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Rocinha Favela Local Tour

Duration: 1h and 30min
Languages: English
Guru: Luiz
Registered on January 27, 2022

Tourist Guide in Rocinha since 2012. An ambitious and avid young man who knows what he wants.

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  • No minimum number of attendees
    No minimum number of attendees is required for the tour
  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
  • Accepts electronic payment
    This tour allows payment by electronic means or credit card

Tour description

Attention: I do not make one person tours. Unless other people book, my safety police is to delay or cancel. I speak fluent English.

Note: If you see that that the booking is full or not enough people, just send me a private message! I can always have more people coming!


The tours start at an easy to access meeting point and from there, the tourists won't just take pictures and sightsee as they will also enter the local Favela and see the real reality of the place, not what the media portrays.

The tours start at top of the Favela, a famous local touristic point, and then we walk down the hill to the São Conrado subway station where the tourists can pick to go back through subway or uber.

Straightforward walking from point A to B, sightseeing, pictures, and explanations about the Favela

As a local, my tour is real and far from scripted or artificial! Tips are to be given PER PERSON.

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  • Meeting point:
    Estr. da Gávea, 250 - Rocinha, Rio de...
    Estr. da Gávea, 250 - Rocinha, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22451-264, Brazil
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    Uber recommended. The meeting point is Centro Municipal de Saúde Dr Albert Sabin. Address: Estr. da Gávea, 250 - Gávea, Rio de Janeiro.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour opinions

216 ratings
4.9
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Professionalism
4.87
Fun
4.59
Expression
4.73
Quality
4.8
Route
4.77
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Nina 16 Apr 2024
London

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Travelled alone - Apr 2024
Would definitely recommend! It felt safe and really interesting to walk around
Michelle 15 Apr 2024
Leeds

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Travelled alone - Apr 2024
Great tour. Luiz has a lot of knowledge about the favela and tells you a lot about everyday life there, as well as a little about the history of the favela. I really recommend the tour.
Gemelli 14 Apr 2024

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Travelled in couple - Apr 2024
A must , obrigado Luiz
Agata 14 Apr 2024
Warsaw

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Travelled alone - Apr 2024
Amazing tour! What a treat to be able to visit the favela with a local. Luiz is a great, entertaining, knowledgeable and no-BS guide. Highly recommended!
Lieselot 14 Apr 2024
Ostend

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Travelled in couple - Apr 2024
Luiz was een heel goeie gids. Hij groeide op in de favela en kent er dus de weg! Ook zijn humor konden we wel smaken. We vroegen honderduit vragen, waarop hij antwoordde. Probeer wel op tijd een bus/Uber te voorzien om naar de ontmoetingsplaats te komen (veel file in de favela!). / Le guide, Luiz, a été super. Il a répondu à nos milles questions. Calculez beaucoup de temps d'aller au point de rencontre. / El guía es guay y nos ha contestado a nuestros miles de preguntas. Para ir al lugar del comienzo, fue un desastre (por el tránsito). / Luiz was a very good guide, he knows his way and he has a good sense of humour. To go to the meeting point, took more time than expected so make sure you go on time (bus/Uber). Traffic jams on the main road!
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Not suitable for pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
There is no minimum number of people required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or credit card payment is accepted.
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