Favela Tour: Discover Rio's Hidden Communities

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Rio de Janeiro’s favelas with our insightful Favela Tour. Discover the complex socioeconomic structure, interact with locals, and support community projects. Book now!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Rocinha - Arriving in Rocinha, explanation about the architecture, public services, local cultural aspects, carnival etc…
    Visiting the Rocinha handcraft center.
    Going to a local terrace, pause for pictures and images of a breathtaking view over Rocinha and Rio, talks about the security, local infrastructure and other aspects of favelas and favela…
What's Included
  • Air-conditioned vehicles for a comfortable ride
Additional Information

FAVELATOUR is essential for those seeking a deeper understanding of Brazil’s complex socioeconomic landscape. This tour connects visitors with locals, offering a fresh perspective on favelas and their communities, and transforming their image from one of exclusion.
Participants will visit Rocinha, the largest favela in Brazil, and possibly Vila Canoas,…

Location
Rocinha
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Ramsbrook
Oct 4, 2025
Great tour of favelas - Barbara was our tour guide and gave us an insightful tour of favelas the history of their development. She was very friendly and approachable. The tour involved going to 2 different favelas - some great outlooks and a walk through to experience what life is like living there. It’s very safe and eye opening. Would recommend.
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Vikkitombles
Sep 24, 2025
Terrific tour of this favela. A very informative and enjoyable morning learning about the culture of this favela - We loved the favela tour with Mateus. First we went to a rooftop cafe to view from above and to learn about life in the favela. It was astonishing how large it is. Then he took us through small passages and walkways to show us how the people live. It was a very informative day. We were picked up by Marcello who also had plenty of knowledge and was very passionate about the government’s response. We felt safe and comfortable at all times. I was also happy we didn’t do the motorcycle tour. We had a great experience. Thank you!
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Scot_m
Sep 17, 2025
Favela tour - Barbara was knowledgeable and passionate about her tour. Very helpful and clear with herchistory and local knowledge . We felt safe and well looked after .
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Mima
Sep 15, 2025
A view of life within the Favelas - Barbara, our guide, was highly knowledgeable and passionate about the residents of the Favelas. She gave us great insight into the daily lives of the Favela community. Highly recommend this tour to gain a different perspective of Brazil.
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Mike_letranz
Sep 2, 2025
It is to understand the city and its inhabitants - Wonderful experience, is to understand the city and its inhabitants explained by themselves, always with certified guide in groups, do not try alone, in some places of the tour you can not take photos for security, definitely if you visit Rio you should live this experience.
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Inguna_s
Jul 28, 2025
One of the best tour gide - Francesco - It was the best!!! Because our tour gide - Francesco - was one of the best tour gides! He told history, he told interesting facts, he took care about us and gave answers of all questions!!Thank You, Francesco!:))
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Nanikds
Jul 27, 2025
Favelas rock! - Loved this tour. I would do it again. Lots of knowledge shared , felt very safe. The people where very friendly and welcoming.
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152unnurs
Jul 26, 2025
Must do in Rio - Must do in Rio, excellent guide that gave us a unique insight in to the Favelas. We had teenagers with and they loved it. You get a lot for your money
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Nicola_c
Jul 21, 2025
Amazing experience - Amazing experience. Matheus was excellent a Favela resident himself he showed us all the residential and local recreational projects which was a real eye opener. Outstanding views from the very top to finish. Our family came away humbled. We felt extremely safe throughout our tour. Would highly recommend to all tourists visiting Rio. A real reality check. Thank you.
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Julia_p
Sep 16, 2025
Very good tour with a... - Very good tour with a great guide Marcelo! It was extremely interesting to see this side of Rio and we would recommend a favela tour to anyone visiting Rio! We just wish it was a little longer where we saw more elements of the favela.
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up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).