You have probably heard, ''Don't go to a favela, it's dangerous".
This phrase is based on prejudice.
Would you like to experience a favela, real and raw?
Come with me on a free walking tour of Rocinha, the largest favela in Latin America, and learn what life is like here.
You will walk through the neighborhood while your guide tells the story of the community and how it has developed, from the beginning to today. Following the same paths, the locals walk every day, you will experience the scenes and culture of this vibrant, friendly neighborhood. You will visit a supermarket and other local businesses, and see social projects that benefit the community. You will also see incredible vie...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
This tour will be conducted in English only, so a basic understanding of the language is recommended
good humor
off the beaten path
Local Tour Guide
Innovation
Private transportation
Alcoholic Beverages
Snacks
Donating
Moto taxi
Rooftops
Meeting Points
Departure
Metrô São Conrado / Rocinha (Saída A)
Please contact your guide Caio upon booking the tour and he will send you the address to meet him. Getting to the meeting point is easy by Uber/taxi or subway. You can take the MetroRio Linha 4 (Line 4 - Yellow) to the Sao Conrado / Rocinha Station and we will meet at Gate A.
Return
Authentic Rocinha Favela Walking Experience with a Local Guide
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São Conrado
About
You have probably heard, ''Don't go to a favela, it's dangerous".
This phrase is based on prejudice.
Would you like to experience a favela, real and raw?
Come with me on a free walking tour of Rocinha, the largest favela in Latin America, and learn what life is like here.
You will walk through the neighborhood while your guide tells the story of the community and how it has developed, from the beginning to today. Following the same paths, the locals walk every day, you will experience the scenes and culture of this vibrant, friendly neighborhood. You will visit a supermarket and other local businesses, and see social projects that benefit the community. You will also see incredible vie...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
This tour will be conducted in English only, so a basic understanding of the language is recommended
good humor
off the beaten path
Local Tour Guide
Innovation
Private transportation
Alcoholic Beverages
Snacks
Donating
Moto taxi
Rooftops
Meeting Points
Departure
Metrô São Conrado / Rocinha (Saída A)
Please contact your guide Caio upon booking the tour and he will send you the address to meet him. Getting to the meeting point is easy by Uber/taxi or subway. You can take the MetroRio Linha 4 (Line 4 - Yellow) to the Sao Conrado / Rocinha Station and we will meet at Gate A.
Return
Itinerary
1
Rocinha
From the metro station we will take a moto-taxi (Motorcycle taxi) to the top of Rocinha. From there we will start the walking tour.
