alternatively, visits to the forte de são luizand forte do picocan be scheduled by calling the forts directly at 21.3611.1207.

the entrance to the fort is via the forte do rio branco, located at  265 alameda marechal pessoa leal, jurujuba, niterói.  

there are several different and interesting options to get to niterói easily from rio, and all itineraries border the water and are scenic.