Favela Santa Marta Tour

Highlights

• Discover one of Latin America's best walking tours, GetYourGuide Award 2019
• Winner of the International Responsible Tourism Award in 2024.
• Visit the guide's home, meet his family and get a free drink
• See places with incredible views to take great photos
• Explore one of the favelas most visited by celebrities and famous people in Rio

Description

Enjoy the vibrant experience of Favela Santa Marta with safety and comfort!

From the top of Santa Marta, you’ll enjoy one of the best panoramas of Rio, including Christ the Redeemer, Botafogo Beach, Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas, and the entire Botafogo neighborhood.

Explore streets and alleys visited by residents and famous guests, from Queen Elizabeth II to Michael Jackson. Walk through the favela, visit local craft shops, and enjoy football games and live drumming with the community.

You will also have the opportunity to visit the guide’s home, meet his family, and learn about projects supporting children and adults, ensuring your visit has a positive social impact.

Avoid cheap, superficial tours: here, every visit is authentic and meaningful. Invest in a quality experience that contributes to the community and transforms your perspective.

Award-winning and recognized: GetYourGuide Awards 2019 as one of the best walking tours in Latin America, and Gentle and Responsible Tourism Awards 2024 for outstanding tourism achievement.

Includes

• Favela walking tour
• Welcome drink (free)
• Local activist guide and leader
• Visit to the guide's house
• 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
• Football in the favela (optional)
• Free hotel pickup with black executive van
• Personal accident insurance included

Excludes

• Food (available to purchase at a pub)
• Tourist tax of R$ 5.00 in cash or R$ 8.00 by credit card

Important Information

• Experience Favela Santa Marta with safety, comfort, and responsibility!
• Free pickup in Copacabana by black executive van. Please carefully check the meeting point listed in your reservation
• * If the meeting point needs to change due to maintenance or mechanical issues, boarding will be transferred to Botafogo. The passenger must go to the new informed location. The transfer is complimentary. In case of no-show, there will be no refund.
• * Before departure, check your email and registered WhatsApp for possible updates.
• * Enjoy football games and live drum performances with local youth; tipping is appreciated.
• * Moderate walking involved; the tour runs even in light rain. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
• * Bring water and sun protection.
• * Award-winning company in responsible tourism, offering an authentic and safe experience.
• * Photos and videos are welcome, please respect residents’ privacy.
• * No tourist traps, just a real local experience.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund