Favela Tour in Rio de Janeiro
Venture into a Rio de Janeiro favela (the Brazilian version of a shanty town) on this half-day educational tour. See the day-to-day lifestyles of locals who live in Rocinha, one of Rio's many dense favelas. With a local expert guide, you’ll travel inside the favela, interact with locals and gain a new understanding of Brazilian society.
Options
Barra da Tijuca - Afternoon
Barra da Tijuca Hotels: Afternoon departure from most hotels located in Barra da Tijuca
Live guide in:: english, spanish, portuguese, french, german or italian.
Pickup included
What's included in Favela Tour in Rio de Janeiro
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Travel along the impressive Gávea road as you approach Rocinha and begin to feel the unique energy of the community.
Enjoy a spectacular new look at the city and relax with a 40-minute break at the Club Bar, where you can take in the views and prepare for the exploration to come.
Rocinha
Favela Talk: Attend an engaging talk that offers an in-depth look at the history, culture and challenges of Rocinha. Visiting Walk: Embark on a 25-minute walk through Rocinha for a closer look at everyday life and local dynamics. Panoramic Jeep Tour: Feel the adrenaline during an exciting panoramic jeep tour on the way down from Rocinha, taking advantage of the opportunity to observe the community from a new perspective.
Inclusions
- Professional multilingual guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Panoramic jeep tour
- Immersive lecture about the favela
- Food and drinks
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Available languages: english, spanish, german, italian, french and portuguese
- Use light clothes and comfortable walking shoes
- Bring sunscreen, a bottle of water and hat in case it's hot
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 20 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Please stay at the hotel lobby 10 minutes before scheduled time.
