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Rocinha Cultural Walking Tour: Local Life Art and Community

By RIO EXPLORE
Free cancellation available
Price is £29 per adult

Features

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

Overview

Discover Rocinha, the largest favela in Brazil, on a guided cultural tour led by a local resident. Meet at Metrô São Conrado before taking a moto-taxi ride up through the community to scenic viewpoints overlooking São Conrado and Christ the Redeemer. Walk through vibrant streets, see local street art, visit the famous Rua 1, and step inside Joana’s home to experience daily life from a local perspective. You’ll also visit the area football court and learn about Rocinha’s history, culture, and community initiatives directly from your guide.

Activity location

  • Rocinha
    • Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Metrô São Conrado / Rocinha (Saída A)
    • 320 Rua General Olímpio Mourão Filho
    • 22610-020, São Conrado, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Rocinha Cultural Walking Tour: Local Life Art and Community
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Price details
£29.18 x 1 Adult£29.18
Total
Price is £29.18

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    moto taxi up the favela

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Rocinha

  • 15m
Take a local moto taxi up through Rocinha, one of the community’s main forms of transport.

Rocinha

  • 30m
Enjoy scenic viewpoints overlooking the community

Rocinha

  • 30m
Walk along the well known Rua 1 area and learn about its role in the community (photo restrictions apply).

Rocinha

  • 30m
Explore a local graffiti artist gallery featuring work by Wark.

Rocinha

  • 30m
Visit a local football court and observe daily life. Guests may join a casual game when available.

Rocinha

  • 30m
Walk back down Rocinha while learning more about Rocinha’s history. Moto taxi available for an additional fee.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Rocinha
    • Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Metrô São Conrado / Rocinha (Saída A)
    • 320 Rua General Olímpio Mourão Filho
    • 22610-020, São Conrado, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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