Lapa and Santa Teresa Private Walking Tour

5.0 (9 reviews) 3–4 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Santa Teresa Tram by Renato Oliveira — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Lapa and Santa Teresa Private Walking Tour, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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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At a glance

Duration: 3–4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Rio de Janeiro by Cariocas Travel

Ages: Adults (18–60 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Santa Teresa Tram ticket (round trip)
Included: Licensed Tour Guide

Not included

Not included: Lunch: Food and Drinks
Not included: Tips

Itinerary

Stop 1

40 min Admission included

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.
Largo dos Guimaraes

one hour

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

30 min

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

30 min

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

30 min

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.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

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

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.