Santa Teresa and Historic Rio Tour, Rio de Janeiro

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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.

Details

Duration

4 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, although it may occasionally be done in two languages.

Included

Hotel pickup and drop–off
English–speaking guide

Not included

Admission tickets

When to book

You can book up to 18 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

Accessible only for folding chairs. This must be indicated in the reservation.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Reviews of our customers

8.7

Excellent 933 Travelers·67 reviews

September 7, 2026
Javier Alejandro
Uruguay
Jaqueline is a genius; you can tell she loves what she does and gives more than 110% to the tour. Despite the weather we had, her knowledge of Rio's h...
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April 1, 2026
Alain Duclos
Montpellier, France
Excellent guide, highly recommended
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November 19, 2025
Danielle Aleixo
Distrito Federal, Brazil
Great guide David. Very attentive during my tour of Santa Teresa
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November 4, 2025
Stephan
La Ciotat, France
Excellent service. Perfect guide, transportation, and tours. Highly recommended for discovering a very different neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro.
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June 21, 2022
Mascha
Lucerne, Switzerland
I loved exploring the historical centre of Rio - gives a great idea how impressive Rio must have been back in the day: impressive architectural styles...
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August 22, 2025
Guillermo
Caba, Argentina
Very nice walk through the historic center and Santa Teresa neighborhood
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June 29, 2025
Eugenio Marisi
Lanciano, Italy
Stephane was a great guide who showed us the secrets of old Rio.
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December 1, 2024
Jacques Beausejour
Montréal, Canada
Very interesting visit. Our French-speaking guide was very knowledgeable and kind.
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November 23, 2023
Melissa
Guayaquil, Ecuador
The guide was excellent, he was very knowledgeable about the history and the tour was very comfortable
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November 17, 2023
Miguel
Quito, Ecuador
Very beautiful and historical sites, but some are already done on the free walking tour of Rio
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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 20th 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.

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Santa Teresa and Historic Rio Tour

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.

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

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.

Santa Teresa and Historic Rio Tour