Favela Tour in Rio de Janeiro

4.6
(461 reviews)

3 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Portuguese and 4 more

FAVELATOUR is indispensable if you look for a deeper perspective of many aspects of Brazil`s complex socioeconomic issues. Tour integrates visitors and locals revealing a new angle of favelas and its people, changing their reputation of exclusion.
You will go to Rocinha, largest favela in Brazil, and may be, Vila Canoas, according to weather condition. From there you also get to see impressive panoramic views over Rio. We walk you through both residential and commercial area and you may also purchase nice handcrafts, if you wish.
We will also lead you to a local school financed by FAVELA TOUR, and show other local community projects. Favelas are safer than most people believe, but no matter how adventurer you are, go to a favela with an organized tour. We are the pioneer of social tours to favelas since early 1992.
If you really want to understand Brazil better, don´t leave Rio missing the FAVELA TOUR.
We do not offer tours on sunday PM. Tours need minimum quorun to go.

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We can make pick ups from most Hotels/accommodations in the South Zone of Rio. Please indicate the Hotel/place you are staying during your reservation and if your Hotel is not listed please still inform us of your place of stay.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Salocin Tour

    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 life. Driving down through the "Estrada da Gávea", a former F1 race track. Walking on the commercial and central area. Visiting the "MORANGUINHOS" or "SACI SABE TUDO" community schools. These social projects are financed by FAVELA TOUR. Besides regular classes, the school teaches local kids initial computer skills, English classes, music, capoeira, ballet classes etc... These projects have absolutely no financial support from Brazilian government.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Copacabana Beach (Pass by)

    Part of the road trip trajectory towards and back from the Favela includes most South Zone beaches in Rio.

    Admission ticket free
  • Praia do Leblon (Pass by)

    Part of the road trip trajectory towards the back of the Favela includes most South Zone beaches in Rio.

    Admission ticket free
  • Ipanema Beach (Pass by)

    Part of the road trip trajectory towards the back of the Favela includes most South Zone beaches in Rio.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • You will visit Vila Canoas according to weather condition.
  • Não operamos tours nos domingos a tarde. Tours sujeitos a quorum minimo para a confirmação final
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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