Delve into the most bohemian side of Rio with this tour of the Santa Teresa neighbourhood, with its captivating antique tramway and beautiful mansions. You will also tour Rio’s historic city centre.
Santa Teresa and Historic Rio Tour
We will collect you from the hotels in Rio at the arranged time and then we head to one of the most famous and beautiful hills in the city. Following a brief trajectory, we will arrive at the neighbourhood of Santa Teresa.
We start our tour by learning about the history of this zone of Rio. Did you know that this neighbourhood experienced its golden heyday at the beginning of the 20th century? You can see evidence of this in the elegant mansions nestled in the hillside woodlands. The colourful streets and their beautiful little palaces are an enchanting sight.
Our route will take us to the most iconic locations of this vivid corner of Rio, such as the Selaron Steps, which are a symbol of the bohemian life which characterizes this district. In fact, it is often referred to as the ‘Carioca Montmartre’. We will also cross the Lapa Arches, an 18th-century aqueduct that still today serves as a boundary between the neighbourhoods of Santa Teresa and Lapa.
During the tour of the neighbourhood, you will also see the striking yellow trams, another of Santa Teresa’s iconic features. You should return one afternoon on your trip, when it as at its liveliest, to climb aboard one and explore the neighbourhood further.
To finish, we will head into the centre of Rio de Janeiro, where we will encounter November 15 Square, located in an area that was totally revitalized for the 2016 Olympic Games.
At the end of the tour, we will return you to your hotel.
Hotel pick up
This activity includes pick up from hotels in the southern (Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana, Botafogo, Flamengo, Catete) and central areas of Rio de Janeiro. If you're staying somewhere else, please let us know so we can arrange a new meeting point.
Pick up is also included from the cruise port.
Important
The schedule of this activity may be impacted by Carnival celebrations. In this case, we'll get in touch to notify you of any possible changes.
Price
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Duration
4 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, although it may occasionally be done in two languages.
Included
Hotel pick up and drop off.
Guide in English.
Tickets.
9% discount on the official ticket price.
When to book?
You can book up until 18 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Accessible only for folding chairs. This must be indicated in the reservation.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code. Specifically, this activity applies the following practices: Show more
Printed material is avoided.
No single-use plastics are used.
The activity helps the dissemination of local cultural heritage.
The activity promotes local production.
No printing of documentation required.
Promotes local employment.
Has a gender equality policy.
Promotes local employment.
Has a gender equality policy.
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 2 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us .
