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Downtown Rio, Lapa , Santa Teresa , Selaron Staircase ,

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This Trip is Rated: Easy

Our easy tours generally require fairly little exertion. Each day will involve walking, sightseeing and general travel-related activities such as getting in/out of vans, planes, boats, and zodiacs.

How We Rate Our Trips

Easy: Our easy tours generally require fairly little exertion. Each day will involve walking, sightseeing and general travel-related activities such as getting in/out of vans, planes, boats, and zodiacs.

Moderate: Our moderate trips require an average level of fitness. Itineraries may include walks or short hikes of up to two to three hours with little elevation gain, sustained walking at higher altitudes, and/or other similar level physical activities. Many activities are optional.

Difficult: Our difficult trips may involve hiking over uneven terrain, with some hikes including significant elevation gain or loss and at higher elevations (up to 12,000 ft). Itineraries may include three to six hour hikes and other activities such as horseback riding, mountain bicycling, rafting and kayaking, which require no previous experience. On many trips, passengers may elect to skip a day's activity, depending on logistics.

Most Difficult: Our most difficult expeditions are for the adventurer who is in good physical condition. Itineraries may involve multi-day hiking and trekking excursions over steep, rugged terrain and/or where altitude may exceed 14,000 feet. Many trips include camping in remote areas and/or high altitude sites in varying temperature and weather conditions. Trips may also involve many days of demanding Class IV-V rapids, longer sea kayaking trips, horseback riding, and/or mountain bicycling. Training for the physical demands of these tours is highly encouraged. 

Rio de Janeiro Historic Walking Tour

On this tour you will learn about Rio de Janeiro and Brazil’s history and culture by visiting the city’s most important sites. Your guide will meet you at the hotel after breakfast and the day begins with a drive into the historic districts of Centro (downtown), Lapa and Santa Teresa to begin your walking tour.
Itinerary
Rio de Janeiro Historic Walking Tour
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Itinerary
Rio de Janeiro Historic Walking Tour
On this tour you will learn about Rio de Janeiro and Brazil’s history and culture by visiting the city’s most important sites. Your guide will meet you at the hotel after breakfast and the day begins with a drive into the historic districts of Centro (downtown), Lapa and Santa Teresa. Walking tours in each neighborhood include visits to the Metropolitan Cathedral, Sao Bento Monastery, Museu do Amanhã (exterior visit), Olympic Boulevard (Graffiti Murals), Municipal Theater (exterior visit), Confeitaria Colombo and the famous Selaron Staircase. At the end of our walking tour we will ascend the colorful Selaron Staircase at Lapa neighborhood and visit the charming Santa Teresa District. Return to your hotel and spend the rest of the day in Rio de Janeiro at leisure.
 
*Tour takes 4-5 hours

Rio de Janeiro Historic Walking Tour

Pricing
Per Person
$140
Included in tour cost
  • All listed activities
  • English-speaking certified guides
  • Entrance fees for all scheduled tours, national parks & archaeological sites
  • Southern Explorations pre-departure services
Excluded from tour cost
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Medical & travel insurance (highly recommended)
  • Optional activities

Rio de Janeiro Historic Walking Tour

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