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Botanical Garden, Rio de Janeiro

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Municipal Theater of Rio de Janeiro

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Rio de Janeiro: Favela Santa Marta Tour with a Local Guide

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Rio de Janeiro: Favela Santa Marta Tour with a Local Guide
Top rated
4.9 out of 5 stars
4.9
1927 reviews

Explore Santa Marta in an authentic way. Have drinks at the host’s house, connect with the locals, discover the handicrafts, and learn about the projects we support to make an impact in the favela.

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Duration 3 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Spanish

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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5 out of 5 stars
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Omar – United States

The tour was great! Pedro is an amazing guide. Even our tour was originally in Spanish but the guide couldn’t make it, and we did it in English… I don’t regret it! If you want to visit a favela that is the perfect way to do it.

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5 out of 5 stars
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Anna – Ireland

Fantastic tour with Juliana! She was very knowledgeable of the Favela. You could tell immediately her affection for the area with her kind interactions with the locals. Couldn’t recommend this tour more highly! Thank you Juliana!

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Itinerary

  • 2 starting location options:

    Favela Tour Santa Marta, R. São Clemente, 307

  • Cable car

    (20 minutes)

  • View point

    Photo stop, Scenic views on the way (15 minutes)

  • Michael Jackson Square

    Guided tour, Walk (25 minutes)

  • Local restaurant

    Aperitif, Beer, Shopping, Local snacks (15 minutes)

  • Secret stop

    Cocktail, Guided tour, Shopping, Welcome refreshments (25 minutes)

  • Visitor center

    Visit (20 minutes)

  • Secret stop

    Sightseeing, Walk, Hiking (20 minutes)

  • 2 drop-off locations:

    Favela Tour Santa Marta, R. São Clemente, 307

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Visit the favela with one of the most beautiful views in Rio de Janeiro
  • Getyourguide award in 2019 as one of the best walking tours in Latin America.
  • See places with amazing views to take great pictures
  • The most visited tour by celebrities and famous people in the favela.
  • Visit the guide's house, meet his family and get a free drink

Full description

Take the opportunity to glimpse life in the favelas on this guided tour. Your guide is a Santa Marta resident who will be able to share with you an authentic perspective of the beautiful favela they call home.

Using the Santa Marta cable car, your guide will take you to the top of the favela. From here you will be able to witness one of the best panoramic views of the city. Discover Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Botafogo Beach, Lagoa Rodrigues de Freitas and the entire neighborhood of Botafogo.

Then, explore the streets and alleys enjoyed by both residents and Favela Santa Marta's many famous visitors, from Queen Elizabeth II to Michael Jackson. Stroll through the favela, seeing the best tourist attractions and stopping at several local craft shops along the way.

Discover the guide's home, his family and the projects that Thiago carries out in the favela for children and adults. A tour that really helps the favela with activities. Beware of fake tours.
Is it better to invest a little more in a quality experience, knowing it will have a positive impact on the favela and offer you a potentially transformative experience, or save a little by choosing a “superficial” tour?

An important detail. In addition to other awards we have already won, our tour was chosen in the Getyourguide awards in 2019 as one of the best walking tours in Latin America and in April 2024 it won the Gentle and Responsible Tourism Awards for the greatest tourism achievement in Latin America.

Includes

  • Favela walking tour
  • Welcome drink
  • Local resident guide
  • Visit to the guide's house
  • Visit to the community daycare center
  • Visit to craft stores
  • Visit to the Residents' Association and social projects
  • Percussion show with young people from the favela
  • Visit to the Michael Jackson Statue
  • Food (available to purchase at a pub)
  • Private car pickup is 180 BRL (request on Whatsapp)

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments
  • People with heart problems
  • Wheelchair users
  • People with altitude sickness

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Credit card
  • Cash

Know before you go

  • By choosing our tour, you have accident insurance included, providing support in case something unexpected happens during your visit.
  • If the Santa Marta Cable Car is not operating on the day of your tour, you will have to walk to the top of the favela accompanied by your guide - Alternatively, you can take a taxi (about R$ 20).
  • Please bring some cash with you if you want to buy souvenirs, food or drink at local stores.
  • The tour can take place in light rain, so please dress accordingly.
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4.9 out of 5 stars

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Omar – United StatesJune 29, 2025 – Verified booking
The tour was great! Pedro is an amazing guide. Even our tour was originally in Spanish but the guide couldn’t make it, and we did it in English… I don’t regret it! If you want to visit a favela that is the perfect way to do it.

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June 29, 2025

Very happy that you enjoyed our tour. We had a setback with our Spanish guide, but you spoke English and it made things easier. Come back soon.

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GetYourGuide traveler – ChileJune 27, 2025 – Verified booking
It was amazing! We had a lovely tour guide and learned so much about the Favela that we never knew before. Thank you so so much!
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5 out of 5 stars
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Anna – IrelandJune 23, 2025 – Verified booking
Fantastic tour with Juliana! She was very knowledgeable of the Favela. You could tell immediately her affection for the area with her kind interactions with the locals. Couldn’t recommend this tour more highly! Thank you Juliana!

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