Brazil · Architecture

Niterói City Tour & Contemporary Art Museum Admission with Transfer

5 Hours Round trip from Rio de Janeiro Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Cross Guanabara Bay with panoramic views of Rio de Janeiro
02 Explore Niterói’s landmark works by Oscar Niemeyer
03 Visit Caminho Niemeyer and its notable architectural sites
04 Enjoy admission to the Museu de Arte Contemporânea (MAC)
05 See one of Brazil’s major contemporary art collections
06 Travel with a tour guide and roundtrip transfer included

Discover Niterói on a half-day tour from Rio de Janeiro, crossing Guanabara Bay for panoramic views before exploring a city known for its quieter pace, scenic lookouts, and remarkable modern architecture by Oscar Niemeyer.

The experience includes visits along Caminho Niemeyer, where several of the architect’s notable works are found, and admission to the Museu de Arte Contemporânea (MAC). With its striking design and important contemporary art collection, the MAC is the highlight of the tour. A tour guide and roundtrip transfer are included.

With its striking design and important contemporary art collection, the MAC is the highlight of the tour.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Rio de Janeiro, Niterói

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Caminho Niemeyer

The path holds the second largest collection of artwork done by the famour architect Oscar Niemeyer.

Museu de Arte Contemporanea - MAC

Designed by the architect Oscar Niemeyer, the MAC contains over a thousand items collected since the 1950s by the art collector João Sattamini. It is considered the second largest collection of contemporary art in Brazil.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Rio de Janeiro 2 cities · 5 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Tour guide
Entrance to MAC.

What's Not Included

Food and drinks

Know before you go

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
We do not operate this tour on Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and Carnival season.
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Infant seats unavailable
Not wheelchair accessible
If requested, you must present a copy of your ID.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers per Minivan.
BOARDING INFORMATION: Arrive 15 minutes in advance to avoid any delays. Contact Rio Carioca Tour [/ ] at least 24 hours before the start of the tour to inform location and confirm pickup time. Wait for the tour guide in the place informed on a visible location. Delays may occur due to traffic conditions. Different age policies may apply according to each location. ID or copy is mandatory, even for children. Voucher is confirmed only by payment confirmation. The tour itinerary may change its order on a daily basis due to force majeure. Read our Cancellation Policy. IMPORTANT: During high season and major events, the visitation time on each location can be affected, due to long waiting queues. Carnival-related products have a specific cancellation policy. Take care of your personal belongings as we are not responsible for items left in vehicles and/ or in places visited. We recommend that you carry all your belongings.
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.