaves Cosme Velho station and climbs about 20 minutes through Tijuca rainforest to just below the statue.

Official vans: authorized vans run from Paineiras, Largo do Machado and Copacabana. Slightly cheaper, with a short stop at the Paineiras visitor center.

Guided tour: most Christ the Redeemer tours include the train or van plus hotel pickup, removing the logistics entirely.

Tips for visiting

Go right at opening (8 AM) or late afternoon for fewer people
Check the forecast, the summit clouds over on grey days
Weekdays are far quieter than weekends and holidays
Bring water and sun protection, the platform has little shade
Wide angle photos work best, the statue is enormous up close

Visit Christ the Redeemer with skip the line access

Skip the ticket queue and ride up with a licensed guide.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Christ the Redeemer cost?▾

Christ the Redeemer tickets start around R$100 (about $20) for adults in 2026, including the official cog train or van up Corcovado. Prices rise in high season and on weekends. Guided skip the line tours from $55 add transport from your hotel and a guide.

What is the best time to visit Christ the Redeemer?▾

Arrive at opening (8 AM) for the clearest skies and the smallest crowds. Mid morning to early afternoon is busiest. Check the forecast, the statue sits in cloud on overcast days and the view disappears.

How do you get to Christ the Redeemer?▾

Take the cog train (trem do Corcovado) from Cosme Velho station, about 20 minutes through the rainforest, or an official authorized van from Paineiras or Largo do Machado. Private cars cannot drive to the top. A guided tour bundles transport and tickets.