Rio: Authentic tour of the Rocinha favela with a local guide
ID: GYG1136428-1743950
Category:
Country: Brazil
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Discover the Rocinha favela with a passionate local guide, who will take you to explore its impressive heights, spectacular views, and the unique energy of its inhabitants.
Discover the Rocinha favela, the largest in Brazil, on an immersive tour with a local guide.
You'll stroll through its colorful and lively streets, discover the cultural places, artists' workshops, and community projects that make the favela's heart beat. Throughout the tour, your guide will tell you about Rocinha's history and evolution, its challenges, but also its successes and incredible vitality.
You'll also have the chance to watch a capoeira show, meet and chat with the locals, and get to know daily life beyond the usual stereotypes.
You'll enjoy a relaxing break in a place with an exceptional panoramic view of Rio, ideal for taking souvenir photos and taking drone shots to capture the favela and its landscapes from a new angle.
The experience is completely safe, in a spirit of respect and sharing, offering an authentic, human, and inspiring vision of the favela and its culture.
A unique visit to see another side of Rio de Janeiro, between solidarity, creativity, and local pride.
Highlights
- Join the local favela economy
- Cultural exchange with the locals
- Take a walk on the heights of Rio with extraordinary views
- Discover Rocinha through the eyes of a local in an ethical and sustainable way
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Meet at the foot of Exit A of the Sao Conrado metro station
INCLUDED
- Tour with a guide
- The tour lasts about 3 hours
- Support in French, English, or Portuguese
NOT INCLUDED
- Food and drinks
- Tip
- Extra during the tour
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.