Santa Teresa and Lapa Exploration: Tram Ride and Iconic Selarón Steps

Embark on a tram ride through Rio de Janeiro’s bohemian neighborhood of Santa Teresa, visit the iconic Selarón Steps, and explore the vibrant district of Lapa on this exciting exploration tour.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Station of Santa Teresa trams - Get the tram (“bondinho”) to the bohemian neighborhood of Santa Teresa.
  • Carioca Aqueduct - Drive over the Arcos da Lapa.
  • Santa Teresa - Walking tour in Santa Teresa.
  • Centro Cultural Municipal Parque das Ruinas - Visit the Ruins Park.
  • Escadaria Selaron - Walk down the colorful Selarón Steps.
  • Passeio Publico - Take a stroll in the Passeio Público, the oldest public park in the South America.
  • Cinelandia - Walk through the neighborhood.
  • Confeitaria Colombo - Your last stop will be at Confeitaria Colombo (closed on Sundays).
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from the main hotels in (Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Leme) hotels
  • Professional guide with live tour commentary in English, Spanish & Portuguese
  • Entrance fees
  • Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
  • All fees and/or taxes
  • Guided half-day walking tour
  • Santa Teresa tram ride included
What's Not Included
  • Food and Drinks (available for purchase at Confeitaria Colombo)
  • Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information

Embark on your journey from the Downtown area (“Centro”), taking the tram (“bondinho”) to the artistic Santa Teresa neighborhood. Your route will take you over the Lapa Arches.

Next, explore the charming and bohemian Santa Teresa, a picturesque locale in Rio de Janeiro. Pay a visit to the Ruins Park (not open on Mondays), a communal park that hosts an art gallery, integrated within the remains of an old mansion. Following this, descend the vibrant Selarón Staircase, a renowned landmark in Rio, and find yourself in the Lapa district, known for its vibrant nightlife.

Enjoy a leisurely walk through the Passeio Público, the oldest public park in South America, eventually leading you to Cinelândia, a dynamic area in Rio rich with bars, restaurants, and cultural sites. Finally, make a pit stop at the renowned Confeitaria Colombo (closed on Sundays), a staple on the global must-visit cafés list.

Location
Copacabana
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Dougdickinson
Sep 2, 2024
Great tour - This was a great tour. Our tour guide Danilo was an amazing guide. It starts with the team car ride then you walk through some different parts of town, go to the steps and finish with a trip to a cafe. This tour exceeded my expectations and I am very glad that I did it.
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Adrianot764
Aug 27, 2024
Reception - My 86-year-old mother, Luzia Torres and my cousin Neida Silva were very well treated by the tour team, especially by the Guide Alexia. For them the tour was wonderful and exciting.
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Camille
Aug 26, 2024
Rio as a family - Beautiful walk in the neighborhoods of Santa Theresa, the Selaron staircase is beautiful. Tram ride and café Colombo. All with our very friendly Guide Danilo who made the effort to speak to us in French. I recommend.
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Ashley_m
Aug 24, 2024
Awesome half day tour - We loved our half day tour with our tour guide Raquel. She was friendly, knowledgeable and full of energy. This tour has a lot of walking that was not mentioned in the description. If you do not mind the walking, this tour is great for you.
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Kevin_s
Aug 23, 2024
Nice city tour. Got to... - Nice city tour. Got to ride the trolley, walk the Selarón steps, and have coffee and dessert at Colombo.
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Aleks_c
Aug 3, 2024
Amazing tour with lovely Alexia - Alexia was a fantastic guide. She took us to the Selaron Steps when it was still super quiet so we got some great pictures and then we explored some of Lapa before taking the train to Santa Teresa. The train ride was so much fun and Alexia had so many interesting stories to share about the area. She had rich knowledge and history and it made the tour extra unique. She was also so funny and kind which made the day so enjoyable. We finished with a delicious coffee and she also kindly took me to the library which was unexpected but a beautiful place to see! I would highly recommend this trip! Obrigada Alexia!
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Anavc3215wi
Aug 11, 2024
St. Teresa on foot - St. Teresa is a grace. Get up from Uber, from the Fair of Glory, by Recommendation of locations. Corner of the Sky and Ruins are beautiful views. I walked down the Selarón staircase, which is better than climbing.
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956tainas
Aug 7, 2024
family tour - I went with my family, and they loved having this experience of seeing some sights in Santa Teresa, had no complaint, were able to see everything that was planned, and intend to come back again
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Frank_h
Sep 12, 2024
Overall poor. - Sadly this company are not very well organised. This was a Tour that I had booked months ahead. And then the day before they messaged me to tell me my hotel was not in the zone they pick up from. I was in flamengo and they said the Tour starts in copacabana. So this meant getting a taxi to the hilton hotel in copacabana. I did this and waited for the guide who came a little late. We got in a taxi and then on our way to pick up the other person in the Tour as there was only two of us that day we drove past my hotel in flamengo ! Also why was it the other person did not have to go like me to the hilton ? Very poor organisation. The Tour itself was good. However the guide spent most of her time on her mobile. I am not sure what she was doing. We got some pieces of information now and then. At the end we should of according to the company have been taken back to the start point in copacabana. But as we would go past my area I asked to be dropped off there. After a lot of talking the driver finally agreed. But he did not want to stop until he got to copacabana really. Saying there was nowhere to stop. Really ? Your a taxi. You find somewhere to stop. Usually I will always give a tip to the guide. But on this occasion I did not think it was worthy. A lot needs to be improved by this company.
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James_z
Sep 5, 2024
Don't bother - It was very disappointing for several reasons. First we all had a very hard time understanding the English of our tour guide, who was lovely but hard to understand. Next we spent over half an hour sitting in a neighborhood coffee shop doing nothing. Then we were rushed through the Lapa steps, which they were going to just drive by to show us until someone spoke up and asked if we could walk down them. After that quick walk, we were taken to another local tourist trap for awful desserts and more coffee. After 40 minutes here, our tour was over. It could have been more cultural, but our coffee stops took upmost of the time. Wouldn't recommend this tour.
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