Favela Tour: Discover Rio's Hidden Communities

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Rio de Janeiro’s favelas with our insightful Favela Tour. Discover the complex socioeconomic structure, interact with locals, and support community projects. Book now!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Rocinha - Arriving in Rocinha, explanation about the architecture, public services, local cultural aspects, carnival etc…
    Visiting the Rocinha handcraft center.
    Going to a local terrace, pause for pictures and images of a breathtaking view over Rocinha and Rio, talks about the security, local infrastructure and other aspects of favelas and favela…
What's Included
  • Air-conditioned vehicles for a comfortable ride
Additional Information

FAVELATOUR is essential for those seeking a deeper understanding of Brazil’s complex socioeconomic landscape. This tour connects visitors with locals, offering a fresh perspective on favelas and their communities, and transforming their image from one of exclusion.
Participants will visit Rocinha, the largest favela in Brazil, and possibly Vila Canoas,…

Location
Rocinha
Cancellation Policy

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

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Getaway54842402356
Dec 11, 2024
Favela tour - I really enjoyed the tour and felt safe during the whole tour. My tourguide Francesco knows the area really well and could give us a lot of background information which was really interesting. Thanks for the amazing tour! I will definitely recommend.
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Cesar_g
Dec 6, 2024
The real Brazil - The italian guy, Francesco, that does this tour lives in the favela himself! He is absolutely amazing, a library of information. Knows the people, the places, the history. Wow. My hat off to him. All info he gives he presents in great English, Portugues and of course Italian. This tour is a definite must if you want to see the real Brazil.
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Marios_m
Nov 30, 2024
Amazing experience in the heart of a real Favela! - Our tour guide Francesco and our driver Paolo where right on time and while we were driving towards the favela, Francesco was providing us with some really interesting stories and facts.When we arrived there he was at all times telling us what to expect next,how to behave and everything there was to be said about the favelas.He obviously had knowledge about the situation since he was living in a favela as well.Honestly although I was kind of scared at the beginning,Francesco made me and the rest of the group feel sure and safe about what we were doing and where we were going to.At the end of the day I have to say that it was an amazing experience and I’m very glad we did it! I suggest this tour with no second thoughts!!!
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Michael_b
Nov 25, 2024
Enlightening and Informative - That despite the living conditions in the Favela these were normal everyday hard working people. They were making the best out of there community. In addition people told me to be careful I never felt scared or endangered in any way.
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Melindagi7658bq
Nov 24, 2024
Favela Experience! - Our tour guide was very informative, and the views were amazing. Not what I was expecting, felt very safe. We took the subway back to Copacabana and the subway was clean, safe option.
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Martin_r
Nov 24, 2024
Insightful Favela experience - This tour allowed us to gain an entirely fresh perspective on life in the Favela’s - we felt completely safe and got to see under the skin of what is part of daily life for many of Rio’s inhabitants.
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Anaida_f
Nov 20, 2024
My tour guide was very... - My tour guide was very knowledgeable and pleasant the only problem was getting picked up to and from Hotel because we didnt know about the G25 convention
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Daydream795534
Nov 15, 2024
Great tour - The guide was really informative especially as he is from the favela . Learnt a lot about favela life from him. I would recommend this tour!
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Lisa
Nov 11, 2024
Fabulous favela visit ! - Simon was an amazing guide , we felt safe at all times. We were picked up punctually , had great communication, and the tour was fun
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Beverly_t
Nov 10, 2024
A very informative and safe trip to the Flavela - Leo our guide was fantastic. Very knowledgeable and felt safe the whole time. Learned so much about Favelas. Totally recommend this tour
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