Favela Tour Vidigal a Rio de Janeiro
- 2h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 3 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
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.
Inclusions
What's included
- Community visitation fee for the favela
- Mototaxi transfer with the local mototaxi drivers
Itinerary
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.
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).
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).
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- 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.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- Vidapiena
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Rio de Janeiro
- Its from-price is 46% below the median of the 1667 experiences we list in Rio de Janeiro.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro sweeps between mountains and ocean, a city of famous beaches, granite peaks, samba rhythms and a carnival known around the world.
Christ the Redeemer stands with open arms atop Corcovado, looking down on the city, and cable cars climb Sugarloaf Mountain for views across Guanabara Bay. Below, the beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema are the stage for daily life, with volleyball, kiosks and the wave-patterned promenade, while Leblon and Arpoador extend the strip.
Top-ranked sights in Rio de Janeiro: Christ the Redeemer Statue (Cristo Redentor), Sugarloaf Mountain (Pao de Açúcar), Selarón Steps (Escadaria Selarón).
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