The tour starts at the Rio Othon Palace Hotel in Copacabana, from where we travel in our luxury executive van to the top of the favela, where there is a viewpoint with spectacular views of Sugarloaf Mountain and Guanabara Bay. After that, we continue to explore Santa Marta.

From the top, you will enjoy one of the best panoramas of Rio: Christ the Redeemer, Botafogo Beach, Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas, and the entire Botafogo neighborhood.

Next, we will explore the streets and alleys frequented by both residents and famous visitors, from personalities like Queen Elizabeth II to Michael Jackson. Walk through the favela, see the main tourist attractions, and stop at local craft shops along the way.

You will also have the chance to visit the guide’s home, meet his family, and learn about the projects and initiatives Thiago carries out in the community for children and adults — a tour that truly supports the favela through social activities. Beware of cheap and superficial tours: here, every visit has a real impact.

It’s worth investing a little more in a quality experience that contributes positively to the favela and can transform your perspective, instead of choosing a superficial cheap tour.

An important detail: in addition to other awards already won, our tour was selected in the Awards 2019 as one of the best walking tours in Latin America and, in April 2024, received the Gentle and Responsible Tourism Awards for the greatest tourism achievement in Latin America.