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Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro

4.1
#2 of 13 in Neighborhoods in Rio de Janeiro
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Tours to Santa Teresa

FROM $162 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Custom Full-Day in Rio including Christ, Sugar Loaf and Selaron Steps
4.7
Duration: 8 to 9 hours
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FROM $35 BOOK WITH VIATOR Rio de Janeiro Main Landmarks Tour Including Christ the Redeemer and Selaron Steps
4.4
Duration: 7 hours
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FROM $40 BOOK WITH VIATOR Ancient Rio and Santa Teresa Tour with Hotel pick-up and drop-off
4.1
Duration: 3 to 4 hours
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  • By Flitz8
    Walked around neighborhood to see stairs, food street vendors on nearby streets, didn't feel unsafe but wouldn't go alone at night  more »
  • By PrestonGuild
    We came here in the walking tour. I have no doubt that part of it is sketchy. The bits we saw had some old grand buildings, plenty of street art and the Selaron Steps to climb. I actually wish I...  more »
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