Rocinha Favela Walking Tour

Step into the heart of Rio’s most iconic favela and experience its culture, community, and daily life through a locally guided walk.

Getting started

Meet your guide at the designated meeting point - the Belmond Copacabana Palace Hotel at 1:20pm. After your ticket is validated, your guide will take you to the favela where you'll begin your guided walking tour.

What to expect

Rocinha favela walking tour

A guided walking experience through Brazil’s largest favela, offering an authentic and respectful look into local life.

Features:

• Rocinha favela: Walk through narrow alleys and streets used daily by residents, guided by someone from the community

• Expert guidance: Learn about Rocinha’s history, growth, and social dynamics from an expert English-speaking local.

• Cultural immersion: Meet residents and interact with local businesses, projects, and cultural spaces, and watch a Capoeira show by the community's children.