Christ, St. Teresa, Selaron & Farmers Market. 6 Hours Tour.

Covers Rio’s main highlight, Selaron's Staircase, Santa Teresa neighborhood and a visit to a Farmer's Market in just a few hours, but no rush.

The tour is conducted at your pace;

It is ideal for those people who want to combine views, local food and Nature.

The itinerary is somewhat customizable and can be adapted to your needs;

Wheelchair friendly;

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach, Avenida Lucio costa, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22790-000 Brazil

Depending on your hotel location we'll pass by this very large beach area.

Pass By: Barra da Tijuca Beach, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil

Depending on your hotel location we'll pass by this area full of new developments and one of the most beautiful beaches in Rio.

Pass By: Sao Conrado Beach, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil

Depending on your hotel location we'll pass by this beach sorrounded by mountains from where hang gliding pilots take off.

Pass By: Leblon Beach, Avenida Ataulfo de Paiva, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil

Depending on your hotel location we'll pass by this very nice beach in the most expensive neighborhood in South America.

Pass By: Ipanema Beach, Avenida Vieira Souto - Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22420-002 Brazil

Depending on your hotel location we'll drive by this very iconic beach on the way to the main attractions of the tour.

Pass By: Arpoador beach, Avenida Francisco Bhering, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22080-050 Brazil

Depending on your hotel location we'll drive by this rock at the end of Ipanema Beach considered one of the best spots in Rio to observe the sunset during the summer.

Pass By: Copacabana Beach, Av. Atlantica - Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22070-011 Brazil

On the way to Corcovado Mountain we'll drive by the most famous beach in Brazil.

Pass By: Praia do Leme, Avenida Atlantica Leme, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22010-000 Brazil

Depending on your hotel location we’ll drive by this less busy beach located at the very far end of Copacabana.

Pass By: Botafogo Beach, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22250-040 Brazil

On the way to the main attractions we’ll drive by this nice neighborhood that can easily be seen from the top of Corcovado Mountain.

Pass By: Praia do Flamengo Posto 3 Praia Do Flamngo Posto 3, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22210-030 Brazil

Depending on your hotel location we’ll drive by this classical neighborhood that offers the best view of Sugarloaf Mountain.

Pass By: Guanabara Palace, Rua Pinheiro Machado s/n, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22231-901 Brazil

This was the home of Princess Isabel, the daughter of Brazil’s second emperor. Today the beautiful building houses the headquarter of Rio de Janeiro State government.

Pass By: Cosme Velho, Zona Sur, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22241-220 Brazil

On the way to Corcovado Mountain we’ll drive through this neighborhood that was once the home for most embassies in Brazil when Rio was the country capital.

Pass By: Parque Nacional da Tijuca, Estrada da Cascatinha 850 Alto da Boa Vista, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20531-590 Brazil

We’ll cross the Tijuca National Park on the way to Corcovado Mountain. The diverse fauna and lush vegetation of the park can be observed.

Stop At: Centro de Visitantes Paineiras, Estrada das Paineiras S/N Visitor and Boarding Center for Corcovado and Christ the Redeemer Statue, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22241-330 Brazil

The visitors center was created in 2013 and houses an environmental education center and can be visited when going to the Christ Monument by minibus.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer, Estrada Redentor - Alto da Boa Vista Parque Nacional da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22241-330 Brazil

The most iconic monument in Brazil was inaugurated in 1931 and is considered the largest Art Deco statue in the world. From the monument Rio can be seen at its entire splendor.

Duration: 40 minutes

Pass By: Floresta da Tijuca, Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil

Tijuca Forest is the largest reforested urban forest in the world. The forest takes 10% of the city area and houses the Tijuca National Park.

Stop At: Ipanema Farmer's Market, Praca Nossa Senhora da Paz, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22410-030 Brazil

Each morning farmers set it up on a different street.
These are the places where the locals go to do their grocery shopping, and tourists are welcome to walk around the several stands sampling fruits, street food and vegetables offered in the market. The fruit in Brazil really taste different. More than once I had people telling me “So that is what mango is supposed to taste like! I feel I’ve been cheated all my life…”.


Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Santa Teresa, Rua Aurea, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20240-210 Brazil

This picturesque and well preserved colonial style area born in the mid-1800s is now an artsy neighborhood full of bars, cafés and good restaurants that offer a myriad food options including the best Acai and cheese bread in Rio.
The place offers great photo opportunities with its painted murals, street art, cobblestone streets and a variety of souvenirs shops, including the only one in Rio listed on Lonely Planet for having only items made by local artists.

Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Downtown RJ, Avenida das Americas 500 Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22640-100 Brazil

The downtown district is where the famous Selaron Steps are located.

Stop At: Escadaria Selaron, Rua Joaquim Silva S/N, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20241-110 Brazil

Selaron’s Staircase is a set of world-famous steps. They are the work of Chilean-born artist Jorge Selaron who claimed that the staircase is his tribute to the Brazilian people.
The steps straddle both the Lapa and Santa Teresa neighborhoods. There are 250 steps which are covered in over 2000 tiles collected from over 60 countries around the world.


Duration: 20 minutes

Pass By: Carioca Aqueduct, Rua Riachuelo 27, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20230-010 Brazil

Also known as Arcos da Lapa the aqueduct used to supply the city with water from the rivers born at Tijuca Forest. Now it is used as a passageway for the tram that connects Downtown Rio and Santa Teresa neighborhoods.



Informacion Adicional
"Wheelchair accessible"
"Infant seats are available on request if advised at time of booking."
"Children must be accompanied by an adult."
"Stroller accessible"
"Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking."
"Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required."
"Near public transportation"
"All tours are private and conducted on air conditioned vehicle."
"Your admission tickets for the attractions visited on the tour and any meals or drinks ARE NOT INCLUDED (except the fruits and street food sampling at the farmer’s Market)"
"Infant seats available"
"Transportation is wheelchair accessible"
"Admission fees will be paid directly at the attractions."
"Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required."
"Estimated local cash needed: BRL 95.00 per person"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time:
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
CHRIST FARMERS MARKET SELARON
4/1/2023 - 3/5/2025

Monday - Sunday :

07:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Duration: 6 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
We will pick you up from the pier, airport, hotel or rental apartment in Rio. Please make sure to enter your hotel name. In case of a rental apartment or unlisted hotel please enter the full street address.
Places we will drive by on the way to the first attraction will depend on your hotel location.

Airports

• Internacional Airport, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil
• Santos Dumont Airport, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil

Ports

• Pier Mauá

Cancellations and refunds: If you cancel at least 3 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.

Included

• Tour guide service;
• Transportation on a private car;
• Tolls and parking fees;
• Fruits and street food sampling at the farmer’s Market;
• Fuel surcharge
• Landing and facility fees

Not Included

• Customer’s admission tickets to the attractions visited on the tour;
• Entrance fees will be paid directly at the attractions.
• Attractions prices are subject to changes without prior notice.

Facilities