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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 hrs

Free cancellation

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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
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    Top of Rocinha favela

    1. Top of Rocinha favela

    Free Admission

    Guided tour & Sightseeing

    Start your tour at the very top of the Rocinha favela, where you're greeted with stunning views of the entire cityscape, before walking through the area and interacting with its residents.

    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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