Santa Teresa, with its cobbled streets and lovely turn-of-the-century homes on the hill overlooking Guanabara Bay and the city centre, is a very special place. This colourful neighbourhood is home to many of Rio’s artists, musicians and poets, and is undoubtedly the most picturesque area in the city. It’s numerous cosy restaurants and bars and trendy shops attract ever increasing numbers of visitors. Although essentially a walking tour, part of the route will be enjoyed from aboard Santa Teresa’s antique tram – which passes Rio´s famous ‘Arcos da Lapa’ aqueduct on its way to and from this higher laying neighbourhood. Continuing on foot, the tour reveals many of Santa Teresa’s secrets, such as the colourful, tile-lined stairway that leads to the studio of Jorge Selarón and the cultural centre of Parque das Ruínas with its impressive viewpoint over the bay. After a stop for a drink (not included) in a local bar, hop back onto the tram back to Rio’s city centre.