Some of the most popular favelas for these types of tours are vidigal, rocinha, santa marta, babilônia, chapéu mangueira, and providência.    

Depending on the tour and on the favela of choice, visitors are brought to the winding corridors of the communities in jeeps, or somewhat less conspicuously, in vans or on foot, with stops to see the markets, homes, recreational activities, commerce, nurseries, cultural and social projects.

It is important that the utmost diference is shown to the residents, and that the experience is as fruitful, informative and warm as possible - For this reason, tourists must act respectfully, not showing prejudice or offense towards any of the residents, and they should to establish a sympathetic and reciprocal relationship where possible.