Rio de Janeiro Rocinha Favela Walking Tour, Rio de Janeiro

The tour was wonderful. We walked the favela, always felt safe and discovered a lot of history and routines thanks to ou...

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Witness the other face of Rio de Janeiro with this guided walking tour of the Rocinha favela, in which you will discover the least known and most surprising corners of the Brazilian favelas.

Details

Duration

3 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, although it may occasionally be done in two languages.

Included

English–speaking guide
Lunch (depending on selected option)
Drone footage (depending on selected option)

Not included

Drinks
Motorcycle taxi: 10BRL per person

When to book

You can book up to 4 hours in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Meeting point

São Conrado / Rocinha Metro Station (Exit A)

Reviews of our customers

9.5

Exceptional 7,814 Travelers·686 reviews

April 7, 2023
Diego
London, United Kingdom
The tour was wonderful. We walked the favela, always felt safe and discovered a lot of history and routines thanks to our great guide Daniel. He w...
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September 11, 2022
Claudia
Rome, Italy
I had an amazing experience during the tour with Daniel as my guide. I highly recommend to anyone interested in seeing a balanced perspective on life ...
Traveling solo
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February 5, 2020
Fabiola Esther Tataje Pecori
Oregon, United States
Very good service. The tour was very interesting and we were able to see the reality of the favelas. Our guide Carlos is very friendly, he was always ...
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January 30, 2026
Fernando Vasquez Martinez
Colima, Mexico
Nice experience, highly recommended!
Traveling solo
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January 4, 2025
Anonymous
Greece
The tour was fantastic and the tour guide superb
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June 4, 2023
Diana Vera
Cdmx, Mexico
Everything was excellent, only the transport took a long time to arrive for us at the beginning and at the end of the tour
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November 18, 2022
Piyumi Buddhakorala
New Jersey, U.S. Outlying Islands
Alberto was our tour guide and he was really good. He is a local of the Favela so he new the ins and outs and showed us some amazing parts of the comm...
Traveling solo
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March 18, 2022
James Crowl
Roswell, New Mexico, U.S. Outlying Islands
Wonderful guide who lived most of his life in the Favela. He made it very interesting and did the tour at a comfortable pace. I would recommend as it ...
Traveling solo
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July 15, 2021
Anonymous
Portland, United States
I wanted to experience “local” life and this tour allows for you to learn about life and see a little but of daily life. I only wish i could stay ther...
With friends
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November 5, 2019
Florina
Bucharest, Romania
A real brazilian experience. Best guide and tour. Thank you verry much.
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Witness the other face of Rio de Janeiro with this guided walking tour of the Rocinha favela, in which you will discover the least known and most surprising corners of the Brazilian favelas.

Tour Details

At the indicated time, we'll meet at exit A of the São Conrado metro station and, from there, we'll take a tour by motorbike taxi and on foot through the Rocinha favela.

First, we'll visit the Rocinha Viewpoint and the Craft Fair. From there, we'll head to the Capoeira Project, where we'll see how young people from the community practise maculelê, capoeira, samba, and passinho de funk. Next, we'll go to a local home, where we'll enjoy the views from the rooftop.

We'll continue the tour by visiting the gallery of the artist Wark and the Castelinho court, a space for social gathering and transformation. The tour will then continue along the famous Funk Street and Via Ápia, the most vibrant street in Rocinha and its main commercial centre.

Finally, our tour will conclude at Acadêmicos da Rocinha, the community's traditional samba school.

Tour Options

During the booking process, you can choose from the following options:

Standard Rocinha Favela Tour: includes the complete guided tour described in the itinerary.
Tour + Drone Footage: you'll follow the same route as the standard tour, but to give you a unique souvenir, a team will film you for about 10 minutes along the way. You'll receive the edited video afterward.
Tour + Lunch: in addition to the standard tour, you'll enjoy a delicious lunch at the Mirante da Rocinha restaurant. The menu includes two choices for your starter, main course, and dessert. Please note that this option is not available on Wednesdays.

Other Favelas in Rio de Janeiro

Want more? Don't miss the opportunity to also enjoy the Dona Marta Favela Tour and continue discovering the most surprising side of Rio de Janeiro.

9.5

Exceptional 7,814 Travelers·686 reviews

April 7, 2023
Diego
London, United Kingdom
The tour was wonderful. We walked the favela, always felt safe and discovered a lot of history and routines thanks to our great guide Daniel. He w...
As a couple
Is this useful?
September 11, 2022
Claudia
Rome, Italy
I had an amazing experience during the tour with Daniel as my guide. I highly recommend to anyone interested in seeing a balanced perspective on life ...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
February 5, 2020
Fabiola Esther Tataje Pecori
Oregon, United States
Very good service. The tour was very interesting and we were able to see the reality of the favelas. Our guide Carlos is very friendly, he was always ...
As a couple
Is this useful?
January 30, 2026
Fernando Vasquez Martinez
Colima, Mexico
Nice experience, highly recommended!
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
January 4, 2025
Anonymous
Greece
The tour was fantastic and the tour guide superb
As a couple
Is this useful?
June 4, 2023
Diana Vera
Cdmx, Mexico
Everything was excellent, only the transport took a long time to arrive for us at the beginning and at the end of the tour
Is this useful?
November 18, 2022
Piyumi Buddhakorala
New Jersey, U.S. Outlying Islands
Alberto was our tour guide and he was really good. He is a local of the Favela so he new the ins and outs and showed us some amazing parts of the comm...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
March 18, 2022
James Crowl
Roswell, New Mexico, U.S. Outlying Islands
Wonderful guide who lived most of his life in the Favela. He made it very interesting and did the tour at a comfortable pace. I would recommend as it ...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
July 15, 2021
Anonymous
Portland, United States
I wanted to experience “local” life and this tour allows for you to learn about life and see a little but of daily life. I only wish i could stay ther...
With friends
Is this useful?
November 5, 2019
Florina
Bucharest, Romania
A real brazilian experience. Best guide and tour. Thank you verry much.
As a couple
Is this useful?

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Witness the other face of Rio de Janeiro with this guided walking tour of the Rocinha favela, in which you will discover the least known and most surprising corners of the Brazilian favelas.

Tour Details

At the indicated time, we'll meet at exit A of the São Conrado metro station and, from there, we'll take a tour by motorbike taxi and on foot through the Rocinha favela.

Finally, our tour will conclude at Acadêmicos da Rocinha, the community's traditional samba school.

Tour Options

During the booking process, you can choose from the following options:

Standard Rocinha Favela Tour: includes the complete guided tour described in the itinerary.
Tour + Drone Footage: you'll follow the same route as the standard tour, but to give you a unique souvenir, a team will film you for about 10 minutes along the way. You'll receive the edited video afterward.
Tour + Lunch: in addition to the standard tour, you'll enjoy a delicious lunch at the Mirante da Rocinha restaurant. The menu includes two choices for your starter, main course, and dessert. Please note that this option is not available on Wednesdays.

Other Favelas in Rio de Janeiro

Want more? Don't miss the opportunity to also enjoy the Dona Marta Favela Tour and continue discovering the most surprising side of Rio de Janeiro.

Rio de Janeiro Rocinha Favela Walking Tour