Rio de Janeiro: Rocinha Favela Tour with Leroy
ID: GYG1103458-1694378
Category:
Country: Brazil
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Explore Rocinha, Rio's largest favela, with a local guide. Ride a mototaxi, witness a Capoeira show, and capture unforgettable memories.
Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Rocinha, the largest favela in Latin America, on a guided tour led by a local resident with over 30 years of experience in the community. This isn’t just a tour; it’s a cultural immersion that transforms your perception of one of Rio de Janeiro’s most vibrant places.
Meet your guide, a true ambassador of Rocinha, and listen as they share their life story and the evolution of the community, offering a respectful and privileged insight.
During the tour, gain exclusive and safe access to non-touristic areas, going beyond the common path. With the community’s permission and respect, explore areas that showcase the real daily life of the residents.
Experience an exciting and traditional way of getting around with a moto-taxi ride, uncovering alleys and lanes with the help of a local driver. Witness a vibrant Capoeira show and immerse yourself in Rocinha’s passion for football, understanding the importance of these elements in community life.
Capture incredible memories with photos and videos taken at strategic locations throughout the tour.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Rocinha, Rio's largest favela
- Explore non-touristic areas with a local guide and gain unique insights
- Experience the thrill of a mototaxi ride through the narrow alleys
- Witness a captivating Capoeira show and feel the community's passion
- Capture unforgettable memories with photos and videos in strategic spots
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour is guided by a local resident with over 30 years of experience in the community.
The tour offers a respectful and privileged view of the Rocinha community.
The tour duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Tours are available daily with departures between 10:00 and 16:00.
The tour is available in Portuguese, English, Spanish, and French.
The price is R$ 200,00 per person.
Payment can be made by credit/debit card or cash on site.
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INCLUDED
- Access to non-touristic areas
- Moto-tour with local mototaxi
- Capoeira show
- Football experience
- Multimedia content (photos and videos)
NOT INCLUDED
- Food and drinks
- Drone vídeos
- Profissional vídeos e edited
- Dance shows
- Cultural apresentations
- Diners
- Lunchs
- Pubcrawl
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.
