Rocinha: Tour with Local Guide

4.9 (86 reviews) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Duration2h - 3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesPortuguese, English, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 27 travelers

Overview

With Local Guide, we offer a unique and immersive experience in the heart of Rio de Janeiro's largest Favela. The adventure begins at the meeting point with a summary about the activity, instructions, stories, curiosities, and other information. After walking about 5 minutes from the meeting point to the moto taxi point, where we usually use this transport, which is the same used by residents in their daily lives, it takes about 10 minutes towards the bars located at the top of Rocinha with a panoramic view. There, you will be gifted with a 360-degree view: Christ the Redeemer, Tijuca Forest, Sugarloaf Mountain, Dois Irmãos Hill, São Conrado Beach, the unique view from the top of the largest favela in Latin America.
A true window to the marvelous city. Then we walked through alleys and narrow streets, diving into social projects and subsequently getting to know the reality of the resident in the vibrant daily life of the community.
This unique journey promises a deeper understanding of the favelas and their cultures.

What's included

  • Photos and Videos
  • Local Guide
  • Motorcycle Taxi Uphill
  • Travel Insurance
  • Access to visiting locations
  • General drinks: Entry value BRL 30.00 converted into consumption at the Visited Bar
  • If the responsible Guide identifies the need to get off the mototaxi instead of walking: BRL 10.00

What to expect

  1. 20m · Admission ticket included
    The adventure begins here at the meeting point with a summary of all the activity, instructions, stories, curiosities and other information with Local Guide.
    We use the App In Favela Tourism, you will receive a link from the Guide responsible to make the Checkin before the start of the activity
  2. 10m · Admission ticket included
    We walk about 5min from the meeting point to the motorcycle taxi point, where we usually use this transportation which is the same used by the locals in their daily life, experienced drivers on this route, on average 10min towards the bars located on the top of the Rocinha with beautiful panoramic views.
  3. 40m · Admission ticket not included
    Here you will be presented with a panoramic view of 360 degrees: Christ the Redeemer, Tijuca Forest, Sugar Bread, Two Brothers Moor, Beach, the unique view from the top of the largest favela of Latin America. A real window to the wonderful city.
    It is charged the value of BRL 30,00 which is converted into minimum consumption, diponbivel the typical Caipirinha Brazilian, juices and drinks while enjoying the beautiful view where also and possible to take photos and videos in this beautiful setting with the opportunity to view the largest favela of Latin America do Alto
  4. 1h
    We entered this street and walked between alleys and alleys, immersing in social projects, knowing the reality of the resident in the vibrant daily life of the community.
    After our immersion we walk about 5min to this point of motorcycle taxi, to start the descent walking on average 30 minutes or using this transport that is the same used by the locals in their daily life, experienced drivers, route on average 5min to the initial boarding point located in Largo das Flores.
    The responsible Tourism Guide will determine whether the descent will be on foot or by motortaxi + BRL 10,00. According to the Listing of each group.
  5. 30m
    Walking tour with Local Guide. This unique journey promises a deeper understanding of the favelas and their cultures with Local Guide throughout the journey.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Banca DE Jornal
Metro DE São Conrado
Exit B - Aquarela of Brazil
Easy access UBER and METRO

End point

Banca DE Jornal
Metro DE São Conrado
Exit B - Aquarela of Brazil
Easy access UBER and METRO

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

4.9 (86)

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