Authentic Rocinha Favela Walking Experience with a Local Guide
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
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 community and how it has developed, from the beginning to today. Following the same paths, the locals walk every day, you will experience the scenes and culture of this vibrant, friendly neighborhood. You will visit a supermarket and other local businesses, and see social projects that benefit the community. You will also see incredible views from the high hilltop and take pictures. You will need to bring money, for donations to community charities, viewpoints, souvenirs, and Moto-taxi.
Inclusions
What's included
- This tour will be conducted in English only, so a basic understanding of the language is recommended
- good humor
- off the beaten path
- Local Tour Guide
- Innovation
What's not
- Private transportation
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Snacks
- Donating
- Moto taxi
- Rooftops
- Cash needed for the tour
Itinerary
From the metro station we will take a moto-taxi (Motorcycle taxi) to the top of Rocinha. From there we will start the walking tour.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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5Memorable guided tour in Rocinha Favela
We had a guided tour of Rocinha with Carlos, who has lived in the favela for 32 years. He gave us a insight into life in Rocinha and was happy to answer all our questions along the way. As part of the tour, we took organised motorcycle taxis up to the top, which was a really fun and exciting experience. We then walked through the favela and stopped at a rooftop with an incredible view, where we could buy something to drink and use the toilet. We walked back down through the favela to the metro afterward together with Carlos. We felt safe throughout the entire tour and really appreciated the opportunity to see Rocinha and learn more about the community from someone who actually lives there. A very interesting and memorable experience. Highly recommend!
5A real Favela experience
Loved this tour. Aside that we booked this last minute and this the arrangement for the meeting point was chaotic it was very cool. The tour guide Caio was very helpfull and funny. The trip to the top was cool and the rooftop view was the best. Sometimes a bit scary in the Favela but if you behave there is nothing to worry. Would definitely recommend!
5Wonderful Experience
What an incredible and eye-opening experience. Carlos was our guide and is a local of Rocinha. We learned so much from him, and we never felt like our safety was jeopardized. Carlos— thank you for showing us and teaching us about a different side of Rio. Your knowledge and guidance are the reasons why we will recommend you to friends and family.
5Very interesting experience
Exciting motorcycle ride into the favella always felt safe, guide was thorough and always gave answers to questions interesting experience
5Impressive tour with experienced guide
Very unique and exotic journey with Carlos, our experienced tour guide filled with humor and expertise. Strongly recommend having the tour with him, a kind native resident who shared us the real Favela life and history.
5A MUST TRY!!!!
Carlos was amazing! We felt safe and taken care of, and learned so much! Thank you for everything!
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- 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.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 9 travellers
- Operated by
- Caio Tour Guide
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Rio de Janeiro
- Its from-price is 82% below the median of the 1667 experiences we list in Rio de Janeiro.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 56 of 1667.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Rio de Janeiro
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Christ the Redeemer stands with open arms atop Corcovado, looking down on the city, and cable cars climb Sugarloaf Mountain for views across Guanabara Bay. Below, the beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema are the stage for daily life, with volleyball, kiosks and the wave-patterned promenade, while Leblon and Arpoador extend the strip.
Top-ranked sights in Rio de Janeiro: Christ the Redeemer Statue (Cristo Redentor), Sugarloaf Mountain (Pao de Açúcar), Selarón Steps (Escadaria Selarón).
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