Rio de Janeiro City & Neighbourhood Tours — Bus, Santa Teresa, Lapa & the Port
See Rio in one organised loop — a bus tour that strings together the icons, a Santa Teresa and Lapa walk past the Selarón Steps, or the revived Olympic Boulevard port district.
Available
6 options
Avg. rating
4.7 - 8,394 reviews
From
$231 BRL
Cancellation
Free up to 24h before
City & Neighbourhood Tours: what to know before booking
See Rio in one organised loop — a bus tour that strings together the icons, a Santa Teresa and Lapa walk past the Selarón Steps, or the revived Olympic Boulevard port district.
- Availability
- 6 ticket options compared
- Starting price
- Tickets currently start around $231 BRL before checkout fees.
- Rating signal
- Compared options average 4.7 stars across 8,394 traveler reviews.
- Location
- Central Rio and key neighbourhoods — Centro, Santa Teresa, Lapa, and the Porto Maravilha waterfront
- Best time
- Morning for bus tours to beat traffic and crowds at the icons; daytime for the neighbourhood walks
- Ticket note
- Date- and time-specific; arrive 15 minutes before pickup or the meeting time
City & Neighbourhood Tours in Rio de Janeiro
Sorted by review signal, price, and availability. Tap any card to book through the provider checkout.
Everything you should know before you book
Rio's sights are spread across a long, mountainous coast, so a city tour is the efficient way to link them. Bus tours bundle Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf and the Selarón Steps with transport between; walking tours of bohemian Santa Teresa and Lapa take in the tram-lined hills and the famous mosaic staircase; and the revitalised Olympic Boulevard pairs the giant Kobra mural with the Museum of Tomorrow and AquaRio.
Choose by pace. A bus tour is the lowest-effort way to tick off the big icons in a day; a Santa Teresa and Lapa walk is for travellers who want art, atmosphere and street-level neighbourhoods. The Olympic Boulevard tour suits anyone interested in the city's reinvented port and waterfront museums.
Frequently asked questions
What's the easiest way to see Rio's main sights in a day?
A bus or full-day city tour links Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf and the Selarón Steps with transport between them, which is far smoother than navigating each one independently.
Is the Santa Teresa and Lapa tour walkable?
Yes, but Santa Teresa is hilly and cobbled, so wear comfortable shoes. The route typically includes the Selarón Steps and Lapa's arches and bohemian streets.
What is Olympic Boulevard?
It's Rio's revived port district, Porto Maravilha, home to the giant Kobra 'Etnias' mural, the Museum of Tomorrow and the AquaRio aquarium — a modern counterpoint to the classic icons.