Rio: Sitio Burle Marx and Cachaça Distillery Private Tour

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

• 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

• Tour with Museums
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  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
• Tour with Wild Beaches
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  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

• 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.

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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.

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by Gray Line Brazil.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Sao_Paulo.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 10 Travelers is accepted for booking.