3-Hour Private Favela Walking Tour

Our 3-Hour Private Favela Walking Tour offers an authentic look at favelas, an essential part of Rio life. Your local guide will meet you at your hotel and bring you to Rocinha Favela in our private car.

Once there, we’ll explore the favela on foot, walking entirely downhill. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring water, as Rocinha is large and has uneven steps. Motor taxis are busy working here, alongside Rocinha’s many small businesses.

Discover Rio’s Rocinha Favela on a 3-hour private tour with a local guide. Since 2002, our tours have welcomed over one million guests and earned a #1 rating on TripAdvisor. Our local guides ensure a smooth start by picking you up from your hotel and transporting you to Rocinha.

Rocinha Favela Tour Highlights

• Convenient Return: Scenic drive back to Copacabana, passing the beautiful beaches of Leblon and Ipanema.

• Authentic Insights: Explore Rocinha, Latin America’s largest favela, guided by locals sharing their community’s way of life and challenges.

• Support Local Projects: Part of your fee funds Rocinha’s initiatives for better resources, education, and quality of life.

10 Good Reasons to Visit Rocinha Favela with a Local Guide:

1. Cultural Immersion
   Experience the vibrant culture, music, and art of Rocinha, gaining an authentic perspective of life in Brazil’s largest favela.
2. Local Expertise
   A local guide provides insights into the community’s history, challenges, and triumphs, offering a deeper understanding than a self-guided visit.
3. Safety and Comfort
   Navigate Rocinha safely with someone who knows the area intimately, ensuring you feel secure and welcomed.
4. Support the Community
   By hiring a local guide, you contribute to the local economy and support residents who are working to showcase their culture positively.
5. Hidden Gems
   Discover lesser-known spots like unique street art, small businesses, and panoramic viewpoints that only locals know about.
6. Personal Stories
   Hear firsthand accounts and stories from residents, adding a human connection to your experience.
7. Authentic Culinary Experiences
   Sample delicious local food and drinks in family-run eateries, learning about the unique flavors of the community.
8. Spectacular Views
   Enjoy breathtaking views of Rio de Janeiro from vantage points within Rocinha, offering perspectives you won’t find elsewhere.
9. Break Stereotypes
   Challenge preconceived notions and stereotypes about favelas by witnessing the vibrant, hardworking, and creative spirit of its residents.
10. Unforgettable Memories
    A guided tour leaves you with meaningful memories and a new appreciation for the diversity and resilience of Brazilian communities.

Available Every day

1-2 pax	1500 R$
3-4 pax	2000 R$
5-6 pax	2700 R$
7-8 pax	3200 R$
9-10 pax	4000 R$
11-14 pax	4500 R$

Inclusions

• English/Spanish-speaking guide
• Hotel departure and return
• Unique insights into Rio’s local life, with tips from a native guide

Walk alongside your guide through the favela to experience the community’s true spirit. This respectful, non-intrusive tour opens a window into life in Rio’s favelas, which are woven into the fabric of the city.