The Saara Flea Market in Rio de Janeiro is a bustling hub of local culture and commerce. This guided shopping tour promises an immersive experience, allowing visitors to navigate the vibrant streets and uncover a trove of unique handicrafts, clothing, and souvenirs. With round-trip transportation and a knowledgeable guide, shoppers can indulge in the thrill of bargaining while savoring the flavors of fresh-squeezed tropical juice. What makes this tour truly exceptional, however, are the insights and stories that await those who venture beyond the lively market stalls.
Key Points
- Guided 4-hour tour of the vibrant Saara Shopping District, popular with locals for its diverse range of handicrafts, souvenirs, clothing, and accessories.
- Includes round-trip transportation from Rio hotels and the opportunity to enjoy local delicacies like fresh-squeezed tropical juice and acai bowls.
- Shopping experience with assistance from a guide to find specific items and best bargains, along with recommendations and advice for optimal shopping.
- Tour is wheelchair accessible, though some areas may not be suitable, and is not recommended for individuals with limited mobility due to walking involved.
- Pricing starts at $60.00 per person, with a minimum of 2 participants and a maximum group size of 19 travelers.
Tour Overview
The Saara Flea Market Shopping Tour offers a guided 4-hour exploration of Rio de Janeiro’s famous Saara Shopping District.
Guided 4-hour exploration of Rio’s famous Saara Shopping District, offering a vibrant open-air market experience.
This open-air street market is popular with locals, offering a vast array of handicrafts, souvenirs, clothing, accessories, costumes, and party supplies.
The tour includes round-trip transportation from Rio hotels, allowing visitors to enjoy the vibrant atmosphere and browse the bustling stalls at their leisure.
With the assistance of a knowledgeable guide, guests can discover the best bargains and local delicacies, such as fresh-squeezed tropical juice and acai bowls, during this inclusive shopping experience.
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Shopping Experience
As participants explore the streets and alleys of the Saara Shopping District, they can stop at various stores and take advantage of the guide’s assistance to find specific items or discover the best bargains.
Along the way, they’ll have the opportunity to enjoy fresh-squeezed tropical juice or local delicacies like açai bowls. The guide is available to provide recommendations and advice, ensuring visitors make the most of their shopping experience.
With a diverse range of handicrafts, souvenirs, clothing, accessories, costumes, and party supplies, the Saara offers ample opportunities for unique discoveries.
Inclusions and Pricing
The tour includes a professional guide and an air-conditioned vehicle to transport participants.
Lunch is also provided, though gratuities aren’t specified. Pricing for the tour starts at $60.00 per person, with the final cost varying based on group size.
The tour allows for free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience.
The inclusions are:
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Professional guide
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Air-conditioned vehicle
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Lunch
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours prior
Meeting and Pickup Information
Where can participants be picked up for the Saara Flea Market Shopping Tour?
The tour offers pickup from hotels in Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana, Flamengo, and Downtown (Centro).
Alternatively, travelers can meet at the Hotel Rio Othon Palace in Copacabana.
Travelers can alternatively meet at the Hotel Rio Othon Palace in Copacabana for the Saara Flea Market Shopping Tour.
A minimum of 2 participants is required, and the maximum group size per minivan is 19 travelers.
The tour is wheelchair accessible, though not all areas may be suitable.
It’s recommended to wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes.
Infants can participate but must sit on laps.
Accessibility and Restrictions
The Saara Flea Market Shopping Tour is wheelchair accessible, though not all areas of the bustling market may be suitable for wheelchair users.
Strollers are also welcome, but certain narrow alleys may pose challenges. The tour isn’t recommended for those with limited mobility, as plenty of walking is involved.
Please note the following:
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The tour isn’t operational on Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and during Carnival season.
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Comfortable clothing and walking shoes are recommended.
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Infants must sit on laps, but most travelers can participate.
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The minimum group size is 2 participants, with a maximum of 19 travelers per minivan.
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What to Bring and Wear
What should one bring and wear on the Saara Flea Market Shopping Tour? Comfortable, casual clothing and walking shoes are a must.
Comfortable, casual clothing and walking shoes are a must for the Saara Flea Market Shopping Tour.
The tour involves lots of walking on cobblestone streets and through crowded stalls, so sturdy footwear is essential. Bring a small backpack or purse to store any purchases.
Don’t forget sun protection – a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen. It’s also a good idea to have some cash on hand for bargaining and buying snacks or drinks.
The weather can be hot, so staying hydrated by bringing a water bottle is recommended. Packing light and dressing practically will ensure a pleasant shopping experience.
Tour Highlights
One of the highlights of the Saara Flea Market Shopping Tour is the opportunity to explore the vibrant and bustling open-air market.
Guests can:
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Browse the diverse selection of handicrafts, souvenirs, clothing, accessories, costumes, and party supplies.
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Receive guidance from the knowledgeable local guide to find the best bargains and unique items.
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Indulge in refreshing tropical juices or sample delectable local delicacies like açai bowls.
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Take advantage of the round-trip transportation provided from Rio hotels, ensuring a seamless and convenient experience.
Sum Up
Discover the vibrant Saara Flea Market on a guided shopping tour. Explore the lively streets, find unique handicrafts, clothing, and souvenirs. Enjoy local delicacies while your guide helps you find the best bargains. Round-trip transportation is included, making this an unforgettable shopping adventure in Rio’s bustling Saara Shopping District.
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