Experience an authentic favela tour in Rio de Janeiro. Learn about the local culture with a local tour guide who actually lives in the favela and visit amazing places with breathtaking views.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 2 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, Portuguese, Spanish
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Participants
Date
Prepare for the activity
Meeting point
Meet at the Shell gas station located at the corner of Rua São Clemente 307 with Rua da Matriz, at Botafogo. At the station there is a store named "Select", we meet close to the store for easier identification, at the time scheduled.
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Know before you go
- If the Santa Marta Cable Car is not running on the day of your tour, the ride to the top of the favela will be done by foot with the guide, or you may choose to take a cab up (around BRL 10,00)
- Please bring some money with you if you wish to purchase any souvenirs or food and drink from local shops
- The tour will run with any weather, please dress according to the climate
- Wearing sneakers is recommended as there is walking involved
- Due to ongoing COVID-19 preventative measures, the Santa Marta cable car is in operation only for residents. The tour needs to start at the top of the favela with the guide and you need to take a taxi or uber from the meeting point to the top of the favela (about R$ 10.00)
- Bring some money with you if you want to buy souvenirs or food and drink at local stores
- The tour will take place in any climate, please dress accordingly
- Wearing comfortable sneakers is recommended as the tour involves a lot of walking
