Rio de Janeiro: Museum of Tomorrow Guided Tour & Transport

The Museum of Tomorrow asks you to imagine the next 50 years, and Rio's waterfront is where you start

You get hotel pickup, entry to the Museum of Tomorrow, and a bilingual guide who walks you through galleries about sustainability, coexistence, and the future. The tour includes transport along Rio's waterfront and runs in the morning or afternoon on the day you choose. Confirmation arrives the evening before, so you know exactly when to be ready.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Museum and Boardwalk in Rio

• Explore the Museum of Tomorrow
• Walk along Orla Mayor Luiz Paulo Conde

The experience

You're standing in front of a building that looks like it's floating. The Museum of Tomorrow sits on the Orla Conde, a 3.5-kilometer boardwalk along Guanabara Bay, and the first thing that hits you is that it doesn't feel like a typical science museum. There's no dusty glass cases or roped-off exhibits. Instead, the space is built around two big ideas: sustainability and coexistence. Your guide (bilingual in English, Spanish and Portuguese) walks you through galleries that aren't really about the past. They're about what comes next, the paths we could take over the next fifty years, the choices that matter right now.

The tour runs twice daily, morning and afternoon, and the whole thing moves at a pace that lets you actually think instead of just tick boxes. Your guide explains the exhibits, but the real work is yours. The museum is designed to make you ask questions, not just absorb answers. You're not alone. It's a shared group tour, which means you'll move through with other travelers, but the guide keeps things conversational enough that it doesn't feel crowded. The building itself is part of the experience. It's modern, angular, and it sits right on the water, so between galleries you catch views of the bay and the city beyond.

Transport is handled for you. A licensed car picks you up from your hotel (except Barra da Tijuca and Recreio), and the driver gets you to the museum and back. The ticket is included, so you walk in without stopping at a counter. Rain or shine, the tour happens. The museum stays open either way, and your guide adjusts the pace if the weather turns. The day before your tour, they'll confirm the exact pickup time via WhatsApp or the booking platform, so you're not guessing in the morning.

What’s included

• Museum of Tomorrow entry ticket.
• transportation by licensed car from your hotel to the museum and back.
• professional bilingual tour guide (English, Spanish, Portuguese).
• walk along the Orla Conde boardwalk on Guanabara Bay.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to SundayDeparts at 11:00

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (5 to 10 years) · Infant (under 5): free

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by RIO PASSEIOS EXPERIENCE

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see the Museum of Tomorrow without arranging your own transport or buying tickets separately. The guide handles the pacing and context, which is what makes the exhibits land harder than if you wandered through alone.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 10 years); Infant (under 5): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

What time does the Museum of Tomorrow tour depart?

Tours run twice daily, morning and afternoon. The exact pickup time is confirmed the day before via WhatsApp or your booking platform.

Is the tour private or shared?

It's a shared group tour. You'll travel with other guests, but the guide speaks English, Spanish and Portuguese throughout.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup, museum entry ticket, transport by licensed car, and a professional bilingual guide for the duration of the tour.

Can I bring a stroller or pram?

Yes. Infants can sit on an adult's lap or ride in a stroller or pram.

Are pickups available from all Rio neighborhoods?

Most areas are covered, but pickups from Barra da Tijuca and Recreio are not included. Confirm your hotel location when booking.

What if I lose something on the bus or in the museum?

The operator is not responsible for items lost on the transport or during the tour.