Favela Walking Tour in Rio de Janeiro: A Respectful Exploration of Local Lives in Rocinha

Embark on a discrete 4-hour stroll through Rio’s Rocinha favela and gain insight into the daily existence in the city’s renowned slums. Engage in a mindful visit guided by a local resident, and interact with the community to observe their life beyond common misconceptions.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Rocinha - We will walk across the Favela of Rocinha and show you how life is in there
What's Included
  • Transport included
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
  • Minimum age is 5 years
  • Meeting point at Belmond Copacabana Palace at 13:25
Location
Av. Atlântica, 1702
Avenida Atlântica
We are meeting by the statue in front of the Copacabana Palace Hotel
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Ernest_d
Jan 13, 2025
A Favela Expedition to Remember - Edmundo was an exceptional tour guide. He explained to our group so many different details about these neighborhoods and answered any questions that we had. He also advised us as to where and when we could film, and we were also treated to a fantastic performance by some young children/teenagers who couldn't be more accommodating. It was a great way to spend an afternoon and learn about a part of Rio de Janeiro few tourists get to see, and that more tourists should.
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Yvette_w
Jan 6, 2025
We love our tour guide! - Ashura Guy did such a great job of giving us so much information about the history of the Cabela’s! He took wonderful pictures of us and even showed us the kids and we got to talk to the kids as well. I really enjoyed that her and I feel even more well-informed about the fella that idea before I took a tour. My daughter and I would recommend this tour guide to anyone who takes the tour! We love our tour guide.
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Dimitri_m
Dec 31, 2024
The Guide was friendly,... - The Guide was friendly, energetic, and insightful regarding the history versus the present circumstances of the favela culture. As the guide prepared us for, the people living in the favela were inviting and demonstrated that you do not need to be wealthy to have class and a passion for life as they eagerly shared with is. I highly recommend this tour. It’s an eye opener and a great life experience to share.
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Joseph_p
Oct 31, 2024
Fun and Safe Favela Tour - This was a great way to explore a favela. We learned a lot and got to interact and meet fun and interesting people.
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Kenrick_t
Aug 31, 2024
A good learning experience - I love our guide, Martin's sense of humor. It was really a privilege to be able to walk through a favela since we are strongly discouraged to go there by ourselves. I felt very safe and did not feel uncomfortable at all. It was a great opportunity to see, hear and learn about the history and how the favela functions. The paths that we took were one of a kind, and the views from the lookout point was breathtaking. Would highly recommend it!
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Paradise05481908903
Jul 31, 2024
One of the best tour agency I've ever met! Top! - Very nice ride! Great experience, quite different this tour of the favela! I recommend! Comfortable transport! The guide Daniel is very helpful and attentive, and the agency is punctual, delivered what he promised! Top!
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Sheilabf5408ka
Jul 31, 2024
Tour Favela - It was an amazing experience! A beautiful view , a lot of animation, a good representation of the Brazilian spirit. And a proof that the favela goes far beyond stigma , it became clear that it has a lot to offer , both in relationships , in the economy , in art , in tourism . And an experience that everybody should afford to see , creative , smart , fun , and spontaneous that the Brazilian people express themselves, it is contagious! For me it was a very pleasant surprise. I would do this Tour other times for sure!
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Trek15294053226
Apr 10, 2024
A Must See in Rio - Our travel guide, who lives in the favela, gave us excellent insights. We hiked well over two hours within the favela providing an excellent overview. We would highly recommend this tour as the favelas play such an important role in Rio’s culture.
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Firas_w
Apr 5, 2024
Our guide Edwardo was... - Our guide Edwardo was very knowledgeable about the favela and very respectful to the locals. We would certainly recommend this tour.
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Chandra_a
Sep 28, 2024
Interesting and Enjoyable Favela Tour - I learned a lot on this tour and there were unexpected elements of fun, like the rooftop capoeira performance by local children and the pick up game of futbol. I felt safe with our guide, who lives in the favela. Highly recommend.
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