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Rocinha Favela Walking Tour

Tourists walking down colorful mural-lined stairs in a Rio favela.
Colorful painted buildings in Favela Santa Marta, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Tourist overlooking Rio de Janeiro from a favela market viewpoint.
Colorful buildings and street art in Favela Santa Marta, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Duration

3 hr

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Guided tour

Transfers available

Meals included

Indulge in a sumptuous meal as a part of your experience
    • Explore Rocinha, the largest favela in all of South America, with an expert English-speaking local guiding you.

    • Walk through everyday streets and gain real insight into community life as you interact with the locals and learn about their lives and culture.

    • 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.

    • You enjoy seamless transfers from a fixed meeting point, ensuring greater convenience as you begin your tour.

    • Walking tour of the Rocinha favela in Rio de Janeiro

    • Expert English-speaking guide

    • Visit to a Capoeira show by the community's children

    • Panoramic views over the city

    • Round-trip transfers from the Copacabana Palace Hotel

    • Food & drinks
  • MODE OF TRANSFERWalk
    Timeline
    Map
    Copacabana Palace
    Start point

    Copacabana Palace

    Get direction
    Top of Rocinha favela

    1. Top of Rocinha favela

    Free Admission

    Guided tour & Sightseeing

    Caopeira Show

    2. Caopeira Show

    Tickets included

    Dance show

    Hotel drop-off
    End point

    Hotel drop-off

  • 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:

    • Rocinha favela: Walk through narrow alleys and streets used daily by residents, guided by someone from the community

    • Expert guidance: Learn about Rocinha’s history, growth, and social dynamics from an expert English-speaking local.

    • Cultural immersion: Meet residents and interact with local businesses, projects, and cultural spaces, and watch a Capoeira show by the community's children.

  • What to bring

    • Carry a valid ID with the name matching your booking.

    • Wear comfortable shoes as the tour involves walking through narrow alleys and stairs in Rocinha.

    • 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.
    • 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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