Centro Historico and Lapa - Santa Teresa Walking, Historical and Bohemian Tour Discount Tickets

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location pin icon Rua Manuel Carneiro, Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro, 20241-120, Brazil
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Overview

This walking tour will allow you to have an excellent overview of Rio by browsing its Historical Center which combines Baroque churches, colonial buildings and modern buildings because it is also the business center of Rio as well as the neighborhood bohemian Santa Teresa by accessing it by the famous yellow tram and then wandering around at your own pace.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

The meeting point is near the bronze statue of Ibrahim Sued in front of the hotel entrance

Pickup Information

The meeting is done in the hotel lobby indicated by the client or in front of the Copacabana Palace when the visit is not private.

Language Offered

Portuguese-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Cinelandia
Presentation of the square with its major attractions such as the Teatro Municipal (the Rio opera house), the Museu das Bellas Artes, La Camara Municipal, La Biblioteca Nacional, Le Teatro Odeon (the only cinema in the square still in operation)
Duration: 20 mins
2. The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian
We enter the Cathedral to present its architecture, its history, its monumental stained glass windows
Duration: 15 mins
3. Largo da Carioca
We pass by Largo Carioca to present you the Sao Antonio church and Sao Francisco da Penitencia, one of the most beautiful baroque churches in Brazil and the panoramic view from the terrace of these two churches which are next to each other.
Duration: 25 mins
4. Confeitaria Colombo
We pass through the pedestrian streets of old Rio to reach this place which is one of the oldest cafes in Rio with its art deco style which makes it an iconic place in the Centro
Duration: 10 mins
5. Praça Quinze de Novembro
We continue our walk to arrive at the 15th of November square (proclamation of the Republic) to present to you the Church of Our Lady of the Carmelites, the Paço Imperial, the Equestrian Statue of General Osorio, the Tax Island and the ferry pier to Niteroi and Paqueta Island in Guanabara Bay
Duration: 20 mins
6. Praça Pio X
We then reach Pie X square by the pedestrian streets to show you the Candélaria church, the Olympic boulevard, the CentrO Cultural do Banco do Brasil and the casa França Brasil
Duration: 15 mins
7. Mosteiro De Sao Bento
And we continue our walk to the Saint Benoit monastery which is one of the most beautiful churches in Rio to visit it and tell you its history.
Duration: 15 mins
8. Maua Square
This square is an important cultural place because there is the Museu de Amanha (Museum of tomorrow) which we do not visit but which is architecturally very interesting as well as the Art Museum of Rio with its panoramic terrace on the top floor which allows you to have an incredible view of the Maua square, the Niteroi Bridge, the Museum of Tomorrow ...
Duration: 20 mins
9. Kobra "Etnias" Mural
This mural, which is considered the largest in the world, represents 5 ethnic groups and was produced by Eduardo Kobra for the Olympic Games
Duration: 15 mins
10. Station of Santa Teresa trams
We will then go back to the Santa Teresa Tram station to take the famous yellow Bonde (tram) to go up to the Santa Teresa district. It is a panoramic walk of thirty minutes full of charm.
Duration: 45 mins
11. Largo dos Guimaraes
Walk and around the Largo dos Guimaraes in the heart of Santa Teresa to discover its houses from the end of the XIXth, beginning of the XXth, nice views, restaurants and bars which also make this district famous.
Duration: 45 mins
12. Centro Cultural Municipal Parque das Ruinas
The iconic point of Santa Teresa, former home of Laurinda Santos Lobo transformed into a gazebo with an incredible view of the Centro, the Arches of Lapa, Christ and Botafogo
Duration: 30 mins
13. Escadaria Selaron
Leaving Santa Teresa to go to Lapa at the foot of the hill, we will pass by the famous multicolored staircase of George Selaron, Chilean artist who created it in about twenty years.
Duration: 30 mins
14. Arcos da Lapa
We will continue to stroll while admiring the multiple graffiti which decorate the walls of this district to reach the arches of Lapa, old Rio aqueduct dating from the XVIII and supplying water to the city of Rio until the end of the XIX. The tram from passes through the aqueduct to access Santa Teresa
Duration: 20 mins

Inclusion

Pegar

Carbonated beverages

Exclusion

Lunch

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

  • 0% refund if cancelled 0+ days before the start date

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Good Guide In Rio

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