Private Tour
Lapa and Santa Teresa Private Walking Tour
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
We will take you on a ride in one of the oldest tramways of the world: The Santa Teresa tram. The tour 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.
In Santa Teresa we will alight at Largo do Guimarães, the gastronomic area of the neighborhood. There, you can try the local cuisine in the neighborhood's trendy restaurants and bars.
After, we'll explore the neighborhood on foot, walking around its cobblestone streets, observing its colonial houses and hidden views. We will visit its cultural centers, museums, and local artists' ateliers, including one of the 6 best viewpoints of the city and then walk to Lapa, passing by the colorful Selarón steps, that connect the two neighborhoods. In Lapa, we will finish admiring the Arcos da Lapa (the Carioca aqueduct) at a hidden rooftop that only locals know.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Santa Teresa Tram ticket (round trip)
Licensed Tour Guide
Food and Drinks
Tips
What To Expect
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.
Largo dos Guimaraes
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.
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Lapa and Santa Teresa Private Walking Tour
Reviews
9 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Carina’s tour through...
Andreas H,
Feb 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Carina’s tour through Santa Teresa, Lapa, and Glória was exceptional! Her passion and insider knowledge brought these neighborhoods to life. She shared fantastic tips for activities and restaurants, making the experience even more enriching. It was perfectly curated and couldn’t have been better. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Rio!
Private tour of Santa Teresa and Lapa
raffaellom122,
Jun 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great experience. Communication was perfect. Andre, our guide, got in touch with us the day before to confirm the meeting time and place, and even arrived a good 30 mins before the tour started. Andre was very knowledgeable on the area, with many stories and facts on Santa Teresa. It looked that he knew quite a lot of people in the area, which made the tour so much more interesting and personal. Oveall, a great extperience.
The most beautiful thing about having a tourist guide like Monique is that you don't feel like she is a guide, you feel
roc or46,
Mar 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I would not have known the landscapes that I saw with Monique if I had arrived in Rio on my own. It's definitely great to have a guide like her showing you the best places in Rio
St Theresa and Lapa
Traveler825931,
Feb 12, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I was fortunate enough to be in the company of Monique, one of the founders of the company. We met at the station at the start of the St Teresa tram. That was fun just as an opener. We rode the tram to the end of the line and started back down. We stopped and got off about 1/2 way back and walked down through the streets and stopped for lunch. I had the fajeido which was delicious. Then we continued our journey into Lapa, finishing up at the base of the Selaron Steps, which we had just descended. Monique was engaging, informative and entertaining. We really connected and when I go back to Rio, I will seek her out as my reference and my guide if possible. Well worth the cost for the tour.
Friendly local guide for us as a family with our first time in Rio
TuanN957,
Jan 3, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Monique was recommended to us by a friend, and she did not disappoint our family of 4. We took the walking tour and brought us to great locations that only a local (Cariocas) would know. We did some research ahead of time about Rio (as it was our first time in Brazil) to learn about the standard ‘touristy’ things but Monique also provided other good recommendations for the rest of our vacation. We’ve gone on other tours before with agendas that are very strict with timing. Monique was very friendly, paced the tour to our needs (without rushing us), and became more of a friend than a typical tour guide. We would highly recommend Monique to any other first timers to Rio!
An exceptional afternoon
80geoffreym,
Oct 8, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A very nice experience, Monique took us to lots of really nice places, including a small local restaurant 👌🏼 The experience is really worth it, we learned a lot and the little more... Monique speaks excrement well English. What is rare in Rio:) I highly recommend 🙌🏼
One of the best tours that I have experienced!
soulv529,
Jul 26, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00One of the best tours that I have experienced! Monique is an amazing and fun person. She has the energy and she knows everything about Rio! Love it! Recommended One of the best tours I've ever tried! Monique is a fun and wonderful Cover. She has a lot of energy and knows everything about Rio! I loved! I recommend
Rio de Janeiro by Cariocas
MicFarinha,
Jul 22, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We made the neighborhood of Santa Teresa and Lapa, with an exclusive guide, through "Rio de Janeiro by Cariocas", walking through its beautiful and unique streets. Our guide was wonderful, providing us with an unforgettable experience at all levels. In addition to knowing the neighborhood and points we would never go without them, we stopped for lunch in a typical restaurant, with really tasty food. Super that we recommend this Enterprise, as it provides a personalized experience, well carioca and without the usual couriery that tour agencies so imply.
Amazing tour of Lapa & Santa Teresa
SamAcres,
Mar 10, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I did the Lapa & Santa Teresa walking tour with Monique which we absolutely loved. The tour was very informative and it’s great to experience Rio with a local who can offer real insight into the area, the city and anything else Brazilian!
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