RIO DE JANEIRO · BRAZIL
The best of the marvellous city.
The 15 most popular santa teresa, lapa & historic rio tours in Rio de Janeiro, with prices, run times and who you book through. The ones worth building a day around, and what each actually gets you.
Rio highlights in one packed day: Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Selarón Steps, Maracanã sights, and BBQ lunch with hotel pickup.
Most Popular“It was very well organized and the guide was very respectful and patient in leading the tour. highly recommend it.”
A 4-hour Lapa night of cachaça tasting, Arcos da Lapa bites, live samba, and a DJ finish in a lively Rio nightlife crawl.
“Our guide was Rafael. He was really friendly and knowledgeable. We had a lovely group of people from all over the world. If you are worried about joining the tour on your own, it is not a problem at all. It's a fabulous introduction to cachaça and Samba bars! A fun night out.”
7-hour Rio tour with early Christ the Redeemer, Parque Lage rainforest views, Centro landmarks, and Selaron Steps plus sunset option at Sugarloaf.
“Ricardo was a great guide and the experience was great.”
Ride the Santa Teresa bondinho, see Lapa and Rio Centro highlights, and walk Selarón Steps. Hotel pickup makes it easy.
“Should include the length of the walk and the pavement surface including 215 steps without a railing. We were able to do it but others would not be able to. Did not expect transportation by Uber. Not particularly pleased by that surprise, especially when guide didn’t accompany us.”
Half-day guided tour blending Rio’s historic center, Lapa aqueducts, and Santa Teresa art stops, ending with big bay views.
“Clara was just delightful. Sweet, friendly and was really lovely having her as my guide.”
Six-hour guided Rio tour to Christ the Redeemer, Selarón Steps, and Sugar Loaf via Tijuca Rainforest. Hotel pickup and tickets included.
“The tour was excellent and the guide, Luciana, was awesome - she’s a History Teacher and knew everything about each place. Totally recomended tour!”
4-hour guided loop of **Santa Teresa** and downtown Rio with hotel pickup, architecture stops, and a clear story of old Rio.
“Our private tour with Roger was a great experience: we saw key sights and learned the history of Rio. Roger’s is well traveled, very knowledgeable and speaks fluent english. His love for Rio comes through with honesty for the complicated colonial history through today.”
Half-day Rio tour to Christ the Redeemer and Selarón Steps with Tijuca Forest views, hotel pickup, and a trilingual guide.
“Daniel was an amazing tour guide! One of the best tour guides I’ve had during my travels. Kind, thorough and efficient. He spent so much time giving us well thought out histories and the impact the history has on Brazilians today. He also took our questions seriously and answered them thoroughly and kindly! I felt…”
Ride from Tijuca rainforest to Corcovado for Christ the Redeemer, then Santa Teresa and the Selarón Steps, with optional Sugarloaf views.
“This tour was fantastic! With only a few days in Brazil, I wanted to see all the major sites upfront so we could relax for the rest of the trip. While the tour was long, it was well-paced, and the drives between stops gave us a chance to unwind. Highly recommend!”
Half-day downtown Rio walk with hotel pickup, Olympic Avenue sights, and the interactive Museu do Amanhã.
“Muy interesante y bonito el paseo. Es bueno conocer el centro histórico y el museo es otro nivel, me encantó”
See Rio’s big sights in one long day, from Corcovado to Sugar Loaf, plus Selarón and Lapa. Small group, early start, guide plans.
“The tour was awesome. The problem was that the cathedral, which was part of the tour, was closed. I have to mention that we were the only participants who had to personally get tickets for the Christ Redeemer entrance while the rest of the group were purchased by the tour guide which made us feel…”
A small-group walk linking Santa Teresa and Lapa by yellow tram, viewpoints, street art, and Rio’s grand Cinelândia sites.
“We had a great time on this tour. It was just my husband and I alongside our guide Lorena. We especially enjoyed Santa Teresa and selaron steps. Metro and tram tickets included in the price of the tour and we also enjoyed a Caipirinha. Lorena was very friendly and knowledgeable and answered questions we had…”
Rio’s Olympic Boulevard + Museum of Tomorrow and optional AquaRio aquarium tour. Port sights, Kobra mural photos, 4 hours.
“Museu Amanhã.”
See Rio’s waterfront and the AquaRio aquarium on a 4-hour Pepe Rio Tours outing with key photo stops and included entry.
“Never showed to pick us up. Did not reply to 3 messages sent while waiting to be picked up to see if tour was still on.”
4-hour Downtown Rio tour with Valongo Wharf, Eduardo Kobra mural, Museum of Tomorrow, monastery, Cauldron, Praça XV, and Confeitaria Colombo.
“Emma was a great and friendly guide. We had a great time touring the locations in the tour and loved the flexibility of touring the museum of tomorrow at our own pace. Highly recommend for those wanting to see a different side of Rio not covered in many other tours of the city”
From Christ the Redeemer and the Sugarloaf cable car to the beaches, the rainforest and the Lapa nights, every way to spend a day in the Cidade Maravilhosa.
