Tour of Santa Teresa and Selarón Steps by foot

Visit Santa Teresa and the Selarón Steps with this afternoon walking guided tour.

On this tour you will:

• see the Lapa Arcs, a former aqueduct that is now temporarily deactivated
• see the little cobblestone streets and the charming neighborhood of Santa Teresa, with its completely different vibe from the rest of Rio
• experience Old Rio, its tradition, its architecture, the lifestyle, street art and the bohemian atmosphere at night
• see the way of life that helps the local artists create their art and work on their craft
• see the Ruins Park (Parque das Ruínas) where you get to see one of the most beautiful views of the lesser known Rio
• maybe see the random exhibits organized by the different artists’ workshops around the neighborhood
• walk down the famous ceramic Selaron stairway steps to reach Lapa, created by the Chilean Jorge Selarón
• learn more about the pieces of ceramic that were placed on top of the paintings done by the locals who were decorating the stairs in support for the National Soccer Team in 1994’s World Cup, won by Brazil