Rio de Janeiro Trip Overview
Get to know Lapa and Santa Teresa, Rio’s most bohemian districts, strolling around its streets that have a history to tell in every corner, including a ride on the historic tram that connects the two neighborhoods.
Additional Info
Duration: 180 to 240 minutes
Starts: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Rio de Janeiro, , Brazil
Get to know Lapa and Santa Teresa, Rio’s most bohemian districts, strolling around its streets that have a history to tell in every corner, including a ride on the historic tram that connects the two neighborhoods.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Cinelandia, Avenue rio Branco, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20031-050 Brazil
At Floriano Peixoto square, popularly know as Cinelândia, we will appreciate this historical place surrounded by the buildings of the National Library, the City Hall (Pedro Ernesto Palace), the former Federal Supreme Court, Monroe Palace, and the Municipal Theater.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian, Avenida Republica do Chile 245, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20031-170 Brazil
We will walk from Cinelândia square towards Rio`s Cathedral – Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião, built in a modern style and conical format.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Station of Santa Teresa trams, R. Lélio Gama, s/n – Centro, Rio de Janeiro – RJ, 20031-080, Brazil
We will take you on a ride in one of the oldest trams of the world: The Santa Teresa tram. The tram connects the city center to Santa Teresa, passing on top of the Lapa Arches (Arcos da Lapa), where we can have a view of Lapa from above.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Largo dos Guimaraes, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20241-310 Brazil
We will alight at Largo do Guimarães, the cultural and gastronomic area of Santa Teresa. There, you can try the local cuisine in the neighborhood’s trendy restaurants and bars.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Centro Cultural Municipal Parque das Ruinas, Rua Murtinho Nobre 169, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20241-050 Brazil
We will visit one of the 6 best viewpoints in the city – Ruins Park, which features gorgeous views over downtown Rio de Janeiro and Guanabara Bay.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Escadaria Selaron, Rua Joaquim Silva S/N, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20241-110 Brazil
We will walk towards Lapa, passing by the colorful Selarón steps, that connects the two neighborhoods.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Carioca Aqueduct, Rua Riachuelo 27, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20230-010 Brazil
In Lapa, we will admire the Arcos da Lapa and walk by the area, finalizing the tour at a local cachaça bar to try our national beverage.
Duration: 30 minutes
