Rocinha Favela Walking Tour

Experience the real and raw side of a favela on a free walking tour of Rocinha, the largest favela in Latin America. Learn about the community, visit local businesses, and enjoy incredible views.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Rocinha - We’ll catch a moto-taxi (motorcycle taxi) from the metro station to the top of Rocinha, where our walking tour will begin.
What's Included
  • Local Tour Guide provides an insightful experience
  • Explore off-the-beaten-path destinations
  • Experience good humor throughout the tour
  • Engage with innovative tour elements
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Snacks
  • Donating
  • Moto taxi
  • Rooftops
Additional Information

You have probably heard, ‘’Don’t go to a favela, it’s dangerous”.
This phrase is based on prejudice.
Would you like to experience a favela, real and raw?
Come with me on a free walking tour of Rocinha, the largest favela in Latin America, and learn what life is like here.
You will walk through the neighborhood while your guide tells the story of the…

Location
Metrô São Conrado / Rocinha (Saída A)
Rua General Olímpio Mourão Filho
Please contact your guide Caio upon booking the tour and he will send you the address to meet him. Getting to the meeting point is easy by Uber/taxi or subway. You can take the MetroRio Linha 4 (Line 4 - Yellow) to the Sao Conrado / Rocinha Station and we will meet at Gate A.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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J6112swandrewp
Dec 10, 2025
Lots of knowledge and good eats! - My guide, Carlos, was very knowledgeable and open to answering any questions we had. He showed us around his home town and even brought us to a restaurant he visits himself (the food was incredible)
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Yessenia
Nov 29, 2025
Five-Star Experience with Carlos! - If you ever visit Brazil, do yourself a favor and book a tour with Carlos. Walking through the favela with him wasn’t just a tour — it was a full cultural lesson, a history class, and a reality check wrapped into one. Carlos has this perfect mix of humor, respect, and deep knowledge. He made me feel safe the entire time, answered every question with patience, and showed me parts of the community you’d never see on your own. You can tell he’s proud of where he’s from, and that passion makes the whole experience unforgettable. I left with a new perspective, amazing photos, and a genuine appreciation for the people and the energy of the favela.
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442oph_liez
Nov 27, 2025
Very rewarding! - A very interesting experience! Our guide was exciting and very friendly. It is an important experience to change his outlook on favelas and meet the locals.
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Nourranec
Nov 16, 2025
Best experience - Very good experience. I was lucky enough to go with them and it was amazing. The guide took the time to explain what to do or not and especially to explain life in the favelas. The experience was really different because I was able to exchange and sometimes have to guess some answers to really understand the reality in the favelas. Go ahead with your eyes closed, they're professional to the end.
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Zou
Nov 16, 2025
Wonderful 😊👍 - Amazing experience in Rocinha! Our guide Carlos was outstanding — knowledgeable, friendly, and made us feel completely safe. The tour was authentic, insightful, and simply perfect. Highly recommended!
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967veronikal
Nov 16, 2025
Great & exciting way to see the neighborhood! - Amazing tour, Carlos was a great guide. Felt completely safe and interesting to get a peek of this neighborhood. Definitely worth doing this tour.
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Eilimes2021
Nov 15, 2025
Brazil authentic - The guided tour with my Local Guide was exceptionally interesting and valuable to get an insight into the lives of a large part of the Brazilian population. Highly recommended!
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Global45861453514
Nov 4, 2025
A spectacular tour - We love the tour from start to finish! Carlos is the best guide in the world, 100% recommended. With him, they'll be fine and safe.
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Alexdd9513kf
Nov 2, 2025
Great Favela Tour - Excellent tour by our guide Carlos! He is a very knowledgeable person. Excellent English skills. Answered all our questions.
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Jaktrop
Nov 14, 2025
Fair experience - Carlos was overall informative, but unfortunately busy on his phone for about half of the tour, making arrangements for upcoming tours. It felt like he was occupied and distracted, which impacted the tour. I'd have liked him to be more focused on the tour he was guiding.
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From $20
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).