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Rio de Janeiro: Guanabara Bay Scenic Catamaran Tour with Guide

About this experience

Our tour begins at Marina da Gloria, boarding our catamaran. We depart toward the Museum of Tomorrow, one of the architectural icons of Porto Maravilha, Rio's port region. On the way we will see Villegagnon Island, Santos Dumont Airport, Fiscal Island, and the Arsenal of the Navy.

After the Museum of Tomorrow we continue towards Niterói, passing by the beautiful Rio-Niterói Bridge and the famous Concha Acústica (Acoustic Shell) before heading to the MAC, the Museum of Contemporary Art, designed by Oscar Niemeyer, which enchants everyone with its disc shape.
Before returning to Rio de Janeiro, get to know other remarkable sights that surround the shores of Guanabara Bay, such as: Adão and Eva Beaches, Santa Cruz Fortress, Lage Fortress, São José Fortress, and São João Fortress.

Our next stop is the famous Sugarloaf where we have a few minutes to take a picture at the foot of the mountain. Before returning to Marina da Gloria we pass the old Urca Casino and Flamengo Beach.

At a glance

  • Duration: 2 hr

What is included

  • Boat Ride
  • Bilingual Guide

Not included

  • Foods and Beverages
  • Rounstrip transfers from/to Hotels

Itinerary and highlights

Marina da Gloria

Museu do Amanha

Ponte Rio-Niteroi

Museu de Arte Contemporanea de Niteroi

Fortaleza de Santa Cruz da Barra

Sugar Loaf

Flamengo

Meeting and pickup information

  • Café Marina - Marina da Glória

Languages and tickets

  • Portuguese — Guide
  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Tangol

Accessibility and practical details

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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