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Rio: Rocinha Favela Guided Walking Tour with Local Guide
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- Free cancellation available
- 3h
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Multiple languages
Overview
- See Brazil from a new perspective on a tour of an inspirational community
- Admire panoramic views of Rocinha, Christ the Redeemer, and Sugarloaf Mountain
- Experience daily life in a favela, one of the poorest areas in South America
- Feel like a local with your guide as you weave through the winding streets
- Catch a rare glimpse of Rocinha's stunning street art
Activity location
- Rio de Janeiro
- Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Estr. da Gávea, 837 - São Conrado, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22610-001, Brazil | Pay attention on the description below. You can reach the meeting point by Uber or subway.(is crucial write all address detailed and informed to you, otherwise you will not arrive on the meeting point correctly and consecutively you will arrive late and your lateness will not be my responsibility). And we have only 15 minutes of tolerance to start our tour. Please write the full address informated on Uber. Your guide will be waiting across the street at the São Conrado subway, exit C. They will be wearing a “Jupiter Tour” t-shirt. Once you meet your guide, you will take local transport to reach Rocinha (Mototaxi) you have to bring R$10.00 Real per person to pay the mototaxi (please do not forget to bring it). The local mototaxi will drop us off at the exact point of our first stop. The rest of the tour will be done on foot.
- São Conrado, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Rio: Rocinha Favela Guided Walking Tour with Local Guide
- 3h
- English
What's included, what's not
- Professional guide
- 3 hour tour of Rocinha
- Food or drinks
- Transport
- Tips
Know before you book
- Not allowed: Unaccompanied minors
- Not suitable for: People with back problems, People with heart problems, Wheelchair users
What you can expect
Experience authentic living in Rio de Janeiro, on a guided tour of Rocinha. Appreciate local culture and a completely unique way of life in a city plagued by hardship and neglect. See how citizens use art, music, and community to create a positive atmosphere in this special Brazilian area.
Follow your local guide to feel a sense of belonging in this tightly knit area. Learn about generational stories from residents, how they care for their home and their people. Discover street art decorating the buildings that cover the hillside, and grab a snack from one of many local vendors.
Admire gorgeous views of the cityscape as you climb the high streets, and see as far as Christ the Redeemer. Notice the respect and kindness that locals have for each other and for tourists so they can protect and develop their beloved community.
Location
Activity location
- Rio de Janeiro
- Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Estr. da Gávea, 837 - São Conrado, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22610-001, Brazil | Pay attention on the description below. You can reach the meeting point by Uber or subway.(is crucial write all address detailed and informed to you, otherwise you will not arrive on the meeting point correctly and consecutively you will arrive late and your lateness will not be my responsibility). And we have only 15 minutes of tolerance to start our tour. Please write the full address informated on Uber. Your guide will be waiting across the street at the São Conrado subway, exit C. They will be wearing a “Jupiter Tour” t-shirt. Once you meet your guide, you will take local transport to reach Rocinha (Mototaxi) you have to bring R$10.00 Real per person to pay the mototaxi (please do not forget to bring it). The local mototaxi will drop us off at the exact point of our first stop. The rest of the tour will be done on foot.
- São Conrado, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil