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Museums of Modern and Contemporary Art in Rio and Niteroi

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • 5 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Visit two of Rio de Janeiro's most iconic museums on this half-day tour. First, head to the Museum of Modern Art in Rio and discover the modernist building constructed by Afonso Eduardo. Then, cross the Rio-Niteroi Bridge over Guanabara Bay to the futuristic Museum of Contemporary Art built by the world-renowned architect Oscar Niemeyer. Enjoy guided tours through both museums and learn about the beautiful art within their walls.
  • Explore Rio’s two most iconic museums on this half-day tour
  • Visit the Museum of Modern Art and the Museum of Contemporary Art
  • Take guided tours through both architecturally beautiful museums
  • All entrance fees and transportation are included on this small-group tour

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Driver/guide
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

Note: Upon request, by a message, we can pick you up and drop you off at your lodging location, including port Cruise, within a 15 km radius of the Meeting Point: Hotel Copacabana Palace, Av. Atlântica, 1702, CEP 22021 001, Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro. The local supplier will confirm the exact time of your hotel pick-up by Phone or email.

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Meeting point

  • Av. Atlântica, 1702 - Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22021-001, Brazil

    Right in front of the famous Copacabana Palace Hotel

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.2:00 pm

Itinerary

Guanabara Bay (Pass By)

1

Museu de Arte Moderna do Rio de Janeiro

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

2

Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Niterói

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.3
based on 11 reviews
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Art teacher here! Read this review!

Baldo_V, Jun 2025
If you are really into art I’ll let you know now that the art scene has not recovered yet, there isn’t much as you would all want. The museum of modern art had very few, and not being rude but not significant important pieces in a made gallery because of renovations, the museum of contemporary art in Niterio was even smaller and worst, one hall way full “abstract” lazy “art”. Saw maybe 4-5 good pieces. I gave this review a 3 stars just because of my guide Favio! He drove me to the museums and realize that it was nothing to see… so he took it in his own hands to show me art and drove me to the Centro Cultural del Banco de Brazil and there was finally art! It was a show on African art and artifacts but well worth it! FINALLY but again not this tour it was Fabio that saved the day!!! I was very so disappointed!

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Dear Baldo, thank you for your review. We at Wowtour would like to point out that the MAC is not exactly an exhibition museum. It deserves to be appreciated for its architecture and designs by the famous architect. I appreciate your review of the services provided by our guide Fabio.

fantastic tour

maurotede, Dec 2019
my guide Camilo introduced me to a beautiful one-day tour, a different way of living Rio not only made up of beaches and sun, its very interesting and its notes, and what to say the rest was done by the city , I recommend this tour for its interesting things and for the availability and kindness of Camilo

Response from Host, Dec 2019

Oh thank you Mauro, for you to recommend Wowtour Experience. I hope you are doing well. Nice Christmas, and happy New Year 🥳🥳

Boeiende uitstap.

luc_w, Apr 2023
Attentvolle en goed engelstalige gids. Boeiende toelichting bij de werken van oscar Niemeyer. een ontdekking.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Dear Luc, it was a great pleasure to guide you and your wife on this customized tour, meeting your request, which combined architecture by Niemeyer with a carnival experience

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