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Rocinha Local Tour

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Rocinha Lucky Tour
  • 1 to 2 hours
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Immerse yourself in Brazil's diverse culture with this full day tour through one of the largest Favela's in Rio De Janeiro. Explore urban history under the safe guidance of a local, born and raised within the Favela itself. Engage in an educational sightseeing adventure through this unique historic and social environment. After learning about this amazing community, enjoy the opportunity to shop for souvenirs.
  • Learn about the social fabric of Brazil on the ground
  • Explore Rocinha with a locally raised guide
  • Indulge in lunch at a family restaurant
  • Shop for souvenir's while giving back to the Favela

What's Included

  • In-person guide
  • Private transportation
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Municipal Health Center Dr Albert Sabin
    Estr. da Gávea, 250 - Rocinha, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22451-262, Brazil

    The meeting point is Centro Municipal de Saúde Dr Albert Sabin. Adress: Estr. da Gávea, 250 - Gávea, Rio de Janeiro. Uber recommended

End point

  • R. Gen. Olímpio Mourão Filho, 320 - São Conrado, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22610-020, Brazil

    Estação de Metrô São Conrado Acesso A Subway Station São Conrado Acess A

What To Expect

Rocinha

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Reviews

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Great value and eye opening!
Todd_C, Apr 2024
Our guide was so informative and nice to tour with. He even asked if we would wait a little for another couple who were running late. We waited and waited but in the end we had to leave. I believe the lady became very abusive on text and this was so unfair to our guide as we all waited for some time. It was their duty to turn up on time like we did. Anything she says in a review I would ignore, it is unjustified! He is brilliant, kind and patient.
Amazing favela tour with a local guide
Kishan_H, Feb 2024
I highly recommend this tour to anyone staying in Rio. We were a bit hesitant booking this tour but our guide luiz put our minds at rest and opened our eyes on life in a favela. I guarantee you will truly see what life is really like instead of what the films show you! I'd recommend doing a favela tour with a local guide, luiz was very knowledgeable and open to answering any questions we had. Thanks luiz!
Best tour in Rio
Robin_W, Jan 2024
This was the best tour and the guide is excellent. He was knowledgeable and tour was the right amount of time. I highly recommend Luis!!!!
amazing sneak peak into favela life
Stanislavs_S, Jan 2024
Luiz is a very sympatic guy, who knows the life of the favela from inside. Highly recomended if you want to see the other side of Rio
Luis was the best guide we ever had!
AnneMetteM_O, Nov 2023
We had the most incredible tour with Luis. He gave a full insight to the favela-community and created a safe and friendly space. Thank you Luis for an amazing experience
Informative
Lizzie_P, Feb 2023
Luis was a lovely host, very informative and interesting. Be warned though lots of steps to ascend / descend.
Great tour; everyone should do it once at least.
Daniel_A, Jan 2023
People and views and guide’s knowledge of the area were key to a real tour, not an artificial one. You can trust this company and its people.
Nice experience. I can recomended.
Roman_K, Mar 2022
Our guide Luiz is very nice and friendly person. The meeting point were in Centro Municipal in favela a then we went through all favela down. We were only two persons and witnhout lunch we spent in favela 1,5hours. Very interesing, Luiz tell you how the favela working and show you everything important.
Recommend - Rocinha Lucky Tour
Ionut_M, Mar 2020
The tour was amazing, we got to learn social, political, economical facts about Rocinha presented in an veritable way by a local guide. I recommend visit Rocinha and I truly recommend picking this tour guide.
In depth experience!
vafarinloye, Jan 2020
This felt like an in depth and hands on view of the favela! Luis being a resident of the favela meant we felt very secure and he knew so much about the history and misconceptions of favelas. It ended up being just my husband and I but he still made the effort to show us around and was enthusiastic and informative throughout, even taking lots of pics for us! Only thing I would say is there is a lot of walking and comfortable shoes are a must, also not suitable for those with vertigo! Other than that I think maybe some clear facts about the history of slavery and favelas would be more useful such as dates etc all in all really enjoyed it!

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