Favela Tour in Rio de Janeiro
Description
FAVELATOUR is indispensable if you look for a deeper perspective of many aspects of Brazil`s complex socioeconomic issues. Tour integrates visitors and locals revealing a new angle of favelas and its people, changing their reputation of exclusion. You will go to Rocinha, largest favela in Brazil, and may be, Vila Canoas, according to weather condition. From there you also get to see impressive panoramic views over Rio. We walk you through both residential and commercial area and you may also purchase nice handcrafts, if you wish. 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. We do not offer tours on sunday PM. Tours 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You will visit Vila Canoas according to weather condition.
- Não operamos tours nos domingos a tarde. Tours sujeitos a quorum minimo para a confirmação final
Reviews(506)
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.
They cancelled our trip 1 hour before because they could gather only 3 people including us.
yes, that may happen for solo travellers with short stay on low season.
Brilliant tour, Simon was excellent.
Simon was our guide. He was very knowledgeable, friendly and enthusiastic. We found the tour really interesting. There were many other tour groups in the favella at the same time and we felt completely safe throughout.
We had a fantastic night with Pedro! Tons of information, brought us to great places and was responsive and interested if we were having a good time at each spot. I totally recommend and I hope you get Pedro. Really a great guy.
5/5 This tour was educational and fascinating.
Be close to the area and people live experience we probably never back But was good have the experience
Excellent tour and guide. We saw what life is like in the favellas. Advise - wear bug spray and proper shoes, flip flops aren't the best idea!
