Ideal for travelers seeking culture beyond landmarks, the Santa Teresa & Selarón Steps Private Tour offers depth, creativity, and calm. With expert guidance and an intimate walking format, the Santa Teresa & Selarón Steps Private Tour reveals a distinctive side of Rio.
Santa Teresa & Selarón Steps Private Tour
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4.9 | +500 reviews
Mikaël B 10/03/2026
Perfect organization
We only requested a driver for a morning and the purchase of entrance tickets, as we preferred to visit the Valley of the Queens and Habu Medinet on our own. The driver was very friendly, understanding, and a careful driver. Communication via email with Pilar Collaretti was efficient, and the agency adapted well to our needs, offering a quality service at a reasonable price.
hector P 23/02/2026
Muy buena experiencia
Excelente servicios. Muy amables, puntuales y atentos.
miryam2017 16/02/2026
Perfect experience!
Thanks for all your support and well organization, everything went perfect. The guide was super professional & the group enjoyed a lot the tour with him
Erik H 14/02/2026
Amazing Visit to Teotihuacan
Spent an amazing day with David leading our private tour and Wendy driving us to each sight. Our first stop was the Acolman Convent - we were the only ones there and David eloquently gave us the history. Then a short drive to Teotihuacan. What a sight! Even though it is busy, the crowd is spread out. We were there midday so Wendy gave us bottles of water and an umbrella for shade. Both David and Wendy took such good care of us. Lots of interesting information and we climbed both pyramids. Don’t miss the carvings at the Quezacotyl pyramid - hidden and amazing : worth the steep climb to see them. Then a drive back to Mexico City and the Guadeloupe Shrine. It was a full eight hour day that flew by quickly. We were deposited back at our hotel and we were sorry to say goodbye to David and Wendy. A thoroughly enjoyable and interesting day - can’t recommend it highly enough. If you go, ask for David to be your guide.
Scenic796097 10/02/2026
A day at Santillana del Mar and Santander
We recently competed a day tour to Santillana del Mar and Santander, from Bilbao. The local tour guide provided knowledgeable and engaging explanations of the destinations, bringing the locations and scenic highlights to life with clarity and enthusiasm. Logistics were handled flawlessly, allowing ample time to appreciate the sites without feeling rushed. Tour Travel & More delivers personalized, high-quality private tours, and I am pleased to endorse their services based on this outstanding experience.
Scenic796097 10/02/2026
A day in Burgos
We recently booked a full-day private tour to Burgos with Tour Travel & More in Bilbao, and the experience was memorable due to both the splendor of the location and the driver and local guide. The dedicated local tour guide in Burgos delivered insightful and engaging commentary on cathedral, city, pilmigrimage route, the rich historical and architectural heritage, ensuring a well-paced and informative visit. The seamless organization and attention to detail reflect the high standards of Tour Travel & More. Javier, our driver, is a wonderful person to spend the day with.
Jia Jia C 02/02/2026
Pompeii and Sorrento day trip
I booked a private tour to Pompeii and Sorrento/Amalfi with Tour Travel & More, which included a private car and driver picking us up and dropping us off at Naples train station, a private guide at Pompeii, and a flexible schedule around Sorrento/Amalfi after Pompeii. The booking process was smooth and painless, Patricio coordinated everything seamlessly and was very responsive to emails. Our driver Gianluca was also very helpful with giving us restaurant recommendations in Sorrento despite it being off season. Our Pompeii guide Paolo was fabulous, giving us such an in depth and entertaining tour of the archeological site! A great experience overall!
Jia Jia C 02/02/2026
Pompeii and Sorrento day trip
I booked a private tour to Pompeii and Sorrento/Amalfi with Tour Travel & More, which included a private car and driver picking us up and dropping us off at Naples train station, a private guide at Pompeii, and a flexible schedule around Sorrento/Amalfi after Pompeii. The booking process was smooth and painless, Patricio coordinated everything seamlessly and was very responsive to emails. Our driver Gianluca was also very helpful with giving us restaurant recommendations in Sorrento despite it being off season. Our Pompeii guide Paolo was fabulous, giving us such an in depth and entertaining tour of the archeological site! A great experience overall!
LTN 23/01/2026
Incrível
Cidade muito linda, com muitas igrejas fantasticas para conhecer, com especial interesse na vida e obra de Santa Teresa de Avila, doutora da Igreja católica.
Rihana F 20/01/2026
Capadocia unique site to visit..
Beautiful place to visit. Unfortunately due to weather condition couldnt experience the hotair baloon ride..
JayandKate0930 19/01/2026
Amazing time, What a Day!
My wife and I cannot say enough good things about Sylvie!!! She was so friendly and so passionate about the city. She showed us everything we wanted to see, offered suggestions along the way and was amazing! She made our day exactly what we wanted!
mayi 19/01/2026
Family trip
As a family (4 adults, 3 adolescent and a baby) we need transportation with experience and we got it. Excellent driver during a snowing route.We recommend it
Mark A 08/01/2026
Perfection
Perfect. Everything was perfectly orchestrated and executed. Our guide was amazing. Highly recommend and will use them again.
antonella a 07/01/2026
wonderful experience with my family
We really enioyed our time in Istanbul. The tour in 3 days was very well-organizedOur guide AISHA was fantastic, Knowledgeable, passionate and very friendly with us. Higly recommend.
Lucio M 06/01/2026
Walking tour of the center. Don’t do it. By far too expensive for what you get …
Tour too expensive (€380 for the family) for a simple walking tour of the city center, including a visit to the castle, which has nothing particularly special in its interiors (all refurbished and still under restoration). Friendly guide.
andrea s 05/01/2026
servicios en Paris
Servicio de primera, en todo momento pendiente de nosotros, muy buena disposicion para cambios y requerimientos de última hora, en una temporada complicada ya que era para navidad...GRACIAS especialmente a Alex!
Eleanor M 05/01/2026
Excellent Tour with Paola
My guide, Paola, was lovely. She provided not only history of Milan but the day-to-day nuances about Milanese life. As a solo traveler, it was especially nice to have someone to talk to and have conversation with (in English, and she allowed me to practice my Italian). She noted my interests and tailored the tour accordingly. Highly recommend.
nacera f 04/01/2026
Séjour de fin d année moyennement agréable
Le séjour de huit jours était agréable mais ils Peuvent mieux faire pour les animations de fin d'année car s était pas a notre goût
Explore563957 31/12/2025
Great tour
We greatly enjoyed Cecile as our tour guide of Mt St Michel. She was very informed while keeping the tour casual but very informative.
Shanna T 31/12/2025
Seamless picked from Port of Miami and a great day!
Stella picked us up at the Miami port after our cruise and took us on a fantastic tour of Everglades. Such a great experience!
Martin H 29/12/2025
Great private tour of Paris highlights.
Reda as driver and Natalie as guide made our private tour of Paris awesome. We got in everything we wanted to do which was a lot , Notre Dame, Montmarte, the Cemetary, some shopping and more . Definitely recommend you do the full day private tour . A bit pricey but well worth it.
Maritza W 29/12/2025
Excellent Service
Our guide Francisco was absolutely knowledgeable and kind. I’ve all were super happy. I will definitely will recommend him and use him again on my next trip.
Maritza W 29/12/2025
Excelente servicio
Nuestro guía Francisco era absolutamente conocedor y amable. Todos hemos sido súper felices. Sin duda lo recomendaría y lo volvería a utilizar en mi próximo viaje.
michael M 19/12/2025
Brussels guided tour
The tour guide arrived on time and had us ready to go at 11am.Pick up from the Warwick hotel.Really knowledgeable and a very nice person and funny at times .He kept the group interested on the whole of the tour and pointed out everything there was to know.Feedback from everyone all positive so thanks to him.Many thanksMike
jimson2022 18/12/2025
Never again with Get Your Guide
If I could do it over, I'd take the group tour (about 1/3 the price). We spent $987 with Get Your Guide for a private day tour of Neuschwanstein Castle, Oberammergau, and the Ettal Monastery. These are iconic places to visit, but not worth the money for GYG's so-called "services." Note: GYG outsources to local "guides." Ours was little more than a private car service -- a reckless driver who provided very little information in broken English. Problems: (1) He provided us with tickets for the 11:35 AM Castle tour. He should have known that there was no way to do a castle tour, spend time in Oberammergau, and still have time for the monastery. (2) Our GTG "guide" rushed to get us to Hohenschangau (below the castle) -- two hours before the scheduled tour. The weather was freezing. He left us at a horse-drawn carriage and told us to call when we got back. (3) Another tour guide, however, actually accompanied his guests in the carriage to the castle and made sure they got in on schedule. (4) The castle tour was just a standard walk-up (20 Euros pp -- not "private") and didn't cover much of the castle. But ... what we saw of the castle was great, and the vistas were absolutely beautiful. (5) Luckily, that other guide took pity on us and got us into the castle waiting room (usually off limits) and sparing us an hour in a breezy -19C (-2F). I could say more, but: (a) the Castle is beautiful and worth a trip -- just not at this price; (b) I would not book with GYG again; and (c) Oberammergau is wonderful and worth more than the hour and a half we had for lunch and a quick visit to a few shops. We were so far behind schedule, we had to skip the abbey.
Cohen David 17/12/2025
Tour from Venice to Verona and Garda lake
Wanted to congratulate Venice Travels for the fabulous tour to Verona and Lake Garda. a unique experience. clean and comfortable van driver very professional
Tano0075 15/12/2025
Travel to London
Magnificent experience, guide Alvaro a great professional, very attentive at all times with us and explaining in detail every visit we made, without doubt one of the best experiences in London
Fearless57295993998 15/12/2025
Well organized and informative tour
I had a very good experience with Tour Travel & More. The guide was excellent very informative, friendly, and professional and the tour itself was great fun. Everything was well organized and perfectly on time.I want to be honest: before booking, I had some doubts because I asked ChatGPT beforehand and came across mixed or negative feedback. In the end, those doubts were completely unfounded. The experience was smooth, reliable, and much better than expected. I’m glad I went ahead with the booking.
heftarosa 12/12/2025
Thank you Travel Tours
I was in Germany, and my husband and I decided to take a list minute trip to Dachau before we left for home. I called Travel Tour at the last minute, and they were able to accommodate my needs, which included Picking us up from the train station, and all our luggage, taking us to Dachau and then driving us to the Munich Hilton Airport. Our driver was very nice, professional and we felt very much at ease. There was a problem with the service on my ship, so it took a while for my payment to go through, and Travel Tours did not give up on me.
Charlie S 10/12/2025
Great Tour!
Coral was awesome. She was very knowledgeable, and took us off the beaten path. we loved this tour and highly recommend it.
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Santa Teresa & Selarón Steps Private Tour | Description
The Santa Teresa & Selarón Steps Private Tour invites you to explore one of Rio de Janeiro’s most atmospheric neighborhoods on foot. Your official guide meets you in a central location and leads the walk at a relaxed pace, focusing on culture, creativity, and daily life. From the beginning, the experience feels personal and easy to enjoy.
The tour begins around the colorful Escadaria Selarón, where thousands of tiles from around the world form one of the city’s most recognizable public artworks. Moreover, your guide explains the story behind the staircase and its artistic evolution. The surrounding streets add context, blending street art with historic façades.
As the walk continues uphill, you enter Santa Teresa, a neighborhood known for its bohemian character. Additionally, quiet streets, colonial houses, and small viewpoints reveal a slower rhythm of life. Along the way, your guide shares stories about artists, writers, and musicians who helped shape the area’s identity. Short stops allow time for photos and observation without rushing.
The experience balances visual highlights with local insight. Furthermore, walking through Santa Teresa offers a strong contrast to Rio’s modern districts, emphasizing authenticity and tradition. The route includes free viewpoints and open public spaces, where you can appreciate city views framed by historic architecture and greenery.
Points of Interests and Landmarks
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Escadaria Selarón: Iconic mosaic staircase and public artwork.
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Santa Teresa Streets: Bohemian neighborhood with historic charm.
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Colonial Architecture: Traditional houses and preserved façades.
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Street Art: Murals and creative expressions throughout the area.
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Local Viewpoints: Free panoramic views over Rio.
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Cultural Atmosphere: Artistic spirit and everyday life.
Watch our tours in Brazil for more information!
Includes
This Private Transfer includes:
- Private tour guide for 3 hours
- Pick up and Drop off in your hotel or place of choice in Rio de Janeiro
- Public liability insurance
- 24/7 Guardian Angel Service
- Taxes
- Price per person
Excludes
This Private Transfer excludes:
- Entrance fees
- Private vehicle with chauffeur
- Food and drinks
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Policy
- No Refund, Modification or Cancellation in any case on any type of tickets or entrance fees.
- Modification of tour/service dates and starting times are subject to availability.
- 48 hours prior to first service date: Free Cancellation on guide and private vehicle with chauffeur. Any type of entrance tickets have no refund.
- Less than 48 hours prior to first service date: No Refund. Payment of 100%.
Details
Details:
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Duration
3 hours
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Language
English, Spanish, French, the language in Spanish (other languages to consult)
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Pick up point
Hotel, Cruise Port, Airport or near city
