Christ, St. Teresa, Selaron & Farmers Market. 6 Hours Tour.

5.0 (14 reviews) 6 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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View from Corcovado Mountain — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Christ Farmers Market and Selaron — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Covers Rio’s main highlight, Selaron's Staircase, Santa Teresa neighborhood and a visit to a Farmer's Market in just a few hours, but no rush.

The tour is conducted at your pace;

It is ideal for those people who want to combine views, local food and Nature.

The itinerary is somewhat customizable and can be adapted to your needs;

Wheelchair friendly;

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At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: Portuguese, English, Spanish
Operated by: Luis Darin Private Tour Guide

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–12 years) · Adults (13–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Tolls and parking fees;
Included: anding and/or facility fees: Landing and facility fees
Included: Tour guide service;
Included: Transportation on a private car;
Included: Surcharges on fuel: Fuel surcharge

Not included

Not included: Snacks: Fruits and street food sampling at the farmer’s Market. Estimate cost of BRL 40.00 per person
Not included: Admission fees: Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer

Itinerary

Praia Do Recreio

Passing by

Depending on your hotel location we'll pass by this very large beach area.
Barra da Tijuca Beach

Passing by

Depending on your hotel location we'll pass by this area full of new developments and one of the most beautiful beaches in Rio.
Praia de Sao Conrado

Passing by

Depending on your hotel location we'll pass by this beach sorrounded by mountains from where hang gliding pilots take off.
Praia do Leblon

Passing by

Depending on your hotel location we'll pass by this very nice beach in the most expensive neighborhood in South America.
Ipanema Beach

Passing by

Depending on your hotel location we'll drive by this very iconic beach on the way to the main attractions of the tour.
Praia do Arpoador

Passing by

Depending on your hotel location we'll drive by this rock at the end of Ipanema Beach considered one of the best spots in Rio to observe the sunset during the summer.
Copacabana Beach

Passing by

On the way to Corcovado Mountain we'll drive by the most famous beach in Brazil.
Praia do Leme

Passing by

Depending on your hotel location we’ll drive by this less busy beach located at the very far end of Copacabana.
Botafogo Beach

Passing by

On the way to the main attractions we’ll drive by this nice neighborhood that can easily be seen from the top of Corcovado Mountain.
Praia do Flamengo

Passing by

Depending on your hotel location we’ll drive by this classical neighborhood that offers the best view of Sugarloaf Mountain.
Guanabara Palace

Passing by

This was the home of Princess Isabel, the daughter of Brazil’s second emperor. Today the beautiful building houses the headquarter of Rio de Janeiro State government.
Cosme Velho

Passing by

On the way to Corcovado Mountain we’ll drive through this neighborhood that was once the home for most embassies in Brazil when Rio was the country capital.
Parque Nacional da Tijuca

Passing by

We’ll cross the Tijuca National Park on the way to Corcovado Mountain. The diverse fauna and lush vegetation of the park can be observed.
Centro De Visitantes Paineiras

15 min

The visitors center was created in 2013 and houses an environmental education center and can be visited when going to the Christ Monument by minibus.
Santuario Cristo Redentor

40 min Admission not included

The most iconic monument in Brazil was inaugurated in 1931 and is considered the largest Art Deco statue in the world. From the monument Rio can be seen at its entire splendor.
Floresta da Tijuca

Passing by

Tijuca Forest is the largest reforested urban forest in the world. The forest takes 10% of the city area and houses the Tijuca National Park.
Ipanema Farmer's Market

30 min

Each morning farmers set it up on a different street.

These are the places where the locals go to do their grocery shopping, and tourists are welcome to walk around the several stands sampling fruits, street food and vegetables offered in the market. The fruit in Brazil really taste different. More than once I had people telling me “So that is what mango is supposed to taste like! I feel I’ve been cheated all my life…”.
Santa Teresa

30 min

This picturesque and well preserved colonial style area born in the mid-1800s is now an artsy neighborhood full of bars, cafés and good restaurants that offer a myriad food options including the best Acai and cheese bread in Rio.

The place offers great photo opportunities with its painted murals, street art, cobblestone streets and a variety of souvenirs shops, including the only one in Rio listed on Lonely Planet for having only items made by local artists.
Downtown RJ

Passing by

The downtown district is where the famous Selaron Steps are located.
Escadaria Selaron

20 min

Selaron’s Staircase is a set of world-famous steps. They are the work of Chilean-born artist Jorge Selaron who claimed that the staircase is his tribute to the Brazilian people.

The steps straddle both the Lapa and Santa Teresa neighborhoods. There are 250 steps which are covered in over 2000 tiles collected from over 60 countries around the world.
Arcos da Lapa

Passing by

Also known as Arcos da Lapa the aqueduct used to supply the city with water from the rivers born at Tijuca Forest. Now it is used as a passageway for the tram that connects Downtown Rio and Santa Teresa neighborhoods.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Motel Comodoro
Shelton Hotel
Internacional Airport
Hotel Emocoes
Hotel Caricia
Hotel Atlantico Praia
Elegance Praia Hotel
Hotel Belas Artes
Casa Nova Hotel
Mengo Palace Hotel
Hotel D Pedro Segundo
Atlantico Palace Hotel Residencia

and 243 more pickup points

We will pick you up from the pier, airport, hotel or rental apartment in Rio. Please make sure to enter your hotel name. In case of a rental apartment or unlisted hotel please enter the full street address.

Places we will drive by on the way to the first attraction will depend on your hotel location.

Using your ticket

Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Infant seats are available on request if advised at time of booking.
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
All tours are private and conducted in air conditioned vehicle.
Your admission tickets for the attractions visited on the tour are not included. Admission fees will be paid directly at the attractions.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

If you cancel at least 2 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

If you cancel	You get back
At least 2 days before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Infant seats are available on request if advised at time of booking.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
All tours are private and conducted on air conditioned vehicle.
Your admission tickets for the attractions visited on the tour and any meals or drinks ARE NOT INCLUDED.
Admission fees will be paid directly at the attractions.
Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required.