Guided Walk to Santa Teresa

3 hours Free cancellation

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About this activity

Santa Teresa is one of the most bucolic neighborhoods in Rio de Janeiro and is close to the city center. The neighborhood is home to mansions from the early 20th century. Today it is a stronghold of plastic artists, where there is the tram, dated 1897.

The Tour Santa Teresa is an excursion that immerses you in one of the most charming neighborhoods in Rio, located high up on a hill cut by the cable car trails and highlighted by its museums, squares, ateliers and shops!

The Tour takes place twice a day, in the morning and in the afternoon.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: RIO PASSEIOS EXPERIENCE

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–10 years) · Adults (11–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Professional bilingual tour guide

Not included

Not included: Food and Drinks
Not included: Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.): Bondinho (Train)

Itinerary

Centro Cultural Municipal Parque das Ruinas

30 min Admission included

One more of the pleasant surprises of one of my favorite places in Rio, the Parque das Ruínas located at the top of Santa Teresa, has a viewpoint that allows an incredible panoramic view of the city. But it is not just the view that impresses and attracts visitors, as the place is also a cultural center with a varied program and, in addition, it has a very interesting historical side.

Right at the entrance to the favela is the place where some scenes from the movie Fast and Furious 5 were recorded.

Parts of Elite Squad 2 were also filmed in the community, not to mention the list of artists who have visited the site, such as pop stars Michael Jackson and Madonna, as well as personalities like Alicia Keys, Vin Diesel, Hugh Jackman, Jason Statham among others.

The view from the top of the favela is incredible! Sugarloaf, Urca, Corcovado, Ipanema, Copacabana and more, all seen at once.
Museu Chacara do Ceu

30 min Admission included

The Chácara do Céu Museum, which was the former residence of Castro Maya and left by himself for the benefit of the population through the Castro Maya Foundation, is in Santa Teresa and has been known by that name since 1876. Inherited by Castro Maya in 1936 and listed by the National Historical and Artistic Heritage Institute (IPHAN) in 1974, the museum displays art collections from different periods, and from different origins, rare books, furniture and decorative arts, distributed in a house with three floors.

Today, in addition to long-term and temporary exhibitions, the museum maintains two rooms originally furnished and acclimated, in order to preserve the character of the place's residence.
Largo dos Guimaraes

20 min Admission included

Yellow tram stop and bohemian meeting point with bars, cultural events and old buildings.
Laurinda Santos Lobo Cultural Centre

30 min Admission included

“Laurinda”, as it is known, is the cultural center of the neighborhood most connected to the memory of Santa Teresa. In the space there are exhibitions and photographic projections, dance and music workshops, theatrical performances, children's activities, piano recitals and various outdoor events.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Metro Carioca exit Rio Branco

End point

Metro Carioca exit Rio Branco

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.

Good to know

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The tour is not private, but shared, and the guide will speak in English, Spanish and Portuguese
We do the tour, rain or shine. The day of the tour is chosen by the customer, therefore no refund will be generated in case of bad weather. We will do the tour rain or shine.