Rio de Janeiro 3-hour tour of the Rocinha Favela with local guide

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

Explore the Rocinha with whom you live and know the territory. This tour offers a safe and authentic immersion in Brazil’s largest favela, guided by a local resident. The journey begins with a motorcycle-taxi ride and includes stops at strategic points that reveal the daily life of the community, away from stereotypes. The experience is educational, respectful and built on the basis of real experience, promoting conscious tourism and the dialogue about social transformation through education.

What's Included

Motorcycle-taxi climb to the top of the community
Bottled water
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Mandatory fees per tourist for visiting the community, entry of lajes and visited local sights.
Paid app monitoring in real time and a map of all our route during the experience. providing the visitor with more security and support.

Meeting and pickup

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

*A* exit from São Conrado subway station. The guide will be waiting for you at the meeting point at the scheduled time (10 min tolerance). We will send the guide data and updates via WhatsApp or email before the tour.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 to 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Salocin Tour

    By booking this experience, you will have the unique opportunity to get to know the favela from the inside, guided by local residents who share real stories, curiosities and the rich culture of the community. During the tour, you will: ✅ Visit viewpoints with amazing panoramic views of the city and the sea ✅ Walking through the alleys, understanding the everyday life of Rocinha ✅ Get to know social projects, street art and local entrepreneurship ✅ Interact with locals and experience the hospitality of the community ✅ Explore strategic points with total security, respecting local culture This is a transformative experience that dismantles stigmas and shows the vibrant, creative human side of the favela — all with responsibility, respect and welcoming. Ideal for those looking for more than tourism: a true connection with Rio that few know.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2

    The adventure begins with an exciting bike-taxi ride through the winding streets of Rocinha. Guided by experienced local taxi drivers, you’ll feel the daily rhythm and adrenaline of the community as you climb to the top of the favela. It’s fast, safe and unforgettable — a true immersion in local culture right in the first minutes of the tour.

    12 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3

    Local athletes make a vibrant display of this Afro-Brazilian cultural expression. In addition to watching, you will learn about the history, rhythms and movements of the capoeira.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4

    Laje Bella Vista: One of the highest points in the community, with a breathtaking panoramic view of the Rocinha, ideal for understanding the size of the favela and its unique geography.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 5

    Popular Market of Rocinha: A dive into the local culture, with tents selling everything: fruit, clothes, crafts and more. A great time to observe the everyday and support the local trade.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6

    A privileged view of Rio de Janeiro, where you can see the Redemptor Christ, the Sugar Bread, the Ipanema shore, the city center and much more. A perfect setting for photos, stories and contemplation.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • There are rest spots along the walk
  • The place of boarding and landing is accessible
Supplied by FAVELA TOUR GUIDE

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

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