Christ, St. Teresa, Selaron & Farmers Market. 6 Hours Tour. Discount Tickets

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Overview

Covers Rio’s main highlight, Selaron's Staircase, Santa Teresa neighborhood and a visit to a Farmer's Market in just a few hours, but no rush. The tour is conducted at your pace; It is ideal for those people who want to combine views, local food and Nature. The itinerary is somewhat customizable and can be adapted to your needs; Wheelchair friendly;

Pickup Information

We will pick you up from the pier, airport, hotel or rental apartment in Rio. Please make sure to enter your hotel name. In case of a rental apartment or unlisted hotel please enter the full street address. Places we will drive by on the way to the first attraction will depend on your hotel location.

Language Offered

Portuguese-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Praia Do Recreio
Depending on your hotel location we'll pass by this very large beach area.
2. Barra da Tijuca Beach
Depending on your hotel location we'll pass by this area full of new developments and one of the most beautiful beaches in Rio.
3. Praia de Sao Conrado
Depending on your hotel location we'll pass by this beach sorrounded by mountains from where hang gliding pilots take off.
4. Praia do Leblon
Depending on your hotel location we'll pass by this very nice beach in the most expensive neighborhood in South America.
5. Ipanema Beach
Depending on your hotel location we'll drive by this very iconic beach on the way to the main attractions of the tour.
6. Praia do Arpoador
Depending on your hotel location we'll drive by this rock at the end of Ipanema Beach considered one of the best spots in Rio to observe the sunset during the summer.
7. Copacabana Beach
On the way to Corcovado Mountain we'll drive by the most famous beach in Brazil.
8. Praia do Leme
Depending on your hotel location we’ll drive by this less busy beach located at the very far end of Copacabana.
9. Botafogo Beach
On the way to the main attractions we’ll drive by this nice neighborhood that can easily be seen from the top of Corcovado Mountain.
10. Praia do Flamengo
Depending on your hotel location we’ll drive by this classical neighborhood that offers the best view of Sugarloaf Mountain.
11. Guanabara Palace
This was the home of Princess Isabel, the daughter of Brazil’s second emperor. Today the beautiful building houses the headquarter of Rio de Janeiro State government.
12. Cosme Velho
On the way to Corcovado Mountain we’ll drive through this neighborhood that was once the home for most embassies in Brazil when Rio was the country capital.
13. Parque Nacional da Tijuca
We’ll cross the Tijuca National Park on the way to Corcovado Mountain. The diverse fauna and lush vegetation of the park can be observed.
14. Centro De Visitantes Paineiras
The visitors center was created in 2013 and houses an environmental education center and can be visited when going to the Christ Monument by minibus.
Duration: 15 mins
15. Santuario Cristo Redentor
The most iconic monument in Brazil was inaugurated in 1931 and is considered the largest Art Deco statue in the world. From the monument Rio can be seen at its entire splendor.
Duration: 40 mins
16. Floresta da Tijuca
Tijuca Forest is the largest reforested urban forest in the world. The forest takes 10% of the city area and houses the Tijuca National Park.
17. Ipanema Farmer's Market
Each morning farmers set it up on a different street. These are the places where the locals go to do their grocery shopping, and tourists are welcome to walk around the several stands sampling fruits, street food and vegetables offered in the market. The fruit in Brazil really taste different. More than once I had people telling me “So that is what mango is supposed to taste like! I feel I’ve been cheated all my life…”.
Duration: 30 mins
18. Santa Teresa
This picturesque and well preserved colonial style area born in the mid-1800s is now an artsy neighborhood full of bars, cafés and good restaurants that offer a myriad food options including the best Acai and cheese bread in Rio. The place offers great photo opportunities with its painted murals, street art, cobblestone streets and a variety of souvenirs shops, including the only one in Rio listed on Lonely Planet for having only items made by local artists.
Duration: 30 mins
19. Downtown RJ
The downtown district is where the famous Selaron Steps are located.
20. Escadaria Selaron
Selaron’s Staircase is a set of world-famous steps. They are the work of Chilean-born artist Jorge Selaron who claimed that the staircase is his tribute to the Brazilian people. The steps straddle both the Lapa and Santa Teresa neighborhoods. There are 250 steps which are covered in over 2000 tiles collected from over 60 countries around the world.
Duration: 20 mins
21. Arcos da Lapa
Also known as Arcos da Lapa the aqueduct used to supply the city with water from the rivers born at Tijuca Forest. Now it is used as a passageway for the tram that connects Downtown Rio and Santa Teresa neighborhoods.

Inclusion

Tolls and parking fees;

anding and/or facility fees

Tour guide service;

Transportation on a private car;

Surcharges on fuel

Exclusion

Snacks

Admission fees

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 2 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 2+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 2 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Infant seats are available on request if advised at time of booking.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.

Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.

All tours are private and conducted on air conditioned vehicle.

Your admission tickets for the attractions visited on the tour and any meals or drinks ARE NOT INCLUDED.

Admission fees will be paid directly at the attractions.

Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required.

Supplied by Luis Darin Private Tour Guide

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