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Great Experience
This was very good, Sherlock is your guy when u do the Rocinha tour. He made us feel safe. The fact that he can speak English a bit made everything even more exciting.
Drone Video in the Favela Rocinha
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Price from
- $64 / person
- Location
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews
- Languages
- EN, ES
- Group
- Small group, up to 100
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- RIO EXPLORE
- Meeting point
- Please wait at Metro Sao Conrado Exit A, you will receive the guides contact prior to the tour, please contact them when your arrive.
Description
The Favela Tour Rocinha is a guided cultural tour inside Rocinha, the largest favela in Brazil, starting at Metrô São Conrado – Exit A. The experience starts with a motorcycle ride to the top of the community, panoramic viewpoints overlooking São Conrado, Christ the Redeemer, and the surrounding hills, as well as a drone video session capturing the landscape. Led by a local guide, the tour provides insight into daily life, history, social dynamics, and community projects within Rocinha, with opportunities for respectful cultural interaction, and concludes with a return by walking or moto-taxi. by @rioexplore
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 7 times a day, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
- Next available
- Wed, Oct 7
- Adult (ages 10+)
- $64
Out at sunset: the 4:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:58 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 6.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Favela da Rocinha
take a peak into local life
What's included
Included
Public transportation
Not included
Admission into Rocinha
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
5 reviews
How it compares in Rio de Janeiro
- Starting price $64 is 20% below the typical $80 for tours of similar length in Rio de Janeiro
Excurgo comparison of 1,656 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Drone Video in the Favela Rocinha take?
Drone Video in the Favela Rocinha lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Drone Video in the Favela Rocinha cost?
Prices start at $64 per person for this Rio de Janeiro experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Drone Video in the Favela Rocinha run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 7 departures a day between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
Can I cancel Drone Video in the Favela Rocinha for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Please wait at Metro Sao Conrado Exit A, you will receive the guides contact prior to the tour, please contact them when your arrive. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Drone Video in the Favela Rocinha offered in?
The experience is available in EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 100 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Drone Video in the Favela Rocinha worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 5 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by RIO EXPLORE.
Reviews(5)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
A
The Best Tour Ever
This tour was dope, a little confusion about the meeting spot at the train station but communication was good so I found my tour guide shorty after. Sherlock out tour guide was excellent, showed us around and was very energetic and upbeat.the best and exciting part even before the drone video was the crazy motorbike ride up to the top of the favelas. This is a must do trip.
K
Great Favela Experience
Listen to your tour guide Be careful when u disembark from the motorcycle.. make sure your leg does not touch the exhaust to avoid burns.
J
Rodrigo was awesome Favela Tour guide! Just Enough of an Experience 😁
Rodrigo was awesome, so patient , so kind, very professional but friendly , he kept us safe , very informative about safety when we needed to be cautious in particular areas , very aware of his group’s whereabouts- he made sure we stayed together and had a great time. Experience was just enough , exactly what we wanted !
A
"More Than a Tour — A Real Connection to Rocinha
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This tour is absolutely fantastic! Emma, Leroy, and Mateus really take the time to make sure you have a great experience from start to finish. The drone video was such a wonderful keepsake — such a nice way to remember the day. I also really appreciated how available Leroy was to answer all our questions about the favela, its community, and the local lifestyle. You can tell they genuinely care about giving visitors an authentic and respectful experience. Highly recommend booking this tour!
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