expedia
Skip to main content
A person pointing at a cityscape with a mountain in the background. 1
A group of people on a mountain tour. 2
A person wearing a dark jacket, standing outdoors with a yellow and green background. 3
A group of people on a bridge with a scenic view of mountains in the background. 4
A group of people posing in front of a mural with multiple faces and scenes. 5
By Favela Walking Tour

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 185 per adult
See tickets

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Visiting the Rocinha favela, one of Rio's hundreds of “favelas” (the Brazilian term for a slum or shantytown) and the largest in the country, is a local experience that gives you the chance to see Brazil from another point of view. With a resident guide, take a non-intrusive walking tour to learn about daily life in the favela and gain insight into the challenges these communities face.

    When your tour is finished our driver will be heading back to Copacabana neighborhood crossing the beaches of Leblon and Ipanema, therefore you must inform our tour guide where you are staying so we can make sure you are dropped off as close as possible to your hotel.

    Duration of our tour including pickup and drop off is around 3 hours.

Activity location

  • Copacabana Beach
    • Av. Atlantica - Copacabana,
    • 22070-011, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Estr. da Gávea, 837
    • 837 Estrada da Gávea
    • 22610-001, São Conrado, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

Check availability

Favela Tour at 16:30

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Meeting Point from Sao Conrado: This is the only meeting point:
Estrada da Gávea, 837 - São Conrado
São Conrado Metro Station – EXIT C at 4:30

Duration: 2 hours
Motor taxi
Starting point:
Estr. da Gávea, 837 - São Conrado, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22610-001, Brazil

Starting time: 16:30
Price details
RM 188.58 x 1 AdultRM 188.58
Total
Price is RM 188.58

Motorbike & Drone at 14:30

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Meeting point : Estrada. da Gávea, 837 - São Conrado
Sao Conrado Metro Station - Exit C

This option does not include the Favela Walking Tour
Duration: 2 hours
Motorbike ride
Inclusions:: ✅ Included:

Local guide
Motorbike
Drone footage

❌ Not included:
Walking Tour
Starting point:
Estr. da Gávea, 837 - São Conrado, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22610-001, Brazil

Starting time: 14:30
Price details
RM 412.52 x 1 AdultRM 412.52
Total
Price is RM 412.52

Favela Tour & Drone at 11:30

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Group Tour: Estrada da Gávea, 837 - São Conrado
São Conrado Metro Station – EXIT C at 11:30
Duration: 3 hours
Info about the tour: ✅ 3 hour guided tour by a local guide
✅ Motortaxi ️
✅ Rooftop views
✅ Drone Experience

Motortaxi
Starting point:
Estr. da Gávea, 837 - São Conrado, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22610-001, Brazil

Starting time: 11:30
Price details
RM 471.46 x 1 AdultRM 471.46
Total
Price is RM 471.46

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Local guide
  • Inclusions
    Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Inclusions
    Access Contribution to community
  • Inclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off (select hotels only)
  • Exclusions
    Gratuities

Know before you book

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult
    • May be operated by a multilingual guide
    • Be aware of uneven steps
    • For the privacy and comfort of all participants, we do not allow sunglasses equipped with cameras on our tours.
    • You must be fit or in good condition to walk at least 5 km
    • Our walking tour is around 3km downhill

Activity itinerary

Copacabana Beach

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket not included
This is our first beach and place where we pickup most of our clients at 13:30 (be aware)

Ipanema Beach

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Second beach - another great location in Rio and one of the most expensive areas in Brazil. We drive by to pickup clients as well. We drive by the second meeting point at 13:50

Rocinha

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
We expect to arrive in Rocinha after all pickups at 14:30 for our walking tour - please wear comfortable shoes for the tour

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Copacabana Beach
    • Av. Atlantica - Copacabana,
    • 22070-011, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Estr. da Gávea, 837
    • 837 Estrada da Gávea
    • 22610-001, São Conrado, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Sol Ipanema Hotel
    • 320 Avenida Vieira Souto
    • 22420-004, Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro
    • 1702 Avenida Atlântica
    • 22021-001, Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Best Deals on Things to Do

Experience the wonders of the world up close with great deals on things to do near and far. Expedia offers one-of-a-kind activities that allow you to explore Rio de Janeiro your way. Whether you love nature, culture, food or a bit of adventure, we have the perfect activity for you.

Top experiences in Rio de Janeiro

With so many things to do in Rio de Janeiro, planning the perfect day out may seem like a daunting task. Expedia is here to take the hassle out of finding the best attractions, tours and activities in Rio de Janeiro. Families, couples and business travellers can all find the perfect activity in Rio de Janeiro to create life-long memories with the help of Expedia.