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    Favela Tour - Marcelo Armstrong

    491 Reviews
    #109 of 626 Tours in Rio de Janeiro
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    Rocinha, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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    FAVELA TOUR in Rocinha and Vila Canoas
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    Not all favelas are over-run by drug lords. For an insightful look at life in Rio's favelas, it is highly recommended you book a tour with a reputable favela guide. A good tour will include a visit to a school and an opportunity to positively impact...more
    Suggested duration: 2-3 hours
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    Rocinha, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    Zona Sul (South Zone)
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    Reviewed 5 days ago
    A must when in Rio!
    Review of: FAVELA TOUR in Rocinha and Vila Canoas

    When telling our friends we were going to Rio, they half joked and said "Stay out of the favelas!". We didn't listen...and we're glad! The tour was a great experience and we learned so much about the culture, lifestyle and inner workings of the favelas....More

    Date of experience: March 2019
    Thank LowveldLady
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Very insightful and safe

    I did this tour 15 years ago, also with Marcelo. A lot has changed and a lot hasnt. Still this is a very good tour to do to have a right perspective in Rio de Janeiro. I recommend Favela Tours for its service and hospitality.

    Date of experience: February 2019
    Thank Pietervhnl
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Highly recommend!
    Review of: FAVELA TOUR in Rocinha and Vila Canoas

    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

    Date of experience: February 2019
    Thank Dima_Palich
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    RIO Favela Walking Tour A Must!!!!!

    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

    Date of experience: December 2018
    Thank SA4LIFE1
    Reviewed 31 December 2018 via mobile
    Great favela tour

    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

    Date of experience: December 2018
    Thank MadsfromNorway
    Reviewed 25 November 2018 via mobile
    Fantastic! Don’t miss it

    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

    Date of experience: November 2018
    1  Thank Ripwalk
    Reviewed 20 November 2018 via mobile
    Must do!

    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.

    Date of experience: November 2018
    Thank maranne0
    Reviewed 31 October 2018
    Terrible tour

    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

    Date of experience: October 2018
    5  Thank PJMS2014
    Reviewed 29 October 2018 via mobile
    Excellent Tour

    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

    Date of experience: October 2018
    1  Thank Victoria1126
    Reviewed 24 October 2018
    Marcelo Armstrong - Favela Tour

    October 2018. We did the Marcelo Armstrong's Rio de Janeiro Favela Tour. Outstanding experience. Outstanding tour. Luiz was our tour guide: Extremely informative and passionate about the favela history and experience. Spoke English perfectly. Felt very safe the entire time. Toured Rochina and Vila Canoas....More

    Date of experience: October 2018
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    Response from JoopOTheHague | Reviewed this property |
    You can visit the site of favelatourrio or you can contact the organisation by sending an email to the former president of the residents of Rocinha: Paulo Amendoim or call him on +55 21 3322 8498
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    Response from Tammy-loulou | Reviewed this property |
    We did the tour on a Sunday afternoon 👍🏻
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    Response from morganao296 | Reviewed this property |
    The tour takes about 4 hours and the cost it’s £24, about (R$100 real) I would recommend “BE A LOCAL TOURS” With patrick gripp gibaja as your guide, as he does speak English and he is a very good guide. Hope you enjoy bro... More
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