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Santa Teresa Discovery

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Highlights:

• Explore the lovely district of Santa Teresa and jump on the last tram line in Rio de Janeiro.
• Journey from Rio downtown all the way up to this fascinating and unique neighborhood, nominated by many visitors as the Carioca Montmartre.

 

Tour style:Walking & Orientation, Local life & Culture, Heritage & History, Local Interaction
Inclusion:

English speaking local guide, roundtrip subway ticket, tram ride fare.

Exclusion:

Personal shopping, snacks, tips or gratuities for your local guide.

Group size:Maximum 12
Schedule details:

• Duration: 4 hours
• Pickup location:

  In front of the H Stern Store at the Copacabana Palace Hotel. Avenida Atlantica, 1702.

• Pickup Time: 9.00 AM
• Drop off location:

  In front of the H Stern Store at the Copacabana Palace Hotel.

   

   

   

   

Additional information :

• Voucher exchange details:

  Please present your voucher to the local guide at the beginning of the trip.

• Confirmation of booking:

  Please contact Rio De Janeiro Urban Adventures to confirm your trip 24 hours prior to departure.

• Dress standard:

  Latin Americans can be very conscious of appearance so try to be casual but conservative in your dress. Outside of beach areas halter tops and very short shorts should not be worn. When visiting churches or religious sites shoulders and knees should be covered.

• Child policy:

  Children must be between 6 and 11 years of age inclusively.

   

   

   

   

• Language: English

Itinerary:

For this Rio de Janeiro city tour, meet at the magnificent and classic Copacabana Palace Hotel. Take the subway downtown and learn how to use this excellent means of transportation in Rio, a great way to orientate yourself with this large city. Hop off at Carioca Station and wander through the Financial District, home of huge companies such as Petrobras and BNDES. Visit Carioca Square, once the main source of drinking water in Rio, transported in by the Aqueducts of Lapa.

 

Climb on the a tram for the journey up to Santa Teresa, a 20 minutes ride over the aqueducts which are now used as the tram route. This is the last tram line in Brazil for transportation purpose. Next stop - Largo dos Guimaraes. Explore the cobblestone streets of Santa Teresa on foot and discover beautiful architecture, art galleries, restaurants and local costumes.  One of Rio's oldest neighbourhoods, Santa Teresa, situated high on a hill overlooking Rio, enchants locals and visitors alike with it's cobbled streets and eclectic architectural styles.  The views of the city centre and the bay are stunning.  Previously a neighbourhood dominated by the elite, with their departure to more modern suburbs of Rio it has been transformed into an artistic centre with many artists choosing the area as their preferred place of residence.

 

Among the attractions in Santa Teresa, the highlights are the Chacara do Ceu Museum, the Ruins Park and its gorgeous view over Rio de Janeiro Downtown and Guanabara Bay. Many visitors compare the neighboorhood to the bohemian district of Montmartre in Paris. During the Carnival, many street bands perform on the streets and the most famous one is “Bloco das Carmelitas”, which was named after the local Convent.

 

On the way back towards Lapa District drop by the Carmelitas’ Convent and clamber down the picturesque "Selaron’s Staircase" to see his masterpiece and meet its mentor.

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Traveller Feedback:

Mr. Kevin P.
Australia ~ 08 Nov 2012[back to top]

This guided tour in Rio de Janeiro was a fantastic way to see a bit more of a great city. It gave us a lot of local insight and made us feel comfortable with the buzz that is Rio. I would recommend this tour to anyone, particularly if you want to feel less timid in a city that often gets a fair bit of bad press from the tourist point of view..

 

Ms. petra s.
Germany ~ 13 Jul 2012[back to top]

It was perfect, exactly what I expected, the guide was very good informed, provided good english and answered all our questions, nice to stop here and there for a drink or coffee :-)

 

Your trip:

This trip is offered on a "join-in" basis. Maximum group size is 12.

Tipping:

If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides and drivers a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across many Intrepid Urban Adventures destinations. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this tour