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Rio de Janeiro: Favela Santa Marta Tour with a Local Guide
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 3h 30m
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Multiple languages
Overview
- Visit the favela with one of the most beautiful views in Rio de Janeiro
- award in 2019 as one of the best walking tours in Latin America.
- See places with amazing views to take great pictures
- The most visited tour by celebrities and famous people in the favela.
- Visit the guide's house, meet his family and get a free drink
Activity location
- Rio de Janeiro
- Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Av. Atlântica, 3264 - Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22070-001, Brazil | The meeting point is at the Rio Othon Palace Hotel, located at Av. Atlântica 3264 in Copacabana. Please wait at the main entrance of the hotel, facing the beach. A black executive van will arrive to pick you up, so stay alert and be ready to identify the vehicle. The shuttle can only wait up to 5 minutes, so we recommend arriving a little earlier. Children aged 4 and under join for free as long as they do not occupy a seat. In case of mechanical issues or unforeseen events, we will notify you if the meeting point is changed to the Shell gas station (307 Rua São Clemente, Botafogo), inside the Select store. ➡️ Transfer is free; the payment only covers the tour. Check WhatsApp and e-mail before leaving the hotel.
- Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list
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Tour in English
- 3h 30m
- English
What's included, what's not
- Favela walking tour
- Welcome drink
- Local resident guide
- Visit to the guide's house
- Visit to the community daycare centre
- Visit to craft stores
- Visit to the Residents' Association and social projects
- Percussion show with young people from the favela
- Visit to the Michael Jackson Statue
- Food (available to purchase at a pub)
- Private car pickup is 180 BRL (request on Whatsapp)
Know before you book
- Not suitable for: People with altitude sickness, People with heart problems, People with mobility impairments, Wheelchair users
What you can expect
Take the opportunity to glimpse life in the favelas on this guided tour. Your guide is a Santa Marta resident who will be able to share with you an authentic perspective of the beautiful favela they call home.
Using the Santa Marta cable car, your guide will take you to the top of the favela. From here you will be able to witness one of the best panoramic views of the city. Discover Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Botafogo Beach, Lagoa Rodrigues de Freitas and the entire area of Botafogo.
Then, explore the streets and alleys enjoyed by both residents and Favela Santa Marta's many famous visitors, from Queen Elizabeth II to Michael Jackson. Stroll through the favela, seeing the best tourist attractions and stopping at several local craft shops along the way.
Discover the guide's home, his family and the projects that Thiago carries out in the favela for children and adults. A tour that really helps the favela with activities. Beware of fake tours.
Is it better to invest a little more in a quality experience, knowing it will have a positive impact on the favela and offer you a potentially transformative experience, or save a little by choosing a “superficial” tour?
An important detail. In addition to other awards we have already won, our tour was chosen in the awards in 2019 as one of the best walking tours in Latin America and in April 2024 it won the Gentle and Responsible Tourism Awards for the greatest tourism achievement in Latin America.
Location
Activity location
- Rio de Janeiro
- Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Av. Atlântica, 3264 - Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22070-001, Brazil | The meeting point is at the Rio Othon Palace Hotel, located at Av. Atlântica 3264 in Copacabana. Please wait at the main entrance of the hotel, facing the beach. A black executive van will arrive to pick you up, so stay alert and be ready to identify the vehicle. The shuttle can only wait up to 5 minutes, so we recommend arriving a little earlier. Children aged 4 and under join for free as long as they do not occupy a seat. In case of mechanical issues or unforeseen events, we will notify you if the meeting point is changed to the Shell gas station (307 Rua São Clemente, Botafogo), inside the Select store. ➡️ Transfer is free; the payment only covers the tour. Check WhatsApp and e-mail before leaving the hotel.
- Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- R. São Clemente, 307 - Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22260-007, Brazil | Ponto de Encontro – Favela Santa Marta Tour (sem transfer) Essa opção não inclui transporte. O encontro será diretamente no Posto Shell, Rua São Clemente, 307 – Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro. Nosso guia estará aguardando em frente à loja Select, dentro do posto, usando a camisa oficial do tour e com identificação da agência. ⚠️ Importante: Se você chegar com mais de 10 minutos de atraso, o passeio partirá sem você e não haverá reembolso. Recomendamos chegar cedo para garantir um início tranquilo.
- Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil