About This Tour
Discover in a unique way perhaps one of the most colorful and famous staircases in the world. Unlike many others who stop only to take a photo, you'll get insights from Romario, a young Carioca boy who decides to tell you the story of the Santa Teresa neighborhood and the artist Jorge Selaron who designed the unique staircase. As you climb the stairs, your narrator will help you discover some of the unique tiles that deserve a closer look. You will also discover the historical background of the Morro do Desterro , the Monastery of St. Teresa built in 1750 and the history of the old tramway. Your tour will also take you past the Museum of the Ruins. Even if you do not enter it, you will be able to learn some of its stories and see the painting by Joao Barbosa on the wall. Your walk ends in front of the Museum of Chacara do Ceu, where you can admire the beautiful sculptures that decorate the facade.
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Self-guided audio tours that let you immerse yourself in the stories of the places you visit, at your own pace, on your own terms. This is an audio tour experience. No tour guide will meet you, and No admission tickets are sold. Start this tour in the entrance of the Escadaria selaron
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Dear Traveler, Thank you for your purchase! We are delighted to take you on a special self-guided tour discovering Santa Teresa: The Staircase, Bohemia and Culture. Please note that this purchase includes your self guided audio tour, but it DOES NOT include any admission entrance. Also, travelers are responsible for checking the monument's hours of operation. This is your code: SWSE01. Please follow the next steps: 1. Download the Soundwalkrs app on your smartphone 2. Select your destination 3. Select your purchased Soundwalk 4. Click on the "Enter Code" button. 5. Click the "Download Tour" button for offline use. Wait until the download is complete 6. ¡Start the tour! Get your headphones ready and immerse yourself in the story! You can also consider the suggestions below: - Download the tour while you have wifi. Once you download the tour, it will be available in the app even if you are offline. - Go to the settings at the bottom right of the screen and make sure "Location Events" is selected. This will notify you when you reach a point of interest on the tour. If you need help or assistance, please contact us via Whatsapp, No calls +57 3052358208 or email experiences@soundwalkrs.com Our cancellation policy states that refunds will not be provided for cancellations made within 24 hours of your scheduled travel date. Additionally, refunds will not be granted for reasons such as misunderstanding the nature of the product, including assuming it involves a physical guide or included entry tickets. Refunds will only be considered for valid reasons unrelated to these factors. We hope you enjoy this special trip and do not forget to share your experience with a short review. Positive reviews from great customers like you help other travelers feel confident before booking their own tours. We will be grateful for this. Have a great time soundwalking! The Soundwalking Team.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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