Favela Santa Marta Tour: Authentic Experience by Local Guides Sharing Life Stories
4.9
187 Ratings
Botafogo

Embark on an authentic tour of Favela Santa Marta led by local guides. Discover the true essence of favela life and hear captivating life stories from those who call the favela home.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Dona Marta - We will visit the Guide’s house and the drink is free for everyone. A visit where we will get to know your family, your life and watch a short video about the favela.
  • Michael Jackson Statue - We will visit the Michael Jackson Statue, bars and craft stores.
What's Included
  • Exclusive local guide-led tour of the favela
  • Complimentary beverages
  • Interactive visit to community daycare
  • Explore twisty alleys with favela history narrative
  • Visit iconic Laje do Michael Jackson and statue
  • Personalized experience at the guide’s home
  • Discover unique items at local craft stores
  • Scenic ride on the Inclined Plane cable car
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
Additional Information

Explore the favela tour that boasts over 15 years of expertise, international acclaim as the top walking tour in Latin America by GetyourGuide, and the Travelers’ Choice award from Tripadvisor. As a finalist for a sustainable tour at the WTM Latin America 2024 international tourism fair, our dedication to authenticity and sustainability ensures an…

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Location
R. São Clemente, 307
Rua São Clemente
Our meeting point is at the Shell Station on Rua São Clemente 307, Botafogo, where the gas station is located. Inside the "SHELL" station there is a store called "Select", where we meet everyone inside the store when the tour is confirmed.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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319lillyg
Aug 31, 2024
Favela Experience - Very near Tour. Great experience!!! Very good for groups. We felt very safe and comfortable! We would like to experience another time:)
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Northstar730120
Aug 19, 2024
Amazing!! - It was an amazing experience! Pedro proved to be not only a highly knowledgeable guide but also someone who was very approachable and ready to answer any questions or curiosities we had. The experience is perfectly organized, giving you the chance to fully immerse yourself in the reality of the favelas. Moreover, meeting Thiago introduced us to someone deeply committed to the community, who helped us discover many things that go beyond common stereotypes. Don’t hesitate—book this tour, and you won’t regret it.
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Dr263472
Aug 19, 2024
Respect - Very Good Guide - Pedro is a fantastic Guide who will show you a different side of Rio. He speaks perfect English that I have not heard in Brazil in 21 days with other guides. Very much respect for him and the organization with what they Contributions and do for the favela with a lot of respect and attention for everyone. Very fun and educational tour.
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N5840vnjordank
Aug 16, 2024
Great Morning Trip Into Santa Marta - This was a deep immersion into Santa Marta. This is probably one of the best favela tours you can do. Everyone was great, and friendly. It’s like a class/field trip to Santa Marta. Was super happy with both guides. The views are really nice up there too. Everything was perfect.
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K6332zvwesleys
Aug 13, 2024
An amazingly immersive experience - An amazing tour with a local guide. Super safe and super amazing. I learnt so much about the social justice challenges faced by this warm and welcoming community.
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Tour36353507465
Aug 13, 2024
Highly recommended!! - Pedro was a great tour guide, very knowledgable, passionate and knew everybody! Very informative tour. An unforgettable experience for us! Very interesting to learn about life in this favela and to also learn about the community projects. We felt safe the whole time. Great drumming performance of the kids. Highly recommended!
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Tobias
Aug 13, 2024
Unforgettable tour of the favela - My tour of the favela was an unforgettable experience, and I owe this mainly to our great tour guide Pedro! He welcomed us warmly from the beginning and impressed us with his extensive knowledge and passion for the community. He managed to introduce us to the history, culture and everyday life of the people here in a very authentic and respectful way. I found it particularly impressive how he also showed us the positives of life in the favela, which are often neglected in the media. Thanks to his good relations with the residents, we had the opportunity to gain real insights into local life and he answered all our questions patiently. The tour was safe, well organized and gave me a whole new perspective on Rio de Janeiro. I can highly recommend this tour and especially our guide to anyone who wants to get to know the true heart of this city. Thank you for this unique experience!
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Passenger279368
Aug 9, 2024
Great tour - Pedro was passionate, welcoming and informative. He was obviously well respected around the favela We had a great tour and would highly recommend
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Elisabettabg6611bv
Aug 9, 2024
Super interesting, highly recommended! - The tour was incredibly interesting and educational. The guide, Pedro, was amazing. It also provides so much information about favelas in general. Highly recommended!
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Aislingor94
Jul 27, 2024
Great tour! - Pedro gave us an excellent tour of the favela today. He was so friendly and willing to answer all our questions. It is clear that he is so well respected by the people living there. It was so insightful and an experience in Rio that we will never forget. Thank you Pedro!
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).