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Favela Tour in Rocinha With a Local Guide

Recommended by 100% of travelers
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview
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    What's Included

    • Visits to alleyways with a bilingual local guide.
    • 2.5-hour tour of Rocinha
    • Real-time monitoring application with advanced security during the experience
    • Local Transportation (mototáxi R$ 10,00 per person);
      R$10.00 per person
    • Food or drinks;
    • Tips

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Estr. da Gávea, 837 - São Conrado, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22610-001, Brazil

      Your guide, wearing the "Jupiter Tour" shirt, will be waiting in front of the São Conrado Metro station, entrance C.

    End point

    • R. Gen. Olímpio Mourão Filho, 320 - São Conrado, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22610-020, Brazil

      We will end the experience in front of the São Conrado Metro Station, Access A.

    Itinerary

    Rocinha (Pass By)

    1

    Mototaxi Rocinha

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    2

    Visual do Laboriaux Rocinha

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    3

    Projeto Acorda Capoeira

    45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    4

    Rocinha

    45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • People with reduced mobility
    • People weighing over 159 kg
    • People in wheelchairs
    • People with respiratory problems
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Reviews

    5.0
    based on 11 reviews
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    It was very interesting!

    Jesus_P, Feb 2026
    It’s interesting to learn about local culture and the diversity of the city. Rocinha is the most popular favela of the city!

    From $39.08

    per person

    up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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    On average, this is booked 13 days in advance.

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