Rio de Janeiro Half-Day Santa Teresa, Lapa, and Cinelândia Walking Tour with Tram Ride and Selarón Steps
by C2Rio Tours Travel
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$150Overview
This half-day tour in Rio de Janeiro begins with a drive over the Arcos da Lapa aqueduct, followed by a 15-minute ride on the historic tram to the Santa Teresa neighborhood. Upon arrival, there is a 20-minute walking tour through Santa Teresa’s cobblestone streets. Next, the group visits the Centro Cultural Municipal Parque das Ruinas (Ruins Park) for about 30 minutes; note that this park is closed on Tuesdays. Afterward, participants walk down the colorful Selarón Steps for 15 minutes. The tour continues with a 15-minute stroll through Passeio Público, the oldest public park in South America. Then, there is a 15-minute walk through the neighborhood of Cinelândia. The final stop is Confeitaria Colombo, a traditional café where food and drinks can be purchased; it is closed on Sundays. The total duration of the tour is approximately 4 hours. The guide provides live commentary in English, Spanish, and Portuguese throughout. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included from main hotels in Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, and Leme. Transportation is in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle. All entrance fees are included. Food, drinks at Confeitaria Colombo, and optional gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Santa Teresa Tram Ride
Participants board the historic tram, known as the “bondinho,” for a 15-minute ride to the bohemian neighborhood of Santa Teresa.
15 min
Arcos da Lapa
The tour drives over the Arcos da Lapa aqueduct.
10 min
Santa Teresa
A 20-minute walking tour explores Santa Teresa’s cobblestone streets and artistic atmosphere.
20 min
Centro Cultural Municipal Parque das Ruinas
The group visits the Ruins Park.
30 min
Escadaria Selaron
Tour participants walk down the colorful Selarón Steps over a 15-minute period.
15 min
Passeio Publico
There is a 15-minute stroll in Passeio Público, the oldest public park in South America.
15 min
Cinelandia
The tour includes a 15-minute walk through the Cinelândia neighborhood.
15 min
Confeitaria Colombo
The final stop is 15 minutes at Confeitaria Colombo café, which is closed on Sundays; food and drinks can be purchased here.
15 min
Meeting point
Hotels in Leme.
End point
Hotels in Leme.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Rio de Janeiro Half-Day Santa Teresa, Lapa, and Cinelândia Walking Tour with Tram Ride and Selarón Steps
by C2Rio Tours Travel
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$150Overview
This half-day tour in Rio de Janeiro begins with a drive over the Arcos da Lapa aqueduct, followed by a 15-minute ride on the historic tram to the Santa Teresa neighborhood. Upon arrival, there is a 20-minute walking tour through Santa Teresa’s cobblestone streets. Next, the group visits the Centro Cultural Municipal Parque das Ruinas (Ruins Park) for about 30 minutes; note that this park is closed on Tuesdays. Afterward, participants walk down the colorful Selarón Steps for 15 minutes. The tour continues with a 15-minute stroll through Passeio Público, the oldest public park in South America. Then, there is a 15-minute walk through the neighborhood of Cinelândia. The final stop is Confeitaria Colombo, a traditional café where food and drinks can be purchased; it is closed on Sundays. The total duration of the tour is approximately 4 hours. The guide provides live commentary in English, Spanish, and Portuguese throughout. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included from main hotels in Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, and Leme. Transportation is in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle. All entrance fees are included. Food, drinks at Confeitaria Colombo, and optional gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Santa Teresa Tram Ride
Participants board the historic tram, known as the “bondinho,” for a 15-minute ride to the bohemian neighborhood of Santa Teresa.
15 min
Arcos da Lapa
The tour drives over the Arcos da Lapa aqueduct.
10 min
Santa Teresa
A 20-minute walking tour explores Santa Teresa’s cobblestone streets and artistic atmosphere.
20 min
Centro Cultural Municipal Parque das Ruinas
The group visits the Ruins Park.
30 min
Escadaria Selaron
Tour participants walk down the colorful Selarón Steps over a 15-minute period.
15 min
Passeio Publico
There is a 15-minute stroll in Passeio Público, the oldest public park in South America.
15 min
Cinelandia
The tour includes a 15-minute walk through the Cinelândia neighborhood.
15 min
Confeitaria Colombo
The final stop is 15 minutes at Confeitaria Colombo café, which is closed on Sundays; food and drinks can be purchased here.
15 min
Meeting point
Hotels in Leme.
End point
Hotels in Leme.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.