Visit FIFA Street Field & Explore Tavares Bastos Favela

Tavares Bastos, Rio de Janeiro



Explore Tavares Bastos Favela, play football on a FIFA Street-inspired court, visit The Maze, and see street art at the Nami Museum. Ride a kombi and moto-taxi for an authentic experience.

Highlights

  • Feel the thrill of a football game on the FIFA Street-inspired court
  • Explore The Maze, a mosaic-covered house with stunning city views
  • Visit the Nami Museum and see street art fighting violence against women
  • Ride a kombi and moto-taxi, the favela's iconic modes of transport
  • Learn about the history of favelas and break stereotypes on this tour

Description

Begin your tour by heading to the Tavares Bastos favela. Upon arrival, hop aboard a Kombi, the most famous mode of transportation in the favelas.

At the top of the favela, see BOPE, the special operations battalion of the police. This is the only favela in Brazil pacified by BOPE, offering important comparisons with favelas without a police presence.

Stop for a game of football on the court that appears in FIFA Street. Then, go to The Maze, a house covered in mosaics and full of history, offering one of the most breathtaking views of the city.

Afterwards, visit the Nami Museum, where street art fights against violence against women.

Finish your experience with a motorcycle taxi ride down the hill. Learn about the history of the favelas and the fight against stereotypes.

Their presence is the hope that one day the world will see us as we deserve.

Includes

  • Visit to the Tavares Bastos Favela
  • Football match on the FIFA Street court
  • Visit to The Maze - entrance included
  • Visit to the Nami Museum
  • Kombi ride - fee included
  • Motorcycle taxi ride - fee included
  • Live tour guide - included
  • Community collaboration

Excludes

  • Visit inside BOPE battalion (requires reservation and documents)
  • Round-trip transportation to and from your accommodation

Important Information

  • The tour is suitable for adults and children
  • Reservation and document submission required for visiting inside BOPE battalion

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Frequently Asked Questions

You can experience playing football on a court inspired by FIFA Street, designed to capture the energetic street football culture of Rio de Janeiro.
Tavares Bastos is situated in the Catete neighborhood, offering panoramic views of Rio de Janeiro's cityscape and Guanabara Bay.
Visitors travel through the favela on a Kombi and a moto-taxi, which are traditional and popular means of transport within Rio de Janeiro's favelas.
The Maze is a mosaic-covered house within Tavares Bastos that provides artistic urban expression along with views overlooking parts of Rio de Janeiro.
The Nami Museum showcases street art in Rio de Janeiro that focuses on campaigns against violence toward women.
The tour is guided and designed to be safe, providing a respectful and informed experience about favela life and culture.
BOPE is Rio de Janeiro’s special police operations battalion, visible from the favela’s top, symbolizing ongoing security efforts in the area.
Yes, the tour includes insights into the history of Rio de Janeiro’s favelas and aims to challenge common stereotypes.
Tours operate year-round, but check the website for current hours and weather recommendations for Rio de Janeiro.
Booking in advance is recommended to secure your spot; check the official website for availability and reservation details.

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