Santa Marta Favela Walking Tour

Name: Santa Marta Favela Walking Tour
Brand: Headout
Price: 34.04 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 3 (3 reviews)

3.0(3)3 hr 30 minEnglish, Spanish, French, Italian +12Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Your experience

Step beyond the typical tourist trail and discover the culture, history, and everyday life of Rio’s Santa Marta favela with a local guide.

Getting started

Meet your guide at the designated meeting point in Rio de Janeiro. After a brief introduction and safety orientation, begin your journey into Santa Marta, using a combination of walking routes and the local cable car to reach higher areas of the community.

What to expect

Favela Santa Marta Tour

A culturally rich hillside community known for its history, vibrant art, and sweeping views over Rio de Janeiro.

Features:

• Favela Santa Marta: Walk through narrow alleys and streets in Favela Santa Marta while learning about daily life from a resident guide in a choice of three languages.

• Cable car: Ride the cable car connecting different levels of the favela for easier access.

• Michael Jackson Statue: Visit the Michael Jackson statue and the filming site of They Don’t Care About Us.

• Panoramic views: Stop at viewpoints offering panoramic views of Christ the Redeemer, Botafogo Beach, and the city skyline.

• Community interaction: Interact with local projects, craft stores, and community spaces during the tour

Discover Santa Marta, Rio's first pacified favela, with a local guide in a choice of three languages - English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Start your journey with a tram ride alongside residents, experiencing the authentic atmosphere of the favela.
Explore the streets and alleys, learning about the favela's history and famous visitors.
Enjoy panoramic views of Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, and more from the top of the favela.
Visit the Michael Jackson statue and support local craft shops and community projects as you interact with locals and learn about their lives.

Included

Walking tour through the favela
Expert English, Spanish, or Portuguese-speaking guide
Visit to the local guide's house, the Michael Jackson Statue, the Residents' Association & Social Projects, and craft stores
Personal accident insurance

Not included

Tourist tax of R$5 in cash or R$8 by credit card
Food & drinks

Meeting and pickup

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• Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

• Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

• Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

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Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro, RIO_DE_JANEIRO, Brazil
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End point

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Good to know

Carry a valid ID with the name matching your booking.
Wear light clothing and make sure to carry sunscreen.
Bring a camera along with extra cash and a credit card for souvenirs.
Unfortunately, this tour is not suitable for wheelchair users, guests with limited mobility, and for thsoe with altitude sickness or heart problems.
The tour will run even in the event of light rain. Make sure to wear a pair of grippy shoes for your safety and comfort.
While you're allowed to take photos, please make sure to respect the locals' and residents' privacy.

Non-refundable