Brazil · Walking Tours

4-Hour Walking Tour of Santa Teresa and Lapa with Selarón Steps

4 Hours Round trip from R. Murtinho Nobre Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Ride Rio de Janeiro's last remaining tram line up to Santa Teresa
02 Explore the Xacara do Céu Museum, home to European and Brazilian art
03 Stroll through Ruins Park, an art gallery set around a mansion's ruins
04 Walk down the world-famous Colorful Steps by Selarón

Delve into the historical side of Rio on a walk through the charming neighbourhoods of Santa Teresa and Lapa, often known as the Carioca Montmartre. Ride Rio de Janeiro's last tram line, visit the Xacara do Céu Museum and Ruins Park, and discover the lively atmosphere of Lapa. The experience also includes a walk down the famous Colorful Steps by Selarón.

Walk down the famous Colorful Steps by Selarón, the work of Chilean-born artist Jorge Selarón.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Rio de Janeiro, Lapa

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Santa Teresa, Lapa and the Selarón Steps

Explore the lovely district of Santa Teresa and jump on the last tram line in Rio de Janeiro.
Enjoy the journey from downtown Rio all the way up to this fascinating and unique neighbourhood, nominated by many visitors as the Carioca Montmartre.
Go to Xacara do Céu Museum, which displays European and Brazilian art in the former residence of a Rio businessman.
Stroll through Ruins Park, a public park with an art gallery built around the ruins of a mansion.
Visit Lapa, renowned for its traditional bars, live music clubs, dance halls, and open-air samba jams.
Walk down the famous Colorful Steps by Selarón, the work of Chilean-born artist Jorge Selarón.