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Rocinha Favela Tour With Local Guide

5.050 reviews

  • 2h 30m
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 2 languages
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

With a ride up by motorcycle taxi. Discover the real Rocinha with a local agency. Founded by a guide born and raised in Rocinha, our local gides share authentic stories, culture, and everyday life. Experience the local culture and a truly unique way of life. Discover how residents use art, music, and community to create a positive atmosphere in this special and authentically Brazilian neighborhood. Follow your local guide and experience a genuine sense of belonging within the community. Admire the street art decorating the buildings that cover the hillside, and grab a snack from one of the many local vendors. Take in breathtaking views of the city as you make your way up the steep streets, with views stretching all the way to Christ the Redeemer. Notice the respect and kindness that locals show toward one another and visitors, helping to protect and strengthen their beloved community.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Social Project (capoeira)
  • Motorcycle taxi
  • Duration: 2h:30
  • Visits to alleyways with a bilingual local guide.
  • Real-time monitoring application with advanced safety features throughout the experience.

What's not

  • Food or drinks;
  • Tips

Itinerary

  1. Since 2016, creating cultural connections in Rocinha with a local tour guide, making the tour much more authentic and informative. Find your guide - Your local guide will be in front of the São Conrado metro station, exit C, wearing a "Jupiter Tour" shirt. Enjoy the local culture and a completely unique way of life. See how residents use art, music, and community to create a positive atmosphere in this special and very Brazilian neighborhood.

    Passes by

  2. Going up Rocinha by Mototaxi - You must bring R$ 10.00 in cash per person separately. This money is used for local transportation (mototaxi) to reach the first point of interest. After that, the tour will be done by foot.

    15 min

  3. Admire panoramic views of Rocinha, Gávea neighborhood, Christ the Redeemer, and Sugarloaf Mountain.

    15 min

  4. Discover the Local Culture - Cultural Attraction with Capoeira (Social Project) At the end of the presentation, you can leave a tip for the social project (tip not mandatory).

    45 min

  5. Immerse yourself in alleys and lanes - Feel like a local alongside your guide as you explore the winding streets on foot; Rooftop views of the community - Take amazing photos along the way; Shop for souvenirs - Bring cash/card to enjoy snacks and souvenirs.

    45 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Meeting point
Your guide, wearing the "Jupiter Tour" shirt, will be waiting in front of the São Conrado Metro station, entrance C.
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 15 travellers
Operated by
Jupiter Tour
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • People with reduced mobility
  • People weighing over 159 kg

How it compares in Rio de Janeiro

  • Its from-price is 66% 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 222 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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