Favela Tour in Rio with Transfer service: Socioeconomic Insight into Local Life

Experience the vibrant culture and gain socioeconomic insight into local life on a Favela Tour in Rio. Walk through the alleys, interact with locals, and immerse yourself in the community.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Rocinha - Situated amidst the districts of Gávea and São Conrado, Rocinha stands as the largest informal settlement in Latin America. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich and varied cultural tapestry of its inhabitants.
    We might explore either Favela da Rocinha or Favela do Vidigal, contingent upon the day’s schedule….
What's Included
  • Climate-controlled vehicle for comfort
What's Not Included
  • Snacks
Additional Information

This partial-day journey allows you to gain deeper insights into the socioeconomic landscape of our town. It presents a brief look into the existence of individuals dwelling in the favela. We can meander through the narrow lanes, observe the typical life rituals of the inhabitants and deepen our understanding of their quotidian routine. Housing…

Location
Rio Othon Palace
If you do not contact us to confirm pickup time, we meet you at the Meeting Point.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Liberelle
Sep 16, 2024
In the heart of rocinha - Visit the Rocinha favela with Helio. A meeting that is simply magical. Helio has a sympathy, benevolence, energy to the test. We had met him on our excursion to Larque Park and the Garden and he offered to show us the favela. 10/10 !!! Not once did we feel threatened or anything. He explained everything, told us when we could film or not. Booked a surprise with a small group of capoeira, we ate a delicious meal + the incredible motorcycle taxi ride. If you cross paths with Helio, know that your day will be sunny and full of good humor, even if it rains!!!
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Angela_l
Mar 5, 2024
Perfect - My trip today with Carla was excellent. She was fun and experienced with knowledge. Her command of spoken English was great. I would highly recommend her and the tour
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Basque64
Jan 23, 2024
Amazing..... - We had the chance to spend an evening in this fabulous place teeming with life and activity, a unique experience since we were in the company of Brazilians, therefore outside the tourist circuits often full of scams, an excellent time in simple and friendly places with the Brazilian population.
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Kathleen_b
Jan 13, 2024
Favella tour - I really enjoyed the this tour. It was very interesting to see the daily life in the favella. People were friendly and I felt safe the whole time. My tour guide, Danielle was excellent.
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Claire_c
Nov 7, 2023
An absolutely fantastic... - An absolutely fantastic tour with Leo (Leonardo) a local guide. He went out of his way to make me feel comfortable and see life in Rochina. I was the only one on the tour, so a massive thank you for allowing this to go ahead before my flight later that day! A valuable experience. I’d highly recommend this tour. Go for it!
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Ty_l
Apr 19, 2023
An insight into the other side of Brazilian life - Dario was great as a tour guide. Didn’t expect the very long walk up to the middle of the favela. It was not like what you see in the movies you really got a feel for how the other half of Brazilian life goes on.
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Lynn_s
Apr 10, 2023
Great tour - only do this with a local! - Our tour with Ellio was the real deal. He told us the history and shared with us the culture of the favelas. He introduced us to lots of people and he clearly knew his way around. There is no way you should do his without someone as experienced and knowledgeable as Ellio however, and the smaller the group the better. We had a brilliant morning and felt like we knew Rio better for doing it.
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Mark_p
Mar 20, 2023
Fantastic Favela trip - What a fantastic morning visiting Rocinha favela with Daria who was a marvellous friendly guide. We now know all the history and took a motorcycle taxi up to the top and met some inspirational people who live and work there. The views were insane. Thank you Daria for a great trip. Highly recommended.
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George_b
Sep 25, 2023
Interesting walk thru the Favela - I enjoyed my tour thru the Favela. We walked from the bottom to the top and back discussing the various sights along the way. My guide suggested we use a motorcycle taxi to get to the top but I thought it not necessary. If I had to do it again I woud opt for the ride up to the top, its a considerable amount of walking and the sidewalks are not the best.
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Hugh_m
Nov 7, 2023
The driver/guide never... - The driver/guide never showed up. I waited for an hour. I tried to contact the tour company and no one ever replied.
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From $35
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).