Category Rocinha Tours

Rio de Janeiro · ROCINHA TOURS

Top 8 Rocinha Tours in Rio de Janeiro

8 tours

Rio packs a lot into a small strip between the granite and the sea, and the rocinha tours below are the 8 that use it best. Each entry carries its price, its running time and the kind of traveller it suits, strongest first.

Rio de Janeiro: Rocinha Favela Walking Tour with Local Guide

Rio de Janeiro: Rocinha Favela Walking Tour with Local Guide - Copacabana and Ipanema pickup, plus the van ride

1.Rocinha Favela Walking Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,052 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $36Our pick

Walk Rocinha with a local guide, starting from Copacabana or Ipanema. Learn daily life, get a safe, respectful perspective, and support community.

“It was incredible journey. The guide Carlos was amazing. He spoke so good english and his stories were fantastic. He was really caring, waited for us when needed and always told, that we are on vacation and don’t need to be in hurry. He had a lot of positive energy and made my day ❤️”

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Rio De Janeiro: Half-Day Rocinha Favela Walking Tour

Rio De Janeiro: Half-Day Rocinha Favela Walking Tour - Meeting Point in Copacabana, Then Into a Different Rio

Rio: Favela Rocinha Tour with Local Guide & Secret Spots

Rio: Favela Rocinha Tour with Local Guide & Secret Spots - The Motorbike Ride Through Winding Alleys

Favela Tour The Original, Rocinha & Vila Canoas since 1992

Favela Tour The Original, Rocinha & Vila Canoas since 1992 - Where This Tour Starts, and Why It Matters

4.Favela Tour The Original, Rocinha & Vila Canoas since 1992

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 113 reviews · 3 hours · from $33Best value

A 3-hour, guided walk through Rocinha and Vila Canoas, with panoramic Rio views, community school visits, and a safer, more respectful look at favela life.

“I enjoyed the tour. The guide was fantastic telling us many details about the favelas and life there. It was good to visit to favelas because they are completely different. The highlight of the tour was visiting the local school. If you are in Rio I strongly recommend to join this tour.”

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Rocinha Local Tour

Rocinha Local Tour - Meeting Point in Rocinha and the Walk Down to São Conrado

5.Rocinha Local Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $33Top rated

English-only walking tour of Rocinha with local guide Luiz, optional donation souvenir shopping, and possible family lunch. Small group, 1 to 2 hours.

“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”

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Rocinha Walking Tour: Get a Feel for the Brazil’s Largest Favela (Shared Group)

Rocinha Walking Tour: Get a Feel for the Brazil's Largest Favela (Shared Group) - Meeting at Cardeal Arcoverde, then rolling toward Rocinha

6.Rocinha Walking Tour: Get a Feel for the Brazil’s Largest Favela (Shared Group)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $100

Walk Rocinha with resident Carlos, ride a moto-taxi to viewpoints, meet artists and crafters, and see everyday life in Rio.

“My 73-year-old mother and I went on this tour today and was a day we will never forget!! Two women from the US completely out of our element, yet we were never concerned for our safety, The tour guide spoke very good English, and was extremely knowledgeable about the area because grew up there and still lives there. He treated us like family introducing us to his sister and many friends as we passed by. I have no words to describe how grateful we are to be able to go all the way to the top, be welcomed into actual homes, and learn so much along the way. Absolutely amazing…”

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Explore the history and culture of Favela da Rocinha

Explore the history and culture of Favela da Rocinha - The Best View From the Top: Photos Plus Perspective

8.Explore the history and culture of Favela da Rocinha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $39

Motorcycle up to Rocinha for a jaw-dropping Rio view, then learn Favela da Rocinha history and culture with an English-speaking guide.

“Tour guide didn't arrived to meeting point. When we was already waiting him there when he wrote on watsapp that the price he want is higher and he can't this day, trying to change dates! After that he canceled our refund an now I'm fighting to have my money back!!!!”

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