Brazil · Art & Craft

4-Hour Santa Teresa Art and Flavours Tour in Rio by Historic Tram

4 Hours Round trip from Santa Teresa Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Ride the century-old tram up to the artsy hilltop neighbourhood of Santa Teresa
  • 02 Admire beautiful city views from the top of the Lapa Arches
  • 03 Visit local ateliers and interact with artists about their works and inspiration
  • 04 Taste cachaça and local delicacies in one of Santa Teresa's century-old bars
  • 05 Enjoy a local beer and jazz samba in the neighbourhood's centre area

Take the tram up to the artsy neighbourhood of Santa Teresa, a hilltop district with a charming, village-like vibe known for its steep, winding streets and elegant old mansions. This last-century architectural gem of Rio de Janeiro is home to different artists' ateliers, century-old bars, and artistic highlights that have made the hill so famous. Along the way, discover local flavours, meet artists in their studios, and soak up the unique atmosphere of one of the city's most characterful neighbourhoods.

Take the tram up to the artsy neighbourhood of Santa Teresa, a hilltop district with a charming, village-like vibe known for its steep, winding streets and elegant old mansions.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Languages English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Santa Teresa Tram Ride, Art Studios and Local Flavours

  • Meet your guide in downtown Rio de Janeiro and take the century-old tram over the hill of Santa Teresa.

  • Be amazed by the views of this beautiful city from the top of the Lapa Arches and admire the Portuguese architecture from the last century along the walk.

  • Visit different local ateliers and interact with the artists. Learn about their works and the inspiration behind those masterpieces.

  • Enjoy cachaça, a local alcoholic beverage, along with some local delicacies in one of the century-old bars.

  • Stroll through the streets and learn about the neighbourhood's history and rich immigrant past. Enjoy a local beer and listen to jazz samba in the neighbourhood's centre area.

End of the tour.

century-old tram, Santa Teresa hilltop, Lapa Arches views

Where this trip takes you

century-old tram, Santa Teresa hilltop, Lapa Arches views

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Santa Teresa 1 city · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Tram ticket

  • Rio tour guide

  • One local drink and one local snack

What's Not Included

  • Transportation

  • Any extra drinks and snacks

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro - State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Tour start
Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro - State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 hours finish where they began, in Santa Teresa.

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