Discover the vibrant soul of Rio with Local Rio Tours, a company founded in 2002 by local guides from Rocinha Favela committed to delivering authentic and responsible experiences.
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Local Rio Tours provides the Best Favela Tours in Rio since 2002 and only with local guides who live and know the favela inside out. This environment makes your tour a unique experience. Having that said, we ensure as much as we can your safety during our tour.
Yes, we do. We offer at 10:30 & 16:30. Every day. – You can send us a WhatsApp message and we will give you more info about the tour. 
Up to 14 people per guide
We walk around 2 hours inside Rocinha.
Yes, we do. Please check our home page for more information. Use the code: favelawalkingtour to get 10% off.
Please be prepared for a moderate walk. There are lots of uneven steps in Rocinha.
Please wear comfortable shoes and a bottle of water.
Yes, it is. Under the condition that he/she is under 8 years old. Ps: One child per booking.
Yes, you can. However, you must say it beforehand to be entitled a discount.
We are on WhatsApp: +55 21 98178-9239
Tips are welcome at any time, however, it is not our guides mainly income, so it is much appreciated. Thank you!
Yes, we do offer football matches in Rio. However, you must check our oficial football page to up to date. 
Yes, we do. Please check it out here.
Yes, we do. Please check our get involved page.
We’ve outlined some of the social work we do in Rocinha.
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