Lapa and Santa Teresa Private Walking Tour
Lapa and Santa Teresa Private Walking Tour
We will take you on a ride in one of the oldest tramways of the world: The Santa Teresa tram. The tour connects the city center to Santa Teresa, passing on top of the Lapa Arches (Arcos da Lapa), where we can have a view of Lapa from above.In Santa Teresa we will alight at Largo do Guimarães, the gastronomic area of the neighborhood. There, you can try the local cuisine in the neighborhood's trendy restaurants and bars.After, we'll explore the neighborhood on foot, walking around its cobblestone streets, observing its colonial houses and hidden views.
We will visit its cultural centers, museums, and local artists' ateliers, including one of the 6 best viewpoints of the city and then walk to Lapa, passing by the colorful Selarón steps, that connect the two neighborhoods. In Lapa, we will finish admiring the Arcos da Lapa (the Carioca aqueduct) at a hidden rooftop that only locals know.
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Station of Santa Teresa trams
We will take you on a ride in one of the oldest trams of the world: The Santa Teresa tram. The tram connects the city center to Santa Teresa, passing on top of the Lapa Arches (Arcos da Lapa), where we can have a view of Lapa from above.
40 minutesLargo dos Guimaraes
We will alight at Largo do Guimarães, the cultural and gastronomic area of Santa Teresa. There, you can try the local cuisine in the neighborhood's trendy restaurants and bars.
1 hourCentro Cultural Municipal Parque das Ruinas
We will visit one of the 6 best viewpoints in the city - Ruins Park, which features gorgeous views over downtown Rio de Janeiro and Guanabara Bay.
30 minutesEscadaria Selaron
We will walk towards Lapa, passing by the colorful Selarón steps, that connects the two neighborhoods.
30 minutesCarioca Aqueduct
In Lapa, we will admire the Arcos da Lapa and walk by the area, finalizing the tour at a local cachaça bar to try our national beverage.
30 minutesIncluded
- Santa Teresa Tram ticket (round trip)
- Licensed Tour Guide
- Entry/Admission - Station of Santa Teresa trams
Not Included
- Lunch - Food and Drinks
- Tips
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Most travelers can participate
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.