Santa Teresa and Lapa Exploration: Tram Ride and Iconic Selarón Steps

Embark on a tram ride through Rio de Janeiro’s bohemian neighborhood of Santa Teresa, visit the iconic Selarón Steps, and explore the vibrant district of Lapa on this exciting exploration tour.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Station of Santa Teresa trams - Get the tram (“bondinho”) to the bohemian neighborhood of Santa Teresa.
  • Carioca Aqueduct - Drive over the Arcos da Lapa.
  • Santa Teresa - Walking tour in Santa Teresa.
  • Centro Cultural Municipal Parque das Ruinas - Visit the Ruins Park.
  • Escadaria Selaron - Walk down the colorful Selarón Steps….
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from main hotels in Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Leme
  • Professional guide with live commentary in English, Spanish & Portuguese
  • Entrance fees included
  • Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
  • All fees and taxes included
  • Guided half-day walking tour
  • Santa Teresa tram ride included
What's Not Included
  • Food and Drinks (available for purchase at Confeitaria Colombo)
  • Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information

Discover the bohemian essence of Rio on a personalized half-day tour. Begin by riding the historic tram across the renowned Arcos da Lapa aqueduct. Wander through the charming cobblestone streets of Santa Teresa, explore Ruins Park (closed on Mondays), and make your way down the iconic Selarón Steps. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Lapa…

Location
Copacabana
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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208imranr
Nov 28, 2025
Excellent tour of Santa Teresa with a local perspective from our friendly and knowledgeable guide Alexia - Excellent tour of Santa Teresa and downtown Rio. Our tour guide Alexia was a wonderful host, knowledgeable, friendly and making sure we moved around safely and comfortably. We felt like we got a real local perspective on this part of Rio. Highly recommended tour and Alexia is a brilliant guide!
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Franziskahe6685kb
Nov 27, 2025
Great tour with an awesome guide - I was solo travelling, met great ppl on the tour, a transfer from Copacabana/Ipanema was included and our guide, Matheus knew a lot about his neighbourhood, was super kind and gave honest advice! I can highly recommend the activity!!
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Jose
Nov 26, 2025
Family friendly - Great tour and family friendly. It was my wife, me and my 7 year autistic son. Great pace, but informative and very informative. We always worry if our son can handle the pace of the tour but he did awesome with no problems. We let the tour guide know about our son and Brazil is so welcoming with people with disabilities.
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Wander553425
Nov 23, 2025
Great tour and tram ride through an authentic part of Rio. - Very informative and well organised tour. Our guide Vincent was full of information and interesting anecdotes, he answered all of our questions with great competence.
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98mari_ngelaa
Nov 21, 2025
Nice experience! - Very interesting experience by the historic center and Santa Teresa. Our guide Emma, very attentive and friendly, enriched the tour with her information. I recommend it.
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Lukaso343
Nov 19, 2025
Best Santa Teresa Tour with Emma - It was a super great tour of Santa Teresa and Lapa including ride on the historic tram. Emma was the best guide! We had the luck of a private tour. So she was able to respond to us even better and showed us many great things and told us. 100% recommendation!
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Nikolinas769
Nov 19, 2025
Amazing - Alexia an Max were amazing, I enjoyed the tour from very beginning to the end. Train ride was so cool and Alexia explained everything whole trip
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Valeriavz4734nc
Nov 15, 2025
Geeat tour with Emma - Great tour! Santa Teresa definitely worths a visit. Strolling in the streets surrounded by the beautiful murales gives you the right vibes for enjoying a different part of Rio de Janeiro and the tram ride gives you the opportunity to see the city from the upper side. Amazing the colourful Selarón steps and the Cafeteria Colombo. Emma was lovely and ready to answer to all the questions you may have about the city and to give you the best suggestions for your staying in Rio. Highly recommended :)
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Tllambia
Nov 14, 2025
Nice experience - Alexia is a tour operator with a lot of enthusiasm, he has a lot of knowledge of the Santa Teresa area. Max our driver always cooperating and with a lot of skill and caution driving.
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C_hodel
Nov 16, 2025
Exciting tour - It was an exciting tour that is recommended. The guide Daniel described the places visited and explained them in detail. We can recommend the tour.
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From $67
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).