Rio Santa Teresa and Lapa Samba Tour
Overview
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4 hours
Mobile ticket
Santa Teresa is one of the most charming neighborhoods in Rio.
The bucolic atmosphere, its old buildings, and the traditional yellow cable car turn the neighborhood into one must-see place.
Moreover, Santa Teresa is also famous for its gastronomy diversities.
There are many bars, restaurants, and cafes, each with its particular style.
At Santa Teresa, you can find haute cuisine, German food, a carioca typical bar, besides, the popular Brazilian northeastern food.
Therefore, Santa Teresa is an eclectic place. It is a true paradise for those who like to eat well and discover new flavors.
However, on our walking tour, we focused on simple, traditional bars and restaurants that represent Rio's street life soul.
After Santa Teresa, we go down the hill to explore the other bohemian stronghold of Rio - The Lapa neighborhood!
At Lapa, besides, browsing around, we will visit nice places to hear and enjoy Samba music.
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
What To Expect
The bucolic atmosphere of its old buildings and the traditional yellow cable car turn the Santa Teresa neighborhood into one must-see. It is a perfect place for a walking tour. Moreover, the Santa Teresa neighborhood is also famous for its gastronomy diversities. There are many bars, restaurants, and cafes, each with its particular style. In the Santa Teresa neighborhood, you can find haute cuisine, German food, and Carioca typical bars, besides, popular Brazilian northeastern food. Therefore, the Santa Teresa neighborhood is an eclectic place. It is a true paradise for those who like to eat well and discover new flavors. However, on our walking tour, we focused on simple, traditional bars and restaurants that represent Rio's street life soul. After the Santa Teresa neighborhood, we go down the hill to explore the other bohemian stronghold of Rio - The Lapa neighborhood. In the Lapa neighborhood, besides, browsing around, we will visit nice places to hear and enjoy Samba music.
Our first stop will be at the "Armazém São Joaquim" Located in one of the most traditional, rustic, and charming townhouses in the center of Santa Teresa, a neighborhood in the central area of the city of Rio de Janeiro. The "Armazém Cultural São Joaquim" is a cultural, artistic, and gastronomic center where the public can find in a single place the specialty of Brazilian cuisine, in an old-fashioned tavern, combined with a multitude of activities and artistic events that include workshops and art workshops, poetry and philosophy, music, photography, in addition to a rich cultural program consisting of dramatized readings, poetic soirées, theater shows, acoustic musical shows, and literary releases. At Armazém São Joaquim you will try one of their famous snacks - Espetinhos (skewers). You'll be kindly invited to choose between Noble beef skewer (The favorite one among meat lovers): Rare, medium rare, or well-done barbecue.
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Rio Santa Teresa and Lapa Samba Tour
Reviews
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Finding special samba concerts and more--great tour!
leeb94,
Jun 27, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time on this tour--Santa Teresa is a charming neighborhood, Lapa has an interesting history, and Damiana was a charming and well-informed guide! She knows so much about Brazilian history, music, art, religions, and other topics, and I thoroughly enjoyed the time with her! She found great Samba music for us, even on a Monday, including places mainly known to locals. I highly recommend this tour!
Fantastic night tour!
unmis2023,
Jun 20, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a wonderful way to get a taste of Rio’s nightlife and different kinds of samba! Damiana is a wonderful guide - so knowledgeable and energizing. She provides terrific history and background that helps us appreciate more deeply what we are seeing. We went to places we never would have found on our own.
Best way to explore Rio at night
Slovi290,
Dec 19, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We highly recommend this tour. The food was amazing, the guide was entertaining and knowledgeable and checking out the areas at night with the music was a treat.
Fun fun fun tour
ubongu97,
Dec 9, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was extremely fun and Damania and Florencio tours definitely showed me how versatile Lapa can be. I was ushered through different arenas where I was able to shop late, encounter and be part of an outdoor dance party, encounter a swing party, and watch live samba. It is a fun night time event I would recommend for anyone.
Excellent tour!!
Julissa A,
Nov 3, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Was our first tour when we got to Rio and we absolutely loved it. Be ready to walk and to be immersed in the world of La Favela. Our tour guide Alberto was excellent!!
Favela Walking Tour - Caminhe pelas artes da favela no Rio
SandraR5241,
Oct 18, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I was in Rio by myself (5 days) and provided by Damiana Florencio (Florencios Tour) private tours, had such a good time!. She had been waiting and pick me up at the airport at 5 a.m. Among other tours I did the Favela Art’s Walking Tour. Visiting the Morrinho Project at Favela Pereira da Silva was, I have to confess, an extremely interesting experience. I was the first Croat who has been in this favela. The meal was great and view was magnificent- the Guanabara Bay and Sugarloaf. I highly recommend this favela tour experience with Damiana and Florencios!
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