Walking Tour in Santa Teresa and Lapa

5 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

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

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
Escadaria Selarón

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

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Largo dos Guimaraes

    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

    40 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    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.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Centro Cultural Municipal Parque das Ruinas

    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

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Escadaria Selaron

    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.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Arcos da Lapa

    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.

    1 hour Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
Supplied by Spiritual Travel in Rio

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