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Favela Tour Rocinha and Vila Canoas in Rio de Janeiro

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Favela Tour Rocinha and Vila Canoas in Rio de Janeiro
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
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Get a glimpse into local life in Rio de Janeiro during a favela tour that reveals a different side of the Marvelous City. In an intimate group limited to 12 travelers, you’ll explore two of the largest favelas in Rio, and benefit from the local insight of a guide as you learn more about living conditions in the city.
  • Gain rare insight into life in a favela during a tour of Rocinhas and Vila Canoas
  • A great choice for travelers that have already ticked off top Rio attractions
  • Delve deeper into local life in the city
  • Hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off are included
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Traveler pickup is offered
We can make pick ups from most Hotels/accommodations in the South Zone of Rio. Please indicate the Hotel/place you are staying during your reservation and if your Hotel is not listed please still inform us of your place of stay.

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Não operamos tours nos domingos a tarde. Tours sujeitos a quorum minimo para a confirmação final
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Favela Tour

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

  • 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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The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Favela Tour Rocinha and Vila Canoas in Rio de Janeiro?
A:
The policy on face masks and attendee health is:

  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
See all safety measures taken by Favela Tour Rocinha and Vila Canoas in Rio de Janeiro.
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Favela Tour Rocinha and Vila Canoas in Rio de Janeiro?
A:
The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
See all safety measures taken by Favela Tour Rocinha and Vila Canoas in Rio de Janeiro.
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Favela Tour Rocinha and Vila Canoas in Rio de Janeiro?
A:
The policies on staff health & safety are:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
See all safety measures taken by Favela Tour Rocinha and Vila Canoas in Rio de Janeiro.
Q:
What is the maximum group size during Favela Tour Rocinha and Vila Canoas in Rio de Janeiro?
A:
This activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers.

See all safety measures taken by Favela Tour Rocinha and Vila Canoas in Rio de Janeiro.

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Don’t miss a Favela Tour when in Rio!
tosberg
, Jan 2020
This is a must do tour of Rio! See how a favela or shantytown operates. Barbara was our tour guide and she was great. She took us thru Vila Canoas first, a small favela where we walked through and within. We made a stop at the school where part of the tour fee gets donated to. Then we went to Rocinha, a large favela and walked the main shopping street and district. We stopped for a beautiful view of Rio on our way down the hill and had a chance to buy some merchandise from a few shops run by the locals. Barbara our guide answered any questions and provided lots of interesting facts. The tour is somewhat physically rigorous having to climb up and down steps and uneven pavements. We also did a mini tour of the areas as we drove through to the favelas. We were picked up and dropped back at our hotel also. If you go to Rio, this tour is one you shouldn’t miss...It’s a major contrast to the beautiful beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema too.
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Great tour
girlingjoshua
, Nov 2019
Provides a very positive view of the favalas and the strong communities that’s they have. Great to meet the locals and see their positive reception to us tourists.
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Great favela trip
andyemmerson1
, Aug 2019
We had a great afternoon at the favela. The tour guide was very passionate and informative and the whole experience was fantastic. I would highly recommend.
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Bellissima esperienza
Passport66324757205
, Apr 2019
Visitare una favela è un'esperienza molto forte e interessante ; il tour è organizzato benissimo : la guida era preparatissimo e disponibile; la consiglio vivamente!
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