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
Nice morning tour to see some interesting landmarks. Tram ride is good. The steps are very colourful.
Terrible weather but still an enjoyable and informative tour. Emma, our guide was delightful. Good insight into downtown Rio.
Everything is very nice
Everything is very nice, we really had a good time. The tour of Santa Teresa, Selarón, and the other places is worth it, and the guide was very friendly.
Very good tour with Alexia!!
We did the tour with the guide Alexia and enjoyed it a lot. She told us a lot of history and anecdotes about the area that only a local person could know. Thanks to this tour, we were able to skip the line at the Santa Teresa bondinho, otherwise we would have had to wait like the other tourists for about 2 hours to go up. Alexia was very pleasant with us and took many photos during the trip 🙂 Totally recommended tour!!
I recommend it!
Discovering Santa Teresa with our guide Alexia. Many problems in the morning due to the withdrawal that occurred very late because of a running event in Rio (which was scheduled anyway; it could have been avoided to give such tight appointments). We went to Cinelandia and then took the tram to Santa Teresa - it is very useful to have a guide because it helps you avoid wasting a lot of time at the tram, which has an incredible line of people. The tour was also nice; we received a lot of interesting information, the guide was very patient, and we were fortunate to be a group of only 6 people. It's a shame about the heavy rain, but it perhaps made the tour even more authentic. Caffè Colombo was also a nice experience thanks to the ability to skip the line and grab some snacks. The price is not low, but doing it alone would take much more time! For me, it's a yes!
Good tour
Very happy with our tour - the tour guide picked us up at our hotel, was very informative, and the tour went at a comfortable pace.