Brazil · MUSEUMS
Good museum visits fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 13 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of the Petrópolis day trip from Rio, with the Imperial Museum, royal cathedral, Crystal Palace, transport, costs, and practical tips.
“We were not doing it, car come late had to cancel, never been refundedbad, bad, horrible experience g”
Explore Santos beaches, Monte Serrat, Pelé and Coffee museums, historic churches, and local food on a seven-hour small-group shore tour.
“This excursion was a great day of exploring Santos. Our guide Mary spoke excellent English and was full of information about the city and its culture. It’s amazing just how many of the key sites in the city we were able to visit.”
Explore Rio’s historic center, Museum of Tomorrow, Olympic Boulevard, Cais do Valongo, and Confeitaria Colombo on a guided half-day tour.
“Muy interesante y bonito el paseo. Es bueno conocer el centro histórico y el museo es otro nivel, me encantó”
Explore Rio’s Olympic Boulevard with the Museum of Tomorrow, Kobra Mural, and optional AquaRio visit on a guided four-hour tour.
“El guía fue excelente. El tour en general es bueno, pero la peor parte es la larga caminata por el bulevar para llegar al museo del mañana. Esta parte del tour se debería obviar y hacer el traslado en el mismo minibús.”
Explore Rio’s Valongo Wharf, Kobra mural, Museum of Tomorrow, Saint Benedict Monastery, Praça XV, and Confeitaria Colombo.
“Emanuella jest wspaniałym przwodnikiem.Dużo nam opowiedziała o historii Brazylli omawiała wspaniałe budowle Świetnie spędziliśmy czas na wycieczce.”
Review of Univali Oceanographic Museum in Piçarras, with Brazilian marine life, live aquariums, touch lab, price, timing, and tips.
“Nenhum momento memorável Não vale o custo, não pretendo voltar Pouco serviço e Horários pouco flexíveis também”
Explore Petrópolis from Rio with Quitandinha, Imperial Museum, Crystal Palace, cathedral, Santos Dumont House, and bilingual guidance.
“very energetic guide. she knew everything about the imperial family....she is the best”
Explore Rio’s Museum of Tomorrow with transport, a guide, Guanabara Bay views, and Kobra’s giant mural in Porto Maravilha.
“The museum was different than any other I’ve seen. We had an excellent guide. She was warm and wonderful.”
Explore MUSA and INPA in Manaus with forest trails, Amazon wildlife, English guidance, and a 42-meter canopy tower.
“It was the rainy season, so it was raining heavily from the morning, and there was traffic congestion on the way when I was given a ride. When I arrived at the museum, I was already late for the start of the tour, and I couldn’t meet up with my English-speaking guide. Time just passed, so I ended up walking around the grounds on my own. A staff member at the reception told me that raincoats were available at the shop, but I wasn’t informed about the rental rubber boots, so the sneakers I was wearing got covered in mud. The tour guides should have a way to stay in…”
Explore Flamengo’s story from 1895 at Gávea, with four floors of trophies, interactive exhibits, and a multilingual digital guide.
“O ambiente do Museo, a experiência “Rubro Negra” e claro sempre bom adquirir produtos do grande time Flamengo.”
Explore Petrópolis on a private 8-hour tour with hotel pickup, a guide, and Imperial Museum entry, from palaces to Santos Dumont’s home.
“Muy buena. Linda e interesante. Sobretodo el palacio/museo. El palacio de cristal no vale la pena”
Review of MUSA in Manaus, with forest trails, Amazon exhibits, nurseries, transport details, sunset tower views, and honest value advice.
“The museum itself was great and definitely worth the visit, however the price for this tour is not justified and frankly misleading. I paid a $110 Canadian dollars for 3 people (so a total of $330) for just an uber. Entry fee was not included in this so that was another $50 for 3 people. The tour says there is a guide that's provided and while the guide was knowledgeable in local flora, it's not the same guide that lets you explore hidden/special trails, which is what the tour made it sound like. If you want explore the hidden trails, you have to pay more. Everyone else on the main…”
Explore Rio’s Museum of Tomorrow, Kobra Mural, and Yup Star Ferris wheel on a guided four-hour tour from the South Zone.
“Mal igual no era lo que esperaba aparte llegaron a recogerme en Uber sin auto propio”
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