Favela Tour Rocinha and Vila Canoas in Rio de Janeiro
Overview
FAVELA TOUR is indispensable if you look for a deeper perspective of many aspects of Brazil`s complex socioeconomic structure. Tour integrates visitors and locals revealing a new angle of favelas and its people, changing their reputation of exclusion only.
You will go to Rocinha, largest favela in Brazil, and Vila Canoas, both nearby São Conrado area. 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.
You will go to Rocinha, largest favela in Brazil, and Vila Canoas, both nearby São Conrado area. 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.
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Rocinha, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil
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.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Pass By: Copacabana Beach, Av. Atlantica - Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22070-011 Brazil
Part of the road trip trajectory towards and back from the Favela includes most South Zone beaches in Rio.
Pass By: Leblon Beach, Avenida Ataulfo de Paiva, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil
Part of the road trip trajectory towards the back of the Favela includes most South Zone beaches in Rio.
Pass By: Ipanema Beach, Avenida Vieira Souto - Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22420-002 Brazil
Part of the road trip trajectory towards the back of the Favela includes most South Zone beaches in Rio.
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Rocinha, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil
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.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Pass By: Copacabana Beach, Av. Atlantica - Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22070-011 Brazil
Part of the road trip trajectory towards and back from the Favela includes most South Zone beaches in Rio.
Pass By: Leblon Beach, Avenida Ataulfo de Paiva, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil
Part of the road trip trajectory towards the back of the Favela includes most South Zone beaches in Rio.
Pass By: Ipanema Beach, Avenida Vieira Souto - Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22420-002 Brazil
Part of the road trip trajectory towards the back of the Favela includes most South Zone beaches in Rio.
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Não operamos tours nos domingos a tarde. Tours sujeitos a quorum minimo para a confirmação final
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
David_R
March 2022
Great tour with Barbara our guide. Very interesting information and we got lots of opportunities to ask questions. Really enjoyed this tour and certainly would recommend. Not a safe place to go without a guide!
Great tour with Barbara our guide. Very interesting information and we got lots of opportunities to ask questions. Really enjoyed this tour and certainly would recommend. Not a safe place to go without a guide!Ellie_L
March 2022
Good and well organized. Interesting to hear about the history of Brazil and the favelas. Thank you Leo!
Good and well organized. Interesting to hear about the history of Brazil and the favelas. Thank you Leo!J9856CBsimonap
February 2022
We had a great time with Leo. He is kind, polite and well spoken person. We had nice conversations about the favela, social, economic and political background. The whole time he made us feel safe and also gave us the time to observe, discuss among ourselves and take pictures (also when NOT to tak...
We had a great time with Leo. He is kind, polite and well spoken person. We had nice conversations about the favela, social, economic and political background. The whole time he made us feel safe and also gave us the time to observe, discuss among ourselves and take pictures (also when NOT to take pictures 😉) Totally recommended experience in Rio. Thanks Leo!C4974QJheatherm
January 2022
This was a fantastic tour. Such an excellent cultural lesson with beautiful over view of Rio. Leo was a gracious, intelligent well spoken guide and we truly enjoyed the exchange.
This was a fantastic tour. Such an excellent cultural lesson with beautiful over view of Rio. Leo was a gracious, intelligent well spoken guide and we truly enjoyed the exchange.April_H
January 2022
Our tour guide Leo was very well versed on the history and existing issues the people living in favelas face. I travel extensively, and look for tours that give truth and fact about the country im visiting. I want the good, and the not so good information so I can make my own determination abo...
Our tour guide Leo was very well versed on the history and existing issues the people living in favelas face. I travel extensively, and look for tours that give truth and fact about the country im visiting. I want the good, and the not so good information so I can make my own determination about a place. I want valid and fair information. I want to see the people and learn about the history and culture. If you want this from a tour of the Favelas. A full idea of Brazil and its total history. Make sure and get Leo. Leo offered this. ❤️👍🏽sailorboy4real
December 2021
What a blessing to be connected with an outstanding tour guide named Leo. He knew the favela we were to tour intimately and his passion for the people was clearly evident. His knowledge of the history of the people and social structure, was conveyed in clear English language for us. We felt safe...
What a blessing to be connected with an outstanding tour guide named Leo. He knew the favela we were to tour intimately and his passion for the people was clearly evident. His knowledge of the history of the people and social structure, was conveyed in clear English language for us. We felt safe and followed his cues as to when to take photos or not. There was no pressure to spend money on anything additional but we did find a gift shop that had numerous locally made crafts and clothing that afforded us the opportunity have memories to take home with us.