Santa Marta Favela Tour From Rio de Janeiro - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: Santa Marta Favela Tour
Brand: Civitatis
Price: 34.00 USD
Rating: 9.1 (148 reviews)

Our guide, Foumasa, was friendly and allowed us to tour the favela safely. The experience was truly beautiful and provid...

Andrea Pesenti

On this tour of the Santa Marta favela in Rio de Janeiro, we'll discover its colorful houses, a statue of Michael Jackson, and climb up to the Mirador do Pedrão. Not to be missed!

Details

Duration

2 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.

Included

English–speaking guide
One–way funicular ticket
A snack and a drink (only for the tasting option)

Not included

Tourist tax: 5BRL per person

When to book

You can book up to 8 hours in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Minimum age

Not permitted for anyone under 5 years

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Meeting point

Praça Corumbá (tour of the Santa Marta favela) or Rua São Clemente, 307 (sunset tour)

Reviews of our customers

9.1

Exceptional 1,707 Travelers·148 reviews

August 17, 2026
Andrea Pesenti
Lugano, Switzerland
Our guide, Foumasa, was friendly and allowed us to tour the favela safely. The experience was truly beautiful and provided a glimpse into the typical ...
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April 25, 2026
Juna Carlos
Valencia, Spain
It was a day full of surprises. Fumasa, the guide, made the tour very personal and enjoyable, visiting his house and the most iconic spots. Of course,...
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July 27, 2026
Miriam
Mexico
I really enjoyed the tour
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November 26, 2025
Luciano
Brazil
Excellent way to get to know the favela safely and with someone who understands, without suffering any hassle or feeling scared. I went with the guide...
Traveling solo
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November 20, 2025
Antonio Antequera
Spain
An unforgettable experience thanks to Vitor, a wonderful guide and person who showed me the entire history and life of the Santa Marta favela. Vitor m...
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January 20, 2026
Brandon
Cartago, Costa Rica
Excellent guide, we got to know the whole place with good explanations and excellent treatment
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January 9, 2026
Veronica
Montevideo, Uruguay
Carlos Barboza was a great guide. The whole activity was very interesting.
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January 2, 2026
Francesc
Spain
Very interesting. A less touristy favela to see the reality of the area. The guide was excellent.
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December 10, 2025
Victor Manrique Obando Angulo
Santa Cruz Guanacaste, Costa Rica
The guide was very friendly and attentive
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November 30, 2025
Lorena
Madrid, Spain
Spectacular. The best tour in Rio. It's very safe and the guide, José Carlos, explains everything very well. Some guys even played samba for us.
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On this tour of the Santa Marta favela in Rio de Janeiro, we'll discover its colorful houses, a statue of Michael Jackson, and climb up to the Mirador do Pedrão. Not to be missed!

Tour Details

We'll meet at the designated time and head to the Santa Marta favela. To tackle the steep carioca hillsides, we'll take the famous funicular up to the highest part of the community.

Our first major stop will be the Mirador do Pedrão, a spot with incredible views where you'll take in a stunning panorama of Guanabara Bay, Botafogo Cove, the Rio-Niterói Bridge, and Sugarloaf Mountain.

We'll then wander through the labyrinthine streets and talk about the history behind the colorful houses. We'll visit an arts center and the neighborhood's sports court, and take in various street art murals along the way.

Of course, we'll also stop at the Lage do Michael Jackson, the viewpoint with the sculpture of the singer, where the iconic video for They Don't Care About Us was filmed. After the walking route, the tour comes to an end.

Tour Options

When booking, you can choose from the following options, depending on your preferred time and whether you'd like some extras:

Standard Tour (2 Hours)

Ideal for those who want the standard route described above. The meeting point for this option is Praça de Corumbá.

Sunset Tour + Tasting (4 Hours)

After the standard route, we'll stop at the LaGezinha Santa Marta restaurant and bar. Here you can enjoy a delicious caipirinha, a beer, or an ice-cold soft drink, along with a typical snack, either house fries or frango a passarinho (fried chicken). The venue sits high up in the favela, giving you a 360-degree view over the whole South Zone of Rio, including the famous Christ the Redeemer. You'll fall in love watching the sky turn golden and orange at sunset.

The meeting point for this option is Rua São Clemente 307, in Botafogo.

Other Favelas in Rio

If you are eager to see even more of this fascinating side of Rio, then we also offer a tour of the Rocinha favela.

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On this tour of the Santa Marta favela in Rio de Janeiro, we'll discover its colorful houses, a statue of Michael Jackson, and climb up to the Mirador do Pedrão. Not to be missed!

Tour Details

We'll meet at the designated time and head to the Santa Marta favela. To tackle the steep carioca hillsides, we'll take the famous funicular up to the highest part of the community.

Tour Options

When booking, you can choose from the following options, depending on your preferred time and whether you'd like some extras:

Standard Tour (2 Hours)

Ideal for those who want the standard route described above. The meeting point for this option is Praça de Corumbá.

Sunset Tour + Tasting (4 Hours)

The meeting point for this option is Rua São Clemente 307, in Botafogo.

Other Favelas in Rio

If you are eager to see even more of this fascinating side of Rio, then we also offer a tour of the Rocinha favela.

Santa Marta Favela Tour