3 Hour Rocinha Favela Walking Tour
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3 Hour Rocinha Favela Walking Tour
By Favela Walking Tour
Recommended by 94% of travelers
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Get an in-depth look at Rio’s Rochina Favela with a local guide. This walking tour gives visitors a closer look at the daily life in a favela and the struggles that residents face. Learn the history of the city of Rio and its favelas with informative commentary from a local perspective.
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$35.93
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$35.93
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Ages 1-99, max of 45 per group
Duration: 3h
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Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
Highlights
- Learn about the Rocinha Favela with a resident favela guide
- Gain insight into the challenges that people face in the favelas
- Price of tour includes a contribution to the community
- Choice of private or group walking tour
- Local guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (select hotels only)
What's not included- Gratuities
- Entry/Admission - Copacabana Beach
- Entry/Admission - Ipanema Beach
- Entry/Admission - Rocinha
- The tour begins with pickup from your Rio hotel with a transfer to Brazil’s largest slum, Rocinha. Once at Rocinha, a resident guide will begin the tour with informative commentary about the history of the favela. Discover how favelas, or slums, began in Brazil and learn about the culture within the community and Rio. A portion of the tour price is donated to the community. The purpose of this tour is for educational reasons and to foster a better understanding of local life.
- Departure details
- Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro, Av. Atlântica, 1702 - Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22021-001, Brazil Our tour guide will meet you at the entrance to the hotel NOT INSIDE at 13.30
- Praia Ipanema Hotel, Av. Vieira Souto, 706 - Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22420-012, Brazil If you chose 13.30 as starting time - be aware that it counts for Belmond Copacabana Palace Hotel only. So, the 13.45 pickup time is for Ipanema (Praia Ipanema Hotel). If you have any question, please contact us immediately via WhatsApp.
Return details- Returns to original departure point
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 30735P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multilingual guide
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Be aware of uneven steps
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- You must be fit or in good condition to walk at least 5 km
- Our walking tour is around 3km downhill
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 45 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- What you can expect during your visit
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
Community- Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
- Which attractions will I visit with 3 Hour Rocinha Favela Walking Tour?
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- How much is 3 Hour Rocinha Favela Walking Tour?
- 3 Hour Rocinha Favela Walking Tour price starts from $35.38. Discover and book 3 Hour Rocinha Favela Walking Tour on Tripadvisor
- What is the 3 Hour Rocinha Favela Walking Tour cancellation policy?
- 3 Hour Rocinha Favela Walking Tour cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book 3 Hour Rocinha Favela Walking Tour on Tripadvisor
- Which company provides 3 Hour Rocinha Favela Walking Tour?
- 3 Hour Rocinha Favela Walking Tour is hosted by Favela Walking Tour. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Favela Walking Tour on Tripadvisor. Discover and book 3 Hour Rocinha Favela Walking Tour on Tripadvisor
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 30735P1
Itinerary
- You’ll have 2 starting optionsSee departure details
- 1Copacabana BeachStop: 20 minutes - Admission excludedSee details
- 2Ipanema BeachStop: 10 minutes - Admission excludedSee details
- 3RocinhaStop: 2 hours - Admission excludedSee details
- You'll return to the starting point
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ElisaMendonca1
00Excepcional experience
This is a must have experience, especially with the right guidance , in our case Daniel. We definitely recommend it…
dreaded12
00Enjoyable, but it is a HIKE
Learning the history of Vidigal was nice, the soccer pitch in the mountain was great. Views from areas were beauti…
377irenejk
00Overall very interesting and very safe.
Very nice and very safe tour of the Rochina favela. You're always with two locals so nothing will happen to you - …
laurenbh7
00A must do in rio
A MUST DO IN RIO! I was unsure as it is looking upon those in poverty but is infact true rio culture
Stephanie T
00MUST-DO
This is a must-do. My guide was Alberto (with Bruno) and it was wonderful to hear from someone who lives in the fav…
zeraerikaa
00Amazing
Amazing experience! Thank you Daniel! Best guide ever . We enjoyed every minute, and we get all the information we …
AprilForbes
00Wonderful Day
This was a wonderful day, got to experience the highlights of the city, and to visit Christiansborg and Rosenborg P…
56ronjak56
00Unforgettable experience
We had a very unique and unforgettable experience in Rocinha - and we are very grateful to had the chance to discov…
Amanda D
00Definitely an overwhelming but fascinating experience !
My family of 4 (children ages 9 and 11) took the 5-Hour Private Favela with Tijuca Rainforest. Our guide, Alberto,…
Cam B
00Perfect
We just finished this tour. Alberto and the rest of the team were amazing guides. They made us feel incredibly safe…
Anna A
00Favela experience
It was not just a tour-it was an experience. Truly amazing. Our guide Carlos was sooo passionate about his communit…
mrslaurag86
00Favela walking tour
We had Carlos for this tour and he was amazing. He really engaged with the kids as well as adults and explained eve…
Y9969IWdavidk
00⭐️⭐️⭐️ 🇧🇷 Fantastic walking tour 🇧🇷 ⭐️⭐️⭐️
This afternoon trip was superb. Our guide, Carlos, was highly educational and fun. Taking time to explain the his…
Kookaburrabakery
00Big part of Rio
Our guide Carlos was absolutely amazing! We were so lucky that he was our guide. Very knowledgeable and entertainin…
serena71
00Definitely recommended!
We appreciated a lot the tour. It was very interesting and the Guide was very nice, friendly and, above all, knowl…
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Janine W
Chicago, IL245 contributions
Jan 2023
Our tour guide (Albierto) and his guide-in-training (Bruno) were very informative on this tour. There are many good insights provided with Albierto's commentary . . . this is an eye-opening experience. At first it feels weird to walk through living quarters . . . it feels unnatural to be 'observing' how someone else lives as if they were in a zoo. However there doesn't seem to be a proportionately uncomfortable feeling by the residents. Indeed, they seem used to people being escorted through their territory. Albierto was born/raised in Rocinha; this certainly provided an unexpected believability factor to his guiding commentary. There were two areas where he asked that we do not take pictures for a few minutes whilst walking so we don't accidentally take pictures of someone who might not want their pictures taken. But everywhere else is acceptable and many of the residents smile (and two even 'posed' for me with broad, friendly expressions) when you take their picture.
If this tour does not give you a moment of pause and consideration into another aspect of how some people live, you aren't paying attention.
If this tour does not give you a moment of pause and consideration into another aspect of how some people live, you aren't paying attention.
Written January 26, 2023
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Bruno S
Thanks a lot for your feedback. Both Bruno and Alberto are very glad for your words. It makes us all happy about it. Coming on our tour is definitely a social experience! Once you have signed up for the tour - you are also providing for families who cannot have 3 meals a day as well as the opportunity to people like Bruno to learn English and interact with foreigners. Thanks for the opportunity and again, for your comments!
Kind regards,
Favela Walking Tour
Written January 27, 2023
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Bajko K
2 contributions
Jan 2022
Visiting Rocinha was already highlight of our trip, but to have Alberto as a guide was out of this world. He seems to know just about everyone there and he is so knowledgeable. We got all information and more about the history and present situation in the favela. The visit is super safe and, let me be clear, not that physically demanding, even with my 150+ kg. We finished the visit with the lunch at the local restaurant and it was well worth it, as we were the only non-locals (and kind of attraction).
Highly highly recommend!
Highly highly recommend!
Written January 31, 2022
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Bruno S
Thank you so much for your detailed feedback. It is super nice to read through it.
Alberto is a great person and all of us are happy to hear that his work is great.
Kind regards
Bruno
Written February 1, 2022
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Sam Greep
Plymouth, UK305 contributions
Mar 2022
If you're interested in visiting one of Rio's favelas in an interactive and humanising way as opposed to just driving through in a vehicle like you're on a safari then i'd highly recommend this tour. Our guide Carlos (a resident of the favela) was incredibly and genuinely passionate about sharing the stories of his neighbourhood and its people. A very educational and eye opening tour. Photos are generally permitted but there are certain areas where we were told not to at the respect and request of the people in the area. Pick up and drop off was easy and smooth and the transport vehicle was comfortable. A highlight of my trip to Rio!
Written April 10, 2022
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Bruno S
Thanks Sam for your kind feedback. It is more than just words written here on TripAdvisor, it really touches our work and in special, Carlos, our guide. He is a genuine person who has his believes and truly speaks out of his heart.
We would like to thank you again and wish you a great day
Kind regards
Bruno
Written April 11, 2022
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Daniel D
8 contributions
This tour was filled with meandering rambling and killing time. Our guide Carlos kept repeating himself and making strange points in what almost seemed like crazy rambling. He didn't really tell us much about the Favela other than that it wasn't dangerous. He took us all to a fast food spot where we had to try the food and juice for R5, killing about 30 minutes. This was followed at the end of the tour by a stop at a bar for "the best caipiriñhas in Brazil" - R15 for a 200ml drink we were pressured into buying where we sat for 30 minutes while Carlos left us for some other important business. It was a 30 minute drive each way so in total it was more like a 1 hour tour than 3.
I have been on a much better, more informative tour of this Favela before with a different agency and after this experience I would still recommend a Favela tour, but absolutely not with this agency.
I have been on a much better, more informative tour of this Favela before with a different agency and after this experience I would still recommend a Favela tour, but absolutely not with this agency.
Written March 3, 2023
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Bruno S
We are very sorry for your experience with us - this is definitely not the message we want to give to our customers!
As for the tour duration - it is a 2-hour tour inside the favela + transportation back and forth which ends up as 3 hours, but it is ok, you are a bit bitter about the experience, so even good things become bad things! We respect that too as probably you had a bad day even before meeting us.
About the stops, it is a way to relax a bit after walking around 5km inside the favela under a hit of 40 degrees celcius and no one under no circumstances are forced to buy anything rather than your own willing to. Having that said, we wish you a pleasant trip in Rio and be safe!
Written March 4, 2023
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April KC
Whittier, CA71 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
Enjoyed having a better understanding of gritty, real favela life and seeing how people live up close. Having a local guide was critical to seeing the favela, otherwise we would’ve had no idea where to go. On the downside, the guide made it very clear over and over his contempt for the government, and those who have money in the areas outside of the favela. His tour was very intense at times, as he most passionately explained favela life. Good and bad.
The one thing he was trying to demonstrate was that favelas are actually safe, although everyone else that we met including locals and our taxi driver, told us to steer clear of the favelas.
As a woman, I was a little nervous at first but that soon dissipated as the people on the streets were very friendly. These tours take place in the early afternoon when many residents are working elsewhere.
Overall, we are glad we took the tour. It was important for us to experience this with our own eyes.
One drawback was that we were returned to our starting point a full hour after the tour ended, interfering with some other plans we had. We waited in a hot bus for 30 or more minutes for the group that drove with us to finish up. The bus driver was lovely.
The one thing he was trying to demonstrate was that favelas are actually safe, although everyone else that we met including locals and our taxi driver, told us to steer clear of the favelas.
As a woman, I was a little nervous at first but that soon dissipated as the people on the streets were very friendly. These tours take place in the early afternoon when many residents are working elsewhere.
Overall, we are glad we took the tour. It was important for us to experience this with our own eyes.
One drawback was that we were returned to our starting point a full hour after the tour ended, interfering with some other plans we had. We waited in a hot bus for 30 or more minutes for the group that drove with us to finish up. The bus driver was lovely.
Written October 21, 2022
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Bruno S
Thank you first of all for coming on our tour. It has been a pleasure for us to take you to our neighborhood. On the other hand, it is important to state the the safety meant by our guide is not a general safety about favelas in Rio but his own opinion about Rocinha and his every day life. Moreover, there is no 100% safety in any place in the world. Furthermore, we truly understand that your frustration has to do with the fact that you were waiting in the bus for 30 minutes as you said, but you forgot to say that you took a group tour which was split into 2 groups, bring 9 of them in Spanish with 2 elderly people whose mobility was very complex and our guide tried his best to make sure he could be in time. Anyways, we cannot make everyone happy.
Have a great day
Written October 25, 2022
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Pink98
3 contributions
Sep 2022 • Couples
Our guide took us near the top of the Favela, and we walked though alleys and down steep stairs and paved roads past house and shops till we reached the bottom and back at the main road, all the while telling us about living there and more. The whole experience was more than expected. Our legs were a bit sore the next day. Highly recommended.
Written September 28, 2022
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Bruno S
Thanks a lot for your feedback. It is really nice to hear from you and we apologize if the walk was a bit too much for you!
Have a nice day
Written September 29, 2022
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Chris D
2 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
This is an eye opening tour, life in the Favellas is completely different from what we see on TV or read in books. Carlos brings out the reality of this life in an engaging and interactive manner. I was personally apprehensive about taking a Favella tour from an ethical perspective but Carlos highlights the importance of sharing first hand what life is like here. If you are in Rio then I do think you should consider adding this tour to your itinerary.
Written August 10, 2022
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Bruno S
Thanks a lot for your feedback. It made us so happy for your words and reflection!
We wish you a good day and look forward to seeing you again.
Written August 13, 2022
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M M
Northern Ireland, UK62 contributions
Did not know what to expect but this truly was an amazing insight into how the favela community live & support each other. Our tour guide , Daniel walked us 5km downhill through some narrow passages, crossing busy streets with bikes coming in all directions indicating when & when not to take photos . As we descended he explained the differences living at different levels along with showing us the commercial area , newly built school , church dating back to 1928 .The walk really allowed you to see up close what living conditions were like here & Daniel’s insight to how he lived in the area including a few stories from his childhood , along with answering our numerous questions was very informative. Definitely worth doing
Written March 19, 2023
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Bruno S
Thanks a lot for your feedback. I cannot thank you enough for your kindness and time to come here and write us such a positive message! We wish you all a great day
Written March 20, 2023
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jimmy
Belmont, NC7 contributions
It's a tour which brings you to the real picture of Rio, seeing another race of Brazil. People here will tell you about different views towards the city, not just the bright side people know from Olympics. It's worth going if you visit Rio. The tour is safe as long as u follow the guide.
Written January 15, 2020
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Bruno S
Thanks a lot for your great review. We deeply appreciate your time and trust in our work. Have a good day
Written January 15, 2020
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Karthik I
1 contribution
May 2022
Amazing experience all because of the guide, Alberto. Make sure you get him for the tour because he has great energy, makes you feel completely safe, and shares so many of his personal experiences with you. I know that I wouldn't have enjoyed the tour nearly as much without him! Thanks so much Alberto :)
Written May 3, 2022
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Bruno S
Thanks a lot indeed. Alberto is an amazing person and loves his community. We appreciate your feedback and wish you all the best from our team.
Kind regards
Written May 3, 2022
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Which tour is in English?
rocalina
Chicago, IL11 contributions
Hi, when you click on check availability, you get multiple choices ( Spanish, Portuguese, English). Check the available hours for the English one and you will get an English speaking tour guide . I hope this helps.
Hello, i did not receive the ticket, i only have the booking number? I can show this at the meeting point?
buenos días, estaría interasada en hacer un tour a través de Rocinha con su guía local. No obstante, me gustaría saber acerca del itinerario que se haría en la favela de manera detallada antes de contratar su servicio: que vamos a hacer en el morro, de que va a hablar el guía etc.
Si pudieran facilitarme un correo electrónico al que mandar esta petición y ustedes me contestaran a través del mismo me sería de gran ayuda
Muchas gracias por su atención y espero me respondan para llevar a cabo el tour con ustedes
Joel S
4 contributions
Hi
Is it possible to start the tour from Ipanema beach instead of the start point?
Does the part of the tour before Ipenema includes important / historical information or is it just transport?
Kind regards Joel
Ana B
11 contributions
You can be picked up from your hotel if you choose that option. The guide was very good but all the historical information was about the favela not the rest of Rio. I can recommend it though, we found it a very interesting ‘other’ face of Rio.
Leisy
39 contributions
How long is this tour? Want to book another tour for later that same day and need to know, thank you.
Jools1979
Scunthorpe, UK1,426 contributions
From getting dropped off at the top of the favela to walking to the end its about 2.5 hours of so. Obviously extra time is for pick ups and drop off son the way to and from Copacabana / Ipanema.
Hi, we (two people) would love to book a tour for tomorrow, 25.02, but in payment you ask for cpf number, which I do not have as I am from abroad. Is there an alternative way to contact you and book? Thanks
Do you pick up from a crusie terminal please?
Don't know
ajacome
Quito, Ecuador2 contributions
Do you have pick ups I’m barra da Tijuca?
Thales Trail
Brighton, UK4 contributions
Hello
Contact the tour operator before you book the tour and they will let you know if they can pick you up from your location. I think they may only do pickup/drop off if you’re staying in the Copacaabana, Ipanema and Lapa areas
