We doubted re favela tour, but after reviewing the comments to Marcelo’s services decided to join the tour. We were lucky to be guided by Marcelo. All the time we felt very comfortable and safe. We get a lot of interesting information on the Brazilian...More

This was an amazing eye opening experience. As Carlos the tour guide put it "seeing 2 countries in 1". I absolutely recommend it, its safe! I could relate to this as its pretty much how my country is, its a bittersweet unforgettable tour. Always good...More

We had a great favela tour with Edson as guide. He was very communicative and friendly and showed us all the quirky spots and neighbourhoods of the favela. It felt very safe and it was interesting to see the busy every-day life of the people...More

Barbara is awesome and really makes it come alive. She has a genuine love and care for the people of the favelas. Don’t miss it! But don’t stand in the open doors of people’s homes and take photos inside as some in our group did....More

We did the Rocinha favela walking tour with Carlos. It was fantastic despite the pouring rain. Carlos is a passionate advocate for the favela people and the importance of education to lift the residents out of their impoverished situation.

be warned don't go on this tour its political and dangerous wouldn't do it again ever Flavelas are not safe no matter what you tour guide says, rat runs, rats, guns, cockroaches and poverty booked stay clear

The tour was superb. Our guide Barbara was simply the best. She gave detailed information about the history of the favelas, took us to walk around. At no time, did I sense any fear. Actually I felt that we were in good hands. We can...More