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: 1 day learn more
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.

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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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Rod_g
Mar 11, 2024
favela tour - excellent guide, amazing bus ride to the Favela. Walked extensively in the favela, saw many amazing sites and sounds. Really a taste of a different and amazing way of life. The views across RIo are super too
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Mercedes
Feb 13, 2024
Awesome, worth it, fun. - Carlos was very thoughtful and engaging. He did a great job making sure we were informed and taken care of. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting rio.
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Lamarcus_b
Sep 15, 2023
Very insightful tour. - The tour was great! Very insightful and the people in the community were very friendly. Our tour guide was super knowledgeable and respected in the Favela.
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Xavier
Aug 27, 2023
unrivaled cultural dive in Rio's largest favela - Exciting discovery crossing with Annabelle who shares with us the history of the favela and her experience. Some surprises that we keep secret.
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Inabigcountry
May 28, 2023
Full immersion in the favela of Rocinha - Carlos was our local guide provided by this very professional and well organized company. He was passionate, capturing our attention with his story about the favela and information provided for any question we had. His English was perfect, even with American accent, he was so friendly, he brought us to stop in the little alleys of the favelas, with stops at bars and little bakery places to taste the local products. The only thing is that I was hoping to be brought to a view point of the city, like in the picture I saw, but at the end we were extremely satisfied anyway. I wish the best to Carlos.
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Venture42538917609
Mar 3, 2023
Great tour and fantastic guide. - We did a tour of Favela da Rocinha with Martin as our guide. I highly recommend this tour. Martin was an amazing guide and all of the people we met along the tour were very friendly and welcoming. The tour started at a bar with amazing views where we had plenty of time for some drinks and photos. We proceeded to walk though this amazing favela and meet many kind and welcoming people. Listen to your guide, be respectful of the residents and you will love this tour. There was a bit of uphill walking but the vast majority was downhill. Martin was a great guide throughout and knows just about everyone we passed along the way. He will tell you when you can take photos and when you cannot take photos.
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