Rio de Janeiro · MUSEUMS
9 reviewed
This is the shortlist we’d hand a friend: the 9 museum tours worth booking in Rio, each with its price, its traveller verdict, and the one thing to know before you commit.
Guided day trip from Rio to Petrópolis with Pedro II’s Imperial Museum, royal tombs at the cathedral, Crystal Palace, plus optional Bohemia.
“The guide we had was truly a delight and well versed in the history of Rio de Janeiro. It was though she made the vacation....Rio at its best!”
Half-day downtown Rio walking tour with Museum of Tomorrow, Porto Maravilha, Olympic Boulevard, and Praça XV, plus museum tickets included.
“Despite the downpour, Sandra was an amazing guide! Loved walking the city with her. Would definitely recommend .”
4-hour Rio port tour with Museum of Tomorrow and optional AquaRio, plus Eduardo Kobra’s Kobra Mural photos and hotel pickup.
“El guía fue excelente. El tour en general es bueno, pero la peor parte es la larga caminata por el bulevar para llegar al museo del mañana. Esta parte del tour se debería obviar y hacer el traslado en el mismo minibús.”
Guided Rio Downtown loop with Valongo Wharf, Eduardo Kobra mural, Museum of Tomorrow, Monastery of Saint Benedict, and Confeitaria Colombo.
“Pedro was very much dedicated with the history of Brazil. I enjoyed the tour with him. He was very informative . We learned so much about the history of Brazil. Thank you Pedro for all that you taught us about the history of Brazil.”
Full-day Petrópolis trip from Rio: Quitandinha, Imperial Museum, Crystal Palace, Gothic cathedral, Santos Dumont home, snacks, plus value at $55.
“very energetic guide. she knew everything about the imperial family....she is the best”
Tour Rio’s Museum of Tomorrow with guided exhibits, air-conditioned transfer, plus Mauá Square and Olympic Boulevard stops.
“Excellent trip. The tour guide very elocuente, super organized, done in two hours. Very great experience d place to go”
Flamengo Museum in Gávea: four-floor trophy room, 14 tech story sections, multilingual digital guide, ticket entrance for $18.
“O ambiente do Museo, a experiência “Rubro Negra” e claro sempre bom adquirir produtos do grande time Flamengo.”
Private 8-hour Petrópolis tour with museum ticket: imperial sights, Santos Dumont, Crystal Palace, and a classic mountain-city feel with pickup.
“we had a wonderful time sightseeing with Ederson who is a great tour guide, very acxomodating and providing us with very interesting cultural and historical insights!”
A 4-hour Rio loop of futuristic tech at the Museum of Tomorrow, Kobra street-art photos, and panoramic views from Yup Star.
“Mal igual no era lo que esperaba aparte llegaron a recogerme en Uber sin auto propio”
