Half-Day Rocinha Favela Walking Tour
Favela Rocinha, Rio de Janeiro
Enjoy a walking tour at the Rocinha Favela in Rio, the largest favela of Brazil, and learn about life in the city’s famous shanty towns. Take a respectful tour with a favela resident, meet the locals, experience their lives away from stereotypes.
Highlights
- Explore the largest favela in Rio in a non-intrusive manner
- Learn about life in Rocinha, the biggest favela in South America
- Meet the locals and hear their stories
- Cut through the stereotypes and sensationalist headlines, and explore a favela in safety
- Marvel at the beautiful cityscape of Rio de Janeiro
Description
Explore Rio’s largest favela on a half-day walking tour of Rocinha, the largest favela (shantytown) in South America. Organized by local, English speaking guides and favela hosts, the walking tour is respectful and non-intrusive to the residents.
Subject of the movie 'City of God,' Rio’s favelas have fallen victim to unfortunate stereotypes. In order to correct this, and show you the true Rio de Janeiro, the favela tour will let you see and experience how daily life happens away from the sensationalist headlines.
While other favela “zoo-tours” drive around in jeeps, you will get to walk the streets in small groups and meet the locals to hear their stories. Learn the history of the favela and its social and economic challenges. The tour cost also includes a monetary contribution to the favela community.
Includes
- Local guide
- Walking tour
Excludes
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pick-up
Important Information
- Please wear comfortable shoes as you will be walking through the favela
- Bring your camera
- Please note that the tour involves walking through narrow alleys and stairs in Rocinha, which can be physically demanding. For this reason, it is not recommended for people with knee problems or mobility issues
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
