Santa Teresa Tram Tour, Selarón Steps, Lapa & Cinelândia
Description
Explore Rio’s bohemian heart on a half-day tour designed for you. Ride the historic tram over the iconic Arcos da Lapa aqueduct, stroll the cobblestone streets of Santa Teresa, visit Ruins Park (closed on Tuesday), and descend the world-famous Selarón Steps. Feel the lively rhythm of Lapa and walk through Passeio Público—South America’s oldest park—before ending at the legendary Confeitaria Colombo for a sweet taste of Rio’s café culture (closed Sundays). With an expert guide sharing Rio’s rich history, you’ll experience authentic city life in comfort.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Get the tram (“bondinho”) to the bohemian neighborhood of Santa Teresa.
Drive over the Arcos da Lapa.
Walking tour in Santa Teresa.
Visit the Ruins Park.
Walk down the colorful Selarón Steps.
Take a stroll in the Passeio Público, the oldest public park in the South America.
Walk through the neighborhood.
Your last stop will be at Confeitaria Colombo (closed on Sundays).
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup and drop-off included from the main hotels in South Zone (Copacabana, Leme, Ipanema e Leblon). Passengers not staying at one of the hotels in our pick-up list will be informed of the nearest pickup point and time. Pick up from the hotel takes place before the start time of the activity. If you do not receive confirmation of your departure time, please contact us.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(299)
Super walking tour of downtown Rio and Santa Teresa with the beautiful Emma She was very knowledgeable and fun to be with Amazing morning thank you Emma ❤️!!!
Terrible weather but still an enjoyable and informative tour. Emma, our guide was delightful. Good insight into downtown Rio.
Everything is very nice, we really had a good time. The tour of Santa Teresa, Selarón, and the other places is worth it, and the guide was very friendly.
Estimado Diego, Muchas gracias por su comentario! Nos alegra saber que disfrutaron del recorrido y que la visita a Santa Teresa y los demás lugares cumplió sus expectativas. También nos hace muy felices saber que la guía contribuyó a que la experiencia fuera aún más especial para usteds. Esperamos recibirlos nuevamente pronto!
We did the tour with the guide Alexia and enjoyed it a lot. She told us a lot of history and anecdotes about the area that only a local person could know. Thanks to this tour, we were able to skip the line at the Santa Teresa bondinho, otherwise we would have had to wait like the other tourists for about 2 hours to go up. Alexia was very pleasant with us and took many photos during the trip 🙂 Totally recommended tour!!
Estimado, Chonorato. ¡Gracias por compartir su experiencia! Nos alegra mucho saber que disfrutó del tour de forma tan enriquecedora. Es excelente saber que pudieron optimizar el tiempo y vivir momentos especiales. Agradecemos su recomendación. Equipo de experiencia del cliente
Discovering Santa Teresa with our guide Alexia. Many problems in the morning due to the withdrawal that occurred very late because of a running event in Rio (which was scheduled anyway; it could have been avoided to give such tight appointments). We went to Cinelandia and then took the tram to Santa Teresa - it is very useful to have a guide because it helps you avoid wasting a lot of time at the tram, which has an incredible line of people. The tour was also nice; we received a lot of interesting information, the guide was very patient, and we were fortunate to be a group of only 6 people. It's a shame about the heavy rain, but it perhaps made the tour even more authentic. Caffè Colombo was also a nice experience thanks to the ability to skip the line and grab some snacks. The price is not low, but doing it alone would take much more time! For me, it's a yes!
Gentile Andy, La ringraziamo molto per il suo feedback. Ci dispiace per il ritardo nel pick-up e siamo già al lavoro per migliorare la nostra pianificazione in situazioni simili. Siamo comunque felici che abbia apprezzato il tour, in particolare l’esperienza con la guida Alexia, il gruppo ristretto e le visite effettuate. La ringraziamo per la sua raccomandazione e speriamo di accoglierla nuovamente presto. Customer Experience Team
Very happy with our tour - the tour guide picked us up at our hotel, was very informative, and the tour went at a comfortable pace.
Dear Jennifer, Thank you very much for your kind feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you were happy with your tour. We truly appreciate your comments and hope to welcome you again in the future. Customer Experience Team
We had a great moment with Alexia in center of Rio. Unfortunately the shuttle to Santa Teresa had broken when we arrived, but the guide proposed another schedule of the tour. I was impressed by how the guide knows the neighborhood. I strongly recommend Alexia, but I would recommend to offer some full day tour as well with other attractions. I have the feeling that half day is not enough.
Dear Julio, thank you very much for your feedback! We are glad to hear that you had a great experience with our guide and enjoyed the tour. We apologize for the transportation issue and appreciate your suggestion for a more complete tour. We hope to welcome you again! Customer Experience Team
The tour guide Emma was excellent... very helpful and communicative. The tour itself, for me, wasn't all that spectacular but left with knowledge gained. The Selaron Steps, I guess, was my highlight.
Dear Chiquita, Thank you for your feedback. We’re very pleased to hear that you had a great experience with our guide Emma and that you found her helpful and communicative. It’s also nice to know that you left the tour with new knowledge and enjoyed highlights such as the Selarón Steps. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again in the future. Kind regards, Customer Experience Team
Great tour with Emma. She gave us a lot of interesting information and helped us with a lot of great tips for our stay in Rio. The weather was unfortunately quite bad that day, but we still enjoyed the tour. The nice thing is that they take care of the tram tickets for you, which can be quite busy when the weather is better. Santa Teresa was also very interesting. I would also recommend not doing the tour on a Sunday, since the library and other buildings are not open that day, which you may want to explore after the tour.
Dear Karim, Thank you very much for your kind feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you had a great experience with our guide Emma and that you found her informative and helpful throughout the tour, as well as for your stay in Rio. It’s also wonderful to know that you enjoyed exploring Santa Teresa and appreciated the convenience of having the tram tickets arranged in advance. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again on your next visit to Rio. Kind regards, Customer Experience Team
It was so fun! Alexia and Anderson were great! Alexia our tour guide was informative about the history and had a passionate personality throughout the tour! Alexia is also a great photographer and made sure our pictures were clear and great! Anderson made sure we got to all of the spots safely and was also informative. Would recommend to anyone going to Rio!
Dear Customer, Thank you very much for your feedback. We are delighted to hear that you had fun and enjoyed an amazing experience. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again soon! Customer Experience Team
