From Rio de Janeiro: Niterói Day Trip
ID: GYG389515-706518
Category:
Country: Brazil
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Enjoy a 5-hour tour to the city of Niterói, just across Guanabara Bay from Rio de Janeiro. See contemporary art and the work of architect Oscar Niemeyer.
After pickup, sit back and relax during the 1-hour drive from Rio to Niterói. Take the opportunity to snap some photos as you cross Guanabara Bay. Learn about the old capital of Rio state and how the name comes from the indigenous Tupi language.
Make your first stop in downtown Niterói and visit the Niemeyer Way, a series of works by the renowned architect Oscar Niemeyer. Sites such as the Oscar Niemeyer Popular Theatre, Oscar Niemeyer Foundation, and Roberto Silveira Memorial extend for 11km in the coastal neighborhoods of the city. Continue on to Juscelino Kubitschek Square.
Head to Niterói Contemporary Art Museum, known locally as ‘the MAC’ and the highlight of this day trip. Revel at the interesting and inventive shape of what is considered one of the greatest works by Niemeyer. See contemporary art inside the museum.
Make a quick stop at São Pedro Fish Market to finish off the tour. See where most restaurants buy their fresh fish and seafood. Finally, be dropped off back at your accommodation in Rio.
Highlights
- Crossing spectacular Guanabara Bay from Rio to Niterói
- Admire the work of famous architect Oscar Niemeyer
- Marvel at the modern structure of the Museu de Arte Contemporânea, the MAC
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This tour will take place rain or shine
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Masks are required while indoors
All participants who are over 18 years old must present proof of full vaccination. Participants aged 6-17 must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of Covid-19 infection in the past 9 months, or a negative PCR or lateral flow Covid-19 test taken no more than 72 hours before the activity starts
Hotel pickup and drop-off from Copacabana. Meeting Points in Leblon, Ipanema, Botafogo, Flamengo, Catete and Centro. Contact the local partner to confirm hotel pickup.
Pickup between 7:45 AM to 9:30 AM depending on hotel location. Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. The driver will wait no longer than 5 minutes after the scheduled pickup time. The guide will call you by your name in the hotel lobby.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
