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Explore Brazil’s Largest Favela with a Local Guide

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From 180 R$

Daily Tours • Small Groups • Local Guides

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.9/5
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.9/5
Travelers’ Choice
Student Discount 10% off

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.9/5
Travelers’ Choice
Student Discount 10% off

Meet Rocinha through someone who calls it home.

Favela Walking Tour
Favela Walking Tour with drone
Rocinha
Favela Walking Tour

Frequently Asked Questions — Favela Walking Tour Rio

We have been operating in Rocinha since 2002 and work with local guides who know the community, its streets and local customs. Your guide will choose the appropriate route based on the conditions in the community on the day of your visit.

Our Classic Favela Tour is a walking experience led by a local guide. You’ll discover the real daily life of the community, learn about its history and culture, visit local projects and enjoy some of the best viewpoints in Rio.

✅ Included:

Local guide
Van transportation
Community entrance fee

Departure times: 9:30 AM & 1:30 PM
From: R$ 230

This experience combines an exciting motorbike ride with a guided walking tour through the favela. You’ll ride up with a local driver and then explore the community on foot with your local guide, giving you a unique way to experience more of the favela.

Departure times: 10:30 AM & 4:30 PM
From: R$ 180

Enjoy a complete walking tour of the favela with a local guide, combined with an unforgettable drone experience. See the community and its surroundings from a unique perspective and receive incredible aerial views recorded by drone.

Departure times: 11:30 AM & 2:30 PM
From: R$ 500

WATCH THE DRONE VIDEO

Yes. Walking with an experienced local guide is the recommended way to visit a favela.

Our guides know the community personally and understand which areas and routes are appropriate for visitors. They also help you understand local customs and ensure that you experience the community respectfully.

Yes! There are amazing views, colorful houses, street art and everyday scenes to photograph.

However, please be respectful. Do not photograph people without their permission, and never photograph sensitive situations or anything your guide tells you should not be photographed.

Your guide will help you know when and where photography is appropriate.

Yes. Families with children are welcome.

However, remember that this is a walking tour through a real residential community, with hills, stairs and uneven streets.

Parents should keep children close and follow the guide’s instructions throughout the experience.

We recommend the tours at 9:30 & 13:30 

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Welcome to the best Favela Tour in Rio

favela walking tour

From the moment you meet our local guides, we take care of you throughout the tour. With local knowledge and experience, we focus on providing a safe, respectful, and authentic introduction to life in Rocinha.

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Favela Tour

Our tours go beyond sightseeing, giving you the opportunity to learn about the community, its history, culture, and everyday life while meeting local people.

20+ Years Experience • 1M+ Visitors • Local Guides