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

Embark on your journey from the Downtown area (“Centro”), taking the tram (“bondinho”) to the artistic Santa Teresa neighborhood. Your route will take you over the Lapa Arches.
Next, explore the charming and bohemian Santa Teresa, a picturesque locale in Rio de Janeiro. Pay a visit to the Ruins Park (not open on Mondays), a communal park that hosts an…

Location
Copacabana
Cancellation Policy

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

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L5063xqcarlw
Jun 25, 2025
Fantastic experience - Newton our guide was very professional, very informative and knowledgeable. We felt safe throughout the excursion, fantastic views, and incredible experience.
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Amiri_june
Jun 24, 2025
Selaron Steps is totally worth it! - Tour started right on time with the tram to Santa Teresa. Walking down to Selaron Steps and a stroll down Cinelandia. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and friendly. I just wish that we would’ve started at the Steps earlier in the day before the crowds show up.
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Pdw82
Jun 23, 2025
Great tour! - Very professional, kind, service oriented, fluent in English and knowledgeable guide in Aline. Answered all questions and makes sure everyone is comfortable and seen. The tour was really great, we really liked the tram, the old monastery ruins and the Colombo café. Just a little bit long queue for the tram and there is no special entrance for groups.
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Dianeff2783ut
Jun 21, 2025
So interesting - Emma was full of info, history, and fun facts. It was a good time. Small group. Very comprehensive.. Emma is a great guide
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Annebm9597xq
Jun 10, 2025
Yeah. Alexia is a very good guide - Despite the very heavy rain, I would keep an excellent memory of this visit, thanks to Alexia, a great guide , very dynamic, who showed us many places! A big thank you to her Anne
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Dianafg1567om
Jun 1, 2025
Great experience - Amazing guide. Amazing views and a lot of nice pics taken. Lovely experience. A very different point of view of Rio instead of all the Copacabana typical tourist place
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Helmutr868
May 30, 2025
High praise to our guide Alexia for her guided tour of the artistic district of Santa Teresa - We visited the artistic district of Santa Teresa. Our guide Alexia could not have done better. Since she lives there herself, she knows everyone there and knows a lot about the places. The leadership could not have been more authentic. Big compliment to Alexia. It was a very competently guided excursion with a very warm , prudent guide.
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Danielle_l
May 24, 2025
Great morning tour! - Emma was great! Very knowledgeable and punctual and we had a great time! She even took us to get amazing snacks at this little food place in Santa Theresa. Highly recommend
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Jenmsum
May 23, 2025
Santa Teresa and Lapa - Lovely tour with Alexia. Great views and very informative. Tram ride was fun. Colombo was beautiful and good coffee. 👍
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Richard_w
May 20, 2025
An enjoyable morning's tour - well worth doing! - This was an enjoyable morning's tour. Vincente collected us from our hotel right on time and we set off for the Saint Teresa tram ride which was great fun. As was the visit to the Selaron Steps! Crowded but hugely enjoyable.
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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).