Rio de Janeiro: Rocinha Favela Walking Tour with Local Guide Tour in English
ID: GYG67596-95293
Category:
Country: Brazil
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Discover a more authentic side to Rio de Janeiro on a non-intrusive and respectful walking tour of a favela. Learn about the lives of the people and how you can help break the cycle of drugs and guns through the power of education. Build a better future.
Start your favela tour with a pickup from one of the meeting points in Copacabana or Ipanema beach. Journey to the Rocinha Favela for the start of a walking tour at approximately 2:20 PM.
Follow your local guide through the favela and learn more about what it is like to live there. Rio's favelas are a big part of city life, and the non-intrusive tour aims to educate you in a way that pays respect to the locals. In addition, part of the cost of your tour is contributed to the community to help them build a better future.
Get a different perspective about life in Rio de Janeiro, and benefit from insider tips from a local guide.
Highlights
- Take a safe and respectful walk through a favela in Rio de Janeiro
- Learn more about the area from a local guide
- Get a different perspective on Rio de Janeiro
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Adult pricing applies to all travelers
• Please note that the tour may be operated by a multi-lingual guide
• A moderate amount of walking is involved
• Please note if you are booking a tour in French or German please book in advance as the demand for these tour guides is high
• Clients staying in Sheraton Hotel or Barra da Tijuca must come to Praia Ipanema Hotel, otherwise, an extra charge will apply
• Please be aware that you will spend 1.5 hours inside the favela as part of your walking tour. The 2-hour tour duration already includes all the pickups and drop-offs
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Pickup is available from either the Belmond Copacabana Palace Hotel or the Praia Ipanema Hotel, depending on the choice selected at checkout.
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 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 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.
