Santa Marta Favela Tour

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US$34

From

US$34

I really enjoyed the today's tour with Jonathan. Jonathan is a young, enthusiastic, well educated guy who explained m...

Danijel

On this tour of the Santa Marta favela in Rio de Janeiro, we'll discover its colorful houses, a statue of Michael Jackson, and climb up to the Mirador do Pedrão. Not to be missed!

Details

Duration

2 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.

Included

English–speaking guide
One–way funicular ticket
A snack and a drink (only for the tasting option)

Not included

Tourist tax: 5BRL per person

When to book

You can book up to 8 hours in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Minimum age

Not permitted for anyone under 5 years

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Meeting point

Praça Corumbá (tour of the Santa Marta favela) or Rua São Clemente, 307 (sunset tour)

Reviews of our customers

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January 31, 2023
Danijel
Austria
I really enjoyed the today's tour with Jonathan. Jonathan is a young, enthusiastic, well educated guy who explained me all aspects of the life in D...
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Alberts
Manchester, United Kingdom
Santa Marta is a very famous favela. I enjoyed the tour, there is a nice view of Rio and Corcovado mountain. I highly recommend to visit Santa Marta.
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Maja
Zagreb, Croatia
The Guide was very kind and excellent.
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Marko Zec
Budva, Montenegro
Excellent experience.. u must go . Guide is very kind and they will organize surprice (like today samba show) amazing
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On this tour of the Santa Marta favela in Rio de Janeiro, we'll discover its colorful houses, a statue of Michael Jackson, and climb up to the Mirador do Pedrão. Not to be missed!

Tour Details

We'll meet at the designated time and head to the Santa Marta favela. To tackle the steep carioca hillsides, we'll take the famous funicular up to the highest part of the community.

Our first major stop will be the Mirador do Pedrão, a spot with incredible views where you'll take in a stunning panorama of Guanabara Bay, Botafogo Cove, the Rio-Niterói Bridge, and Sugarloaf Mountain.

We'll then wander through the labyrinthine streets and talk about the history behind the colorful houses. We'll visit an arts center and the neighborhood's sports court, and take in various street art murals along the way.

Of course, we'll also stop at the Lage do Michael Jackson, the viewpoint with the sculpture of the singer, where the iconic video for They Don't Care About Us was filmed. After the walking route, the tour comes to an end.

Tour Options

When booking, you can choose from the following options, depending on your preferred time and whether you'd like some extras:

Standard Tour (2 Hours)

Ideal for those who want the standard route described above. The meeting point for this option is Praça de Corumbá.

Sunset Tour + Tasting (4 Hours)

After the standard route, we'll stop at the LaGezinha Santa Marta restaurant and bar. Here you can enjoy a delicious caipirinha, a beer, or an ice-cold soft drink, along with a typical snack, either house fries or frango a passarinho (fried chicken). The venue sits high up in the favela, giving you a 360-degree view over the whole South Zone of Rio, including the famous Christ the Redeemer. You'll fall in love watching the sky turn golden and orange at sunset.

The meeting point for this option is Rua São Clemente 307, in Botafogo.

Other Favelas in Rio

If you are eager to see even more of this fascinating side of Rio, then we also offer a tour of the Rocinha favela.

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On this tour of the Santa Marta favela in Rio de Janeiro, we'll discover its colorful houses, a statue of Michael Jackson, and climb up to the Mirador do Pedrão. Not to be missed!

Tour Details

We'll meet at the designated time and head to the Santa Marta favela. To tackle the steep carioca hillsides, we'll take the famous funicular up to the highest part of the community.

Tour Options

When booking, you can choose from the following options, depending on your preferred time and whether you'd like some extras:

Standard Tour (2 Hours)

Ideal for those who want the standard route described above. The meeting point for this option is Praça de Corumbá.

Sunset Tour + Tasting (4 Hours)

The meeting point for this option is Rua São Clemente 307, in Botafogo.

Other Favelas in Rio

If you are eager to see even more of this fascinating side of Rio, then we also offer a tour of the Rocinha favela.

Santa Marta Favela Tour