Favela tour in Rio de Janeiro

Discover life inside a Rio de Janeiro favela on a half-day tour and see various communities within the favela, a Brazilian version of the shanty towns in South-Africa. Get a clear idea of the lifestyles and understand the structure and system of a favela.

On this educational tour you will:

• go on a jeep ride from your hotel in Rio to the favelas
• explore a completely different side of Rio that you would probably not see on your own
• do a guided walking tour around one of the many the favelas in Rio, such as Rocinha
• meet and interact with locals and get a better understanding of the Brazilian society who live in the favelas
• learn more about running water, urbanisation, electricity, sanitaton practices, garbage disposals and safety
• understand how the favelas became more pacified and how the community deals with criminality
• ... and more

• The specific departure time for this tour will be determined upon reconfirmation
• Roundtrip transfer is included from and to most hotels in São Conrado, Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana, Barra, Santa Teresa and Centro
• Please call to confirm your tour at least 72 hours prior to the activity time to organize your pick-up
• You will need to present your voucher on the day of the tour. You can choose to print it or to bring a mobile version of it on your smartphone or tablet