Rio de Janeiro Sightseeing Cruise: Architectural Icons and Historic Fortresses Tour

Embark on a sightseeing cruise in Rio de Janeiro and explore the city’s architectural icons and historic fortresses. Visit the Museum of Tomorrow, MAC, and Sugarloaf, while enjoying stunning views of Guanabara Bay.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Marina Da Gloria - Marina da Gloria

  • Villegagnon Island - Ilha de Villegagnon

  • Ilha Fiscal - Ilha Fiscal

  • Museu do Amanha - Stop for photos.

  • Ilha das Enxadas - Ilha das Enxadas

  • Ponte Rio–Niteroi - Ponte Rio – Niterói

  • Concha Acústica de Niterói - Concha Acústica Oscar Niemeyer

  • Church of Boa Viagem - Igreja da Boa Viagem

  • Museu de Arte Contemporanea de Niteroi - MAC - MUSEU DE ARTE CONTEMPORÂNEA - Stop for photos

  • Fortaleza de Santa Cruz da Barra - Fortaleza de Santa Cruz

  • Forte da Laje - Forte da Lage

  • Fortaleza de São João - Fortaleza de São João

  • Pao De Acucar - PÃO DE AÇUCAR - Stop for photos

  • Praia do Flamengo - Praia do Flamengo

  • Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer - Cristo Redentor

What's Included
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges included
  • Audioguide available in Portuguese
  • Enjoy a scenic catamaran boat tour
What's Not Included
  • Foods and drinks (available for purchase on the boat)
  • Transportation to the meeting point
  • Tips (optional)
  • Stops for diving and disembarkation at the attractions
Additional Information

Our journey begins at Marina da Gloria, where you’ll board our special catamaran. From here, we set sail towards the Museum of Tomorrow, a significant architectural landmark in Porto Maravilha, the port district of Rio. En route, we’ll pass by notable locations including Villegagnon Island, Santos Dumont Airport, Fiscal Island, and the Navy’s Arsenal.

Upon leaving the Museum of Tomorrow, we’ll head towards Niterói. During this leg of the journey, we’ll see the stunning Rio-Niterói Bridge and the renowned Concha Acústica (Acoustic Shell), before reaching the MAC, the Museum of Contemporary Art. This building’s disc shape, a creation of Oscar Niemeyer, never fails to captivate.

Before we make our way back to Rio de Janeiro, take in the exceptional views that Guanabara Bay has to offer, including Adão and Eva Beaches, Santa Cruz Fortress, Lage Fortress, São José Fortress, and São João Fortress.

We’ll make a quick stop at the iconic Sugarloaf for a photo opportunity. On the way back to Marina da Gloria, we’ll sail past the historic Urca Casino and Flamengo Beach.

  • This is a contemplative tour, with no stops for diving or disembark during the tour.
Location
Marina da Glória
Avenida Infante Dom Henrique
Boarding at Rio Boulevard Tour's pier, in front of Café Marinas. Please arrive 10 minutes early.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Franciscoiranp
Jul 25, 2024
Excellent walk - Very professional, with affection, attention and respect to customers. I will recommend friends to visit Rio.....
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Dayfer
Jul 23, 2024
They don't give you eyes! - It is a beautiful tour of about two hours in Guanabara Bay. The landscapes and places you see are amazing. It's worth it. The Museum of Contemporary Art, Sugar Loaf and Museum of Tomorrow stop. You can take pictures of those places there. They won't regret it.
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Hugonues87
Jul 7, 2024
Great experience! - Simply amazing, the structure of the boat, service. Trail that was made allows photos and experience that are worthwhile.
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Maria
Jun 29, 2024
Rio de Janeiro is still beautiful... - The ride is very pleasant; the boat does not swing; there are well-established safety standards before the tour; environment full of good energies; Everything perfect. I'd do this tour again.
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Petermc2016
Jun 26, 2024
Absolutely unreal - Fabulous experience with lots to do and see. NOTHING IS TOO EXPENSIVE. THE HELICOPTER TOUR WAS £150. WE WERE WARY WANDERING THE STREETS BUT NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT.
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Nuala_f
Jul 27, 2024
Rio from the water! - This was a nice way to see some notable buildings and landmarks from the water. It would have been helpful if a guide had been on the top deck during this trip to point out places mentioned in the audio ( in three languages) as it wasn’t always in sync, by the time it came to the last language or in some cases the first. Also bring a coat or blanket! It gets cold fast! We felt, in our opinion, that too much time was spent unnecessarily at each photo stop.
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Emi_m
May 13, 2024
Beautiful view from the water - I am glad I did this cruise. The other options I found on Viator was 3 hours, and I felt it would be too long for me- and this 2 hours cruise was just right for me. ( technically it was more like 1.5 hours on water. ) I saw other reviewer saying the meeting point being hard to find. As soon as Uber dropped me off, I knew where it was, but it is not marked. I only knew because there were other people gathering there. As I was waiting, I did not know if someone was going to call our names, or the boat just comes there when the time comes. I wish we were given more information. Eventually one staff started leading people to the dock. The cruise was great. It is a doubledecker and I sat on top level outside. The pre-recorded guide was in English, Spanish and Portuguese. Sunset in Rio was very beautiful, and I recommend this to everyone.
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Diane_h
Apr 28, 2024
Non event - I was unable to attend due to illness. Too ill to attend, unwell, sick. ,...... please stop sending me review emails for something I did not go on.
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Rafael_r
Jun 7, 2024
Canceled - Trip canceled with no previous messages or something else. I expected an easy way to enjoy the day but it was a disappointing tour.
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Anna
May 30, 2024
Boat was a no show - The trip never happened. The boat was no where to be found. We were there 45 min early and they were a no show. Consider taking the sail boat tour instead.
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