Experience Rocinha through the energy and passion of football. This unique tour combines a community football session with a guided walk through Brazil’s largest favela. You’ll join local kids on the field, exchange skills, share laughs, and connect through the universal language of the game.
Experience The Best Favela Tour in Rio and play football at Rocinha Favela
From 500 R$
Duration: 3-4 hours
Favela Tour with Football Experience at Rocinha
Discover Rocinha through one of its greatest passions: football. This experience blends cultural immersion with the energy of a community football session, offering a deeper, more meaningful connection to daily life in Brazil’s largest favela.
Your journey begins with a guided walk through Rocinha, where you’ll explore vibrant streets, local initiatives, stunning viewpoints, and the everyday routines that shape the community. Along the way, your local guide shares personal stories, cultural insights, and the challenges and achievements of Rocinha residents.
Our Favela Walking Tour operates every day from Monday to Monday.
We may capture photos and videos during the tour for use on our official social media channels. If you wish to be tagged or prefer not to appear in any content, please inform one of our guides before the tour begins. 📸
The highlight of the tour is a football session with youth from the community. You’ll step onto the field, exchange skills, play side-by-side with local kids, and feel firsthand how football inspires hope, discipline, and unity.
Brazil is legendary for producing world-class football talent, and a notable proportion of its top players come from humble beginnings. In fact, at least 11 players in recent Brazilian national team squads grew up in favelas or similar low-income neighbourhoods before rising to international prominence.
This isn’t just a game — it’s an opportunity to connect, uplift, and support young talents who dream big.
By participating, you directly contribute to improving training conditions and creating opportunities for local athletes.
Please note that the Football Experience is available exclusively at 16:00, as this is when the local youth football session takes place.
Tour Program and inclusions:
As we weave through colorful alleyways adorned with street art, you’ll feel the rhythm of daily life. We’ll visit inspiring community projects, meet the people making a difference, and pause at panoramic viewpoints for breathtaking city views. Along the way, you’ll share smiles, stories, and local flavors with residents who open their doors – and their hearts – to you.
Once in Rocinha, we’ll explore the community entirely on foot, walking downhill through lively streets, alleys, and viewpoints. You’ll see local shops, motor taxis, and everyday life up close.
Travel Tip: Wear comfortable shoes, as the tour involves some walking on uneven steps and narrow alleys.
🚗 Meeting point:
São Conrado Metro Station – Rocinha Exit, Gate A
Igreja Universal – Avenida Niemeyer, 780
| Start Time | Languages | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4pm | 🇺🇸🇧🇷🇪🇸 | 500 R$ per person |
Reviews from our customers
This is an excellent tour. You learn a lot about the city and how people have taken it into their own hands to build a life. A favela tour is far from “let’s go look at poor people”, as some on social media suggest. The guide is very knowledgeable and speaks excellent English.
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