AquaRio Aquarium Attractions & Things to do

Get picked up at your hotel and drive up to Boulevard Olímpico or Porto Maravilha, the city's port area completely revitalized and with the newest tourist attractions in Rio de Janeiro.

Visit the Museum of Tomorrow, a modern and technological applied science museum dedicated to exploring and questioning all the possibilities for building the future of the planet and the humanity. Observe and take photos in front of the unusual and futuristic architecture from one of the most visited museums in Brazil.

Then, make a stop for photos at the Kobra Mural - one of the largest graffiti murals in the world - created by Brazilian artist Eduardo Kobra. Observe five ethnic groups depicted realistically on a colorful background with geometric shapes.

Last stop is at AquaRio, the largest marine aquarium in South America. See more than 5,000 animals from 350 different species from around the world in 28 saltwater tanks. You will be able to see up close and even interact with them.
Duration: 4 hours.

8-hour fully customized tour of Rio with a private local guide. Have private transportation at your disposal to take you to all the sites you want to see in Rio. Great for experienced travelers who want to make the most of their visit. Whether you're looking to go to the main attractions, or the places that aren't so touristy, your private guide will be there to recommend the best spots and ways to beat the crowds. Tour is limited to a maximum of four people and includes pickup and drop-off from your accommodation in Rio, or the cruise port or airport.
Duration: 8 hours.

Pepe Rio Tours is a tour operator in Rio de Janeiro, with multilingual local reception, offering different tours such as Aquario, which is the largest Aquarium in Latin America. Among different marine species the place is very attractive both for children and adults.
Duration: 4 hours.

We invite you to visit AquaRio, the largest aquarium in Latin America. Located in the Zona Portuária (Port Zone), the aquarium occupies a former cold-storage warehouse in an area that spreads over four floors and a basement. It is home to 8,000 animals of 350 different species, including sharks, sting rays and fish. Part of the proceeds of the AquaRio goes to research programs in Brazil focused on marine biology, environmental issues and sustainability.
This is a memorable experience for the entire family!
Roundtrip transfer, tour guide and tickets to the AquaRio included.
Duration: 4 hours.

In this itinerary, Turistando RJ takes you to the AquaRio, the largest Marine Aquarium in Latin America, Praça Mauá which after its renovation has an area of about 25 thousand m², integrates the Orla Conde that borders the Guanabara Bay, Mural Etnias com 15 meters high and 170 meters long, External Visit at the Museum of Tomorrow, built next to Praça Mauá, in the port area, Edificio Joseph Gire, better known as "The Night" and an optional tourist spot, the Ferris Wheel Rio Star 88 meters high, overlooking the city and sights.

Without a doubt, this is an unforgettable itinerary that we can offer you, set aside a special date to get to know some of the main tourist attractions in the city. Book and embark on an excursion where relaxing and enjoying the scenery with our Expert Tour Guide will be the only thing you need to do.
Duration: 4 to 5 hours.

Aboard an authentic convertible jeep, embark on a half-day adventure around the city of Rio de Janeiro. Our tour will take you to the majestic wildlife of BioParque and the mysterious underwater kingdom of AquaRio. During our guided tours, open your eyes to an eclectic diversity of these parks' inhabitants - from graceful monkeys to multicolored birds. Look into the eyes of enigmatic jaguars or watch hippos yawn in the sun. Furthermore, be enchanted by incredible sea creatures ranging from the common to the rarest. This is also a call to action, an opportunity for you to learn and contribute to the preservation of the fragile ecosystems that are home to these amazing beings, right in the heart of the wonderful city.
Duration: 5 hours.

A full day tour in Rio may be tough on the kids, but it doesn´t have to be that way! You may visit the most important sight in Rio together: Christ the Redeemer and have some quality time family fun on the rest of the day!

You may think of Rio de Janeiro as an adult playground, but this Brazilian city has a lot to offer families and kids. This full-day private tour is designed with customized family fun in mind.

Tour options include sea life in the largest aquarium in Latin America, the animals in the Rio Zoo, the planetarium, a water park, zip lining, and the city's famous Maracanã soccer stadium. You choose what you and your family most want to do and see.

Find the family fun in Rio de Janeiro, choose which family-friendly city sights you most want to see See the largest aquarium in Latin America Car seats available upon request.


Duration: 6 to 7 hours.

Come and visit the largest aquarium in Latin America, we will take you in comfort and safety, telling you a little about our city. After a guided tour of the aquarium, we will take a walk along Boulevard Olimpico Avenue and its street works to the Museum of Tomorrow.
Duration: 4 to 5 hours.

What about visiting the biggest Aquarium in South American, the Olympic Boulevard and Kobra Graffiti art in the same day? Our drivers are all tour guides, they speak your language and will provide an unique experience in Rio de Janeiro. Our vehicles are very new, fully insuranced and very comfortable. The driver will stay with you for the duration of the tour. He will explain about the places and help you to make the best pictures ever! And now, because of ovid 19, we are following ALL the covid19 safety protocols. Please come and see Rio with us! We will make your trip memorable.
Duration: 4 hours.

AquaRio is a renowned attraction in Rio de Janeiro that offers visitors an immersive experience into the fascinating underwater world. It is the largest aquarium in South America, featuring over 8,000 animals from 350 different species.

Whether you are a marine enthusiast, a family seeking a fun outing, or simply curious about the underwater world, AquaRio is a must-visit destination. It offers an enriching and awe-inspiring experience that allows visitors to appreciate the beauty and fragility of our oceans.+

Befora we go back to the hotels, we took the opportunity to see the urban art on the streets at the Olympic Boulevard. Witness the world's largest graffiti: "Mural das Etnias" by Brazilian artist Kobra.
Duration: 4 hours.

The city of Rio de Janeiro, with a natural vocation for tourism linked to the sea, has long deserved a publicly visited Marine Aquarium at an international level.

The Rio de Janeiro Marine Aquarium, or AquaRio, is a public visitation equipment, 100% private, modern, and multifunctional for education, research, conservation, leisure, entertainment, and culture, which creates the opportunity of the City of Rio de Janeiro offering the visitation of a unique space with attractions and innovative technologies rarely seen in Brazil.

The excursion takes place twice a day, in the morning and in the afternoon.

Duration: 3 hours.

The largest aquarium in South America is located in Porto Maravilha and gathers approximately three thousand animals in 28 environments, which adds 4.5 million liters of salt water.
Duration: 4 hours.