Brazil · Boating

8-Hour Paquetá Island Tour from Rio with Guanabara Bay Ferry

8 Hours Round trip from Rio de Janeiro Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Ride a ferry across Guanabara Bay to reach Paquetá Island
02 Visit the Imperial Palace and learn about its history
03 Marvel at the 14th-century Cathedral Our Lady of Carmo
04 Take photos at the Teles Arch
05 Stroll through the charming streets of Paquetá Island

Explore the quaint island of Paquetá in Rio de Janeiro and escape the bustle of city life. Ride a ferry across Guanabara Bay to reach the island, stroll through its charming streets, and learn about its history. Visit the Imperial Palace, marvel at the 14th-century Cathedral Our Lady of Carmo, and stop at landmarks such as the Teles Arch and the Carmelite Convent.

Take the ferry across Guanabara Bay to reach Paquetá Island.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Rio de Janeiro, Guanabara Bay

Languages English, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Paquetá Island Ferry Tour from Rio

Meet your tour guide at your hotel in Rio and drive to the ferry terminal.
Take the ferry across Guanabara Bay to reach Paquetá Island.
Visit the Imperial Palace and learn about its history.
Marvel at the 14th-century Cathedral Our Lady of Carmo, a church built in Baroque style.
Stop at the Teles Arch and take plenty of photographs.
Visit the Carmelite Convent.
Take a stroll around the island, then board the ferry back to Rio.
Arrive in Rio and travel back to your hotel.