Rocinha Favela Walking Tour

Experience the real and raw side of a favela on a free walking tour of Rocinha, the largest favela in Latin America. Learn about the community, visit local businesses, and enjoy incredible views.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Rocinha - We’ll catch a moto-taxi (motorcycle taxi) from the metro station to the top of Rocinha, where our walking tour will begin.
What's Included
  • Local Tour Guide provides an insightful experience
  • Explore off-the-beaten-path destinations
  • Experience good humor throughout the tour
  • Engage with innovative tour elements
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Snacks
  • Donating
  • Moto taxi
  • Rooftops
Additional Information

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…

Location
Metrô São Conrado / Rocinha (Saída A)
Rua General Olímpio Mourão Filho
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.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Londam689
Jul 11, 2025
It is safe. - Initially I was worried about safety, but it was absolutely fine! Our tour guide Carlos spoke good English and explained a lot. Walking through the favela was an interesting experience. So book away and enjoy.
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910keenand
Jul 11, 2025
Good cultural experience - Good to see everyday life. All parts were exciting: the motorbike taxi, the rooftop view, seeing local culture, etc. Our guide shared a lot of information about life and culture here.
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Francisco_a
Jul 5, 2025
Authentic Favela Rocinha experience. - I had an authentic Favela Rocinha experience. The guide took us to a house that has a view. We rode up in a motorcycle. We walked down through alleys and stairs. We went through places that honestly could be dangerous for somebody on their own, specially since you cannot record or take pictures in certain places. You will be amazed at what you will see.
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Aaron_m
Jun 29, 2025
Nice tour, a lot of... - Nice tour, a lot of knowledge and good guide (Carlos), also great views at top of Favela, would recommend!
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Gunnar_b
Jun 21, 2025
In the favela by the favela. - Guided tour from Carlos. Carlos comes out and lives in Rochina himself. It really shows you a different truth about the people in the favela. Yes of course there are also people who get their money in a less social way but those people are everywhere. What me and my fiancée have seen are "normal" people like everyone else. They were all friendly and certainly did not feel unsafe for a second. I recommend everyone to take their tour here. Most of the money you pay goes back to the community. You get a tour from someone from the favela which I personally find very important because they know what they are talking about. So if you want a real right experience take a tour with them.
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Curious04873492465
May 27, 2025
Great tour - Very good and informative learning about the history and Brazil overall. Highly recommend. Carlos is a great guide with a lot of knowledge
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Mélissa
May 22, 2025
Incredible experience - Better experience, it totally exceeded my expectations. Our guide Carlos was great. Must do if you are visiting Rio
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Dearbhailc2024
May 17, 2025
Wonderful - Great guide, would recommend. Very reasonable price, wonderful experience walking through the favela and getting to experience it with a guy who has lived there all his life :)
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Maritxun2025
Apr 24, 2025
extraordinary - Just great, you can't miss out on rio without making this tour. Carlos is great, attentive to questions, nice and super fun. Go ahead and look at it.
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Tifaine
Apr 23, 2025
Incredible😍 - an incredible experience not to be missed in Rio with an equally incredible guide who taught us a lot about the favela and the culture here I loved the experience!!
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From $20
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).