Santa Marta Favela Tour, Football Game + Traditional Lunch
Tour Details
At the scheduled time, we'll meet at the Tourist Information Office at Praça Corumbá, and from there, we'll make our way to the railway station to head up to the Santa Marta favela, one of the most colourful favelas in Rio!
Once we've arrived at the favela, we'll enjoy some unbeatable views of some of the most iconic locations in the city, such as Sugarloaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer, and the Morro Dois Irmãos. We'll also see the famous beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema.
After enjoying the panoramic views, we'll begin this tour of the Santa Marta favela, starting with the celebrities who have visited the area in the past. Among the most famous is Michael Jackson, who recorded the music video for his song They Don’t Care About Us in the colourful mural-lined streets.
We'll continue the visit by meeting with some of the locals, who'll speak to us about their way of life. Did you know that one of them has a collection of more than 300 watches? We'll also visit the various centres that encourage sustainable development projects in the favela and contribute to spreading the word about the achievements of the local community, in an attempt to rid the favelas of the often negative connotations that are associated with them.
Finally, after an approximately 2.5-hour tour, we'll finish the favela tour by continuing with your chosen option that you selected when making your booking.
Tour Options
During the booking process for the Santa Marta favela tour in Rio de Janeiro, you can choose one of the following options. After finishing your included experience, we'll return to the meeting point where the tour began.
Tour + Football Game
Up in the favela, there's a football pitch that is often used by the locals. If you choose this option, after the tour of the favela, you'll have the chance to play in a 30-minute football match that will see the tourists face off against the locals.
This activity takes place at 2 pm or at 4 pm.
Tour + Traditional Lunch
In this case, once the tour of the favela has ended, we'll enjoy a traditional lunch in a family home in the favela. The menu will include various starters: rice, beans, farofa and salad. For the main course, you can choose one of the following options: grilled chicken, breaded chicken, fillet of veal or an omelette.
This activity takes place at 10 am.
Itinerary Adjustments
Please note that, if it rains on the day of the activity, the football game will be cancelled due to safety reasons. In this case, if you booked a tour with a football game, we'll provide an alternative activity.
More Information
Duration
2h 30m - 3h.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, although it may occasionally be done in two languages.
Included
English–speaking guide
Lunch (depending on selection)
Admission ticket for the funicular to the Santa Marta favela
Football game with the locals
Not included
Drinks
When to book?
You can book up until 5 days before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability conditions
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- Printed material is avoided.
- Include water in recyclable cartons.
- No single-use plastics are used.
- The show represents local culture.
- The indigenous community participates in the management of the activity.
- The activity helps the dissemination of local cultural heritage.
- The activity helps vulnerable groups.
- The activity helps to promote peace.
- The activity promotes local production.
- The activity helps the conservation of biodiversity.
- No printing of documentation required.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 3 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
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Q - Which local supplier will be providing the tour?
A - Favela Scene Corporate name: GILSON DA SILVA Registered Office: Rua Marechal Francisco de Moura 251, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Tax Identification Number (VAT ID): CPF 04781329721 Contact information Email: contato@favelascene.com.br Phone: 21998839021
If you have any other questions please contact us.
Free cancellation
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