Private Walking and Cultural Tour Rocinha-Rio de Janeiro | 3 hours

221 Reviews | Rio de Janeiro
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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: Portuguese, English, Spanish
  • Bilingual Guide , Transportation, Roof Top Views, Walking Cultural Tour
  • Foods Drinks, and Souvenirs ( optional )

Overview

Favela Brothers is a family run tour company, operated by the brothers Maka and Obi Basilio, both born and raised in Favela da Rocinha. We decided to organize guided tours within the community in which we live to offer a unique and quality service for travellers who are in search of culture and knowledge. Our tours allow a great immersion into daily life inside the favela and it is a great cultural exchange for all. You will learn about the history from the eyes of the locals, As the whole tour is carried out on foot where you get to know the alleys, rooftops, shops, cultural projects with which we work, and delicious local restaurants if you get hungry. Let's have a genuine cultural exchange (We can learn a lot from each other). Your support is greatly appreciated! ;)

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Pick up is optional. Pick up is offered from any Hotels in the South Zone of Rio or downtown only. However we can also meet at a starting point ... Read more â–¼

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Metro Station

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund
April 26No refund

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Reviews

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221 reviews

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Worth every penny! ...

Published on Mar, 2025

Worth every penny! Gabriela was very knowledgeable about the favela and made us fell comfortable and safe!

Exceptional Favela Tour

Published on Mar, 2025

The Favela Brothers tour was an amazing experience and a highlight of our visit to Rio. Our guide, Roberto, was excellent; friendly and so informative and we were given a real insight into the Rocinha community. The tour was very well organised and we felt safe at all times. Highly recommend Roberto and the Favela Brothers company for an unforgettable Rio tour.

Great tour with Carlos

Published on Jan, 2025

Carlos was my guide that day, he picked me up with Uber at my hotel. Once we arrived, we took an Uber motorcykel to the top of the favella and enjoyed the fantastic view over Rio. We walked our way down to where we had started. Passing by an association for the favella kids, they did a little show for showing their skills in Capoeira. Expect to give them some money at the end of the show. They also show you their small handcraft and you are free yo buy something. We continued our way through the narrow streets/alleys where I was not allowed to take puctures. Be prepared to see armed guys and drug selling there. But I did not feel unsafe. Carlos took me to a rooftop where you get great views again, you have to pay 5 real to be there. They sell drinks and other stuff as well. On the way, Carlos tells you a lot on the life in the favella and how it is organised etc... All in all, it was very interesting tour.

Precious experience to see a different side of Rio de Janeiro

Published on Jan, 2025

We had a great time with our guide, Antonio. He took us to the top of the favela by a motorcycle, and we walked down to the area where the metro station was. The tour reminded us that the Rocinha is a community similar to towns we grew up in and could feel the energy of people striving to live day by day. It became a precious experience which we could not have had if we had confined ourselves only in the tourist area.

If you book one walking tour during your stay - make sure it’s this one!

Published on Jan, 2025

If you do one thing during your time in Brazil - book this tour!! Gabby was absolutely fantastic, she showed us the true Brazil. We had such a brilliant day!

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