Walking Tour in Santa Teresa and Lapa

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Duration5h
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Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

Join us for a magical walking tour through Santa Teresa, Rio’s most artistic and bohemian neighborhood! Explore the charm of Largo dos Guimarães and Curvelo, take in the stunning views from Parque das Ruínas, and walk down the iconic Escadaria Selarón. We end in lively Lapa, home to samba and history.

Throughout the tour, your guide (a local expert) will share fascinating stories about Rio’s history, music, and spiritual life, while also pointing out street art, hidden alleys, and secret spots most tourists miss. This tour is a deep dive into the soul of Rio

What's included

  • the Ticket to the local Tram from the Center to Santa Tereza is included
  • Alcoholic Beverages

What to expect

  1. Largo dos Guimaraes
    40m
    The tour begins with the ride of the local Tram from the Center of Rio de Janeiro to the first stop at the largo de Guimaraes in Santa Tereza. Largo dos Guimaraes is considered the bohemian heart of Santa Tereza with lots of Bars, Restaurants and Shops with handcrafted souvenirs made by the local artists
  2. Largo Do Curvelo
    1h
    From the Largo dos Guimaraes we will walk to the Largo do Curvelo stopping to appreciate the views of the center of Rio de Janeiro and admire the buildings from the 50 th and it´s history.
  3. Centro Cultural Municipal Parque das Ruinas
    1h
    The park of the Ruins is know known as the Park of Gloria Maria a very well known Brasilian Jornalist. It is a great point to take pictures with the best views of Rio de Janeiro: The Center, the aeroport Santos Dumont , Niteroi, The Guanabara Bay and Sugar Loaf and have some drinks
  4. Escadaria Selaron
    1h
    From the Park of the ruins we will walk tradicional streets of Santa Tereza stopping by to admire the houses and the buildings unti´ll we reach the famous Stair case of Selaron which is decorated with tiles from all over the world. We will be able to take lots of pictures.
  5. Arcos da Lapa
    1h
    In Lapa i will show you the Arch of Lapa, some famous bars, Lapa is known as the heart of Rio´s night life.And i will also show you the Altar of Zé Pilintra which is considered an entity that is street wise according to the Umbanda Religion
    the tour ends at the subway station of Carioca.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Take line 1 or 2 of the subway to get to Carioca station. The closest exit is B – República do Chile. Walk for about 400 meters . It is located at Rua Lélio Gama, no. 2. In other words, in the central area of Rio de Janeiro, practically next to the Petrobrás Building.

End point

the Escaria Selaron (Selaron Staircase) is in the heart of Lapa

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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