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Rio de Janeiro: Favela Santa Marta Experience Tour

By Favela Santa Marta Tour
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 123 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview
  • Award in 2019 as one of the best walking tours in Latin America.
  • See places with incredible views to take great photos
  • One of the favelas most visited by celebrities and famous people in Rio
  • Visit the guide's home, meet his family and get a free drink
  • Luxury executive transportation with television for an exclusive experience.

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

Check availability

Tour with Meeting Point in Copacabana
  • Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes3h 30m
    3h 30m
  • English

Meeting point: Rio Othon Palace Hotel at 9:30 AM and 2:00 PM
Executive transfer included (subject to change)
Keep WhatsApp active for updates
Explore Santa Marta in an internationally awarded tour and experience its authentic local life!

Starting time: 9:30
Price details
RM 123.15 x 1 AdultRM 123.15
Total
Price is RM 123.15
Tour with Meeting Point in Copacabana
  • Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes3h 30m
    3h 30m
  • English

Meeting point: Rio Othon Palace Hotel at 9:30 AM and 2:00 PM
Executive transfer included (subject to change)
Keep WhatsApp active for updates
Explore Santa Marta in an internationally awarded tour and experience its authentic local life!

Starting time: 14:00
Price details
RM 133.86 x 1 AdultRM 133.86
Total
Price is RM 133.86
Tour with Meeting Point in Botafogo
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Favela Tour sem transfer – Viva o Santa Marta de forma autêntica, caminhando pelas vielas e conhecendo histórias reais.
Ponto de encontro: Posto Shell, Rua São Clemente 307 (loja Select dentro do posto de gasolina) em Botafogo.
⏱️ 3h | Guia: Inglês

Language options: English
Starting time: 16:00
Price details
RM 133.86 x 1 AdultRM 133.86
Total
Price is RM 133.86

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Favela walking tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Welcome drink
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Local activist guide and leader
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to the guide's house
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to craft stores
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to the Residents' Association and social projects
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Percussion show with young people from the favela
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to the Michael Jackson Statue
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Football in the favela (optional)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Free hotel pickup with black luxury executive van
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Personal accident insurance included
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food (available to purchase at a pub)

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

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

Important booking information:
• When booking, you can choose your meeting point: Rio Othon Palace in Copacabana (with executive van transfer) or Shell Gas Station in Botafogo (Direct to Botafogo by Uber or taxi).

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • Rio de Janeiro
    • Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 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
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 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