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Rio de Janeiro 3-hour tour of the Rocinha Favela with local guide

By FAVELA TOUR GUIDE
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is ¥6,365 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Explore the Rocinha with whom you live and know the territory. This tour offers a safe and authentic immersion in Brazil’s largest favela, guided by a local resident. The journey begins with a motorcycle-taxi ride and includes stops at strategic points that reveal the daily life of the community, away from stereotypes. The experience is educational, respectful and built on the basis of real experience, promoting conscious tourism and the dialogue about social transformation through education.

Activity location

  • Rocinha
    • Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Metrô São Conrado / Rocinha (Saída A)
    • 320 Rua General Olímpio Mourão Filho
    • 22610-020, São Conrado, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Rio de Janeiro 3-hour tour of the Rocinha Favela with local guide
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
¥6,365 x 1 Adult¥6,365

Total
Price is ¥6,365
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Motorcycle-taxi climb to the top of the community
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bottled water
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Photo Help(Apple)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Mandatory fees per tourist for visiting the community, entry of lajes and visited local sights.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Paid app monitoring in real time and a map of all our route during the experience. providing the visitor with more security and support.

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • There are rest spots along the walk
  • The place of boarding and landing is accessible
  • In case of heavy rain or extreme weather conditions, the tour will be resumed, ensuring the safety and comfort of all participants.
  • The tour is not suitable for people with temporary mobility problems
  • It is possible to take the tour with older people

Activity itinerary

Rocinha
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
By booking this experience, you will have the unique opportunity to get to know the favela from the inside, guided by local residents who share real stories, curiosities and the rich culture of the community. During the tour, you will: ✅ Visit viewpoints with amazing panoramic views of the city and the sea ✅ Walking through the alleys, understanding the everyday life of Rocinha ✅ Get to know social projects, street art and local entrepreneurship ✅ Interact with locals and experience the hospitality of the community ✅ Explore strategic points with total security, respecting local culture This is a transformative experience that dismantles stigmas and shows the vibrant, creative human side of the favela — all with responsibility, respect and welcoming. Ideal for those looking for more than tourism: a true connection with Rio that few know.
Moto Taxi Express e moto frete Turismo no rio de janeiro.Samuel logística ,viagens Com Conforto E Seguranca.
  • 12m
  • Admission ticket included
The adventure begins with an exciting bike-taxi ride through the winding streets of Rocinha. Guided by experienced local taxi drivers, you’ll feel the daily rhythm and adrenaline of the community as you climb to the top of the favela. It’s fast, safe and unforgettable — a true immersion in local culture right in the first minutes of the tour.
Projeto Acorda Capoeira
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Local athletes make a vibrant display of this Afro-Brazilian cultural expression. In addition to watching, you will learn about the history, rhythms and movements of the capoeira.
ROCINHA RUA 1
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
Laje Bella Vista: One of the highest points in the community, with a breathtaking panoramic view of the Rocinha, ideal for understanding the size of the favela and its unique geography.
Camelódromo da Rocinha
  • 15m
Popular Market of Rocinha: A dive into the local culture, with tents selling everything: fruit, clothes, crafts and more. A great time to observe the everyday and support the local trade.
Visual do Laboriaux Rocinha
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
A privileged view of Rio de Janeiro, where you can see the Redemptor Christ, the Sugar Bread, the Ipanema shore, the city center and much more. A perfect setting for photos, stories and contemplation.

Location

Activity location

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    Rocinha
    • Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Metrô São Conrado / Rocinha (Saída A)
    • 320 Rua General Olímpio Mourão Filho
    • 22610-020, São Conrado, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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