Christ, St. Teresa, Selaron & Farmers Market. 6 Hours Tour.

5.0 (14 reviews) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Duration6h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesPortuguese, English, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Covers Rio’s main highlight, Selaron's Staircase, Santa Teresa neighborhood and a visit to a Farmer's Market in just a few hours, but no rush.

The tour is conducted at your pace;

It is ideal for those people who want to combine views, local food and Nature.

The itinerary is somewhat customizable and can be adapted to your needs;

Wheelchair friendly;

What's included

  • Tolls and parking fees;
  • Landing and facility fees
  • Tour guide service;
  • Transportation on a private car;
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Fruits and street food sampling at the farmer’s Market. Estimate cost of BRL 40.00 per person
  • Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer

What to expect

  1. Praia Do Recreio
    Pass by
    Depending on your hotel location we'll pass by this very large beach area.
  2. Barra da Tijuca Beach
    Pass by
    Depending on your hotel location we'll pass by this area full of new developments and one of the most beautiful beaches in Rio.
  3. Praia de Sao Conrado
    Pass by
    Depending on your hotel location we'll pass by this beach sorrounded by mountains from where hang gliding pilots take off.
  4. Praia do Leblon
    Pass by
    Depending on your hotel location we'll pass by this very nice beach in the most expensive neighborhood in South America.
  5. Ipanema Beach
    Pass by
    Depending on your hotel location we'll drive by this very iconic beach on the way to the main attractions of the tour.
  6. Praia do Arpoador
    Pass by
    Depending on your hotel location we'll drive by this rock at the end of Ipanema Beach considered one of the best spots in Rio to observe the sunset during the summer.
  7. Copacabana Beach
    Pass by
    On the way to Corcovado Mountain we'll drive by the most famous beach in Brazil.
  8. Praia do Leme
    Pass by
    Depending on your hotel location we’ll drive by this less busy beach located at the very far end of Copacabana.
  9. Botafogo Beach
    Pass by
    On the way to the main attractions we’ll drive by this nice neighborhood that can easily be seen from the top of Corcovado Mountain.
  10. Praia do Flamengo
    Pass by
    Depending on your hotel location we’ll drive by this classical neighborhood that offers the best view of Sugarloaf Mountain.
  11. Guanabara Palace
    Pass by
    This was the home of Princess Isabel, the daughter of Brazil’s second emperor. Today the beautiful building houses the headquarter of Rio de Janeiro State government.
  12. Cosme Velho
    Pass by
    On the way to Corcovado Mountain we’ll drive through this neighborhood that was once the home for most embassies in Brazil when Rio was the country capital.
  13. Parque Nacional da Tijuca
    Pass by
    We’ll cross the Tijuca National Park on the way to Corcovado Mountain. The diverse fauna and lush vegetation of the park can be observed.
  14. Centro De Visitantes Paineiras
    15m
    The visitors center was created in 2013 and houses an environmental education center and can be visited when going to the Christ Monument by minibus.
  15. Santuario Cristo Redentor
    40m · Admission ticket not included
    The most iconic monument in Brazil was inaugurated in 1931 and is considered the largest Art Deco statue in the world. From the monument Rio can be seen at its entire splendor.
  16. Floresta da Tijuca
    Pass by
    Tijuca Forest is the largest reforested urban forest in the world. The forest takes 10% of the city area and houses the Tijuca National Park.
  17. Ipanema Farmer's Market
    30m
    Each morning farmers set it up on a different street.
    These are the places where the locals go to do their grocery shopping, and tourists are welcome to walk around the several stands sampling fruits, street food and vegetables offered in the market. The fruit in Brazil really taste different. More than once I had people telling me “So that is what mango is supposed to taste like! I feel I’ve been cheated all my life…”.
  18. Santa Teresa
    30m
    This picturesque and well preserved colonial style area born in the mid-1800s is now an artsy neighborhood full of bars, cafés and good restaurants that offer a myriad food options including the best Acai and cheese bread in Rio.
    The place offers great photo opportunities with its painted murals, street art, cobblestone streets and a variety of souvenirs shops, including the only one in Rio listed on Lonely Planet for having only items made by local artists.
  19. Downtown RJ
    Pass by
    The downtown district is where the famous Selaron Steps are located.
  20. Escadaria Selaron
    20m
    Selaron’s Staircase is a set of world-famous steps. They are the work of Chilean-born artist Jorge Selaron who claimed that the staircase is his tribute to the Brazilian people.
    The steps straddle both the Lapa and Santa Teresa neighborhoods. There are 250 steps which are covered in over 2000 tiles collected from over 60 countries around the world.
  21. Arcos da Lapa
    Pass by
    Also known as Arcos da Lapa the aqueduct used to supply the city with water from the rivers born at Tijuca Forest. Now it is used as a passageway for the tram that connects Downtown Rio and Santa Teresa neighborhoods.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We will pick you up from the pier, airport, hotel or rental apartment in Rio. Please make sure to enter your hotel name. In case of a rental apartment or unlisted hotel please enter the full street address.
Places we will drive by on the way to the first attraction will depend on your hotel location.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infant seats are available on request if advised at time of booking.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
  • All tours are private and conducted on air conditioned vehicle.
  • Your admission tickets for the attractions visited on the tour and any meals or drinks ARE NOT INCLUDED.
  • Admission fees will be paid directly at the attractions.
  • Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required.

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 2 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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