Favela da Rocinha Tour in Rio de Janeiro
by Tk360
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
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This is a walking tour designed to show visitors the Favela da Rocinha, one of the largest favelas in the world, located in Rio de Janeiro. The tour lasts about two and a half hours and includes a guided historic walk through the favela, led by a guide with extensive local knowledge. The tour begins at São Conrado subway station, entrance A, where the guide meets the group. It continues with a motorbike ride along the main street of Rocinha, passing local businesses and observing daily life. Visitors learn how the favela operates and how residents navigate its streets. Next, the group visits Vila Laboriaux at the top of Rocinha, which offers a panoramic view of Rio’s South Zone. Nearby, the Rocinha Lookout provides a view over the southern part of the city. The tour then continues on foot through Rua 1, where participants meet the founders of Acadêmicos da Rocinha and visit the guide Tiago TK’s home. The walk explores the favela’s alleys and narrow streets, meeting locals and visiting shops on the main street. The final stop is Bella Vista Rooftop, known for its broad views of Rio. The tour format is walking with a motorbike ride included, and the guide provides historical commentary throughout.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
São Conrado subway station
The guide meets the group at entrance A of São Conrado subway station to begin the tour.
10 min
Favela da Rocinha
The tour starts with a motorbike ride along Rocinha’s main street, passing local businesses and daily life scenes. Visitors learn how the favela functions and how residents move through its streets.
10 min
Vila Laboriaux and Rocinha Lookout
Visitors reach Vila Laboriaux at the top of Rocinha for panoramic views of Rio’s South Zone. Nearby, the Rocinha Lookout offers a broad view over the southern part of the city.
30 min
Favela da Rocinha
The group walks down Rua 1, meeting the founders of Acadêmicos da Rocinha and visiting the guide Tiago TK’s home. The walk continues through alleys and narrow streets, meeting locals and exploring shops on the main street.
45 min
Favela da Rocinha
The tour ends at Bella Vista Rooftop, a location with wide views of Rio de Janeiro.
45 min
Meeting point
The guide will meet you at São Conrado Subway, exit A.
End point
The guide will meet you at São Conrado Subway, exit A.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Favela da Rocinha Tour in Rio de Janeiro
by Tk360
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$98Overview
This is a walking tour designed to show visitors the Favela da Rocinha, one of the largest favelas in the world, located in Rio de Janeiro. The tour lasts about two and a half hours and includes a guided historic walk through the favela, led by a guide with extensive local knowledge. The tour begins at São Conrado subway station, entrance A, where the guide meets the group. It continues with a motorbike ride along the main street of Rocinha, passing local businesses and observing daily life. Visitors learn how the favela operates and how residents navigate its streets. Next, the group visits Vila Laboriaux at the top of Rocinha, which offers a panoramic view of Rio’s South Zone. Nearby, the Rocinha Lookout provides a view over the southern part of the city. The tour then continues on foot through Rua 1, where participants meet the founders of Acadêmicos da Rocinha and visit the guide Tiago TK’s home. The walk explores the favela’s alleys and narrow streets, meeting locals and visiting shops on the main street. The final stop is Bella Vista Rooftop, known for its broad views of Rio. The tour format is walking with a motorbike ride included, and the guide provides historical commentary throughout.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
São Conrado subway station
The guide meets the group at entrance A of São Conrado subway station to begin the tour.
10 min
Favela da Rocinha
The tour starts with a motorbike ride along Rocinha’s main street, passing local businesses and daily life scenes. Visitors learn how the favela functions and how residents move through its streets.
10 min
Vila Laboriaux and Rocinha Lookout
Visitors reach Vila Laboriaux at the top of Rocinha for panoramic views of Rio’s South Zone. Nearby, the Rocinha Lookout offers a broad view over the southern part of the city.
30 min
Favela da Rocinha
The group walks down Rua 1, meeting the founders of Acadêmicos da Rocinha and visiting the guide Tiago TK’s home. The walk continues through alleys and narrow streets, meeting locals and exploring shops on the main street.
45 min
Favela da Rocinha
The tour ends at Bella Vista Rooftop, a location with wide views of Rio de Janeiro.
45 min
Meeting point
The guide will meet you at São Conrado Subway, exit A.
End point
The guide will meet you at São Conrado Subway, exit A.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.