Rio Favela Tour | Why a Favela Tour Should Be on Your Bucket List
(6) Reviews
Rio de Janeiro
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If you're looking for a unique travel experience that will challenge your perspective and broaden your cultural horizons, then a Rio Favela tour should definitely be on your bucket list.
While favelas (informal settlements) in Rio de Janeiro have a reputation for being dangerous and impoverished, they are also vibrant communities full of life, music, and culture.
A favela tour offers a rare opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of Brazil's complex social and economic issues, while also getting to know the welcoming and resilient people who call these neighborhoods home.
From stunning panoramic views of the city to delicious street food and local art, a favela tour provides a truly...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Transporte Público desde o Bairro do Catete até a entrada da favela (15 min.)
The Maze - The Favela Art and architecture Gallery entrance ticket.
Guia
Private transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Museu da República (Palácio do Catete)
Nosso Guia estará à sua espera na entrada do Museu da República (Palácio do Catete). Address: R. do Catete, 153 – Catete, Rio de Janeiro
*Please arrive 10 minutes early* so we can start smoothly.
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Important Information
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Rio Favela Tour | Why a Favela Tour Should Be on Your Bucket List
(6) Reviews
Rio de Janeiro
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$175.00
Price varies by group size
About
If you're looking for a unique travel experience that will challenge your perspective and broaden your cultural horizons, then a Rio Favela tour should definitely be on your bucket list.
While favelas (informal settlements) in Rio de Janeiro have a reputation for being dangerous and impoverished, they are also vibrant communities full of life, music, and culture.
A favela tour offers a rare opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of Brazil's complex social and economic issues, while also getting to know the welcoming and resilient people who call these neighborhoods home.
From stunning panoramic views of the city to delicious street food and local art, a favela tour provides a truly...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Transporte Público desde o Bairro do Catete até a entrada da favela (15 min.)
The Maze - The Favela Art and architecture Gallery entrance ticket.
Guia
Private transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Museu da República (Palácio do Catete)
Nosso Guia estará à sua espera na entrada do Museu da República (Palácio do Catete). Address: R. do Catete, 153 – Catete, Rio de Janeiro
*Please arrive 10 minutes early* so we can start smoothly.
Return
Itinerary
What are favelas?
Favelas, also known as comunidades, are informal settlements that are typically located on the outskirts of urban areas. They are often characterized by poverty, overcrowding, and lack of basic infrastructure such as running water and sewage systems. Favelas emerged in Brazil in the late 19th century, as rural migrants moved to cities in search of work.
Over time, favelas became a permanent fixture of Brazil's urban landscape, and today they are home to millions of people across the country.
History of favelas in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro is home to some of the largest and most well-known favelas in Brazil. The first favela in Rio, Morro da Providência, was establi...
