This tour is for anyone who wants to know Brazil and Rio in depth through the wonderful art spread across the city. You will see how Rio's street art began as graffiti in the outskirts, protesting social inequality, and grew into a whole range of expression that made Rio one of the world's great street art landmarks. By tram and on foot we explore Santa Teresa, the historic hilltop district, and neighbouring Lapa, the beating heart of it all: the Selarón Steps, the Lapa Arches, and the murals and graffiti covering bohemian streets, artist studios and colonial lanes.
You will also reach authentic corners of these neighbourhoods where tourists rarely wander. Want to stay on in Santa Teresa and Lapa afterwards? The guide shares his best tips for bars, restaurants, museums and events.
What you'll see
The world's largest graffiti wall
We take the suburban train through the historic center, the financial district and the Olympic Boulevard to Maua Square, the old Olympic Square, where the huge murals were painted for the Olympics.
The Municipal Theatre and Lapa
We visit the labyrinth in Catete, a great bar and restaurant that is also an artistic monument of mosaics and tiles, then pass through Gloria and the bohemian streets of Lapa.
Saara shopping market
We stroll through the Saara market, the largest open air shopping market in Rio.
The port area and Maua Square
We finish in the renewed port area and Maua Square, home to some of the most striking street art in the city.
What travelers say
“An excellent guide, there are no words. We really enjoyed the tour with him! He knows so much and enriches us with his knowledge, and at every spot he stops and explains the way only a real guide knows how.”
“Our biggest experience from Rio! A tour you must not miss! With a person who really knows his field and keeps things fascinating throughout the whole tour! Warmly recommended!!!”
Moments from this trip
Street Art and Graffiti Tour
