Rio: Sitio Burle Marx and Cachaça Distillery Private Tour

5.0 (one review) 9 hours Free cancellation Private tour

out of 5

one review

5.0

Rio: Sitio Burle Marx and Cachaça Distillery Private Tour — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Rio: Sitio Burle Marx and Cachaça Distillery Private Tour, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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.

Full-day Tours Bus Tours Private and Luxury Private Sightseeing Tours Plantation Tours Historical Tours Walking Tours Nature Walks

At a glance

Duration: 9 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Gray Line Brazil

Ages: Adults (3–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Pickup from hotels in South Zone and Barra da Tijuca
Included: Professional Spanish, English or Portuguese-speaking guide
Included: Entrance to Burle Marx Site
Included: Entrance to House of Pontal Museum and Soccer Brazilian Confederation Museum (if option selected)

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Optional Stand-up Paddle
Not included: Entrance to Museums When “Burle Marx, Cachaça Distillery and Wild Beaches” option selected.

Itinerary

Sitio Roberto Burle Marx

2 hours

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.
Stop 2

2 hours

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.
Stop 3

2 hours

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.
Museu Do Pontal

one hour Admission included

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.
Museu Selecao Brasileira - CBF

one hour Admission included

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.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Rio Design Copacabana Hotel
Sofitel Rio De Janeiro Ipanema
Windsor Excelsior Copacabana
Nobile Hotel Copacabana Design
Royalty Rio Hotel
ARPOADOR
Windsor Martinique Copabana
Rio Othon Palace Hotel
Premier Copacabana Hotel
Real Palace Hotel
Ritz Copacabana Boutique Hotel
Social Hostel

and 67 more pickup points

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

Using your ticket

Please contact Gray Line Brazil at 55 (21) 3586-8687 or 55 (21) 99777‑5888 to confirm your tour at least 48 hours prior to the activity time. Please have your voucher in hand to present to the guide upon boarding. Office working hours: from 7am to 9pm (local time) daily.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

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
Stand-up paddle is optional and subject to availability and weather conditions. The price is around BRL 50,00 per person for 30 minutes and is paid locally

Options

Tour with Wild Beaches

Visit to the Wild Beaches: After visiting the House Museum of Burle Marx and the Cachaça distillery, you will visit the beaches of Grumari or Prainha.

Pickup included
Tour with Museums

Visit to the museums: After visiting the House of Burle Marx and Cachaça distillery, you will visit the House of Pontal Museum and the CBF Museum.

Pickup included