Rocinha Walking Tour: Get a Feel for the Brazil's Largest Favela (Shared Group)
Rocinha Walking Tour: Get a Feel for the Brazil's Largest Favela (Shared Group)
Discover the authentic side of Rio on a guided tour of Rocinha Favela. See what everyday life is like for residents, getting a unique view of their vibrant, culture-filled cosmos.Meet our guide in front of the Cardeal Arcoverde Metro main exit in Copacabana. With the tickets in hand, we take the subway towards the biggest favela in Brazil.Get an insider's perspective escorted by a resident guide through the labyrinthine alleys and stairs.
Stop by businesses and chat with locals to get a feel for the community.Go around visiting a craft fair, street markets, capoeira performers, a resident's house, see painted murals and get to know social works. Plus, take a motorcycle taxi ride to the top of Rocinha for breathtaking views of sights like the Christ statue and beaches.After all that, visitors might want to taste some excellent typical local food.This is a socially conscious tour where most of the payment goes to the resident guide who hosts the visit and offers full support.
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Rocinha
To get to know the reality of the favela up close walking down the alleys of Rocinha and experience the day-to-day life of the community, knowing the way people live.
1 hourRocinha
As the favela is very widespread, to order to access some amazing viewpoints, take a moto-taxi ride uphill to have an overview of Rocinha experiencing an incredible adrenaline through the narrow alleys.
20 minutesRocinha
Tourists visit community centers for the production of handicrafts and take a walk through the shopping area reaching the handcraft fair. Residents sell jewelries, decorative objects and souvenirs that enchants visitors.
40 minutesMorro do Laboriaux - Gávea
Visit the Laboriaux viewpoint, the highest point in the favela, from where you have a privileged view of the beaches and slopes of the Tijuca Forest.
30 minutesRocinha
Wark also founded the Wark Institute, a school for young people in Rocinha to learn and practice art.
20 minutesRocinha
One of the main attractions of Rocinha is the visit to the home of Mrs.Maria, who has lived in the favela for 32 years. There is stunning view of São Conrado beach and the favela itself from the slab of her house.
20 minutesIncluded
- Subway / Metro tickets.
- Licensed bilingual private tour guide.
- VAT, all taxes and handling charges.
- Moto-taxi ride up to the top of Rocinha hill.
Not Included
- Food and drinks.
- Tips. (optional)
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infant seats available
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.