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AquaRio Small Group Guided Tour with entrance and transfer

Aquarium Rio de Janeiro

About this experience

We invite you to visit AquaRio, the largest aquarium in Latin America. Located in the Zona Portuária (Port Zone), the aquarium occupies a former cold-storage warehouse in an area that spreads over four floors and a basement. It is home to 8,000 animals of 350 different species, including sharks, sting rays and fish. Part of the proceeds of the AquaRio goes to research programs in Brazil focused on marine biology, environmental issues and sustainability.
This is a memorable experience for the entire family!
Roundtrip transfer, tour guide and tickets to the AquaRio included.

At a glance

  • Duration: 4 hr
  • Skip-the-line entry

Choose your tour option

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Regular Pickup
Regular Pickup: Regular rate for pick-up and drop-off in selected hotels located in Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana, Flamengo and Centro.
Pickup included
Pickup in Barra da Tijuca
Pickup in Barra/ Recreio: Additional rate for pick-up and drop-off in hotels located in Barra da Tijuca or Recreio dos Bandeirantes.
Pickup included

What is included

  • Entrance to the AquaRio
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • DVD (available to purchase)

Itinerary and highlights

During the tour, we can take pictures (no flash, please) in areas such as the Recinto Oceânico e de Mergulho (Oceanic and Diving Enclosure), the largest tank in the Aquarium holding up to 3.3 million liters of water and seven meters in depth. At the same time, we learn a little bit more about aquamarine life and the impact of our actions in their ecosystem. Close to the end of the tour, we pass underneath a tunnel and see the underwater above us, which gives a unique feeling.

Created for the 2016 Olympic Games, the Olympic Boulevard has attracted the attention of grafitti artists around the globe. Stroll around to see the biggest grafitti in the world: the Mural das Etnias by Kobra.

Meeting and pickup information

  • If you do not provide us the pickup location at the time of booking and you do not inform us about it later, we will assume you will meet us at the Meeting Point at the Front Desk of the Rio Othon Palace (Avenida Atlântica, 3264 - Copacabana).
  • Pickup is available from most hotels in the areas of Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana, Flamengo and Downtown (Centro). Contact us back to adjust the pickup time. For Barra da Tijuca/ Recreio we provide pick-up for an additional rate.

Languages and tickets

  • German — Guide
  • Portuguese — Guide
  • English — Guide
  • Italian — Guide
  • French — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Rio Carioca Tour Ltda

Accessibility and practical details

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We contact you back in order to provide proper pickup time. Check your emails and/or cell phone.
  • If requested, you must present a copy of your ID.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers per Minivan.
  • Contact us to confirm the pickup time according to hotel location.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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