Brazil · Street Art

Ferris Wheel Panoramic View & Olympic Boulevard with Transfer

4 Hours Round trip from Rio de Janeiro Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Ride the Rio Star, the biggest Ferris wheel in Latin America
  • 02 Enjoy 360° views from 88 meters above the ground
  • 03 Walk through the pedestrian-friendly Olympic Boulevard
  • 04 See Pier Mauá and Guanabara Bay from above
  • 05 Visit the revitalized harbor area created for the 2016 Olympic Games
  • 06 Admire the Etnias mural by Brazilian street artist Kobra
  • 07 Hotel pickup included for added convenience

See Rio de Janeiro from two striking perspectives on this half-day experience combining a ride on the Rio Star Ferris wheel with a walk along the Olympic Boulevard. With hotel pickup included, head to Pier Mauá and rise 88 meters above the ground for sweeping 360° views over the city, including Guanabara Bay and the waterfront below.

After the ride, continue on foot through the pedestrian-friendly Olympic Boulevard, created for the 2016 Olympic Games. Explore the revitalized harbor area, take in the atmosphere of its streets and vendors, and get a closer look at the famous Etnias mural by Brazilian street artist Kobra.

With hotel pickup included, head to Pier Mauá and rise 88 meters above the ground for sweeping 360° views over the city, including Guanabara Bay and the waterfront below.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
City Rio de Janeiro
Languages English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Pier Maua

The most important harbour of the City Of Rio de Janeiro.

Olympic Boulevard

Created for the 2016 Olympic Games, the Olympic Boulevard is a place with alleys ans streets only accessible to pedestrians. Street vendors, few restaurants and the Olympic Street Art Mural Etnias made by the famous Brazilian street artist Kobra.

Rio Star

The biggest Ferris Wheel in Latin America. You will see our city from a completely new perspective.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Rio de Janeiro 1 city · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Entrance to the Ferris Wheel
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

What's Not Included

  • Lunch

Know before you go

  • WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • We contact you back in order to provide proper pickup time. Check your emails and/or cell phone.
  • Comfortable clothing and walking shoes are recommended for this tour.
  • 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 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. Pickup in Barra / Recreio with an additional price.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Rio de Janeiro, BR
Tour start
Rio de Janeiro, BR
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 hours finish where they began, in Rio de Janeiro.

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