Rio: Sitio Burle Marx and Cachaça Distillery Private Tour

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9 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Visit the incredible Burle Marx Site, one of the most important collections of tropical and semi-tropical plants in the world. Also make a stop at a Cachaça distillery to learn how the famous Brazilian drink is made. Then, enjoy a visit to a local beach with free time to swin or, if you are more into history and culture, visit some more museums.

What's Included

Pickup from hotels in South Zone and Barra da Tijuca
Professional Spanish, English or Portuguese-speaking guide
Entrance to Burle Marx Site
Entrance to House of Pontal Museum and Soccer Brazilian Confederation Museum (if option selected)
Food and drinks
Optional Stand-up Paddle
Entrance to Museums When “Burle Marx, Cachaça Distillery and Wild Beaches” option selected.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pickup from hotels in South Zone and Barra da Tijuca. Please stay at the hotel lobby 10 minutes before pick up time.

Itinerary

Duration: 9 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Sitio Roberto Burle Marx

    Start your day with a visit to the Sitio Burle Marx, the former residence of the well-known landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx. Located in Barra de Guaratiba, the site has one of the most important collections of tropical and semi-tropical plants in the world. The on-site museum also displays art and handicrafts acquired or made by Burle Marx throughout his life.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Then, make a stop at the Max Cana Cachaça distillery to learn how the famous Brazilian drink is made. Visit the warehouse and see the machinery. Enjoy a stop here to buy lunch at the distillery restaurant, or head to another local restaurant recommended by the tour guide.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    If you choose the wild beaches option, you will then head to the beautiful beaches of Grumari or Prainha, where you'll have free time to swim and relax in the sun. You also have the chance to practice stand-up paddling at Restinga da Marambaia. 

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Alternatively, if you choose the museums option, the next stop after lunch will be House of Pontal Museum. Considered the largest and most significant museum of popular art in the country, its collection is composed of approximately 8,500 pieces by 300 Brazilian artists.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Museu Selecao Brasileira - CBF

    Also, if you choose the museums option, the final stop would be at the Brazilian Confederation Museum. Trophies, photos, images and cutting-edge technology will make this visit an interactive, memorable experience.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • 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
  • If you choose the option with wild beaches, we suggest you bring swimwear, sunscreen, sunglasses and a towel
  • If you choose the option with wild beaches, in case of bad weather, alternative arrangements will be made. You can take a panoramic tour of the beaches with stops, switch to the museum itinerary, or go to the mall. In case of going to museums, you will have to pay for the tickets at the time.
  • Please note that the route is different after the Cachaça Distillery depending on the option chosen
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Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Plantation Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Nature Walks
Car Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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