Lapa and Santa Teresa Private Walking Tour

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240 minutes (Approx.)
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We will take you on a ride in one of the oldest tramways of the world: The Santa Teresa tram. The tour connects the city center to Santa Teresa, passing on top of the Lapa Arches (Arcos da Lapa), where we can have a view of Lapa from above. In Santa Teresa we will alight at Largo do Guimarães, the gastronomic area of the neighborhood. There, you can try the local cuisine in the neighborhood's trendy restaurants and bars. After, we'll explore the neighborhood on foot, walking around its cobblestone streets, observing its colonial houses and hidden views. We will visit its cultural centers, museums, and local artists' ateliers, including one of the 6 best viewpoints of the city and then walk to Lapa, passing by the colorful Selarón steps, that connect the two neighborhoods. In Lapa, we will finish admiring the Arcos da Lapa (the Carioca aqueduct) at a hidden rooftop that only locals know.

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Adult

Ages 18 or above
2

Children

0

Things To Know

  • Santa Teresa Tram ticket (round trip)
  • Licensed Tour Guide
  • Food and Drinks
  • Tips
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What's included in the package

Itinerary

We will take you on a ride in one of the oldest trams of the world: The Santa Teresa tram. The tram connects the city center to Santa Teresa, passing on top of the Lapa Arches (Arcos da Lapa), where we can have a view of Lapa from above.

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Largo dos Guimaraes

We will alight at Largo do Guimarães, the cultural and gastronomic area of Santa Teresa. There, you can try the local cuisine in the neighborhood's trendy restaurants and bars.

Centro Cultural Municipal Parque das Ruinas

We will visit one of the 6 best viewpoints in the city - Ruins Park, which features gorgeous views over downtown Rio de Janeiro and Guanabara Bay.

Escadaria Selaron

We will walk towards Lapa, passing by the colorful Selarón steps, that connects the two neighborhoods.

Arcos da Lapa

In Lapa, we will admire the Arcos da Lapa and walk by the area, finalizing the tour at a local cachaça bar to try our national beverage.


Where to meet and pickup

Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting Points

End Points

  • We will finish the experience at a hidden rooftop in Lapa with a beautifull view of the Lapa Arches and Downtown.

Ticket Redemption

Direct access, no redemption is required


Reviews By Other Travelers

5
Based on 7 reviews

What do other 7 guests say about Lapa and Santa Teresa Private Walking Tour

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roc_or46
5
Mar 2024
I would not have known the landscapes that I saw with Monique if I had arrived in Rio on my own. It's definitely great to have a guide like her showing you the best places in Rio
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Traveler825931
5
Feb 2024
I was fortunate enough to be in the company of Monique, one of the founders of the company. We met at the station at the start of the St Teresa tram. That was fun just as an opener. We rode the tram to the end of the line and started back down. We stopped and got off about 1/2 way back and walked...
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TuanN957
5
Jan 2023
Monique was recommended to us by a friend, and she did not disappoint our family of 4. We took the walking tour and brought us to great locations that only a local (Cariocas) would know. We did some research ahead of time about Rio (as it was our first time in Brazil) to learn about the standard ...

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All prices are shown in USD

Adult

Ages 18 or above
2

Children

0

Things to know

Included
  • Santa Teresa Tram ticket (round trip)
  • Licensed Tour Guide
Not Included
  • Food and Drinks
  • Tips
Additional Information
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels