Rio de Janeiro Trip Overview
Historical Center with Santa Teresa
Get to know the brazilian montmartre with a walk by the historical center!
Santa Teresa is a bucolic neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, known for its historical buildings, the trolley and spot of brazilian gastronomy. Largo dos Guimaraes is the main square. We will also visit the Selaron Stairs and the Ruins Park and by the way you will see some beautiful colonial houses around.
The Historical Center is where the city was founded, in 1565. We will park the car at the Metropolitan Cathedral and start walking by churches, squares and palaces. You will understand the history of Rio from 1565 to the present day.
I will also take you to a unique pastry shop for coffee and delicious desserts!
– Pick-up at your place (in the south or central zone).
– Metropolitan Cathedral.
– Walk by the Historical Center
– Selaron steps
– Ruins Park
– Guimaraes square
– Drop-off at your place or in a restaurant (in the south or central zone).
Additional Info
Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Trip Category: Shore Excursions >> Ports of Call Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Historical Center with Santa Teresa
Get to know the brazilian montmartre with a walk by the historical center!
Santa Teresa is a bucolic neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, known for its historical buildings, the trolley and spot of brazilian gastronomy. Largo dos Guimaraes is the main square. We will also visit the Selaron Stairs and the Ruins Park and by the way you will see some beautiful colonial houses around.
The Historical Center is where the city was founded, in 1565. We will park the car at the Metropolitan Cathedral and start walking by churches, squares and palaces. You will understand the history of Rio from 1565 to the present day.
I will also take you to a unique pastry shop for coffee and delicious desserts!
– Pick-up at your place (in the south or central zone).
– Metropolitan Cathedral.
– Walk by the Historical Center
– Selaron steps
– Ruins Park
– Guimaraes square
– Drop-off at your place or in a restaurant (in the south or central zone).
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Escadaria Selaron, Rua Joaquim Silva S/N, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20241-110 Brazil
Selaron Steps: beautiful tiles project made by the artist Selaron
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Largo dos Guimaraes, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20241-310 Brazil
Guimaraes square
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian, Avenida Republica do Chile 245, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20031-170 Brazil
Cathedral: iconic arquitecture church.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Praca Quinze de Novembro – Centro, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20010-010 Brazil
XV square: the most important square meter of Brazil´s history.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Cinelandia, Avenue rio Branco, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20031-050 Brazil
Cinelandia square: where are the municipal theater, national library and municipality palace.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Centro Cultural Municipal Parque das Ruinas, Rua Murtinho Nobre 169, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20241-050 Brazil
Ruins Park: ruins of the house that was the home of the great patron of Belle Époque carioca, Laurinda Santos Lobo.
Duration: 20 minutes
