Santa Teresa Tram Tour, Selarón Steps, Lapa & Cinelândia
Overview
Explore Rio’s bohemian heart on a half-day tour designed for you. Ride the historic tram over the iconic Arcos da Lapa aqueduct, stroll the cobblestone streets of Santa Teresa, visit Ruins Park (closed on Tuesday), and descend the world-famous Selarón Steps. Feel the lively rhythm of Lapa and walk through Passeio Público—South America’s oldest park—before ending at the legendary Confeitaria Colombo for a sweet taste of Rio’s café culture (closed Sundays). With an expert guide sharing Rio’s rich history, you’ll experience authentic city life in comfort.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from the main hotels in (Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Leme) hotels
- Entrance fees
- Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
- All Fees and Taxes
- Santa Teresa tram ride included
- Guided half-day walking tour
- Professional guide with live tour commentary in English, Spanish & Portuguese.
- Food and Drinks (available for purchase at Confeitaria Colombo)
- Gratuities (optional)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup and drop-off included from the main hotels in South Zone (Copacabana, Leme, Ipanema e Leblon). Passengers not staying at one of the hotels in our pick-up list will be informed of the nearest pickup point and time.Pick up from the hotel takes place before the start time of the activity. If you do not receive confirmation of your departure time, please contact us.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Station of Santa Teresa trams
15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Centro Cultural Municipal Parque das Ruinas
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Passeio Publico
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Confeitaria Colombo
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-21715P45
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Sky Diving customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (-03).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from the main hotels in (Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Leme) hotels.
- Entrance fees.
- Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Santa Teresa tram ride included.
- Guided half-day walking tour.
- Professional guide with live tour commentary in English, Spanish & Portuguese.
- Food and Drinks (available for purchase at Confeitaria Colombo).
- Gratuities (optional).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Santa Teresa Tram Tour, Selarón Steps, Lapa & Cinelândia is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Santa Teresa Tram Tour, Selarón Steps, Lapa & Cinelândia will be included in your confirmation email from City Sky Diving. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from the main hotels in (Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Leme) hotels
- Entrance fees
- Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
- All Fees and Taxes
- Santa Teresa tram ride included
- Guided half-day walking tour
- Professional guide with live tour commentary in English, Spanish & Portuguese.
- Food and Drinks (available for purchase at Confeitaria Colombo)
- Gratuities (optional)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
