Santa Teresa and Historic Rio Tour

Delve into the most bohemian side of Rio with this tour of the Santa Teresa neighbourhood, with its captivating antique tramway and beautiful mansions. You will also tour Rio’s historic city centre.

Santa Teresa and Historic Rio Tour

We will collect you from the hotels in Rio at the arranged time and then we head to one of the most famous and beautiful hills in the city. Following a brief trajectory, we will arrive at the neighbourhood of Santa Teresa.

We start our tour by learning about the history of this zone of Rio. Did you know that this neighbourhood experienced its golden heyday at the beginning of the 20^th century? You can see evidence of this in the elegant mansions nestled in the hillside woodlands. The colourful streets and their beautiful little palaces are an enchanting sight.

Our route will take us to cross the Lapa Arches, an 18th-century aqueduct that still today serves as a boundary between the neighbourhoods of Santa Teresa and Lapa.

During the tour of the neighbourhood, you will also see the striking yellow trams, another of Santa Teresa’s iconic features. You should return one afternoon on your trip, when it's at its liveliest, to climb aboard one and explore the neighbourhood further.

To finish, we will head into the centre of Rio de Janeiro, where we will encounter November 15 Square, located in an area that was totally revitalized for the 2016 Olympic Games.

At the end of the tour, we will return you to your hotel.

Hotel Pickup

This activity includes pickup from hotels in the southern (Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana, Leme, Botafogo, Flamengo) and central areas of Rio de Janeiro. If you're staying somewhere else, please let us know so we can arrange a new meeting point.

Pickup is also included from the cruise port.

Important

The schedule of this activity may be impacted by Carnival celebrations. In this case, we'll get in touch to notify you of any possible changes.

How does it work?

You will be picked up from your hotel or the designated meeting point at the scheduled time. The tour begins with a visit to Santa Teresa, where historical insights will be shared while you appreciate the elegant mansions and vibrant streets filled with captivating architecture.

The itinerary also includes crossing the iconic Lapa Arches, providing an opportunity to capture beautiful photos. You'll witness the lively atmosphere created by the striking yellow trams that are emblematic of the neighborhood.

This tour encapsulates both a cultural journey through Santa Teresa and a visit to the renovated November 15 Square, marking the end of your scenic experience.

Included:

• Hotel pickup from southern and central Rio areas.
• Guided tour of Santa Teresa and historic city center.

Not included:

• Food and drinks.
• Entrance fees for specific attractions.

Meeting point:

Your pickup will be organized from your hotel or the cruise port. If you require a different meeting point, please inform us in advance.