Lapa and Santa Teresa Private Walking Tour

5.0
(9 reviews)
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

3 to 4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

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.

What's Included

Santa Teresa Tram ticket (round trip)
Licensed Tour Guide
Food and Drinks
Tips

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Station of Santa Teresa trams

End point
Arcos da Lapa

We will finish the experience at a hidden rooftop in Lapa with a beautifull view of the Lapa Arches and Downtown.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 to 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    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 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Largo 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 hour Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Centro 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 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Escadaria Selaron

    We will walk towards Lapa, passing by the colorful Selarón steps, that connects the two neighborhoods.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Arcos da Lapa

    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 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Rio de Janeiro by Cariocas Travel

Tags

Half-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
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