Rio de Janeiro Sightseeing Cruise: Architectural Icons and Historic Fortresses Tour

Embark on a sightseeing cruise in Rio de Janeiro and explore the city’s architectural icons and historic fortresses. Visit the Museum of Tomorrow, MAC, and Sugarloaf, while enjoying stunning views of Guanabara Bay.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Marina Da Gloria - Marina da Gloria
  • Villegagnon Island - Ilha de Villegagnon
  • Ilha Fiscal - Ilha Fiscal
  • Museu do Amanha - Stop for photos.
  • Ilha das Enxadas - Ilha das Enxadas
  • Ponte Rio–Niteroi - Ponte Rio – Niterói
  • Concha Acústica de Niterói - Concha Acústica Oscar Niemeyer
  • Church of Boa Viagem -…
What's Included
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges included
  • Audioguide available in Portuguese
  • Enjoy a scenic catamaran boat tour
What's Not Included
  • Foods and drinks (available for purchase on the boat)
  • Transportation to the meeting point
  • Tips (optional)
  • Stops for diving and disembarkation at the attractions
Additional Information

Our journey begins at Marina da Gloria, where you’ll board our special catamaran. From here, we set sail towards the Museum of Tomorrow, a significant architectural landmark in Porto Maravilha, the port district of Rio. En route, we’ll pass by notable locations including Villegagnon Island, Santos Dumont Airport, Fiscal Island, and the Navy’s Arsenal….

Location
Marina da Glória
Avenida Infante Dom Henrique
Boarding at Rio Boulevard Tour's pier, in front of Café Marinas. Please arrive 10 minutes early.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Stephen_a
Feb 23, 2025
Fun Boat tour - I thoroughly enjoyed the boat tour. It was an exceptional experience to gain a unique perspective on Rio de Janeiro. The favourable weather conditions, characterized by clear skies and abundant sunlight, provided optimal lighting for capturing photographs. The staff exhibited exceptional attentiveness and courtesy. I felt a sense of security under the guidance of the captain, and the sailing experience was remarkably smooth. I highly recommend this tour to anyone seeking an immersive and memorable exploration of Rio.
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Bob
Feb 17, 2025
Good Value for US$30 - A nice trip around the inner harbour visiting several landmarks with some interesting commentary. A couple of beers helped with the heat of the day.
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Larry194710
Feb 14, 2025
Romantic Cruise - Disembarking from a four week cruise to Rio, we booked this cruise as a way of using the afternoon - but also of celebrating our wedding anniversary. My wife is wheelchair bound so this was one of the sightseeing options that was accessible. The staff were extremely helpful, giving us priority embarkation and assisting us with ramps. Rio bay is amazing and a one hour cruise gave us a different perspective on the city. And it was really good value too!
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Claunogaretti
Feb 7, 2025
Passeio de Barco BR Marina da Glória. - Wonderful walk. Catamaran very comfortable. The staff is very attentive. We took beautiful pictures. The tour goes through beautiful places and the day was sunny.
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Snowbaby
Feb 3, 2025
Very good. - Nice gentle cruise, with various photo stops. Friendly, helpful staff. Visa friendly for any refreshments purchased.
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Viajador-13
Jan 28, 2025
A dream that didn't come true! - Due to a particular problem it was not possible to participate in the tour. Thus, we cannot comment on it. We were sad for not participating.
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Sandravh9895zs
Feb 16, 2025
Not everything was in accordance with what I bought - I had several disappointments, first I bought the 4th desk to the attendant with a yellow shirt according to the instructions in the voucher. The person on the desk had no idea who had sold the ticket and asserted to me that it wasn't from her company, even if I saw that it said ticket 4. If it weren't for the goodwill of someone from another company to help me, I'd have lost the ride. Second: The boat is not the same as shown in the photo, much simpler. Third: the group of samba who were supposed to play on the turn and on the turn refused to play on the turn and remained at the bottom of the boat without giving any explanation. Fourth: The food at the Itaparica restaurant wasn't that good. I do not recommend!
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Nicholas_s
Feb 16, 2025
Totally fine way to get out on the Bay, just some bumps - This is a pleasant and compact cruise that doesn’t cost a lot of money. I would recommend it to a friend but there are some issues, several of which could be easily fixed. 1. Boarding - There are literally no signs or directions on what to do when you arrive at the marina (in any language). I thought it was the right boat based on the picture, then the guy at the dock pointed me to a random booth, the lady at that booth left while I was in line, then another crowd just started getting on so I did too. It would cost 50 BRL to print a few signs. 2. Inaudible Narration - If you are not first to board you have to sit inside. Even though the cabin was less than half full, I could hear a word of the narration over the other passengers and the engine. It is theoretically in English and Spanish which is nice. Turn it up! 3. Limited Ability to Be Outside - If you are seated inside you are not allowed on the deck while the boat is moving which kinda defeats the point of being out to sea a little. The staff was courteous once we boarded and the bar is good. The route had nice stops, including under a landing plane. Just be aware of what you’re buying and if you’re picky skip the cruise.
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Blanca_m
Jan 26, 2025
Meh… - We sat upstairs as it was a cloudy day & to take some pictures. Unfortunately, we could hardly understand what was being announced due to the motor & wind. The drinks on board were weak & expensive. Sadly, I do NOT recommend this tour.
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Steven_b
Feb 11, 2025
No communication - The boat didn't turn up Several people had taken the time to turn up and no one had been informed the trip had cancelled. The tour operator blamed Viator, Viator blamed the tour operator. Unprofessional, uninterested, unbelievable
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