Ancient Rio and Santa Teresa Tour: Historical Journey with Hotel Transportation

Step back in time and explore the historical center of Rio de Janeiro and the charming neighborhood of Santa Teresa. Visit iconic landmarks, enjoy the traditional tram ride, and discover the artistic heritage of this captivating city.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Santa Teresa - Bucolic neighborhood, home to several painters. Admire the wonderful mansions which date back to the 20th century and be amazed at its history. The neighborhood still has the tram which was built back in 1897.
What's Included
  • Climate-controlled vehicle interiors
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Entrance to museums
Additional Information

We invite you to join us in a journey back in time though Ancient Rio and Santa Teresa! Let’s visit the historical center of Rio and go to the Mosteiro de São Bento, walk through the Praça XV, Arcos dos Teles, Cinelandia (and take the opportunity to visit Colombo’s bakery) and the Arcos da Lapa. We will also visit the bucolic neighborhood of Santa…

Location
Hotel Rio Othon Palace
Avenida Atlântica
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(106 Ratings)
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Z2434gklucam
Dec 31, 2024
Just fantastic! - We spent 2 wonderful days in the company of our guide Monica, discovering Rio. He introduced us to mile different aspects of a city complex and fascinating at the same time: history, popular culture, art, food and wine, hidden gems and natural beauty. Monica is very prepared, super organized, flexible and it was a pleasure to live with her this experience: straconsigliata from all points of view!
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Pedra75
Dec 28, 2024
Best of Rio de Janeiro - Monica our guide was very good she designed our 8 hour private tour to the fullest. We recommend you do a day with your private guide.
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Elizabeth_l
Dec 25, 2024
Super Informative Tour!! - Outstanding guide with Renato who knows history and economics and ties everything together. Recommend going on a Sunday as the downtown area is quite quiet early in the morning. It’s a great compliment to visit to Christ the Redeemer and Sugar loaf Mountain
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Laurences750
Dec 2, 2024
Perfect visit - Superb visit with Monica who speaks French. She made us discover the historic city with passion by giving us a mine of infirmities.
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Trailblazer224433
Dec 1, 2024
Nice trip - Nice trip .the guide gave us very good information.and she dropt us where we ask for ..she was also in time in the morning thanks
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Grahamh756
Nov 30, 2024
Amazing trip! - Wonderful trip through downtown Rio and Lapa. Monica was our guide and was professional, knowledgeable, prompt and went out of her way to make us all feel at home in her city. We loved the illustrative pictures showing us the different historical changes from Colonial Brazil to the present day.
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Wayne_c
Nov 16, 2024
Private car tour with Dario - Had a private tour with Dario which was an absolute pleasure! A wonderful guide, such knowledge, enthusiasm and pride in his hometown Rio, kindly took us wherever we wished with nothing but patience. Would recommend anyone lucky enough to visit this incredible city to experience a private trip with Dario, you won’t regret it!
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Sandra_j
Oct 24, 2024
Colorful tour - Romeu was an excellent guide. Thiz was a wonderful tour with lots of informative facts and discussion about the Brazilian culture. Santa Teresa was very colorful amd we loved the grafiti.
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Trangn
Sep 13, 2024
Worth the time - Wanessa was really punctual, knowledgeable about the area and history. We went to downtown and Santa Theresa . We got to visit the art fair as well. Good tour to know the area a bit
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Road17860469246
Jun 28, 2024
Exceptional!!! - The guide, Monica, was of absolutely exceptional kindness and skill. The driver, Vinicius, proved most efficient in Rio's inconvenient traffic. They made us discover places that would have been inaccessible to us in such a short time. We learned a lot and end this tour with beautiful memories. We can only send them a huge thank you!
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