Authentic Rocinha Favela Walking Experience with a Local Guide

There is a motorcycle ride to start the trip which was not mentioned plus there were three additional mandatory charges per person that we were not told about.

We had Carlos as our great guide. We can recommend him without reservation. He made this tour an unforgettable experience for us. Carlos is from this favela himself and was therefore able to let us immerse ourselves in his world and answer all our questions. He was a very patient guide and also accommodated our wishes during the tour. If you book Carlos as a guide, then you have done everything right, big recommendation!! And you can also do the well-known drone video recording with him; that is nice, especially if you want to spend some money in the favela.

We had a guided tour of Rocinha with Carlos, who has lived in the favela for 32 years. He gave us a insight into life in Rocinha and was happy to answer all our questions along the way. As part of the tour, we took organised motorcycle taxis up to the top, which was a really fun and exciting experience. We then walked through the favela and stopped at a rooftop with an incredible view, where we could buy something to drink and use the toilet. We walked back down through the favela to the metro afterward together with Carlos. We felt safe throughout the entire tour and really appreciated the opportunity to see Rocinha and learn more about the community from someone who actually lives there. A very interesting and memorable experience. Highly recommend!

Loved this tour. Aside that we booked this last minute and this the arrangement for the meeting point was chaotic it was very cool. The tour guide Caio was very helpfull and funny. The trip to the top was cool and the rooftop view was the best. Sometimes a bit scary in the Favela but if you behave there is nothing to worry. Would definitely recommend!

What an incredible and eye-opening experience. Carlos was our guide and is a local of Rocinha. We learned so much from him, and we never felt like our safety was jeopardized. Carlos— thank you for showing us and teaching us about a different side of Rio. Your knowledge and guidance are the reasons why we will recommend you to friends and family.

Exciting motorcycle ride into the favella always felt safe, guide was thorough and always gave answers to questions interesting experience

Very unique and exotic journey with Carlos, our experienced tour guide filled with humor and expertise. Strongly recommend having the tour with him, a kind native resident who shared us the real Favela life and history.

Carlos was amazing! We felt safe and taken care of, and learned so much! Thank you for everything!

Amazing experience ! Carlos was kind and very knowledgeable.

Great experience, very informative guide also amazing person will definitely make you feel comfortable to ask any questions funny as well, would highly recommend!!