Rocinha Favela Tour in Rio de Janeiro

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: Portuguese and 2 more

An authentic, socially-conscious experience in the largest favela in Rio, guided by Francesco, an Italian guide who lives in Rio and shares the everyday life of the favela. Ride a mototaxi to the top for a breathtaking view over the whole city - Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain and the beaches - then walk down through the historic alleys into the beating heart of the community: the home of a local family, the gallery of a favela-born graffiti artist, a community football court, and an Italian NGO active for over 20 years. A deep and respectful account of the origins and social structure of the favelas, free of commercial cliches.

What's Included

Motorcycle taxi ride. This fully covers the initial ride up the favela on the local mototaxis.
Community visitation fee for the favela
During the walk downhill there are stops at local favela venues; personal food and drinks are at the traveler's own expense.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Av. Niemeyer, 780

We meet on Avenida Niemeyer, 780, in São Conrado. Please arrive about 10 minutes before the start time. If you come by taxi or Uber, ask the driver for 'Av. Niemeyer 780, São Conrado' and your guide will be waiting at the meeting point.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • Rocinha (Pass by)

    Rocinha, the largest favela in Brazil, is the main attraction and the setting for the entire experience. We ride local mototaxis up to the top and then explore the community on foot.

    Admission ticket free
  • Rio de Janeiro (Pass by)

    A key stop to take in the sweeping panoramic view over the city, including Christ the Redeemer, the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, Sugarloaf Mountain and the beaches of Leblon and Ipanema.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Vidapiena

Tags

Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours

Cancellation Policy

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

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