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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Lewis_w
Nov 25, 2024
Ask for Hélio! - Had a great time with our guide Hélio. Hélio took us through his home neighborhood of Rochina, where he clearly knew everyone and is a popular character! We were particularly pleased with how responsive & adaptive Hélio was - he quickly sensed which aspects of the tour were of greatest interest and changed the itinerary accordingly. Tour represented excellent value for money and we felt like we gained some authentic insights. Thank you!
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Tress_w
Nov 9, 2024
Favourite tour in Brazil - Put this on your MUST DO list for Rio de Janeiro. The opportunity to visit and learn about life from a guide with local knowledge whilst feeling very safe. We had 3 people on our tour so it was very customised to us. We visited local artists, went to a house and took a motorbike ride.
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Valerie_k
Oct 15, 2024
The other side of Rio - Very interesting and insightful tour with local, experienced guide, Ellio. Only 4 on tour and at good pace Busy Rochina favela, walked from top back to bottom, through narrow alleyways, along bustling thoroughfares. Some quite dirty areas but always lots of people around doing their everyday jobs. Lots of rubbish at different points waiting for twice daily collection. Saw school, hospital, shops, a living room house. Heard about charity work to help children being completed by ex drug dealers.
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Paul_w
Oct 14, 2024
Favela experience - Brilliant day with my guide Hélio seeing all of Rochinha favela highly recommend booking this experience
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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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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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