Discover the architectural soul of Rio with an artist as your guide

View modernist and futuristic architecture, tour MAC Niterói, and celebrate with a rooftop drink and panoramic views

Location: Brazil

The experience:

Delight in the UNESCO World Heritage Cultural Landscape that is Rio de Janeiro on a private architecture tour led by licensed guide and visual artist Tatiane Araujo da Silva. This bespoke itinerary highlights the bold creative spirit of Oscar Niemeyer and futuristic elegance of Santiago Calatrava, showcasing visionary urban design, cultural icons, and breathtaking landscapes. You’ll explore the Niterói Contemporary Art Museum (MAC Niterói) and view Caminho Niemeyer, Museu do Amanhã, and other gems before celebrating with a complimentary drink on the rooftop of the swanky Xian Rio, featuring panoramic views of Rio’s skyline and Guanabara Bay. Exclusively for Mastercard cardholders. 

Includes:

Visit Rio's Caminho Niemeyer, Convento de São Bento, Palácio Gustavo Capanema, and other architectural gems
Gain valuable insight from your artist guide as you tour world-famous MAC Niterói
Reflect on the beauty of the city as you sip a complimentary drink at a posh rooftop bar offering breathtaking skyline views

Details:

  • Priceless experiences are reserved for Mastercard cardholders
  • Experience is valid until 30 June 2026
  • Experience must be booked at least 48 hours in advance
  • Experience is 6 hours
  • Experience is for a minimum of 2 person and a maximum of 10 people
  • Experience includes hotel pickup/drop-off and museum admission to MAC museum and Caminho Niemeyer
  • Dinner at XIAN is not included but available à la carte at guests' expense

View modernist and futuristic architecture, tour MAC Niterói, and celebrate with a rooftop drink and panoramic views

Location: Brazil

The experience:

Delight in the UNESCO World Heritage Cultural Landscape that is Rio de Janeiro on a private architecture tour led by licensed guide and visual artist Tatiane Araujo da Silva. This bespoke itinerary highlights the bold creative spirit of Oscar Niemeyer and futuristic elegance of Santiago Calatrava, showcasing visionary urban design, cultural icons, and breathtaking landscapes. You’ll explore the Niterói Contemporary Art Museum (MAC Niterói) and view Caminho Niemeyer, Museu do Amanhã, and other gems before celebrating with a complimentary drink on the rooftop of the swanky Xian Rio, featuring panoramic views of Rio’s skyline and Guanabara Bay. Exclusively for Mastercard cardholders. 

Includes:

Visit Rio's Caminho Niemeyer, Convento de São Bento, Palácio Gustavo Capanema, and other architectural gems
Gain valuable insight from your artist guide as you tour world-famous MAC Niterói
Reflect on the beauty of the city as you sip a complimentary drink at a posh rooftop bar offering breathtaking skyline views

Details:

  • Priceless experiences are reserved for Mastercard cardholders
  • Experience is valid until 30 June 2026
  • Experience must be booked at least 48 hours in advance
  • Experience is 6 hours
  • Experience is for a minimum of 2 person and a maximum of 10 people
  • Experience includes hotel pickup/drop-off and museum admission to MAC museum and Caminho Niemeyer
  • Dinner at XIAN is not included but available à la carte at guests' expense

Where will you be?

Brasil

Niteroi , Rio de Janeiro

Let yourself be surprised by this experience

An artistic perspective on Rio’s architecture

The experience is led by Tatiane Araujo da Silva, a licensed guide and visual artist, offering a unique and creative perspective on the tour. It’s not just sightseeing—it’s an immersion into architecture as a form of art, allowing you to appreciate the works of Niemeyer and Calatrava through an aesthetic and cultural lens.

Exclusive access to iconic architectural gems

The itinerary includes visits to landmarks such as MAC Niterói, Caminho Niemeyer, Museu do Amanhã, and Palácio Gustavo Capanema. These sites represent the best of Brazilian modernism and futuristic innovation, and are essential to understanding the urban and cultural evolution of Rio de Janeiro.

An unforgettable finale with panoramic views

The experience concludes with a complimentary drink on the rooftop of the sophisticated Xian Rio, where you can take in the stunning skyline of Rio and Guanabara Bay. It’s the perfect moment to reflect on the journey, enjoy the scenery, and end the day in style.