About this experience
Join an authentic tour of a favela in Rio de Janeiro. Learn about the local culture from a tour guide who actually lives in the community, and visit incredible places for breathtaking views.
At a glance
- Duration: 3 hr
What is included
- Transportation in a car licensed by the tourism office
- Professional bilingual tour guide
Not included
- Food and Drinks
- Motorcycle taxis are not included
- There is no pickup service for Recreio and Barra.
Itinerary and highlights
In this tour we will go up to the top of the favela together with residents where the tourist will feel the climate of the favela taking a tour of the alleys and alleys where the history of the favela is told.
Right at the entrance to the favela is the place where some scenes from the movie Fast and Furious 5 were recorded.
Parts of Elite Squad 2 were also filmed in the community, not to mention the list of artists who have visited the site, such as pop stars Michael Jackson and Madonna, as well as personalities like Alicia Keys, Vin Diesel, Hugh Jackman, Jason Statham among others.
The view from the top of the favela is incredible! Sugarloaf, Urca, Corcovado, Ipanema, Copacabana and more, all seen at once.
Meeting and pickup information
- There is no pickup service for Recreio and Barra.
Languages and tickets
- Portuguese — Guide
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- RIO PASSEIOS EXPERIENCE
Accessibility and practical details
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The tour is not private, but shared, and the guide will speak in English, Spanish and Portuguese
- We are not responsible for items lost on our buses or vans.
- We do the tour, rain or shine. The day of the tour is chosen by the customer, therefore no refund will be generated in case of bad weather. We will do the tour rain or shine.
- Pick-ups in Barra da Tijuca and Recreio are not included.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Available tour options
- Pickup included
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