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Lapa and Santa Teresa Private Walking Tour

5Rio de Janeiro

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We will take you on a ride in one of the oldest tramways of the world: The Santa Teresa tram. The tour connects the city center to Santa Teresa, passing on top of the Lapa Arches (Arcos da Lapa), where we can have a view of Lapa from above. In Santa Teresa we will alight at Largo do Guimarães, the gastronomic area of the neighborhood. There, you can try the local cuisine in the neighborhood's trendy restaurants and bars. After, we'll explore the neighborhood on foot, walking around its cobblestone streets, observing its colonial houses and hidden views. We will visit its cultural centers, museums, and local artists' ateliers, including one of the 6 best viewpoints of the city and then walk to Lapa, passing by the colorful Selarón steps, that connect the two neighborhoods. In Lapa, we will finish admiring the Arcos da Lapa (the Carioca aqueduct) at a hidden rooftop that only locals know.

  • Santa Teresa Tram ticket (round trip)
  • Licensed Tour Guide
  • Not included: Food and Drinks
  • Not included: Tips

We will finish the experience at a hidden rooftop in Lapa with a beautifull view of the Lapa Arches and Downtown.

Meeting and Pickup

  1. We will take you on a ride in one of the oldest trams of the world: The Santa Teresa tram. The tram connects the city center to Santa Teresa, passing on top of the Lapa Arches (Arcos da Lapa), where we can have a view of Lapa from above.

  2. We will alight at Largo do Guimarães, the cultural and gastronomic area of Santa Teresa. There, you can try the local cuisine in the neighborhood's trendy restaurants and bars.

  3. We will visit one of the 6 best viewpoints in the city - Ruins Park, which features gorgeous views over downtown Rio de Janeiro and Guanabara Bay.

  4. We will walk towards Lapa, passing by the colorful Selarón steps, that connects the two neighborhoods.

  5. In Lapa, we will admire the Arcos da Lapa and walk by the area, finalizing the tour at a local cachaça bar to try our national beverage.

Public transportation options are available nearby Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries Not recommended for pregnant travelers Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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

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