Santa Marta Favela Tour, Football Game + Traditional Lunch

On this tour of the Santa Marta favela in Rio de Janeiro, you will discover the daily life of this carioca community and enjoy a lunch or play a game of football with locals.

Tour Details

We will meet at the Tourist Information Office at Praça Corumbá, then head to the railway station to reach the Santa Marta favela. There, you will witness stunning views of Sugarloaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer, and Morro Dois Irmãos, along with the beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema.

The tour includes an overview of celebrities who have visited the area, notably Michael Jackson, who filmed the video for They Don’t Care About Us here. You will meet locals who will share their life experiences, including one person with a collection of over 300 watches. The tour emphasizes sustainable development projects in the favela.

The tour lasts approximately 3 hours and concludes with your selected option from the booking process.

Tour Options

You may select one of the following options during booking:

Tour + Football Game

Play in a 30-minute football match against locals after the tour.

Tour + Traditional Lunch

Enjoy a traditional lunch in a family home in the favela, with choices including grilled chicken or an omelette.

Tour + Feijoada Lunch & Hike to the Mirador do Pedrão

Hike for 7 minutes to Mirador do Pedrão for scenic views, followed by a feijoada lunch, a traditional Brazilian dish.

Itinerary Adjustments

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