Brazil · Beach & Island

Full-Day Guided Tour of Ilha de Paquetá with Pick Up

5 Hours Round trip from Rio de Janeiro Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Round-trip ferry ride across Guanabara Bay
02 Guided visit to the peaceful island of Paquetá
03 See colonial buildings, quiet beaches, and scenic squares
04 Visit Paróquia Senhor Bom Jesus do Monte
05 Stop at Praia São Roque and Ponte da Saudade
06 Hotel pickup and round-trip transfer to the ferry included

Escape the pace of Rio for a relaxing visit to Ilha de Paquetá, a peaceful island in Guanabara Bay known for its quiet streets, colonial charm, and scenic waterfront views. After hotel pickup, travel to Praça XV and board the ferry for a 50–70 minute ride across the bay, with time to admire the city from the water.

On the island, explore Paquetá’s highlights with your guide, including historic squares, the Paróquia Senhor Bom Jesus do Monte, Parque dos Tamoios, Praia São Roque, and the picturesque Ponte da Saudade. With no cars on the island, Paquetá offers a calm and refreshing atmosphere—ideal for a few hours away from the city.

There is also time to stop for lunch at one of the island’s traditional restaurants before returning by ferry to Rio and transferring back to your hotel.

Escape the pace of Rio for a relaxing visit to Ilha de Paquetá, a peaceful island in Guanabara Bay known for its quiet streets, colonial charm, and scenic waterfront views.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Rio de Janeiro

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

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Praça XV

We take the ferry from here to go to Ilha de Paquetá.

Baía de Guanabara

Enjoy the 50-70min ferryboat ride in the Guanabara Bay and take your time admiring the city view.

Praça Pintor Pedro Bruno

The square was designed by the painter Pedro Bruno. It has a bust in shining bronze designed by Paulo Mazzuchelli.

Paróquia Senhor Bom Jesus do Monte

The parish of Paquetá built in 1763 with a neo-gothic interior.

Praça Bom Jesus

The square is a landmark in Paquetá. Admire the drinking fountain with the shape of a fish.

Caramanchão dos Tamoios

The arbor is a great place for pictures.

Parque dos Tamoios

The park is a tribute to the Tamoyos, the native Brazilian that used to live in Paquetá.

Praia São Roque

The beach is named after the patron saint of Paquetá Island. You may find the Coreto Renato Antunes, the São Roque Chapel and the São Roque well.

Ponte da Saudade

Beautiful bridge overlooking the sea.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Rio de Janeiro 1 city · 5 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Ferry Boat Tickets
Roundtrip transfer to/from ferry

What's Not Included

Lunch
Bike rental (approx. 50 BRL)

Know before you go

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
Not suitable for pets
Infant seats unavailable
Not wheelchair accessible
Reduced mobility or Wheelchair must be informed in advance and it is subject to availability.
Non refundable in case of bad weather.
ID or copy is mandatory - including children.
Children under the age of 4 are free of charge and they must sit on their parent’s lap in the vehicle.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
The tour itinerary may change its order on a daily basis.
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 available for selected hotels in Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana, Flamengo and Centro. Contact us 24hrs prior to departure to inform the hotel location and to confirm pickup time.