Enjoy a 5-hour tour to the city of Niterói, just across Guanabara Bay from Rio de Janeiro. See contemporary art and the work of architect Oscar Niemeyer.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 5 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- Portuguese, Spanish, English, Italian, French, German
- Pickup included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana, Botafogo, Flamengo, Catete and Centro. Pickup between 7:45 AM to 9:30 AM depending on hotel location. Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. Driver will wait no longer than 5 minutes after the scheduled pickup time. Tour guide will call you by your name in the hotel lobby.
- Wheelchair accessible
Experience
Highlights
- Crossing spectacular Guanabara Bay from Rio to Niterói
- Admire the work of famous architect Oscar Niemeyer
- Marvel at the modern structure of the Museu de Arte Contemporânea, the MAC
Full description
After pickup, sit back and relax during the 1-hour drive from Rio to Niterói. Take the opportunity to snap some photos as you cross Guanabara Bay. Learn about the old capital of Rio state and how the name comes from the indigenous Tupi language.
Make your first stop in downtown Niterói and visit the Niemeyer Way, a series of works by the renowned architect Oscar Niemeyer. Sites such as the Oscar Niemeyer Popular Theatre, Oscar Niemeyer Foundation, and Roberto Silveira Memorial extend for 11km in the coastal neighborhoods of the city. Continue on to Juscelino Kubitschek Square.
Head to Niterói Contemporary Art Museum, known locally as ‘the MAC’ and the highlight of this day trip. Revel at the interesting and inventive shape of what is considered one of the greatest works by Niemeyer. See contemporary art inside the museum.
Make a quick stop at São Pedro Fish Market to finish off the tour. See where most restaurants buy their fresh fish and seafood. Finally, be dropped off back at your accommodation in Rio.
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Multilingual Guide
- Entrance fee to Niteroi Contemporary Art Museum
- Food
- Drinks
Covid-19 precautions
You must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- You must keep social distance while in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- You are required to bring and wear a mask
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Passport or ID card, copy accepted
Not allowed
- Luggage or large bags
- Swimwear
Know before you go
- This tour will take place rain or shine