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Rio: Rocinha Favela Guided Walking Tour with Local Guide
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Rio: Immersive Rocinha Favela Walking Tour with Local Guide

By Jupiter Tour
9.8 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is €26 per adult
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Features
  • 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 | Please read the following details carefully. You can reach the meeting point by Uber or subway. It is essential to enter the full, correct address when booking your ride; otherwise, you may have trouble finding the meeting point and risk arriving late. There is a 15-minute grace period before the tour begins. Please ensure you input the complete address correctly on Uber. Your guide, wearing a "Jupiter Tour" t-shirt, will be waiting at the São Conrado subway station, Exit C. Once you meet your guide, you will take a local Motorcycle taxi to reach Rocinha. Please bring R$10.00 per person in cash to pay for the ride (don’t forget to bring this amount). The motorcycle taxi will drop us off at the first stop, and from there, the rest of the tour will be conducted on foot. This experience is for those who value respect, empathy, and cultural understanding. By joining this tour, you support acceptance, inclusion, and the ability to see the world through someone else's perspective.
    • São Conrado, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Rio: Immersive Rocinha Favela Walking Tour with Local Guide
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Price details
€26.24 x 1 Adult€26.24
Total
Price is €26.24

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional guide
  • What's includedWhat's included 3 hour tour of Rocinha
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood or drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Transport (mototaxi R$10.00 real each person)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Tips

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Baby buggies, Drones, Unaccompanied minors
  • Not suitable for: People over 300 lbs (136 kg), People over 350 lbs (159 kg), People over 65 years, People with back problems, People with heart problems, People with mobility impairments, People with respiratory issues, Wheelchair users
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

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

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    • Rio de Janeiro
    • Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Estr. da Gávea, 837 - São Conrado, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22610-001, Brazil | Please read the following details carefully. You can reach the meeting point by Uber or subway. It is essential to enter the full, correct address when booking your ride; otherwise, you may have trouble finding the meeting point and risk arriving late. There is a 15-minute grace period before the tour begins. Please ensure you input the complete address correctly on Uber. Your guide, wearing a "Jupiter Tour" t-shirt, will be waiting at the São Conrado subway station, Exit C. Once you meet your guide, you will take a local Motorcycle taxi to reach Rocinha. Please bring R$10.00 per person in cash to pay for the ride (don’t forget to bring this amount). The motorcycle taxi will drop us off at the first stop, and from there, the rest of the tour will be conducted on foot. This experience is for those who value respect, empathy, and cultural understanding. By joining this tour, you support acceptance, inclusion, and the ability to see the world through someone else's perspective.
    • São Conrado, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil