Duration
Free cancellation
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Guided tour
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Explore Rocinha, the largest favela in all of South America, with an expert English-speaking local guiding you.
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Walk through everyday streets and gain real insight into community life as you interact with the locals and learn about their lives and culture.
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Enjoy panoramic views of Rio from hilltop viewpoints within the favela, spotting landmarks ike Christ the Redeemer, and watch a Capoeira show by the kids at the local community center.
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You enjoy seamless transfers from a fixed meeting point, ensuring greater convenience as you begin your tour.
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Walking tour of the Rocinha favela in Rio de Janeiro
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Expert English-speaking guide
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Visit to a Capoeira show by the community's children
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Panoramic views over the city
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Round-trip transfers from a designated hotel
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Hotel transfers outside the city's southern zone
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Food & drinks
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Step into the heart of Rio’s most iconic favela and experience its culture, community, and daily life through a locally guided walk.
Getting started
Meet your guide at the designated meeting point - the Belmond Copacabana Palace Hotel at 1:20pm. After your ticket is validated, your guide will take you to the favela where you'll begin your guided walking tour.
What to expect
Rocinha favela walking tour
A guided walking experience through Brazil’s largest favela, offering an authentic and respectful look into local life.
Features:
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Rocinha favela: Walk through narrow alleys and streets used daily by residents, guided by someone from the community
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Expert guidance: Learn about Rocinha’s history, growth, and social dynamics from an expert English-speaking local.
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Cultural immersion: Meet residents and interact with local businesses, projects, and cultural spaces, and watch a Capoeira show by the community's children.
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What to bring
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Carry a valid ID with the name matching your booking.
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Wear comfortable shoes as the tour involves walking through narrow alleys and stairs in Rocinha.
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Bring your camera along, but remember to be respectful of the locals' privacy.
Accessibility
- The tour is not suitable for wheelchair users, guests with limited mobility, children under the age of 6, or adults over 70.
Additional information
- The meeting point for your tour is the Belmond Copacabana Palace Hotel, where you'll need to arrive by 1:20pm.
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- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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