Favela Santa Marta Tour: Authentic Experience by Local Guides Sharing Life Stories
4.9
288 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
  • Visit the residents’ association
  • Guided tour by local guide and team
  • Visit the community daycare
  • Story of the favela through alleys
  • Visit Laje do Michael Jackson and statue
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Visit the home of the local guide
  • Visit craft stores
  • Insurance for personal accidents
  • Inclined Plane (cable car)
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
Additional Information

Explore the favela tour that boasts over 16 years of expertise, international acclaim as the top hiking tours in Latin America, and the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice award. As a finalist for a Responsible Tour at the WTM Latin America 2024, this tour’s dedication to authenticity and sustainability guarantees an unforgettable and impactful adventure….

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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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Johanna_v
Jun 9, 2025
The guide is super... - The guide is super friendly and explains very well the different cultural, social, and political aspects of life in the favela.
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Lilih325
May 28, 2025
Favela tour of a lifetime - The favela tour was honestly amazing! A very authentic experience, you get a look into everyday people’s lives in a safe and informative way. Juliana was a truly outstanding guide, telling us all there is to know about life in the favela.
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Sightseer05255063970
May 14, 2025
Impressive - Wonderful tour with our guide Guliana & group. Many interesting impressions and facts about this Favela. Your get some good insights. Thank you!
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Gerardo
May 9, 2025
Santa Marta Favela Tour - The guides were absolutely amazing! The experience was not only informative but entertaining. Would highly recommend
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Yasmine
May 9, 2025
Favéla tour - Excellent tour Very kind guides, waited for us even though we arrived late Great content And you feel safe Recommend definitely Do it for sure
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Rafaelfq4713wh
May 8, 2025
Visite Santa Marta! - Great tour! Quality and attentive care. The tour is super respectful with the community and safe, it was very nice to know more about the Favela de Santa Marta with the excellent guide Juliana who passed all the information perfectly. I recommend!
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Arethap429
May 8, 2025
Wonderful tour! - The tour goes telling the history of the formation of the favela of Santa Marta in a very respectful way and with a very big look and social concern. The guide who conducted our tour, Juliana, is very attentive and very kind, explained very well the history of the place, spent a lot of safety during the tour and removed all doubts. Experience and unparalleled view, very safe and quiet, recommend too!!
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Gianmarcoc2018
Apr 30, 2025
Authentic experience - Magnificent and authentic experience. Thiago has been exceptional, kind and inspiring for the good he does for his community. Thank you and highly recommend.
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Cyrus
Apr 30, 2025
Amazing tour - I am very happy for the tour with Tiago and liz It all was very perfect. Thanks a lot. It changed my mind about the Favelas, and we felt very safe.
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Anniekn1659sq
Apr 29, 2025
Pedro and Thiago were super - Excellent and insightful tour. Tiago and Pedro were super guides. Strongly recommend this tour if interested in visiting a favela.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).