Santa Teresa Neighbourhood Free Tour in Rio de Janeiro

This afternoon we participated in the Santa Teresa tour with Free Walking Tour Rio and we couldn't have asked for more. ...

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The beautiful bohemian heart of Rio de Janeiro awaits you on this fantastic free tour of the Santa Teresa neighbourhood. You'll encounter beautiful mansions, traditional yellow trams, and numerous murals of urban art!

Details

Duration

2 hours 30 minutes.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Portuguese.

Included

English–speaking guide

Not included

Tips

When to book

You can book up to 4 hours in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

If you are not able to attend the tour, please cancel your reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.

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Meeting point

Largo dos Guimarães

Where does the activity end?

Selaron Stairs

Reviews of our customers

9.0

Exceptional 21,247 Travelers·854 reviews

August 16, 2026
Michela
Tirano, Italy
This afternoon we participated in the Santa Teresa tour with Free Walking Tour Rio and we couldn't have asked for more. Our guide, Max, was an excelle...
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July 13, 2026
Leila Mota
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
The guide Marcos is friendly, and he should expand his knowledge and training in Tourism Management to provide a higher quality service. I suggest the...
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June 15, 2026
Silvina
Buenos Aires, Argentina
The tour is very nice, the guide we had in Spanish was very good and clear, very open to questions and comments. It ends at one of the most emblematic...
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May 10, 2026
Carolina
Santiago De Chile, Chile
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April 23, 2026
Miguel
Pamplona, Spain
An incredible tour of the Santa Teresa neighborhood. The guide explained everything perfectly and took us to all the special corners of this neighborh...
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March 24, 2026
Cecilia Daniela Magnolio
Buenos Aires, Argentina
The tour of the Santa Teresa neighborhood was very nice and comprehensive; it's well worth visiting. It's a bohemian neighborhood, the setting for nov...
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March 20, 2026
Alicia
Spain
I think it was the best tour I've done in all of Brazil, the guide showed us everything, answered all our questions about the city and the neighborhoo...
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October 10, 2026
Juan Martin
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Marco's tour was excellent. Honestly, the best I've ever had on a free tour. Empathetic, friendly, and very kind. He went out of his way to ensure our...
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September 20, 2026
Isabel Corina Madeira
Lisboa, Portugal
I loved the tour! The guide shared a wealth of knowledge in a very accessible and interesting way. He was always attentive, available, and in a good m...
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September 6, 2026
Carmen Vilar Navas
San Carlos, Uruguay
The Spanish-speaking guide was very pleasant, and the tour was beautiful. Excellent information was provided. Highly recommended.
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Tour Details

Modernity and the past, luxury and art, all come together perfectly in Rio de Janeiro's most bohemian neighbourhood. We'll meet up at the indicated time at Largo dos Guimarães to begin this free tour of the charming neighbourhood of Santa Teresa.

We'll stroll through the picturesque cobblestone streets as you hear all about the fascinating history of the area. Santa Teresa became known as the bohemium enclave of Rio after a wave of artists moved here in the 1960s during the military dictatorship in Brazil. Because of this, this area of Rio was the scene of important political and social uprisings.

During the tour, we'll also enjoy fantastic views of the popular Christ the Redeemer statue and the city centre. Making our way past imperial houses, palaces, and the popular yellow trams of Santa Teresa, we'll arrive at the Bar do Gomez, which was the meeting point of the locals 100 years ago.

We'll also visit other iconic places in Santa Teresa, such as Parque das Ruínas, where we'll learn about the history of illustrious figures from the neighbourhood, such as Laurinda Santos Lobo.

And, of course, it wouldn't be a tour of Rio's most artistic area without passing by some of the neighbourhood's main murals of urban art!

After about a 2.5-hour tour, we'll finish the free tour at the Selaron Stairs, the wonderful work of art that connects Santa Teresa with the neighborhood of Lapa.

Group Info

This free tour doesn't admit groups of more than 6 people, even if they book the activity separately. If you're part of a larger group, we recommend checking out our Santa Teresa and Historic Rio Tour.

9.0

Exceptional 21,247 Travelers·854 reviews

August 16, 2026
Michela
Tirano, Italy
This afternoon we participated in the Santa Teresa tour with Free Walking Tour Rio and we couldn't have asked for more. Our guide, Max, was an excelle...
As a couple
Is this useful?
July 13, 2026
Leila Mota
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
The guide Marcos is friendly, and he should expand his knowledge and training in Tourism Management to provide a higher quality service. I suggest the...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
June 15, 2026
Silvina
Buenos Aires, Argentina
The tour is very nice, the guide we had in Spanish was very good and clear, very open to questions and comments. It ends at one of the most emblematic...
With friends
Is this useful?
May 10, 2026
Carolina
Santiago De Chile, Chile
Guide with a lot of knowledge about the place, very friendly and dedicated. He made a great effort to communicate in Spanish and Portuguese, as we we...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
April 23, 2026
Miguel
Pamplona, Spain
An incredible tour of the Santa Teresa neighborhood. The guide explained everything perfectly and took us to all the special corners of this neighborh...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
March 24, 2026
Cecilia Daniela Magnolio
Buenos Aires, Argentina
The tour of the Santa Teresa neighborhood was very nice and comprehensive; it's well worth visiting. It's a bohemian neighborhood, the setting for nov...
As a couple
Is this useful?
March 20, 2026
Alicia
Spain
I think it was the best tour I've done in all of Brazil, the guide showed us everything, answered all our questions about the city and the neighborhoo...
With friends
Is this useful?
October 10, 2026
Juan Martin
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Marco's tour was excellent. Honestly, the best I've ever had on a free tour. Empathetic, friendly, and very kind. He went out of his way to ensure our...
As a couple
Is this useful?
September 20, 2026
Isabel Corina Madeira
Lisboa, Portugal
I loved the tour! The guide shared a wealth of knowledge in a very accessible and interesting way. He was always attentive, available, and in a good m...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
September 6, 2026
Carmen Vilar Navas
San Carlos, Uruguay
The Spanish-speaking guide was very pleasant, and the tour was beautiful. Excellent information was provided. Highly recommended.
As a couple
Is this useful?

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Tour Details

And, of course, it wouldn't be a tour of Rio's most artistic area without passing by some of the neighbourhood's main murals of urban art!

After about a 2.5-hour tour, we'll finish the free tour at the Selaron Stairs, the wonderful work of art that connects Santa Teresa with the neighborhood of Lapa.

Santa Teresa Neighbourhood Free Tour