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“I liked everything. Ray is an excellent guide, showed us the place as it is and it seems I understood it. The tour was well organized. Powerful impression. I will recommend Ray to my friends.”
Experience Rio’s largest favela on a respectful, guided walking tour in Rocinha. Meet locals, see stunning views, and break stereotypes for $34.
“If you really want to experience all facets of Rio up close, this tour is a must! We were lucky enough to be shown the favela by a guide who has lived there all his life. This made everything incredibly authentic! The steep stairs up…”
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.
“Great walking tour Authentic experience of Favela life Shows you through the heart of an urban slum city”
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.
“What an experience! Tourguide was very professional and made us feel very safe. Definitely worth the visit. What an eye-opener.”
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.
“Really enjoyed the overall atmosphere and the culture of the community, without making the tour overly touristic like in other communities. Caro and Raycca guided the group providing intersting insights and took kind care of the group. Definitely recommend”
Explore Rio’s largest favelas with a guided tour that offers authentic insights, stunning views, and safe, respectful local experiences for curious travelers.
“It was nice expirience. We could feel the life in favela. The tourguide Simon was very friendly. The view from the top of favela was amazing.”
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.
“Our tour of the Favela Santa Marta with Julian was incredibly eye-opening. It was fascinating to see firsthand how people live in the Favelas. Julian was very good, providing insightful information that made the experience both educational and memorable. I would definitely recommend it.”
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.
“Excellent guide. Carlos showed us the real life in the favela. The progress, as well as the challenges faced by residents”
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.
“Gilson was an amazing guide! It's incredible to experience the favela with the expert guidance of someone from the community, who is well-known and loved by his neighbors. Highly recommend taking this tour to get the most authentic experience!”
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 amazing - the guide had excellent knowledge of the favela and was happy to answer questions. The places that we stopped at were great local businesses and projects so everything went back into the local economy. Highly recommend!”
Discover Rio’s vibrant Favela da Rocinha through an engaging tour featuring stunning views, authentic local encounters, and expert guides for an affordable price.
“Passeio incrível, vistas maravilhosas, super recomendo, o guia Zé incrível, super atencioso, fiz novas amizades no grupo as fotos perfeitas, quem vier pro Rio venham fazer esse tour pela Rocinha, super seguro, voltaria mil vezes.”
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.
“This was probably the highlight of my trip to Rio! Carlos was my guide and he was awesome. He lives in the favela and knows it intimately. He shared so much information and we had great conversation during the tour. I felt completely safe and…”
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.
“We had an amazing time at the Favela with our guide, Carolina. She was the best tour guide I've had in my travels all over. She was extremely knowledgeable, spoken perfect English, answered our unending questions and has a big heart. She even took extra…”
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.
“We had an amazing trip with our guide Jessie she was very knowledgeable about the Favela and gave lots of information, the hike of the two brothers was good and incredible views from the top, we had a brilliant time on the motorbike taxis up…”
Christ above, Sugarloaf below and samba wherever the night lands.