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5-Hour Santa Teresa Walking Tour in Rio with Selarón Steps

5 Hours Round trip from Santa Teresa Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the historic streets of Santa Teresa on foot
  • 02 Visit the world-famous Selarón Steps by Jorge Selarón
  • 03 Discover Rio de Janeiro's eventful history with your guide
  • 04 Option to ride the old bonde over the Aqueduct of Lapa

Stroll through the streets of Santa Teresa and explore one of Rio de Janeiro's most historic neighborhoods on this short private guided tour. Learn about the city's eventful history on foot, visit the world-famous Selarón Steps created by Chilean artist Jorge Selarón, and experience the bohemian atmosphere of the area. You can also choose to ride the old bonde, or streetcar, over the Aqueduct of Lapa.

Visit the world-famous Selarón Steps, decorated by the Chilean artist Jorge Selarón.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Rio de Janeiro
Languages English, German

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Santa Teresa Walk and Selarón Steps

  • Take public transport with your guide to Rio's city center. Explore the historic streets of Santa Teresa on foot and get an overview of the city's eventful history. Enjoy a guided experience that makes history lessons fun.

  • After the walk, you can taste a special cappuccino at Confeitaria Colombo.

  • Visit the world-famous Selarón Steps, decorated by the Chilean artist Jorge Selarón. As an optional activity, ride an old bonde, or streetcar, over the Aqueduct of Lapa, also known as the Lapa Arches, in Rio's bohemian area.

Transfer back to the hotel by car.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Santa Teresa 1 city · 5 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Brazilian tour guide

  • Public transport and transfer by car back to the hotel

What's Not Included

  • Visit to Confeitaria Colombo (optional)

  • Tour by bonde in Santa Teresa

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 5 hours finish where they began, in Santa Teresa.

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