Things to do in Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro

Begin your tour at Downtown (“Centro”), where you will get the tram (“bondinho”) to the bohemian neighborhood of Santa Teresa. You will drive over the Arcos da Lapa, the aqueduct used to connect water from Santa Teresa to Downtown and one of Rio’s most traditional postcards. At Santa Teresa, you will experience an interesting local atmosphere. Walk through the bohemian neighborhood of Santa Teresa, a bucolic area in Rio de Janeiro. Located on a hillside, Santa Teresa has become a district of cultural interest because of its architectural value and prime location, famous for its winding, narrow cobblestone streets and a favourite spot for artists and tourists. A flair similar to Montmartre, in Paris. You will visit the Ruins Park, a public park with an art gallery built around the ruins of a mansion. Take a minute to enjoy the city’s landscape, in particular the Downtown area and the Sugarloaf Mountain. Up next, you will walk down the colorful Selarón Steps, one of Rio’s landmarks, and arrive at the district of Lapa, the zone with the most traditional nightlife. Take a stroll in the Passeio Público, the oldest public park in South America, to reach Cinelândia, a lively spot in Rio thanks to its bars, restaurants, and cultural attractions. Among many remarkable constructions in the area, you will notice the Theatro Municipal, Rio de Janeiro’s most traditional theatre and opera house, as well as the Biblioteca Nacional, Brazil’s most important library. Your last stop will be at Confeitaria Colombo, a permanent member of all must-see cafés rankings around the world. Enjoy the opulent art nouveau decoration with huge stained glass, tiles, and mirrors imported from France, Portugal, and Belgium. You can finish your tour tasting one of the Brazilian traditional snacks – such as the coxinha de frango (‘little chicken thigh’) – or desserts – such as the brigadeiro (‘brigadier’) in what was one of Rio de Janeiro’s most prestigious places at the beginning of the 20th Century.

This specially designed 7-hour tour around the city of Rio de Janeiro provides a unique chance to see the attractions of Rio de Janeiro with a professional English-speaking tour guide showing you all around. The day tour starts with pick-up at your hotel or hostel in Rio (pick up only at some areas in Zona Sul)*. Your first stop will be at Christ Statue (ticket included) to avoid the crowd we arrive early there. From there, you will visit Parque Lage at Tijuca National Park and get a glimpse of the greenest tropical rainforest. This is the best spot to check how nature and the urban area can coexist, tropical plants, and wildlife. After that, stop for lunch (not included) and then hit the road again, this time to visit Maracana Stadium from outside, then go towards the Centro to go to Cinelandia (Municipal Theater) from outside and the Cathedral (visit inside). Then finally we will visit the Selaron Steps at Lapa and Santa Teresa Neighborhood. At the end of your day you will be offered the option to be dropped off (in case you are not in the pick up cover area we will drop off at a meeting point) at Sugarloaf Mountain in time for enjoying the sunset or to be dropped off back at your hotel or hostel. *We board guests at the following locations: Centro- Meeting point at Lapa Flamengo/Gloria- pick up included Botafogo- Meeting point at Novotel Botafogo Copacabana-pick up included Ipanema- pick up included Leblon- meeting point at Ipanema

Maximize your time in Rio with an 8-hour city tour, exploring its most iconic attractions with a local guide. Choose a small group (max 19 people) In this 8-hour tour of Rio de Janeiro, we aim to present the city, showcasing its most iconic points. You'll be guided through the rich culture, history, and natural beauty that make Rio truly unique. Shared Tour: - Pickup available at hotels in the south and downtown of Rio. - Enjoy a lively day visiting popular attractions with entry tickets to Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain included. - Break for lunch at a delightful all-you-can-eat buffet restaurant with options for vegetarians and vegans. (All Inclusive) - Available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Itinerary Summary: - Stop at Christ the Redeemer - Passing by at Copacabana and Ipanema beaches - Quick stops at Metropolitan Cathedral (10 / 15 mins each) - Visit Selarón Steps - Lunch at a Brazilian buffet restaurant - Panoramic tour of Historical Center - Stop at Sugarloaf Mountain (1 hour) This tour attracts people of all ages, backgrounds, and nationalities, seeking to discover the beauties of the marvelous city in the company of an expert guide escorting and providing tour explanations.

Following pickup from your accommodation, head to the historic center of Rio de Janeiro. Consisting of centuries-old buildings and roads, the historic center of Rio best illustrates the most important chapters of Brazil’s history.  See the contrast of new and old architecture at XV de Novembro Square. Continue to Cinelândia Square until you reach the famous Carioca Aqueduct (Arcos de Lapa) in Lapa. Admire the historic beauty as you continue to Santa Teresa by car. Enjoy the winding narrow streets and colorful buildings of bohemian Santa Teresa, famous for its bars, galleries, ateliers, and the 19th-century Santa Teresa tram. From the top of Santa Teresa Hill, enjoy some of Rio’s finest views and look across Guanabara Bay.  Take in the panoramic views of the city from the Parque das Ruínas, located in the ruins of an old mansion belonging to Laurinda Santos. The mansion has been partially restored and is now used as a cultural center hosting various exhibitions and events. In high season, tours can take longer due to traffic and the large volume of people in the city.

We will start our tour before the sunrise in the true local experience, where we will have the opportunity to be a carioca (resident of Rio de Janeiro) for a day! In this completely unique itinerary, the goal is to avoid peak hrs, watch the most beautiful sunrise in the city, and arrive at Christ the Redeemer during the early hrs, with the possibility of capturing incredible photos. After exploring the Christ the Redeemer Monument, we will descend the historic streets of Santa Teresa towards the Selarón Steps to appreciate the convergence of diverse cultures in one place. After that, we will conclude our experience at the charming Parque Lage, which features a mansion in the middle of a forest full of nature, and optionally enjoy a brunch.

Enjoy a convenient shared transfer to Angra dos Reis from your accommodation or the airports in Rio de Janeiro. Get transferred to a flex boat that takes you the final stretch to Abraão on Ilha Grande in only 40 minutes. Choose a transfer in either or both directions according to your needs.   The service from Rio to Ilha Grande runs 365 days a year. Departure available from Rio de Janeiro South Zone Hotels (Flamengo, Botafogo, Copacabana, Leblon, Centro, Lapa and Ipanema), as well as from Galeão International Airport-GIG or Santos Dumont Airport-SDU. You will be taken to the Santa Luzia Pier in Angra dos Reis, and by flex boat to Abraão Village in Ilha Grande.  The service from Ilha Grande to Rio also runs 365 days a year, from Abraão Village to Santa Luzia Pier in Angra dos Reis. There, a local driver will be waiting for you to take you to Rio. Drop-off is possible at Rio de Janeiro South Zone Hotels, as well as Galeão International Airport-GIG or Santos Dumont Airport-SDU

Explore some of Rio de Janeiro's top sights with this fantastic guided tour. After being picked up from your hotel by your driver/ guide, you will set off for your first stop at Rio's infamous Christ the Redeemer statue. On your journey up Corcovado Mountain, you will pass through dense Tijuca rainforest to the 38-meter tall Christ the Redeemer statue. From the top, enjoy spectacular panoramic views of Rio and the surrounding countryside. After descending back down the mountain, you will take a pleasant drive through the charming Santa Teresa neighborhood, where old Rio comes alive! Admire its stunning street art as you make your way to the amazing Selaron Steps. Decorated in ceramics artist Jorge Selarón, these steps are truly are one of a kind. Following your exploration of Rio, sit back and relax as your driver transfers you back to your hotel. Or, if you choose an option with a visit to Sugarloaf Mountain included, you'll then travel all the way to the top in 2 steps by cable car. At 395 meters, enjoy splendid views of Copacabana beach, the Santa Cruz fortress, and several beaches of Niterói. Enjoy this magnificent scenery for about 45 minutes until you head back down to catch the van which will bring you back to your hotel.

Meet your group at the meeting point in Copacabana. Start your half-day and drive up to the statue of Christ the Redeemer at the top of the Corcovado Mountain, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Journey through a short and beautiful route through Tijuca Forest, one of the largest urban forests in the world, before enjoying the incredible views of the entire city. When reaching the top of the mountain, visit the most famous tourist attraction in Brazil and get a panoramic view of Rio de Janeiro, 710 meters above sea level. Return from Christ the Redeemer and drive past Santa Teresa, the famous neighborhood located on a hillside known for its narrow cobblestone streets, unique cultural flair, and iconic yellow tram. Arrive at the neighborhood of Lapa, a hot spot of Rio’s nightlife and known for the Carioca Aqueduct, before visiting the brightly colored tiles of the world-famous Selarón Steps. Take some photos at one of Rio's most distinctive landmarks. This landmark was created when Chilean-born artist Jorge Selarón began renovating the dilapidated steps that ran along the front of his house. This now-iconic site has featured in many famous magazines, newspapers, travel shows, documentaries, and commercials.

This is a daily tour with transportation and a bilingual local guide included (English, Spanish, French*). The Tijuca National Park visit with Urban Jungle invites you to visit the several attractions of our natural area. You will head from the city to the forest by car, stopping by viewpoints and waterfalls and hiking to see the flora and fauna of the local Rainforest. Tijuca Woods is the main area of the Park; there, you will visit the Cascatinha Taunay waterfall, Center of Visitors, Cachoeira das Almas waterfall, Restaurante ''A Floresta'' a heritage building, go inside Gruta dos Morcegos cave, and visit other waterfalls. -Pick up at the hotel 7:30 AM -Transfer to the National Park Sector A and stop by viewpoint 7:30 AM~08:15 AM -Explore Tijuca Rainforest and visit Cascatinha Taunay, Center of Visitors, Cachoeira das Almas, ''A Floresta'' Heritage building, Gruta dos Morcegos from 08:15~12:15 -Transfer out to the hotel and drop off 12:15~01:00 PM" What's Included? Expert local guide Transportation throughout the day Photos and videos What to Bring? Hiking shoes or shoes At least 2l of water per person Quick snacks (Sandwich, protein bars, nuts) Weather-appropriate clothing Camera or smartphone for capturing memories Personal identification and any necessary travel documents Extra money (tips, lunch)

The bohemian heart of Rio de Janeiro awaits you. During the tour of the Santa Teresa neighborhood you will discover beautiful mansions, charming yellow trams and numerous urban art murals. The journey will take us approximately 15 minutes. We will begin to walk through its cobblestone streets while we chat about the history of this area. During the tour we will enjoy privileged views of the popular Christ the Redeemer. Between colonial houses, palaces and the passage of the famous yellow trams of the Santa Teresa neighborhood, we will arrive at Parque das Ruinas. There we can enter the house of Laurinda Santos Lobo, a mansion abandoned more than 50 years ago that once represented the splendor of the Brazilian belle époque. The space, which has been rehabilitated, will offer us a spectacular panoramic view of Rio de Janeiro and will show us what life was like during the Brazilian Empire.