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Lapa and Santa Teresa - Walking Tour |
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Get to know the bohemian Rio |
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The tour starts at Cinelândia, in the centre of Rio de Janeiro.
You will see the Municipal Theatre, the City Council, the National Library, the Museum of Arts, and the Cultural Centre of the Federal Court, apart from other beautiful examples of Brazilian architecture at this time.
We visit the Cathedral de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro and walk towards Lapa.
You will get to know the history of Lapa, see graffiti-art murals, the Arches of Lapa, and the Stairs of Selaron. You will have the opportunity to visit the artist's atelier. We will walk up the stairs to Santa Teresa and visit the Cultural Centre Parque das Ruinas. The tour ends in Largo dos Guimaraes, the heart of Santa Teresa. |
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| We will meet at Cinelândia square, then walk towards Carioca square and past one of the Petrobras buildings and the cathedral towards Lapa. We will walk along the streets of Lapa to see the architecture and get to know the venues and Bars. Then we will see the arches of Lapa and see Selaron's stairs. We will walk up the stairs to Santa Teresa and visit the cultural centre Parque das Ruinas that offers a magnificent view of the centre of Rio de Janeiro. Then we will walk towards the Largo dos Guimarães, the gastronomic and comercial centre of Santa Teresa, were the tour ends. From there we can leave into any direction by taxi. |
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Meet up location: Metro Station Cinelândia,Centro
In front of the Municipal Theatre. |
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End location: The tour finishes at Largo dos Guimaraes, Santa Teresa.
From there we can take either a bus back to the centre or a taxi to any other place of Rio. |
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| Duration: 3 hours 30 min. |
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meet your tour guide...
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50 Brazilian Reais - These are the taxi fees, refreshments, and museum's entry (otional).
If you decide to have lunch in Santa Teresa, count 50-70 per head. The tour guide prefers to be paid in Brazilian Reais |
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| You will receive a map of Rio de Janeiro that includes suggestions for restaurants, services, and nightlife. |
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| Tour #: 33494 |
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| Tour Type: Cultural, City |
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| Transportation Method: Taxi, metro or bus, and on foot |
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| Activity Level: Light |
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 Friendly: No. |
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| Kid Friendly: No. |
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| Language(s): English (fluent), French (fluent), German (fluent), Portuguese (fluent), Spanish (advanced) explanation |
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| Maximum travelers: 5 |
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