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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Mayakl1201jm
Sep 11, 2025
Carlos was the Best Guide! - Such an eye opening and educational tour. I loved that Carlos, the tour guide, is a local himself. He truly took the time to educate us about favelas and answer any questions we had. You can tell he is very passionate and intelligent about the topic. This is an important part of Brazilian society- definitely a must see!
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Emmanuel_lacroix90
Sep 3, 2025
Perfect, best guide ever! - This experience was excellent, the best in Rio de Janeiro. Our guide, Carlos, is the best guide in the world! He is very dynamic, passionate and has perfect emotional intelligence!
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235kishanw
Sep 2, 2025
Enlightening and exhilarating - The tour highlighted the stark difference between rich and poor. The bike ride up to the favela was exciting. No helmet, just trust in the rider that they will get you to the top. We felt very safe with tour guide Carlos. We didn’t see any extreme poverty in the areas we walked in. Most dwellings had running water, electricity and even internet. Overall very important tour to appreciate a comprehensive perspective of Rio.
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Flyer531090
Sep 2, 2025
Great! - Once of the best experiences. It’s always been a dream to visit Rio and go to the favelas. Carlos was great and he spoke English so well which made it even more comfortable for me as a solo traveler.
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97stijna
Sep 2, 2025
Great experience in Rocinha! - Carlos was a great host! We especially enjoyed the moto-taxi ride to the top. Quite simply incredible! Thanks fot everything!
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Ruthmg4545tx
Aug 16, 2025
Rochina favela walking tour, August 25. - Amazing tour of Rochina favela, by Martin. Martin, is extremely informative and well versed, he lives in the favela at the top. Be prepared to walk a bit and climb a lot of steps, up and down. Wear good walking shoes. It is a good wake up call of how the other half of the population lives. Remember, the favelas are on a hillside with some of the finest views.
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Vanessach5598gi
Aug 9, 2025
Great tour - I took my son on this tour and we both really enjoyed. At first I was a bit apprehensive but trusted the positive reviews and the experience surpassed my expectations. Our guide Carlos was amazing: knowledgeable, kind, and very committed to creating a great experience for us. I learned a lot from him and would recommend the tour to anyone interested in understanding more about Rocinha’s history, community and the important role it plays in the RJ city’s economy.
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James
Aug 7, 2025
Excellent look at the other side of Rio - Really interesting, the guide was from the favela and could tell us stories of life there and knew his history so could tell us the background. The rooftop view was especially good and the bike ride up unforgettable
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Blazej
Aug 1, 2025
Only do this tour with a guide from Rocinha! - A superb experience. A local guide with lots of knowledge and a great sense of humour. The view from the top terrace was stunning.
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300dette
Jul 24, 2025
Very good experience - I recommend the visit. I made it with a guide from a private agency and a local guide from La Favela. The explanations were very detailed. It is not possible to visit a Favela alone.
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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).