Rocinha Favela Walking Tour

Experience the real and raw side of a favela on a free walking tour of Rocinha, the largest favela in Latin America. Learn about the community, visit local businesses, and enjoy incredible views.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Rocinha - We’ll catch a moto-taxi (motorcycle taxi) from the metro station to the top of Rocinha, where our walking tour will begin.
What's Included
  • Local Tour Guide provides an insightful experience
  • Explore off-the-beaten-path destinations
  • Experience good humor throughout the tour
  • Engage with innovative tour elements
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Snacks
  • Donating
Additional Information

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…

Location
Metrô São Conrado / Rocinha (Saída A)
Rua General Olímpio Mourão Filho
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.
Cancellation Policy

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

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R6485juthomasl
Sep 22, 2024
Extraordinary - Very interesting tour with a great guide! Learned a lot and will never forget this extraordinary tour and guide! Also my kids were deeply impressed by what different way of living they saw! Special thanks to Caio for his great way to show us a Favela!
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Jennie
Aug 15, 2024
Great experience - What an experience! A real eye opener. Learnt about the history of the favelas, met some lovely people. A real must do if visiting Rio.
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Faitha330
Jul 14, 2024
AN ABSOLUTE MUST DO! - Excellent, highly recommend, a must do. Very in depth into the favela, the locals that live their, and the day to day of this self sustaining community.
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Iulianll
Apr 25, 2024
Impressive tour in Rocinha - Impressive tour in Rocinha Impressive tour where you discover the plus and the minus of this live. Friendly people and interesting way of life
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Aylal2024
Apr 5, 2024
A day in the Favelas - Me and my cousin did a tour in the Favelas and learned so much. We took incredible pictures, met some of the locals, and ate some of the best local food. We saved this excursion for last and it was by far the best experience ever. Our tour guide was insanely knowledgeable about the history, nice, and even a great photographer. I highly recommend his services. You’ll love it !
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141tamsinw
Mar 26, 2024
Best tour we did! - Caio is an amazing guide - very knowledgeable on Rio/Brazil history. The tour is a must if you want to experience the ‘real’ favela - would highly recommend! :) was the best tour we did! Thank you Caio!
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663ciarao
Mar 26, 2024
Highly recommend this tour! - Caio was a fantastic tour guide. He's fun and so knowledgeable about the history and culture of the area. We learned so much during the tour and also enjoyed some really amazing viewpoints. I'd highly recommend doing this tour with Caio!
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Martinahc3535qd
Mar 25, 2024
An amazingly insightful tour of Rocinha Favela - We had an excellent tour with Caio! It is definitely the most insightful walking tour I've ever done! Without ruining the surprise of the tour, we got a great understanding of the history of the Rocinha Favela, including how it is run today. We got delicious local snacks and drinks along the way. We were taken to some amazing view points where Caio put a lot of effort into getting us great photos. Caio was very informative, showing us things that we have never seen before, as we went along the alleys and paths of the Favela. I 100% recommend to a friend 😁
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Sharon_d
Feb 20, 2024
Comprehensive and insightful tour - Very interesting and comprehensive tour of the Favella. Caio has a very good knowledge of the community having lived there and also established local relationships off the main streets. He has very good English and works hard to make the experience the best possible.
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Camper08807686046
Sep 1, 2023
Authentic and rich on experience as well as history! - This Favela tour with Caio was one of the best tours we did in Rio. What an amazing experience!! We did not only get to see first hand how people live in a Favela, we also learned a lot about the history of these neighbourhoods as well as of Brazil. Highly recommend for a big surprise at the beginning of the tour as well👍🏻👌🏻 Thank you Caio! 👏🏻
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From $25
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).