Favela Tour in Rio de Janeiro
Description
FAVELATOUR is indispensable if you look for a deeper perspective and wise informations on many aspects of Brazil`s socioeconomic issues. Tour integrates visitors to the local community revealing a new angle of favelas, Rio de Janeiro and its people, changing their reputation of exclusion. You will go to Rocinha, largest favela in Brazil, and possibly Vila Canoas, according to the program of the day. From there you will to see impressive panoramic views over Rio. We walk you through both residential and vibrant commercial area. Handcrafts can be available if you wish do buy. We will also lead you to a local school financed by FAVELA TOUR, and show other local community projects. Favelas are safer than most people believe, but no matter how adventurer you are, go to a favela with an organized tour. We are the pioneer of social tours to favelas since early 1992. If you really want to understand Brazil better, don´t leave Rio missing the FAVELA TOUR. Tours may need minimum quorun to go.
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Itinerary
Arriving in Rocinha, explanation about the architecture, public services, local cultural aspects, carnival etc... Visiting the Rocinha handcraft center. Going to a local terrace, pause for pictures and images of a breathtaking view over Rocinha and Rio, talks about the security, local infrastructure and other aspects of favelas and favela life. Driving down through the "Estrada da Gávea", a former F1 race track. Walking on the commercial and central area. Visiting the "MORANGUINHOS" or "SACI SABE TUDO" community schools. These social projects are financed by FAVELA TOUR. Besides regular classes, the school teaches local kids initial computer skills, English classes, music, capoeira, ballet classes etc... These projects have absolutely no financial support from Brazilian government.
Part of the road trip trajectory towards and back from the Favela includes most South Zone beaches in Rio.
Part of the road trip trajectory towards the back of the Favela includes most South Zone beaches in Rio.
Part of the road trip trajectory towards the back of the Favela includes most South Zone beaches in Rio.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We can make pick ups from most Hotels/accommodations in the South Zone of Rio. Please indicate the Hotel/place you are staying during your reservation and if your Hotel is not listed please still inform us of your place of stay.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We offer transport from/to meeting hotel
- Não operamos tours nos domingos a tarde. Tours sujeitos a quorum minimo para a confirmação final
Reviews(513)
Everything is a bit too touristy. First, they take you to Rocinha to a bar located in a scenic area. Then to a small favela, Vila Canoas, with a tour inside. Minimal explanation of the favela. The only multilingual guide who was not able to provide particularly useful information. Average rating. I have no comparisons with other tours, but this one seems lacking in content to me.
Nel bene e nel male, la favela è diventata di recente una meta turistica più frequentata; soprattutto in alta stagione – come ad esempio ad agosto – Rocinha pullula di visitatori brasiliani e stranieri, cosa che non si può dire per Vila Canoas. Quel giorno, la vostra guida ha dovuto impegnarsi a fondo per condurre il tour in italiano, inglese e un po' di francese: sono cose che a volte possono capitare.
Tour booked in French but given a good portion in English. Despite everything, a very comprehensive and interesting tour. Two favelas visited. One for the atmosphere, the motorcycle taxis, children dancing capoeira, the other, calmer with a visit to a school and a brigadeiro tasting. Thanks to Matheo.
It was not what I expected, I recommend it is better to arrive on your own to the favela and hire a local guide. First, they did not pick me up at my hotel and second, I decided to stay halfway through the tour since they only took me to a balcony and that was all. I hired a local guide who took me into the favela, I walked inside the favela, it was a unique experience.
Su hotel estaba situado en una zona completamente distinta a la de la favela y a la de los hoteles donde se alojaban los demás pasajeros. Aun así, los recogimos en un punto cercano, a unos 20 minutos del lugar de encuentro del grupo. Durante el trayecto, el señor se mostró indiferente a toda la información que se le facilitaba y no dejaba de mirar su teléfono. Realmente no sabemos qué intentaba hacer allí...
Excellent guide and driver. Knowledgeable and friendly
Good tour from the top of Rocinha to the bottom. Simon explained the history and daily life of the favela well to us.
This was a super tour. Both our driver and our tour leader were informed and imparted to us both the history of the favela, and what the life there is like. Many things I thought it was (a "shanty town") were wrong. The houses are of relatively sturdy construction and they have utilities. We saw what daily life there was like-- with both the good and the bad. We saw much beautiful street art in the favela. This left us with a more full understanding of Rio, besides what our other tours have shown. HIGHLY recommend this to anyone visiting Rio.
We had a great time exploring Rochina with Mateo. We were picked up by Mateo and taken to the favela by Uber to meet the rest of the group. We spent plenty of time walking round exploring with Mateo who was very good at explaining anything you wanted to know about Rochina. He is a local & it was great to hear from his experience. The only thing I would say, this tour advertises taking you to two favelas but we only explored Rochina - it wasn’t an issue for us as we had a great time anyway, just be aware. Also, there is a lot of walking up & down stairs that are quite steep.
Wow what an experience a gentle introduction to life in the Favelas. Brilliant and knowledgeable guide made us feel safe during the excursion. Would highly recommend this tour.
Knowledgeable and friendly, He even gave some guidelines when traveling in Brazil, and told us how to go to next sightseeing spots
Marcelo & Mateus were our guides. They were very knowledgeable and very thorough about the history behind the favelas! This tour is eye opening and gave us a different perspective on what the culture at the Favelas is really like.
