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Rio de Janeiro: Sunset Sailing Tour

1. Rio de Janeiro: Sunset Sailing Tour

Marvel at the scenery of Rio de Janeiro, the Marvellous City, on a sunset sailing tour in Guanabara Bay. Admire the beautiful sunset, and savor all-inclusive drinks and snacks aboard your boat. Enjoy a small group tour or opt to splash out on a private tour to make your experience extra special. Set sail from Marina da Glória and pass by 3 fortresses — São José, Lage, and Santa Cruz — on your way to Boa Viagem Island in Niterói. Cruise past Oscar Niemeyer's striking Niterói Museum of Contemporary Art and enjoy the views in Guanabara Bay. Then, sit back and appreciate the sunset over the city of Rio de Janeiro. Delight in scenic views of the city's most famous landmarks, such as Sugar Loaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer, as the sun sets on the horizon. Throughout the tour, relax with drinks on board, such as the famous Brazilian cocktail Caipirinha, beer, and sparkling white wine. The tour concludes back at the marina in Glória. Hotel pickup and drop-off options are available.

Rio: Boat Tour of Guanabara Bay

2. Rio: Boat Tour of Guanabara Bay

Get a new perspective of Rio on a catamaran tour, on which you'll check out all the bright spots while exploring stunning Guanabara Bay. Your tour begins at Marina da Gloria, boarding a modern and well-equipped catamaran. Depart in the direction of the Museum of Tomorrow, one of the architectural icons of Porto Maravilha, Rio's port region. On the way, get a look at amazing Villegagnon Island, Santos Dumont Airport, Fiscal Island, and the Arsenal of the Navy. Continue towards Niterói, passing 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. Be enchanted by its unique 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. Take in views of the famous Sugarloaf, where you'll have a few minutes to take pictures of the mountain from the catamaran. Before returning to Marina da Gloria, you'll pass the old Urca Casino and Flamengo Beach.

Corcovado and Sugarloaf Mountain Full-Day Tour

3. Corcovado and Sugarloaf Mountain Full-Day Tour

Discover the highlights of Rio de Janeiro on a full-day sightseeing tour, with your choice of transportation options. Benefit from pickup at your hotel in the South Zone, and then journey past the beaches of Leblon and Ipanema. Cross the Santa Barbara tunnel to take a panoramic tour of the downtown area and see the Sambodrome and Metropolitan Cathedral. Make your way to Urca to board the cable car up Sugarloaf Mountain in 2 stages. Look across Guanabara Bay and its islands and see landmark monuments such as the Rio-Niterói Bridge. Next, enjoy a traditional all-you-can-eat barbecue lunch of typical churrascarias or tasty vegetarian options.  Continue to Corcovado Mountain by van and visit the Selaron Steps, or catch the train from Cosme Velho station in Laranjeiras and make a visit to the Maracanã Stadium, depending on option booked. Travel through the dense Tijuca rainforest to reach the amazing Christ the Redeemer Statue, where panoramic views await at the summit.

Rio de Janeiro: Christ the Reedemer & Sunset Catamaran Tour

4. Rio de Janeiro: Christ the Reedemer & Sunset Catamaran Tour

Spend an afternoon visiting Rio's top sights on this half-day tour. Visit Corcovado, marvel at the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Selarón Steps, and take in the sunset on a relaxing boat tour of Guanabara Bay. The tour begins with a ride from your hotel to Corcovado, the towering mountain famous for the colossal statue of Christ the Redeemer at its summit. After the drive through the magical Tijuca Forest, admire the view from the statue's feet. Continue with your guide to the iconic Metropolitan Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro and the Selarón Steps, whose tiles of vivid colors take on a warm glow in the evening sun. Head towards Marina da Glória to board a catamaran for a comfortable cruise of Guanabara Bay. During the cruise, relax on the air-conditioned main deck with a drink, or enjoy the panoramic view from the upper deck. Spot the famous sights of the bay, including the Sugarloaf, Museum of Tomorrow, Rio-Niterói Bridge, Santa Cruz Fortress, and the Niterói Contemporary Art Museum.

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What people are saying about Rio Niteroi Bridge

Overall rating

4.8 / 5

based on 202 reviews

The best day in Rio ! I really enjoyed the 3 hours on board with drink & snacks & fruit & . Strongly recommend our English guide Karina !

Everything about this tour was wonderful! Great hosts and endless champagne, what more could you ask for?! Book the tour and enjoy ☺️

It was what we expected. Really nice staff and you can buy a few drinks at the boat bar.

Very good boat tour We had great views to Sugar loaf, airport and Rio bay

Good organisation, friendly crew A must in Rio de Janeiro!