Rio's Santa Teresa, Lapa & Selarón Steps Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Santa Teresa's bohemian streets
- Ride the historic Santa Teresa tram
- Discover the vibrant Lapa neighborhood
- Admire the colorful Selarón Steps
- Experience Rio's rich cultural heritage
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Santa Teresa, Lapa, and Cinelândia
- Tram ride through Santa Teresa's historic streets
- Visit to the iconic Selarón Steps
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Get the tram (“bondinho”) to the bohemian neighborhood of Santa Teresa.
Drive over the Arcos da Lapa.
Walking tour in Santa Teresa.
Visit the Ruins Park.
Walk down the colorful Selarón Steps.
Take a stroll in the Passeio Público, the oldest public park in the South America.
Walk through the neighborhood.
Your last stop will be at Confeitaria Colombo (closed on Sundays).
Meeting point
Start Location
Leme, Rio de Janeiro - State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour involves walking on hilly and uneven surfaces; be prepared for some physical activity.
- The tram ride is subject to availability and may be replaced with a similar experience if necessary.
- This tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately for the weather conditions.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a camera to capture the vibrant street art and architecture.
- Carry a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Infants Required On Laps
Traveler reviews
Great way to see Historic Rio
Great tour with Emma. She gave us a lot of interesting information and helped us with a lot of great tips for our stay in Rio. The weather was unfortunately quite bad that day, but we still enjoyed the tour. The nice thing is that they take care of the tram tickets for you, which can be quite busy when the weather is better. Santa Teresa was also very interesting. I would also recommend not doing the tour on a Sunday, since the library and other buildings are not open that day, which you may want to explore after the tour.
It was so fun! Alexia and Anderson were great! Alexia our tour guide was informative about the history and had a passion
It was so fun! Alexia and Anderson were great! Alexia our tour guide was informative about the history and had a passionate personality throughout the tour! Alexia is also a great photographer and made sure our pictures were clear and great! Anderson made sure we got to all of the spots safely and was also informative. Would recommend to anyone going to Rio!
Tour in Santa Teresa, Lapa and Centro
We had incredible attention by Daniel, who was very kind and attentive to us. The tour was great, very nice, incredible places! When we return to Rio again, we will close other tours with them.
It was amazing, his energy, his vibe all!!! The driver Otavio and the crane alexia were very nice with us
All very beautiful, and well organized 🫶🏻
Feel good
My girlfriend fleur and I went along with Alexia and Otavio on a cultural tour today. We werent sure what to expect, but were very positively surprised! Alexia had a funny way of making us take the most touristy photo's ever, which turned out perfect. We had laughs, learned some and had an overall great day! Thanks again!