Santa Teresa Tours: compare 6 options from US$ 55

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Rio: Santa Teresa Tram, Selarón Steps & Lapa Half-Day Tour

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Rio: Santa Teresa Tram, Selarón Steps & Lapa Half-Day Tour★ 4.55 (304) · 4hfromUS$ 75View ›

Best priceRio de Janeiro: Historic Center & Santa Teresa with Hotel Pickup★ 4.49 (188) · from US$ 55

Top ratedRio de Janeiro: Christ the Redeemer & Santa Teresa Private Tour★ 5.00 (27) · from US$ 136

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Rio: Christ the Redeemer, Selarón Steps & Santa Teresa

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Rio: Christ the Redeemer, Selarón Steps & Santa Teresa★★★★★★★★★★ 4.43 (35)4hYou visit the Christ the Redeemer statue at the summit of Corcovado Mountain with 40-50 minutes to take in the views; drive through the historic streets of Santa Teresa; and stop at the Selarón Steps ceramic staircase for photos. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Rio's South Zone, professional guide, and all transport between sites are included, leaving your afternoon free.Is it for me?Pick this tour if you want Rio's three most photographed landmarks in one half-day without arranging your own transport or tickets—the fixed schedule and included guide mean you see all three and still have the afternoon free.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 83View ›

Rio de Janeiro: E-Scooter Lapa & Santa Teresa with Cable Car

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Rio de Janeiro: E-Scooter Lapa & Santa Teresa with Cable Car★★★★★★★★★★ 4.83 (6)3hYou ride an electric scooter through Lapa and downtown Rio, take the cable car up to Santa Teresa, and visit the Selarón Stairs and Metropolitan Cathedral. The tour includes your cable car ticket and beginner instruction if you need it. You're moving under your own power but with a guide who knows where to go, which means you see the neighborhoods from street level instead of from inside a vehicle.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to move through Rio's historic neighborhoods without arranging transport between stops or navigating the traffic yourself — the scooter keeps you moving at a pace where you actually notice the details, and the guide handles the route.Free cancellationfromUS$ 99View ›

Rio Gay Tours: Christ Redeemer & Santa Teresa with Local Guide

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Rio Gay Tours: Christ Redeemer & Santa Teresa with Local Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (32)6h–7hYou get hotel pickup, fast-track entry to Christ the Redeemer with tram tickets included, a full walk through Santa Teresa's galleries and streets, the Selarón Steps, and Cinelândia — all guided by someone who knows Rio as a resident, not as a script. The fixed itinerary means you don't have to plan transport or timing yourself, and the small-group format means you're not herded through stops.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Rio's main landmarks without arranging transport or standing in entry lines, and you'd rather have someone who actually lives here show you the neighborhoods instead of just the sights — the guide's local knowledge is what makes Santa Teresa and the smaller stops feel like a real part of the city instead of a checklist.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 360View ›

Santa Teresa Tours — what to know before booking

This guide compares 6 bookable options for Santa Teresa Tours, with up-to-date prices and real traveler reviews. Prices start at US$ 55. The average rating is 4.7 out of 5, based on 592 traveler reviews.

6 of the 6 options offer free cancellation. The verdict at the top highlights the travelers' favorite, the best price and the top-rated option, updated with live data.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Santa Teresa Tours cost?

Prices start at US$ 55. There are 6 options to compare, and the final price depends on the date, group size and the option you choose.

Can I book with free cancellation?

Yes: 6 of the 6 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.

Which one is the travelers' favorite?

Rio: Santa Teresa Tram, Selarón Steps & Lapa Half-Day Tour is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.6 out of 5 across 304 reviews.