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Walk from colonial Praça XV through churches, palaces and a world-class library before riding the historic Bondinho up to Santa Teresa’s bohemian streets. A private, adaptable seven-hour tour that blends Rio’s political history with panoramic hilltop views.
Walk from colonial Praça XV through churches, palaces and a world-class library before riding the historic Bondinho up to Santa Teresa’s bohemian streets. A private, adaptable seven-hour tour that blends Rio’s political history with panoramic hilltop views.
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Operated by Habla Marlie - Tours in Rio · Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
You step off the subway into Praça XV where colonial stone and broad façades frame the air—vendors, church bells and the smell of strong coffee setting the morning rhythm.
easy.
7 hours.
Basic urban fitness—comfortable walking for most of a day (roughly 6–10 km) with short stair sections in Santa Teresa.
The tour listing includes tickets to the Santa Teresa tram and selected museums and sights; confirm specific admissions with the operator.
Yes—this private tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off; you’ll be asked to provide a pickup point when booking.
The tour covers several kilometers over mostly paved and cobbled streets with some stairs and steep lanes in Santa Teresa; it’s rated easy but requires basic mobility.
Full refund is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure; check booking terms for details.
Downtown Rio grew around colonial-era Praça XV and later imperial and republican institutions; Santa Teresa expanded in the late 19th–early 20th centuries as an arts-focused neighborhood.
Santa Teresa and downtown face urban conservation challenges—support local businesses, stick to marked paths, and avoid leaving trash to help preserve fragile historic streets and viewpoints.
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