Rio de Janeiro · Brazil
Christ the Redeemer tickets: R$132
Main adult ticket: Official van and entry, from Copacabana, Largo do Machado or the Metropolitan Cathedral. Every ticket type is listed here, checked on the official site in October 2026.
Part of the World Heritage site Rio de Janeiro: Carioca Landscapes, listed by UNESCO in 2012.
- Official van and entry, from Copacabana, Largo do Machado or the Metropolitan CathedralVisitors from outside Brazil; return van trip included. Price shown for a weekday in October 2026R$132
- Official van and entry, from the Paineiras Visitor Center (Tijuca National Park)Visitors from outside Brazil; the Visitor Center has no parkingR$87
Main ticket R$132 (about US$26 · £20, 2026-10-09 rates)
Checked October 2026 on the official site
Free entry
Children up to 6 go free: collect their free ticket at the ticket office with an official document showing their age. Reduced prices for students, over-60s, disabled visitors and a companion apply only to Brazilians and foreigners living in Brazil.
Opening hours
Vans leave every day at set times between 7am and 5pm; arrive 15 minutes before yours.
Booking
Buy online for a set day, boarding point and time; the official vans are the only transport allowed up the Tijuca National Park road. Bring the card you paid with and the cardholder's ID. While the escalators are being rebuilt, the last stretch to the statue is 80 stone steps; mobility aids are available on the 2nd level.
Buy from the official seller: Paineiras Corcovado (the official vans): tickets
Questions
How much does it cost to visit the Christ the Redeemer?
The main adult ticket (Official van and entry, from Copacabana, Largo do Machado or the Metropolitan Cathedral) costs R$132, about US$26 · £20. Prices were checked on the official website in October 2026.
Can you visit the Christ the Redeemer for free?
Children up to 6 go free: collect their free ticket at the ticket office with an official document showing their age. Reduced prices for students, over-60s, disabled visitors and a companion apply only to Brazilians and foreigners living in Brazil.
When is the Christ the Redeemer open?
Vans leave every day at set times between 7am and 5pm; arrive 15 minutes before yours.
Do you need to book Christ the Redeemer tickets in advance?
Buy online for a set day, boarding point and time; the official vans are the only transport allowed up the Tijuca National Park road. Bring the card you paid with and the cardholder's ID. While the escalators are being rebuilt, the last stretch to the statue is 80 stone steps; mobility aids are available on the 2nd level.