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Favela Walking Tour in Rio de Janeiro

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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4 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Spanish, Portuguese
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Overview

Take a non-intrusive 4-hour walking tour of Rocinha favela in Rio, and learn about life in the city’s famous shanty towns. Take a respectful tour with a favela resident, and meet the locals to experience their lives away from the usual stereotypes.

What's Included

  • Transport
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Avenida Atlântica
1702 - Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22021-001, Brazil

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Rocinha

We will walk across the Favela of Rocinha and show you how life is in there
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3 hours Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Minimum age is 5 years
  • Meeting point at Belmond Copacabana Palace at 13:25

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Favela Walking Tour in Rio de Janeiro?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (-03). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-10351P2

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Average 4.83 out of 5 stars based on 95 traveler reviews collected by Key West Private Charters and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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What's Included

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  • Transport
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Minimum age is 5 years
  • Meeting point at Belmond Copacabana Palace at 13:25
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

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