Rio de Janeiro · RIO SUNSET TOURS
The sun drops behind the Serra do Mar and Sugarloaf turns orange for about twenty minutes. These 11 put you in the right place for it, from a boat deck to a hillside terrace, priced and timed.
Sail from Marina da Glória with up to 12 people, passing Rio’s forts, Boa Viagem Island, and the Niterói Contemporary Art Museum. Guides such as Clarisse and Karina serve caipirinhas, sparkling wine, beer, soft drinks, and snacks while you watch the sun set near Sugarloaf Mountain.
“It was a really nice tour, the guides did a good job”
Meet your host in Urca for a three-hour sail around Guanabara Bay. Expect Christ the Redeemer views, a swim stop, caipirinhas, beer, snacks, music, and stories about Rio. Hosts such as Paola, Lohanny, Mariana, and Jhulia are praised for attentive service and friendly English guidance.
“It was well managed and the view of Rio from the sea was great. The staff were friendly and informed and it is a trip I would recommend”
Meet the Sail in Rio crew at Marina da Glória for three hours on Guanabara Bay. Expect Sugarloaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer views, beer, caipirinhas, snacks, and a weather-dependent swim. Guides such as Maria, Chloe, Pedro, and Daniel are praised for warm service and clear explanations.
“1000000% RECOMMEND, MUST DO while in Rio. Feels extremely private, relaxing, and beautiful. You get what you pay for, AND MORE, due to the wonderful and personable service.”
Cruise Rio from Marina da Glória in a group of up to 11, with English or Spanish guiding, beer, water, soda, and snacks included. Stop at Niterói for photos, swim at Adão e Eva Beach, then pass Urca as the light fades. Paddle boards and pool noodles may be available.
“If you’re looking for a truly magical experience in Rio de Janeiro, a sunset sailing trip is an absolute must! From start to finish, this tour exceeded all expectations and provided one of the most breathtaking moments of our entire trip. As we set sail from Marina da Glória, the views of Rio’s iconic skyline were already stunning. But as the sun began to dip towards the horizon, the scenery transformed into something straight out of a dream. Watching the golden light reflect off Sugarloaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer, and the beautiful coastline was simply unforgettable. The crew was professional, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable about the city’s history and landmarks.…”
Meet your guide by the blue steps at Praça do Vidigal, ride a moto-taxi through Vidigal, then hike about 1.5 kilometers uphill to Dois Irmãos Peak. Choose a 3:20 AM sunrise, 10:00 AM daytime, or 3:30 PM sunset start. Guides include Milena, Nat, Nathalia, and Thainá.
“This was SUCH a magical experience. We got engaged at the top, with the most stunning sunrise colours! We had a private tour of the 2 of us, with Melina as our guide and honestly she was amazing. She made sure we had everything we need and got us most incredible photos to remember it all! Had an interesting tour round the favela afterwards. Would highly recommend this as a trip if you want to see the best views of Rio and have a magical experience. I would highly recommend booking through these guys as they've been so helpful, including changing the day for us as the weather was bad…”
Set out from Marina da Glória for about three hours aboard a small boat limited to 11 people. Rio Sun Sail serves caipirinhas, drinks, fruit, and sandwiches while you view Sugar Loaf, Christ the Redeemer, Guanabara Bay forts, and the Museum of Contemporary Art.
“Great experience- relaxing and lovely views and Pedro was entertaining. Felt safe throughout and offered drink top ups.”
Spend about five hours touring Rio by air-conditioned vehicle with a private guide, visiting Christ the Redeemer, the Selarón Steps, and Sugarloaf Mountain. Ederson is the named guide associated with the tour, which can be arranged in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, or Russian.
“We opted to take a private tour which cost us multiple over than the normal price for this tour in order to meet our ship departure time. Unfortunately, the day before the scheduled day for the tour. the operator contested that that the tour was private and was planning on having another guest on the tour with us to which we objected. He later apologized after we have told him how much we had paid for this tour when then he redeemed the situation by sending on a private taxi with its nice guide driver. Thereafter, the tour proceeding very well.. The pre-start was unsavory but the end was good.…”
Set sail from Urca with guide Rodolpho Villanova Machado and a small group of up to eight. Enjoy caipirinhas, beer, soft drinks, fruit, and snacks while cruising Guanabara Bay, stopping for a swim before watching the sun set over Rio and Niteroi.
“We had a great time! Rodolpho was super flexible and took us out even though it was raining. The fruit platter was lovely! Would absolutely book again!”
Join Rio Water Fun at Marina da Glória for a three-hour sunset speedboat trip around Guanabara Bay. Visit the Museum of Tomorrow, Niterói’s MAC, Urca, and Adão Beach, with beer, soft drinks, snacks, music, and a swim stop. Guides speak English and Portuguese, and some departures have included Rosane, Alexia, and Rachelle.
“Davvero piacevole il tour in motoscafo, poche persone. Alexia una perla di persona.”
Spend three hours on a small-group sunset cruise through Guanabara Bay, limited to eight people. Pass Sugarloaf Mountain, Copacabana, Arpoador, Adão Beach, and Niterói, with a cold Heineken, soft music, swimming stops, and multilingual guides.
Set out from Urca on a three-hour speedboat ride past Sugarloaf, Copacabana, Arpoador, the Cagarras Islands, and Niterói. Beer, soda, and water are included, with swimming stops along the way. Guide Rafael has earned praise for his humor and local stories, though sea conditions can change the route.
“We were a party of 8 and it ended up to be a private tour since it was just our family. Our guide Rafael was the best ever, super friendly, knowledgeable about the history and geography, and made the tour the highlight of our entire trip. He was funny, happy and made the vibe so positive. The boat was clean and stocked with ice cold refreshing beverages. We made a stop by Adam and Eve beaches and he patiently waited for us to have a leisurely swim to the beach. The sunset and scenery of the Guanabara Bay were spectacular and we could not ask for a better guide and…”
Pick a summit, a hillside, a beach or a bar.
