Brazil · Walking Tours

5-Hour Santa Teresa Sightseeing Tour in Rio with Trolley and Dona Marta

5 Hours Round trip from Santa Teresa Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the picturesque and bucolic neighborhood of Santa Teresa
02 Ride the historic Santa Teresa Trolley
03 Discover art galleries, castles, and historical colonial houses
04 Visit the famous Selarón Steps and their beautiful tile project
05 Enjoy panoramic views from the Dona Marta viewpoint near Christ the Redeemer

Get to know the Brazilian Montmartre with your guide on this private half-day tour focused entirely on Santa Teresa. Visit the best of this picturesque, bucolic neighborhood of Rio, known for its trolley, castles, art galleries, and historical colonial houses. Explore its charming streets, cultural landmarks, and scenic viewpoints while discovering one of the city's most distinctive areas.

See the Selarón Steps, a beautiful tile project created by the artist Selarón.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Santa Teresa Trolley Ride and Walking Tour

Pick-up at your place in the south or central zone of the city.
Ride the Santa Teresa Trolley.
Enjoy a walking tour around the area.
Visit the Church Paroquia de Santa Teresa.
Stop at Largo do Guimarães, the main area of Santa Teresa.
Continue to Largo do Curvelo.
Visit Ruins Park (not open on Monday).
See the Selarón Steps, a beautiful tile project created by the artist Selarón.
Head to the Dona Marta viewpoint, the closest viewpoint to the Christ statue.
Drop off at your place.

Where this trip takes you

Santa Teresa Trolley, Selarón Steps, Dona Marta viewpoint

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

Private driver-guide

Private transportation

What's Not Included

Tickets to the trolley

Snacks and beverages

Know before you go

Start time: at 7:30 am on weekdays and 8:30 am on weekends to avoid big lines at the trolley in Santa Teresa.
This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
This tour is not recommended for those with severe back or knee problems.
My car is a 7-seater SUV and can accommodate 6 passengers, plus me as the driver-guide.
For tours, I recommend a total of 4 adults and 2 more persons up to 1.60 meters tall in the 2 back seats.
For more than 4 adults over 1.60 meters, I rent a van with a driver at an extra cost so that the tour is extremely comfortable for everyone.

Comfort chart of my car (for tours, without luggage):