3-Hour Santa Teresa Tram and Walking Tour in Rio de Janeiro

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Enjoy the classic Santa Teresa tram ride uphill
• 02 Roam across Cinelândia Square and its remarkable historic surroundings
• 03 Admire the beautiful houses and art galleries around Largo dos Guimarães
• 04 Visit Parque das Ruínas, a former palace turned cultural center with spectacular city views

Explore Santa Teresa, a charming neighbourhood in Rio de Janeiro, with a classic tram ride uphill from Cinelândia. Stroll through Praça Floriano and Largo dos Guimarães, admiring the beautiful houses and art galleries that give this area its distinctive character. The experience also includes a stop to try local food and beverages before visiting Parque das Ruínas, a former palace turned cultural center with spectacular views over the city.

Next, head to the Santa Teresa tram station and take the tram uphill to the Santa Teresa neighbourhood.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Rio de Janeiro

Languages English, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Santa Teresa Tram Ride and Cultural Walk

• Connect with your tour guide at Cinelândia Square to begin the itinerary.
• Take in the square's classic surrounding buildings and monuments. It is a remarkable place in Rio, and a bit of its history will be shared. The square is located at the Cinelândia metro station exit.
• Next, head to the Santa Teresa tram station and take the tram uphill to the Santa Teresa neighbourhood. This is a very pleasant ride.
• Then, walk from Largo dos Guimarães, the center of Santa Teresa, past the great houses and art galleries, and stop at a restaurant to try local food and beverages.
• Afterwards, proceed to Parque das Ruínas, an old palace that was turned into a cultural center with breathtaking views of the city.

Tour ends.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking professional tour guide
• Tram ticket

What's Not Included

• Food and beverages
• Tips

What to bring

• Suntan lotion
• Cap
• Comfortable shoes

Know before you go

• The tour is a walking tour with an easy level of difficulty.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Cinelândia - Praça Floriano - Centro, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, Brasil

Tour start

Cinelândia - Centro, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, Brazil

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.