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

The Local Guide gives more authenticity to the tour, showing that the biggest motivation for favela tourism is the opportunity to share ways of life, life experiences and no one can provide a truer experience than someone who lives in the favela together with your work team.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Michael Jackson Statue - This tour includes
    Walking tour through the Favela.
    The Favela story told by a local resident and a team.
    First pacified favela in Rio de Janeiro.
    Viewpoint with a privileged view of the city.
    Reality of a favela, its people and projects.
    Visit to the local guide’s house
    Visit to community daycare
    Michael Jackson statue
    Visit to craft stores
    Visit to the Residents’ Association
    Recommendations: Light clothing, sunscreen, camera and extra cash if you plan on buying any souvenirs.
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
  • Not recommended for those who have problems going up and down stairs.
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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Daxina_p
Jun 18, 2024
Favela Santa Marta - Must do!!! - Our tour of the Favela Santa Marta with Julian was incredibly eye-opening. It was fascinating to see firsthand how people live in the Favelas. Julian was very good, providing insightful information that made the experience both educational and memorable. I would definitely recommend it.
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Christopher_h
May 27, 2024
Amazing experience! And such a friendly host. Felt very safe throughout - Pietro was amazing! Very knowledgeable, and lively. He kept the experience engaging throughout. He had very good communication regarding safety, like a guardian angel. He had such a wonderful rapport with some of the locals, and it was also a great highlight seeing the Michael Jackson shrine! Colourful, a few cats to pat, and some smiles with locals along the way. Would totally recommend.
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20uweg
May 27, 2024
FAVELA TOUR - A very interesting tour with a highly motivated guide. I was shown and told a lot and I got a very good impression. I can recommend the tour 100%.
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637lailaf
May 26, 2024
Discovering the Raiz River - Excellent tour, Thiago was super attentive and gave us a top tour led by guide Ruan! The guide was also super attentive, took beautiful photos for us and always explained everything in detail! My boyfriend and I loved it!
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Reecewoodhamtravel
May 16, 2024
Educational/Safe - Prompt start/end, friendly & knowledgeable guide, felt safe at all times! There was a good bit of exercise while walking down & interacting with locals, listening to music & seeing the stunning views.
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7camiloa
May 14, 2024
Get to know a Favela from the inside - A close and safe contact that is life in Favela. A reflective journey, minimal to understand the life of a Carioca.
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Peterbv103ns
May 1, 2024
Amazing experience - I recently experienced an unforgettable favela tour in Rio de Janeiro. Our friendly and enthusiastic guide, who was deeply respected in the community, took us through the favela’s unique terrain, built right on a mountainslope. We explored using only narrow paths and staircases, no roads at all, which really showed us the daily realities of the residents. The tour shed light on the community's vibrancy and mutual support, moving beyond the usual focus on poverty and crime. This tour gave me a deeper appreciation for Rio's culture and history in a respectful and engaging way. I highly recommend it for a truly eye-opening experience.
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Marusha99
Apr 24, 2024
Fantastic unforgettable morning in favela Santa Marta - Thank you for this unforgettable experience, Pedro is an incredible guide who passed his love and passion to us, could listen to him for hours. Rio has completely changed in our eyes after our morning in Santa Marta. We felt so welcomed and safe with him while our visit in the Favela, so many nice and warm people came to us, greeted us, we even got invited to the church to participate in mass service. I recommend everyone to visit Santa Marta favela with these guys
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Paradise46479842267
Apr 23, 2024
Favela Santa Marta is with Thiago 🤩 - Thank you Thiago for the opportunity to get to know your Community, your "Home" 🥰 I loved it 🤩 And of course, Juliana is great at English 😉 Thank you Juliana 😉 Go with Thiago and his team at Favela Santa Marta and you won’t regret it 😁 Hugs 🤗 Paula, Portugal
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Annsu7096bb
May 9, 2024
Excellent expirience in tha favéla St Marta! - Very well organized with respect for the locals. We did not at all have the feeling of being in a zoo. A very nice experience with understanding of a special way of community.
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