Rio de Janeiro · RIO FAVELA TOURS
Rocinha, Vidigal and Santa Marta are neighbourhoods where hundreds of thousands of cariocas live and work. The 15 walks below are led by residents and local guides, with prices, durations and how each one is organised on the ground.
Walk Rocinha with a local guide, learn about daily life in Rio's largest favela, and see the city from a thoughtful community-focused viewpoint.
Walk through Rio’s Rocinha favela with local guides, meet residents, learn its history, enjoy city views, and see capoeira in a respectful way.
Explore Santa Marta with a local guide, visit Michael Jackson Square, hear samba, meet residents, and support community projects in Rio.
Meet resident guide Gilson Fumaça on a thoughtful Santa Marta tour with local stories, social projects, Michael Jackson sites, and Rio views.
Explore Rocinha with a local guide, motorcycle ride, secret viewpoints, capoeira, samba, and direct support for Rio’s community.
Explore Vidigal, ride local motorbike taxis, and hike Two Brothers for sweeping views of Rio, Ipanema, Leblon, and Copacabana.
Explore Rocinha and Vila Canoas with local guides, hillside views, community projects, and a thoughtful look at Rio’s social contrasts.
Explore Rio’s Vidigal favela, hike Morro Dois Irmãos, meet a local guide, and see sweeping views on this intimate 2.5-hour tour.
Hike Morro Dois Irmãos at sunrise from Vidigal, ride a moto-taxi, enjoy Rio views, and learn local history with a friendly guide.
Hike Morro Dois Irmaos, ride a Vidigal motorcycle taxi, and explore Rio views, Rocinha, and local streets on a small-group half-day tour.
Explore Vidigal with a local guide, meet residents, learn favela history, and enjoy sweeping Rio views on a small-group tour.
Explore Santa Marta with a local guide, ride its tram, visit Michael Jackson Square, and learn how community projects shape life in Rio.
Explore Rio’s Santa Marta favela with a local guide, street art, community projects, Michael Jackson’s viewpoint, and mountain views.
Walk Rocinha with local guide Luiz, learn how favela life works, enjoy Rio views, and support local families through lunch and souvenirs.
Walk through Rio’s Rocinha or Vidigal favela with a local guide, learn its history, meet residents, and see remarkable city views.
Pick a summit, a stretch of sand or a night out.
