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Rio de Janeiro: Favela Santa Marta Experience Tour

By Favela Santa Marta Tour
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is £24 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Award in 2019 as one of the best walking tours in Latin America.
  • See places with incredible views to take great photos
  • One of the favelas most visited by celebrities and famous people in Rio
  • Visit the guide's home, meet his family and get a free drink
  • Luxury executive transport with television for an exclusive experience.

Activity location

    • Rio de Janeiro
    • Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • R. São Clemente, 307 - Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22260-007, Brazil | Ponto de Encontro: O encontro será diretamente no Posto Shell na Rua São Clemente, 307 – Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro. Nosso guia estará aguardando em frente à loja Select, dentro do posto, usando a camisa oficial do tour e com identificação da agência. ⚠️ Importante: Se você chegar com mais de 10 minutos de atraso, o passeio partirá sem você e não haverá reembolso. Recomendamos chegar cedo para garantir um início tranquilo.
    • Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Tour with Meeting Point in Botafogo
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Favela Tour sem transfer – Viva o Santa Marta de forma autêntica, caminhando pelas vielas e conhecendo histórias reais.
Ponto de encontro: Posto Shell, Rua São Clemente 307 (loja Select dentro do posto de gasolina) em Botafogo.
⏱️ 3h | Guia: Inglês

Price details
£24.24 x 1 Adult£24.24
Total
Price is £24.24

What's included, what's not

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    Favela walking tour
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    Welcome drink (free)
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    Personal accident insurance included
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    Local activist guide and leader
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    Visit to the guide's house
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    Visit to craft stores
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    Visit to the Residents' Association and social projects
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    Percussion show with young people from the favela
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    Visit to the Michael Jackson Statue
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    Football in the favela (optional)
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    Free hotel pickup with black executive van
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    Food (available to purchase at a pub)
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    Tourist tax of 5 reais. (in cash)

Know before you book

  • Not suitable for: People with altitude sickness, People with heart problems, People with mobility impairments, Wheelchair users
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

Enjoy the vibrant experience of Favela Santa Marta with safety and comfort!

From the top of Santa Marta, you’ll enjoy one of the best panoramas of Rio, including Christ the Redeemer, Botafogo Beach, Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas, and the entire Botafogo area.

Explore streets and alleys visited by residents and famous guests — from Queen Elizabeth II to Michael Jackson. Walk through the favela, visit local craft shops, and enjoy football games and live drumming with the community.

You will also have the opportunity to visit the guide’s home, meet his family, and learn about projects supporting children and adults, ensuring your visit has a positive social impact.

Avoid cheap, superficial tours: here, every visit is authentic and meaningful. Invest in a quality experience that contributes to the community and transforms your perspective.

Award-winning and recognised: Awards 2019 as one of the best walking tours in Latin America, and Gentle and Responsible Tourism Awards 2024 for outstanding tourism achievement.

Important booking information:
• When booking, you can choose your meeting point: Rio Othon Palace Hotel in Copacabana (9:30 or 2pm) or Hotel Hilton Copacabana (9:50 or 2:20pm) (with executive van transfer) or Shell Gas Station in Botafogo (Direct to Botafogo by Uber or taxi).

Location

Activity location

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    • Rio de Janeiro
    • Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • R. São Clemente, 307 - Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22260-007, Brazil | Ponto de Encontro: O encontro será diretamente no Posto Shell na Rua São Clemente, 307 – Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro. Nosso guia estará aguardando em frente à loja Select, dentro do posto, usando a camisa oficial do tour e com identificação da agência. ⚠️ Importante: Se você chegar com mais de 10 minutos de atraso, o passeio partirá sem você e não haverá reembolso. Recomendamos chegar cedo para garantir um início tranquilo.
    • Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil