Favela Tour in Rio de Janeiro including Rocinha and Vila Canoas
by Favela Tour Marcelo Armstrong
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This three-hour bus and walking tour visits Rocinha, Brazil's largest favela, with a possible stop at Vila Canoas depending on weather conditions. The tour includes time in both residential and commercial areas, offering views over Rio de Janeiro from a local terrace. Visitors will learn about favela architecture, public services, and cultural elements such as carnival. The guide discusses favela security and infrastructure throughout the visit. The tour includes a visit to the Rocinha handcraft center where souvenirs can be purchased. It also stops at community schools "MORANGUINHOS" and "SACI SABE TUDO," which are funded by the tour operator and provide local children with classes in computer skills, English, music, capoeira, and ballet without government funding. The route passes by Rio's South Zone beaches, including Copacabana, Leblon, and Ipanema, during the drive to and from the favela areas. Air conditioning is available in the vehicle. No tours operate on Sunday afternoons, and the tour requires a minimum number of participants to proceed. Vila Canoas is visited only if weather permits. The company has offered social favela tours since 1992 and recommends joining organized tours for safety.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Salocin Tour
The tour arrives in Rocinha, where the guide explains the favela's architecture, public services, and cultural aspects like carnival. Visitors see the Rocinha handcraft center and stop at a local terrace for photos and views over Rocinha and Rio. The guide discusses favela security and infrastructure. The group drives down Estrada da Gávea, a former Formula 1 race track, then walks through the commercial center. The visit includes community schools "MORANGUINHOS" and "SACI SABE TUDO," which offer children computer skills, English, music, capoeira, and ballet classes funded by the tour operator without government support.
90 min
Copacabana Beach
The route to and from the favela passes by Copacabana Beach, one of Rio's main South Zone beaches.
Praia do Leblon
The drive includes passing Praia do Leblon, another South Zone beach in Rio de Janeiro.
Ipanema Beach
The itinerary also goes past Ipanema Beach as part of the journey through the South Zone beaches near the favela.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Favela Tour in Rio de Janeiro including Rocinha and Vila Canoas
by Favela Tour Marcelo Armstrong
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.$66Overview
This three-hour bus and walking tour visits Rocinha, Brazil's largest favela, with a possible stop at Vila Canoas depending on weather conditions. The tour includes time in both residential and commercial areas, offering views over Rio de Janeiro from a local terrace. Visitors will learn about favela architecture, public services, and cultural elements such as carnival. The guide discusses favela security and infrastructure throughout the visit. The tour includes a visit to the Rocinha handcraft center where souvenirs can be purchased. It also stops at community schools "MORANGUINHOS" and "SACI SABE TUDO," which are funded by the tour operator and provide local children with classes in computer skills, English, music, capoeira, and ballet without government funding. The route passes by Rio's South Zone beaches, including Copacabana, Leblon, and Ipanema, during the drive to and from the favela areas. Air conditioning is available in the vehicle. No tours operate on Sunday afternoons, and the tour requires a minimum number of participants to proceed. Vila Canoas is visited only if weather permits. The company has offered social favela tours since 1992 and recommends joining organized tours for safety.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Salocin Tour
The tour arrives in Rocinha, where the guide explains the favela's architecture, public services, and cultural aspects like carnival. Visitors see the Rocinha handcraft center and stop at a local terrace for photos and views over Rocinha and Rio. The guide discusses favela security and infrastructure. The group drives down Estrada da Gávea, a former Formula 1 race track, then walks through the commercial center. The visit includes community schools "MORANGUINHOS" and "SACI SABE TUDO," which offer children computer skills, English, music, capoeira, and ballet classes funded by the tour operator without government support.
90 min
Copacabana Beach
The route to and from the favela passes by Copacabana Beach, one of Rio's main South Zone beaches.
Praia do Leblon
The drive includes passing Praia do Leblon, another South Zone beach in Rio de Janeiro.
Ipanema Beach
The itinerary also goes past Ipanema Beach as part of the journey through the South Zone beaches near the favela.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.