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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Ricardoalbertom
Sep 8, 2025
Very picturesque - From Cinelandia you can access three tourist places.Selaron staircase, Arcos de La and old Santa Teresa district.To enjoy these places
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Brunocr5422yc
Sep 2, 2025
Great tour - EMMA our guide was very kind, she explained well and She is very proud of her Santa Teresa area!Great experience to do under her supervision.
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432karener
Aug 31, 2025
Santa Teresa and Bondinho - It was a tour on a Sunday of carioca sun. Maravilhoso. We loved and Emma was a.guia beyond the qie we expected. She was super dedicated, told us the story and made the ride amazing. When I get back to RJ, I want Emma again. And helped us with the best photos of the tour.
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E8303ykvaleriev
Aug 30, 2025
A tour to do absolutely ‘ - An excursion to do absolutely if you want to discover the Santa Teresa neighborhood, typical of Rio! A private tour with Daniel, our very friendly guide who taught us a lot and who was very attentive!
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Alexandredj928td
Aug 21, 2025
Super guide Alexa - It was amazing! The very attentive and proactive Alexa guide made all the difference in the organization of the attractions of the day. He knew exactly how to plan schedules to avoid queues and riots.
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682eugeniat
Aug 19, 2025
St Teresa with Alexia, a great experience - Very positive especially thanks to the Alexia guide who combines a great professionalism and in-depth knowledge dei.luoghi to so much sympathy and empathy with the tourist!
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Libby_b
Aug 17, 2025
Great tour! Alexia is a... - Great tour! Alexia is a fantastic guide! She is very engaging and provided excellent commentary throughout the tour. I would take this tour again.
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343katrinh
Aug 12, 2025
Lifestyle Santa Teresa outstanding! - The tour was great, Alexia was an extremely competent and nice guide, showed and explained a lot and was also very open to individual wishes. This way you can better understand the lifestyle of Santa Teresa than if you travel alone. Thank you!
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Sergiosv8235hn
Aug 26, 2025
Amazing - Wonderful the tour, as well monitored by our guide Daniel attentive and prepared in the historical information of the places visited on the bondinho tour to Santa Teresa!!!
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Dodo2761
Aug 26, 2025
I’m glad we did this, but - I’m glad we did this tour, but be prepared. The tram ride through Saint Tereza isn’t pretty. The area has some good views over the city, but at one point we were being spoken to by our guide at a tram spot, with a homeless person literally at our feet. The area itself has some interesting graffiti but looks very run down. Once we got into the city, this was better with a good time at the steps, though one of our group had a gold chain ripped from his neck. Luckily he got it back. Though this was a silly thing to have worn. The guides give plenty of warning about crime and being careful. Andrea our guide was lovely and very informative. This tour shows you Rio away from the beaches, worts and all.
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up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).