Favela Walking Tour in Rio de Janeiro: A Respectful Exploration of Local Lives in Rocinha

Embark on a discrete 4-hour stroll through Rio’s Rocinha favela and gain insight into the daily existence in the city’s renowned slums. Engage in a mindful visit guided by a local resident, and interact with the community to observe their life beyond common misconceptions.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Rocinha - We will walk across the Favela of Rocinha and show you how life is in there
What's Included
  • Transport included
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
  • Minimum age is 5 years
  • Meeting point at Belmond Copacabana Palace at 13:25
Location
Av. Atlântica, 1702
Avenida Atlântica
We are meeting by the statue in front of the Copacabana Palace Hotel
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Amad_h
May 29, 2025
The tour was a really... - The tour was a really enlightening experience that really helped contextualize Rio. Daniel was an amazing guide and we felt safe and informed at all times.
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Laura_d
May 8, 2025
An amazing last minute tour! - Our tour guide, Wellington, was awesome! He gave us amazing information and brought us to some great places to eat, drink, and hang. For anyone visiting, go with an open mind and a willingness to see life through another's eyes. What you'll find is that life is magnificent, fast, and beautiful. You'll meet locals, have time to get food and shop, and get to appreciate the true beauty of life in the Favelas. My husband and I found life there to be its own work of art. And it's a form of art the we personally loved. We had so much fun and would go back again. It was truly captivating and the highlight of our trip. It's going to sound silly, but my favorite part was looking at the electrical wiring, it was just very pretty to me! Ps, best drinks in Rio 🧉🧉🧉they be doing heavy pours Again, I would not recommend you go if you are not open minded or if you are going to be judgemental. You are visiting a place that thousands call home. Be respectful of the people and be appreciative that they've welcomed you into their home. And most importantly- TIP YOUR GUIDES!!!! None of the Europeans on our tour tipped, and that's not cool. They tip in Brazil! Fellow Americans - tip your guides like you'd tip your guides in the states. Don't be cheap! Other advice, wear good walking shoes and be prepared to walk a lot of steps. If you have issues walking I would not recommend going. Also I'd recommend dressing down. I was dressed up and was fine it was more so that my long skirt made walking the steps more difficult.
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Rico_m
May 8, 2025
The tour was very eye... - The tour was very eye opening and our guide Wellington did a great job giving us the real background the of the amazing people from Rocinha. Highly recommend!
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Camila_r
May 4, 2025
Very nice and great english - Great experience fantastic tour really recommend . very safe I didn’t be scared the bar very good drinks .
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Ernest_d
Jan 13, 2025
A Favela Expedition to Remember - Edmundo was an exceptional tour guide. He explained to our group so many different details about these neighborhoods and answered any questions that we had. He also advised us as to where and when we could film, and we were also treated to a fantastic performance by some young children/teenagers who couldn't be more accommodating. It was a great way to spend an afternoon and learn about a part of Rio de Janeiro few tourists get to see, and that more tourists should.
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Yvette_w
Jan 6, 2025
We love our tour guide! - Ashura Guy did such a great job of giving us so much information about the history of the Cabela’s! He took wonderful pictures of us and even showed us the kids and we got to talk to the kids as well. I really enjoyed that her and I feel even more well-informed about the fella that idea before I took a tour. My daughter and I would recommend this tour guide to anyone who takes the tour! We love our tour guide.
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Dimitri_m
Dec 31, 2024
The Guide was friendly,... - The Guide was friendly, energetic, and insightful regarding the history versus the present circumstances of the favela culture. As the guide prepared us for, the people living in the favela were inviting and demonstrated that you do not need to be wealthy to have class and a passion for life as they eagerly shared with is. I highly recommend this tour. It’s an eye opener and a great life experience to share.
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Joseph_p
Oct 31, 2024
Fun and Safe Favela Tour - This was a great way to explore a favela. We learned a lot and got to interact and meet fun and interesting people.
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Vollzeitreisender
Mar 25, 2025
Interesting tour - Nice guide, interesting tour, but with "mandatory visits", for example to "voluntarily" making music and dancing children.
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Chandra_a
Sep 28, 2024
Interesting and Enjoyable Favela Tour - I learned a lot on this tour and there were unexpected elements of fun, like the rooftop capoeira performance by local children and the pick up game of futbol. I felt safe with our guide, who lives in the favela. Highly recommend.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).