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Ancient Rio and Santa Teresa Tour with Hotel pick-up and drop-off

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We invite you to join us in a journey back in time though Ancient Rio and Santa Teresa! Let’s visit the historical center of Rio and go to the Mosteiro de São Bento, walk through the Praça XV, Arcos dos Teles, Cinelandia (and take the opportunity to visit Colombo’s bakery) and the Arcos da Lapa. We will also visit the bucolic neighborhood of Santa Teresa with the beautiful houses of the early 20th century. Santa Teresa is famous for its traditional tram from 1897 and for being the nest of several painters that open their houses so that you can check their work.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch
  • Entrance to museums
Departure Point

Av. Atlântica, 3264 - 5º andar - Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22070-001, Brazil

Pickup is available from most hotels in the areas of Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana, Flamengo and Downtown (Centro). Contact us back to adjust the pickup time.
For Barra da Tijuca/ Recreio we provide pick-up for an additional rate.

  • Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    Bucolic neighborhood, home to several painters. Admire the wonderful mansions which date back to the 20th century and be amazed at its history. The neighborhood still has the tram which was built back in 1897.
    60 minutes
  • Centro Cultural Municipal Parque das Ruinas, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    Former home to a preeminent female art supporter, Laurinda Santos Lobo, the Parque das Ruínas is now a cultural center that keeps her legacy of supporting artists everywhere.
    20 minutes
  • Carioca Aqueduct, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    It used to transport water, but now is a popular means of transportation for residents of Santa Teresa.
    30 minutes
  • Praca Quinze de Novembro, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    The square is located in the historical centre of Rio de Janeiro and is surrounded by the Palácio Tiradentes, the Legislative Assembly of Rio de Janeiro; and the Paço Imperial. The Praça XV Station is a ferry terminal servicing a number of destinations in the city of Rio de Janeiro and Niteroi
    30 minutes
  • Arco do Teles, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    Located in what was once the downtown market of the city, it has small streets and alleys full of bars and small restaurants.
    20 minutes
  • Cinelandia, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    Famous square in downtown Rio, surrounded by historical buildings with great places to take a picture.
    30 minutes
  • Museu Nacional De Belas Artes, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    Designed in 1908 by architect Adolfo Morales de los Rios to host the National School of Fine Arts, heir to the Imperial Academy of Fine Arts, this building was built during the urban modernization carried out by mayor Pereira Passos in the then Federal Capital. We do not enter, but we take time enjoying the architecture aspects of this building.
    10 minutes
  • Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    Inaugurated in 1909, the Theatro Municipal is one of the most importante theaters of Brazil and Latin America. The Theatro Municipal has drawn international artists and important names from Brazilian culture, including dancers, musicians, opera singers, and performing artists. Since the 1930s, the Theatro Municipal of Rio de Janeiro has maintained its artistic independence, and is the only Brazilian institution to have its own choir, a symphony orchestra, and ballet company. We do not enter, but we take time enjoying the architecture aspects of this building.
    10 minutes
  • National Library (Biblioteca Nacional), Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    The biggest library in Latin America was founded in 1810 by D. João VI, the King of Portugal. It is an imponent building with an archive of almost 9 millions items in downtown Rio that holds rare books, manuscripts, original letters written by Princess Isabel, the first newspapers printed in the country, and two copies of the precious Mainz Psalter Bible, printed in 1492. We do not enter, but we take time enjoying the architecture aspects of this building.
    10 minutes
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We contact you back in order to provide proper pickup time. Check your emails and/or cell phone.
  • If requested, you must present a copy of your ID.
  • Comfortable clothing and walking shoes are recommended for this tour.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers per Minivan.
  • Minimum of 2 people are required for this activity to take place.
  • Contact us to confirm the pickup time according to hotel location.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience 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.
Melissa S
05 Sep 2025
I thought this tour was just okay. It could be a lot better if they would cover some more historical sites and spend less time walking along the bay … the guide was nice and spoke good English and gave good history on what we saw. However, I ended up booking another tour of the same area that was much cheaper covered all the sites we saw on this tour PLUS more well known sites most tourists want to see like the Cathedral, municipal theater, Escalon steps, etc. this tour has a lot of potential but could use some work
lucdav580
31 Aug 2025
Our guide Monica was great in her explanations in French, she introduced us to the neighborhood of Santa Teresa, the centro, Little africa, the wall drawings of Rio, the baroque church
Gavin_D
30 Aug 2025
Our tour guide was knowledgable, but overall this tour just felt so rushed. The guide repeatedly said we had time to take photos etc but there was never an opportunity as he rushed us through every location. We saw some good spots, but from previous reviews and traveller photos I really expected the opportunity to soak up the atmosphere a little. Other reviews mentioned going into the famous coffee shop and having coffee and cakes, we literally had 10 seconds to take photos and were told to move on. I asked to go to into another coffee shop to go to the toilet and grab a drink (it was hot) to be told no as there was too much to see and do.
This tour in Southeast Brazil is organized by Rio Carioca Tour Ltda

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