Santa Marta Favela Tour, Football Game + Traditional Lunch

On this tour of the Santa Marta favela in Rio de Janeiro, discover the day-to-day life of this carioca community. You'll also enjoy a delicious lunch or play a game of football with the locals.

Tour Details

At the scheduled time, we'll meet at the Tourist Information Office at Praça Corumbá, then proceed to the railway station heading to the Santa Marta favela. Enjoy views of Sugarloaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer, and the Morro Dois Irmãos, along with iconic beaches like Copacabana and Ipanema.

After panoramic views, the tour will cover the history of celebrity visits, including Michael Jackson's famous music video. We'll meet locals who discuss their way of life and visit centres promoting sustainable development.

After approximately 3 hours, the tour concludes with your selected option.

Tour Options

During booking, select from the following options. Following your experience, return to the meeting point.

Tour + Football Game

Choose to play in a 30-minute football match with locals at 2 pm.

Tour + Traditional Lunch

Enjoy a traditional lunch in a family home post-tour, featuring starters and a main course option, at 10 am.

Tour + Feijoada Lunch & Hike to the Mirador do Pedrão

Embark on a 7-minute hike to Mirador do Pedrão, enjoying views of the Maracaná stadium, Sugarloaf Mountain, and others. Follow with a feijoada lunch at 10 am.

Tour with Pickup + Lunch & Viewpoints

This option includes hotel pickup in southern Rio, visits at three viewpoints, the Santa Marta favela tour, and a lunch choice with a view, starting at 8 am? and lasting 5.5 hours.

Pickup: Available from hotels in the southern area of Rio. Alternative meeting points will be arranged if outside this area.

Itinerary Adjustments

If it rains, the football game will be canceled for safety, and an alternative activity will be provided for those who booked that option.