Rio de Janeiro
The favela walks led by people who live there: Rocinha’s main streets and viewpoints with guides raised on them, money staying in the community. Done this way it is perspective, not spectacle; the local guide is non-negotiable.
Explore Rio’s vibrant Rocinha favela on a respectful guided walk, learn from locals, and gain a genuine perspective on community life in Brazil.
Most Popular“It was an amazing experience. And our guide Ray, was the best. Very good in English and she made you feel comfortable, which was nice, when it’s your first time in a favela.”
Experience Rio’s largest favela on a respectful, guided walking tour in Rocinha. Meet locals, see stunning views, and break stereotypes for $34.
“This tour was absolutely incredible! Visiting Rocinha was eye-opening and so full of energy and culture. Our guide was fantastic — knowledgeable, kind, and clearly passionate about the community. We always felt safe and welcomed, and it was amazing to see a different, more real…”
Explore Rocinha, Rio's largest favela, with a local guide on this 3-hour walking tour. Experience authentic community life, stunning views, and cultural insights.
“Our tour guide was very knowledgeable! The motor taxi ride up was fun! It was great learning activity. However as a black American some of the part of the tour was a little too familiar. But that’s just based on personal experiences. Overall would recommend…”
Explore Rio’s largest favela with a guided tour. Enjoy stunning city views, learn about local life, and experience authentic community stories for just $47.
“Highly recommended this tour. Not only do you get to see some incredible views, you also get to see and experience the real Rio. The guides are incredibly knowledgeable and make you feel very safe at all times as well as answering all your questions.”
Discover Rio’s Santa Marta favela with a local guide, supporting community projects, authentic sights, and cultural insights in this 3-hour tour for $24.
“Luis was the perfect guy for such a tour, couldn‘t imagine a better one! You can Feel his passion for his and his fathers project. You can ask anything you want, even critical questions! I‘d recomment for everyone who wants a pure insight of the…”
Explore Rio’s largest favelas with a guided tour that offers authentic insights, stunning views, and safe, respectful local experiences for curious travelers.
“great tour, great tour guide . Very interesting to understand the different side of Rio. Well priced”
Experience Rio’s vibrant Vidigal Favela with Russo, a lifelong resident guide. Walk through colorful streets, enjoy stunning views, and learn authentic stories.
“Russo very informative and having lived there all his life everybody lol.Arrived early at meeting point Would definitely recommend this tour with Russo.”
Discover Rio’s Santa Marta Favela with a guided tour that offers authentic insights, stunning views, and meaningful community engagement for $30.
“Such a rich history and an immersive experience into the Brazilian culture. You’re able to see first hand the diverse culture in a safe way. I’m forever grateful for the time I shared with the beautiful people of the Saint Marta Favela!”
Discover Rio’s largest favela on a private, culturally-rich walking tour with stunning rooftop views, led by guides who grew up there, for $50.
“Worth every penny! Gabriela was very knowledgeable about the favela and made us fell comfortable and safe!”
Discover the authentic side of Rio with a Santa Marta favela tour led by a local guide. Visit community projects, enjoy stunning views, and see Rio through residents’ eyes for just $26.
“The tour was amazing, the guide was great, explained us so much and gave us time to take pictures!”
Discover Rio’s vibrant favela life with a local guide, secret spots, and breathtaking viewpoints on this 2.5-hour authentic tour for $44.
“The tour was astonishing. Gisele and Larissa were perfect guides, so fun but informative at the same time. It wasn’t just a boring tour but we visited a lot of cool spots and heard a lot of stories directly from guides that are local. Would…”
Discover Rio’s vibrant Favela da Rocinha through an engaging tour featuring stunning views, authentic local encounters, and expert guides for an affordable price.
“Gabbi was great she knew of the area and community, answered a lot of our questions! We even took pictures with a monkey. Had a lot of fun and felt safe the whole time.”
Explore Rio’s Rocinha favela with a knowledgeable local guide on this authentic, safe, 2-3 hour walking tour for just $20, with stunning city views.
“A phenomenal experience with our tour guide Carlos. He grew up and still lives in the Favela so his knowledge and first hand experiences were priceless. I was concerned about safety, but they answered my questions beforehand and not once did I feel unsafe on…”
Discover the real life of Rio’s Rocinha favela with a guided tour that combines stunning views, cultural insights, and local stories for an authentic experience.
“Carlos explained life in the favela with a lot of detail and answered every question we had in an engaging way. His personality and knowledge of the favela made this one of the best tours I took while visiting Rio!”
Explore Rio’s vibrant favela and hike the Two Brothers trail for panoramic city views—an authentic experience guided by knowledgeable locals for around $81.
“Sergio was a great guide! Very funny and knowlegeable about the mountain and the favela. Make sure to get ready for some good exercise. Because the hike can be difficult for those who are not in shape. But the view is magnificent!!”
Christ above, Sugarloaf below and samba wherever the night lands.