- Duration45 minutes to 1 hour
- TypeMoto-taxi
- Meeting pointSão Conrado Metro Station, exit A
About the activity
Feel the adrenaline of a local-style ride through the largest favela in Brazil! Hop on the back of a moto-taxi to explore Rocinha with local drivers and discover the true essence of the favela.
More than a tour, this is an immersion in the culture, work and strength of the residents.
Did you know that Rocinha was one of the first places in Brazil to adopt the moto-taxi? On this experience, you will understand how this work makes getting around the favela easier and more accessible for residents, while getting to know every corner of the community in a respectful and authentic way, with people who know the area like the back of their hand.
At each stop, get ready for incredible views and stories that reveal a Rocinha full of culture and resistance, breaking prejudices and stereotypes.
Full itinerary
Meeting point: São Conrado Metro Station (exit A)
At the scheduled time, your guide will be waiting for you at exit A of São Conrado Metro Station. After check-in, your moto-taxi tour of Rocinha begins.
Stop 1: Rocinha Viewpoint, Historic Mural and Craft Fair
15 min*Discover the community's most famous landmark: the Mirante Rocinha, with a breathtaking view. Besides being a great spot for photos, it is also a restaurant where you can extend the tour with lunch, drinks and live music (optional). While you enjoy the view of Rocinha, Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon and Christ the Redeemer, your moto guide will show you the Historic Mural, which tells the story of Rocinha in graffiti from the 1930s to today. Also visit the Craft Fair and connect with local artists.
Stop 2: Laboriaux Viewpoint + Capoeira
15 min*The Laboriaux Viewpoint is the highest point in Rocinha. The name comes from an old French sanitation company that worked in the area. From there, you can admire a panoramic view of the South Zone, with Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, Christ the Redeemer and Copacabana in the background. At the Cultural Rooftop, you will watch a show by Acorda Capoeira, a project that has been changing lives through capoeira in Rocinha for over 20 years.
Stop 3: Moto Rooftop
10 min*The perfect spot for authentic photos on a motorcycle, with an incredible view as the backdrop.
Stop 4: Moto-Taxi Wall
10 min*Located in Dionéia, with an amazing view of Rocinha, it features a mural honoring moto-taxi drivers, essential professionals for mobility in the favelas. Rocinha was one of the pioneers of moto-taxi service in Brazil, which today has more than 1,300 drivers.
Stop 5: Footbridge
10 min*The Rocinha Footbridge is an architectural icon and a symbol of the community's struggle. Built in 1978 after residents mobilized and redesigned by Oscar Niemeyer in 2010, it provides a safe crossing over the Lagoa-Barra highway and has also become a cultural and tourist landmark.
End of the tour: São Conrado Metro Station
The tour ends at São Conrado Metro Station (exit A), where your local guide checks you out safely.
*Times are estimates and may vary depending on each tour.
Package details
- Licensed local driver as guide
- Tour monitored by the Na Favela Turismo app
- Included: entry to the private rooftop, guide and moto-taxi
- Average duration: 45 minutes to 1 hour
Add-ons
- Hotel pickup by transfer (only hotels in Copacabana, Leme, Leblon and Ipanema)
- Lunch at Mirante Rocinha
- Drone footage
Added at checkout.
Meeting point
São Conrado Metro Station, exit A
Schedule
Every day, from 9am to 4pm. You choose the time at checkout.
Cancellation policy
To receive a full refund, cancellation must be requested at least 24 hours before the start of the experience. After that, the refund may not be granted or may be subject to specific conditions.
Important information
- Tours run even on rainy days. You can cancel or change the date free of charge, as long as you ask at least 24 hours in advance.
- Although the rule is 24 hours, if by 6 pm the day before you see the weather won't be good and want to reschedule, we'll do it at no extra cost.
- If other people are joining the same tour with separate bookings, let us know up to 24 hours in advance, by email or WhatsApp, so we can place everyone on the same tour.
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