Walking Tour in Santa Teresa and Lapa
Join us for a magical walking tour through Santa Teresa, Rio’s most artistic and bohemian neighborhood! Explore the charm of Largo dos Guimarães and Curvelo, take in the stunning views from Parque das Ruínas, and walk down the iconic Escadaria Selarón. We end in lively Lapa, home to samba and history.
Throughout the tour, your guide (a local expert) will share fascinating stories about Rio’s history, music, and spiritual life, while also pointing out street art, hidden alleys, and secret spots most tourists miss. This tour is a deep dive into the soul of Rio
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Walking Tour in Santa Teresa and Lapa
What's included in Walking Tour in Santa Teresa and Lapa
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Largo dos Guimaraes
The tour begins with the ride of the local Tram from the Center of Rio de Janeiro to the first stop at the largo de Guimaraes in Santa Tereza. Largo dos Guimaraes is considered the bohemian heart of Santa Tereza with lots of Bars, Restaurants and Shops with handcrafted souvenirs made by the local artists
Largo Do Curvelo
From the Largo dos Guimaraes we will walk to the Largo do Curvelo stopping to appreciate the views of the center of Rio de Janeiro and admire the buildings from the 50 th and it´s history.
Centro Cultural Municipal Parque das Ruinas
The park of the Ruins is know known as the Park of Gloria Maria a very well known Brasilian Jornalist. It is a great point to take pictures with the best views of Rio de Janeiro: The Center, the aeroport Santos Dumont , Niteroi, The Guanabara Bay and Sugar Loaf and have some drinks
Inclusions
- the Ticket to the local Tram from the Center to Santa Tereza is included
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Take line 1 or 2 of the subway to get to Carioca station. The closest exit is B – República do Chile. Walk for about 400 meters . It is located at Rua Lélio Gama, no. 2. In other words, in the central area of Rio de Janeiro, practically next to the Petrobrás Building.
End Points
- the Escaria Selaron (Selaron Staircase) is in the heart of Lapa
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
the meeting point is at: Follow the staircase you will see a booth i will be waiting theyre Do not go all the way up the staircases.it is very close to the entrance of the tram to Santa Tereza
