Favelas do Vidigal or Rocinha's experience | 3 hours to 4 hours

18 Reviews | Rio de Janeiro
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  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English, Spanish
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Overview

An opportunity to be closer to the Carioca people in their everyday life. You will for a moment participate in their experiences, customs and routine passing through the streets, alleys and contemplating one of the most beautiful views of Brazil. And from there came all the Brazilian culture, because but favelas came Capoeira; Samba; Brazilian Funk; Axé music; typical foods; girias...In Rocinha you can also have contact with a good part of northeastern culture, as 80% of the residents there are migrants or descendants of people from the northeast of the country. Although located between two traditional neighborhoods of the southern area of the Rio de Jaineiro, the community is part of the Tijuca forest. Come have this unique experience with a local guide and in the biggest favela in Brazil.

Meeting points

Find in front of the Copacabana Palace Hotel. Time 13hrs20min

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Rocinha (Pass By)

    You will have contact with the true Rio culture, its residents and stories, the social reality of the city, good food and one of the two most beautiful favelas seen in Rio de Janeiro, and Rocinha is the largest favela in Brazil.

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Strongly recommend

Published on Jan, 2023

It was really great tour with Wellington. I was first time in Brazil and did not worry about my safety during the tour. I can recommend Wellington as best local gid.

Eye Opening Favela Tour

Published on Feb, 2020

We heard about the tour through the backpackers and had the most amazing day. After all the negative things we had heard about the favela's and how unsafe they are, this trip opened our eyes to what real life is like in the Favelas. I would highly recommend the tour to anyone who is keen to see another side of life in Rio

rocinha tour

Published on Feb, 2020

I went visiting Rocinha with Wellington. It was very interesting as he explained almost evertything about how life in a favela works. We walked in the small streets through the favela and could smell the real atmosphere. I enjoyed the tour as it was very instructive and gave me the sense of living there.

Amazing tour guide!

Published on Feb, 2020

Amazing visit with an amazing tour guide! If you want to live an authentic experience visiting Rio de Janeiro I definitely recommend Wellington as your guide! Authentic true guy who will explain and discuss various subjects with pleasure. If you wish to dive deeper into various aspect of Brazil, he is your man!

Local for a day

Published on Dec, 2019

As the carioca people go about their daily lives you get an opportunity to see the other side of Brazil. There is a real sense of community - locals enjoying the hustle & bustle of their day & the kids smiling & laughing. An absolute must do in Rio, a unique experience exploring one of the many favela's in Brazil. Wellington does a fantastic job of immersing you in the local culture.

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