Went at sunset, with a company called C2RIO, trip was booked through expedia prior to leaving. The guide spoke good English and really knew his history. I am not best at heights but still managed to enjoy myself totally. This is a definite recommendation from me.
A golden ticket is only worth it if it's crowded, since the main benefit is being able to skip queues. When I went there weren't any real queues anyway so felt I'd overpaid. The air-conditioned waiting room with chilled beverages is advertised but there is only one (at the start) and you only get access to it on the way up (no passing through again when you leave). Since you're there to go up the cable car, you don't want to spend long in the waiting room anyway.
If you're only going to one spot, go here. Fabulous!
A unique place, great views, definitively worth a visit. We walked all the way from the hotel to the Sugar Loaf and it was fine.
Best to visit independently if you have time- a little more expensive than visiting as part of a day tour including other sights but worth it if you want to spend more time here - I.E. more than 1 hr which is well worth it. Take bus or taxi from Copacabana. Also allows time to visit nearby Vermelha beach and Sul shopping centre. Great day trip !
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