Tram Tour of Santa Teresa and Rio's Historic Center

Embark on an enlightening Santa Teresa tour, where you will traverse the historic Arcos de Lapa via the renowned tram. Discover the charm of downtown Rio, including notable sights like the Selarón Staircase and other iconic landmarks in the vibrant city.

Tour Overview

Your adventure begins with a pickup from your accommodation in Rio de Janeiro, as we set out to uncover the most picturesque locations in the “Marvelous City.” Are you prepared? Let's begin!

The journey kicks off with a unique experience: riding the historic tram through the Santa Teresa district. Known locally as the “bondinho,” this tram will take you over the Arcos de Lapa, a historic aqueduct linking downtown to the Santa Teresa hillside.

After approximately 15 minutes on this charming ride, we will disembark and wander the streets of Santa Teresa, admiring its distinctive architecture. One of our stops will be Parque das Ruínas, a former mansion that now serves as an art gallery. From its viewing platforms, you'll be treated to some breathtaking panoramas of Rio.

Continuing our adventure, we’ll descend the world-famous 215 steps of the Selarón Staircase. This remarkable outdoor mosaic, adorned with tiles from over 60 countries, is an artistic highlight of Rio de Janeiro. It may interest you to know that artist Jorge Selarón dedicated over 20 years to its creation.

Next, we’ll make our way to downtown Rio, strolling through the oldest public park in South America until we arrive at Cinelândia Square. Here, the stunning architecture of the Municipal Theater is sure to captivate your imagination.

We will conclude our tour on a delightful note with a visit to Confeitaria Colombo, a splendid architectural masterpiece from the Belle Époque period, frequently acclaimed as one of the most exquisite cafés globally.

Finally, we will return to our starting point, where we’ll bid farewell after an enriching 4-hour experience together.

Pickup Information

Pickup is available for hotels situated in Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, and Leme. For guests staying outside these areas, we will reach out post-reservation to arrange a convenient meeting location.