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Private Niterói City Tour- MAC Art Museum,Santa Cruz Fortress Parque da Cidade

5.0(18)Rio de Janeiro1 hour
VIATOR5.0(8)TRIPADVISOR5.0(10)

Description

Niterói is one of the most beautiful tours that can be done during your visit to Rio de Janeiro. The view of the city park, the visit to the museum and all the history involved in the fortress of Santa Cruz are simply marvelous and enchanting.

Tour Options

Private Niterói City Tour- MAC Art Museum,Santa Cruz Fortress Parque da Cidade
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission not included90 min

The Museum of Contemporary Art of Niterói (MAC) is a Brazilian contemporary art museum located in the city of Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The work was inaugurated on September 2, 1996. Designed by the architect Oscar Niemeyer, the MAC became one of the postcards of Niterói. It is mainly intended for works belonging to contemporary Brazilian art from the 1950s until today. The museum has a collection of 1,217 works from the João Sattamini Collection. [1] A collection assembled since the 1950s by the collector João Sattamini, constituting the second largest collection of contemporary art in Brazil.

Pass by

Icaraí Beach is a beach located in the district of Icaraí, in the municipality of Niterói, in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is the most famous beach in the city. It is located in Guanabara Bay. It usually hosts public events, such as the traditional New Year fireworks show. It includes two rock formations that are symbols of the city: the Stone of Itapuca and the Pedra do Índio, as well as two important art-style buildings décor: the Cinema Icaraí and the Rectory of the Fluminense Federal University.

Pass by

The São Francisco Beach is approximately 750 meters long with many grasses and almond trees, it has calm waters and its sand is fine and white. The San Francisco Beach is located in a residential neighborhood and its boardwalk is very frequented for walks, walks, cycling and with its calm waters is ideal for practicing water sports such as sailing. San Francisco Beach is very quiet during the day and very lively at night by the number of bars, restaurants and nightclubs in the area. The place is extremely crowded and moved mainly by young people, who look for an environment to have fun there. At the end of the beach of San Francisco, on the top of a hill you can see the Church of San Francisco Xavier.

90 min

The beautiful park, inaugurated in 1976, shows the high hills of Rio de Janeiro, by far Morro do Corcovado and the small miniature of Christ the Redeemer, as well as a panoramic view of Niterói. Located in the San Francisco neighborhood, in Morro da Viração, in Niterói, it is an area of ​​environmental preservation

90 min

The Jurujuba Beach is about 300m long and is located approximately 12km away from the center of Niterói, just after the beach of Charitas. Its border includes a narrow sidewalk, quite wooded, mainly with almond trees and some ipês. With a quiet and dark sea, the beach is known mainly for being the seat of a famous fishing colony, and for housing good restaurants specializing in seafood. There is usually lunch option in the neighborhood.

Admission not included60 min

The Fortress of Santa Cruz da Barra has its origin in 1555, with the installation of two cannons in a rudimentary fortification, by Nicolau Durand de Villegaignon. Located at the tip of the rocky promontory that dominates, by the East, the entrance of the bar of the bay of Guanabara , was intended to provide security against invaders and ensure better conditions for the establishment of Antarctic France. After the expulsion of the French from Rio de Janeiro in 1567, and during the period when Brazil was a colony of Portugal, it received the denominations of Battery of Our Lady of Guide and, later, Fortress of Santa Cruz da Barra (1612), constituting an integral part of the system of defense of the entrance of the bay of Guanabara.

Highlights

Tickets for the museum
Air-conditioned vehicle

What's included

Included
Tickets for the museum
Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
Lunch

Pickup Locations & Times

We can pick you in all of places in copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon. We also accept other places for your pick up in the city.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(18)

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Steve_B
March 19, 2026
Niteroi tour

It was all well planned. Due to age snd heslth issues we had to cancel our tour if the fort but the whole experience with Bianca DeLuca was winderful. Great English snd knowledge of her country and Niteroi

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Vanessa_C
April 21, 2025
Solo traveler

Professional. Friendly. Knowledgeable. Timely. Exceptional tour guide. Would highly recommend to anyone.

Operator response

Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm truly grateful for your feedback. It was a pleasure having you on the tour, and I'm glad to know that you felt the experience was professional, friendly, and informative. I always strive to provide the best for my guests, and your recommendation means a lot. Hope to see you again in Rio someday! Warm regards, Ederson Oliveira

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Arina_L
April 18, 2025
Fantastic Tour

My teenage son and I took a private Niteroi tour w Ed. We loved it! The tour started w a very informal "get to know you" conversation, during which our guide learned about our passion for architecture: he adjusted the itinerary immediately and took us on a fabulous Niermeyer Path, with multiple stops. The Niermeyer Centre had its own guide who was very lovely and knowledgeable (he was born the year I last visited Rio, 25 years ago, and really made it fun and educational for my son). After a fill of modern architecture, Ed took us to see the most amazing panoramic views of over Rio and its neighboring towns. Then, to an operating military fort from 1600s! However, the highlight of the tour was just talking to Ed and learning about life in Brazil, its education system, healthcare, politics, social (im)mobility etc. I highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in architecture and/or Brazil. Hope Ed gets his dream car soon and hosts you in it. Obrigado!!!

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Elena_I
October 28, 2024
The tour was terrific!

The weather was exceptionally good, views were standing, the guide, Enderson was wonderful, very attentive, very knowledgible.

Operator response

Thank you so much for your kind review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a terrific tour and enjoyed the beautiful weather and stunning views. It’s great to know that Ederson's attentiveness and knowledge made your experience even more special. We hope to welcome you back for more amazing adventures in the future!

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maianamaria
July 8, 2024
Go to the museum and eat in the underground restaurant

The underground restaurant is great for a brunch with friends. Beautiful view, great service, great meals. I'm in love with the orange cake

Operator response

muito obrigado pelo seu comentário. Espero que retorne ao Rio muito em breve

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ricardotH8098RU
April 6, 2023
Wonderful.

A very quiet route, without queues without being rushed. Nice gratification with a spectacular view of the entire bay.

Operator response

Es genial que su recorrido haya sido muy agradable, sin colas ni prisas, y todo transcurrió sin problemas. Trip in Rio está muy feliz de haber brindado una experiencia inolvidable para usted. Muchas gracias y vuelva siempre!

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F9431DNjorgec
April 6, 2023
Spectacular

Good option to get to know more of Rio, spectacular views, very relaxing hike, to take it easy and enjoy good food and make good shots of the bay.

Operator response

Muchas gracias por tu reseña. Nos alegra saber que disfrutó del recorrido de manera relajada, tomando buenas fotografías y degustando buena comida. Quedamos a su disposición para la próxima gira.

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B4884VKantonioa
April 6, 2023
Excellent Niteroi’s experience

Awesome pictures from other side of Rio de Janeiro. New beaches and Innovative Niteroi’s Niemeyer buildings. Niteroi experience is a MUST in RJ

Operator response

Thanks so much for your review. We are happy to know that you enjoyed the tour of Niteroi, with its beaches, the Niemeyer buildings and took amazing pictures. We are waiting for you for the next tours.

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marcoaA1688WP
November 23, 2022
Excellent

Excellent great monitor, very good I liked the experience I will do again I liked because has to write a lot.

Operator response

Muito obrigado pelas palavras descritas! Volte ao Rio Muito em breve!

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Luiz Fernando M
November 20, 2022
La maravillosa y linda Niterói

- MAC (Museum of Contemporary Art), Solar do Jambeiro, Museum Antônio Parreiras. - Oceanic beaches of Itacoatiara, Itaipu, Camboinhas and Piratininga. - Restaurants and bars on the beaches of Charitas and San Francisco. - Beaches of the Arches and Icaraí. - Beira-Mar Confectionery (Icaraí). - Plaza Shopping. Fortaleza de Santa Cruz. - Campo de San Benito. - City Park.

Operator response

Muchas gracias por todos los elogios y palabras que describen mi trabajo. Espero que puedas regresar a Rio muy pronto y visitar otras atracciones turísticas de Rio.

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