Favela Tour Vidigal a Rio de Janeiro

Duration2h 30m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesPortuguese, English, Italian

Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

An authentic experience guided by Francesco, an Italian guide who lives in Rio and shares the everyday life of the favela. Ride a mototaxi to the top, walk through local alleys to witness real daily life, and enjoy two of the most breathtaking panoramic views of Rio de Janeiro away from the crowds.

What's included

Community visitation fee for the favela
Mototaxi transfer with the local mototaxi drivers

Food and drinks at the bars along the way are at the traveler's own expense.
Optional drone video (extra, paid on site)

What to expect

Vidigal
2h

We get straight into the action, hopping on the back of the local mototaxi drivers' bikes that carry us up to the top of the favela. We explore the upper part of Vidigal, which has been revitalized with a football pitch and a small park. From there we walk down on foot through the alleyways where, between glimpses of the mountain, the rainforest and the beaches, the houses unfold one after another and you will see first-hand how daily life unfolds in the community. Some areas can be photographed; in others, photos and sunglasses are not allowed, but they will stay etched in your memory.
Sugarloaf Mountain
Pass by

Sitting at a favela bar, we take in what has been voted one of the most beautiful views in the city, spanning the beaches of Leblon and Ipanema and Sugarloaf Mountain (Pao de Acucar).
Pass by

On the final stop we reach a bar with a panoramic terrace, from where you can also admire Christ the Redeemer in the distance. Anyone who wishes can have a drone video filmed (optional extra service).

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Go to Praça do Vidigal. By Uber/taxi, set destination to "Praça do Vidigal". By bus, take any line along Av. Niemeyer to the Vidigal stop. Your guide, Francesco, will wait in the center of the square wearing his official local tour guide badge.

End point

Go to Praça do Vidigal. By Uber/taxi, set destination to "Praça do Vidigal". By bus, take any line along Av. Niemeyer to the Vidigal stop. Your guide, Francesco, will wait in the center of the square wearing his official local tour guide badge.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.