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By Vidigal RJ

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is £27 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Authentic experience with a local guide from Vidigal, the real storey of the favela
    • Far beyond Google: culture, art, amazing views, and human connection.
    • A safe, dynamic, and transformative tour through the heart of Rio de Janeiro

Activity location

    • Rio de Janeiro
    • Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Vidigal, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22450-241, Brasil | The meeting point will be at Praça do Vidigal, an easily accessible location for arrival by transportation app. Upon arrival, you'll find the local guide waiting at the agreed-upon spot, clearly identified. To ensure a smooth start to the experience, the guide always arrives 30 to 40 minutes in advance to welcome all participants, offer initial guidance, and start the tour safely, warmly, and punctually.
    • Vidigal, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Vidigal Favela Tour with a drink

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • Spanish
Price details
£27.27 x 1 Adult£27.27
Total
Price is £27.27

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    What's included
  • Inclusions
    A local expert guide – a Vidigal resident with real experience
  • Inclusions
    Full support before, during, and after the tour
  • Inclusions
    Exclusive local tips on food, music, and authentic places in Vidigal
  • Inclusions
    A full walking tour through alleys, lanes, viewpoints, bars, and cultural projects
  • Inclusions
    One drink included at the highest point of the favela
  • Inclusions
    beer, water, or soft drink)
  • Inclusions
    Community tourism support app/site
  • Inclusions
    Professional photos and videos taken with the iPhone 16 Pro Max
  • Inclusions
    Real stories, culture, and social transformation of the territory
  • Inclusions
    Strategic stops for photos and taking in the sea and city views
  • Inclusions
    A safe, respectful, and easy-going experience
  • Exclusions
    What's not included
  • Exclusions
    Getting to the meeting point
  • Exclusions
    Mototaxi in the community during the experience (costs 10.00 reais per person)
  • Exclusions
    Extra food and drinks other than those included
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses during the experience
  • Exclusions
    Optional tips

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Baby buggies
    • Not suitable for: Babies under 1 year, People over 70 years, People over 95 years, Visually impaired people, Wheelchair users
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Discover the real Vidigal on an authentic experience led by a local guide who lives in the community and knows its history, culture, and transformation over the years. More than a sightseeing tour, this is a real encounter with the essence of Rio de Janeiro beyond the postcards.

    Along the way, we'll wander through lively alleys and lanes, passing local bars, social projects, urban art, and buildings that showcase the favela's unique architecture. Along the way, you'll understand the reality of the territory, hear stories from the residents, learn about cultural initiatives, and realise the creative power that makes Vidigal one of the most remarkable places in the city.
    The experience is conducted with respect for the community, prioritising safety, genuine cultural exchange, and true human contact. The pace is light and welcoming, allowing for conversations, unforgettable photos, and moments of contemplation with amazing views of the sea, the mountains, and the city of Rio de Janeiro.

    At the highest point of the favela, with a privileged view of the ocean and the Rio landscape, we'll take a special break to enjoy the unique atmosphere of the place and toast the experience with an included drink (caipirinha, beer, soft drink, water, or a local drink). A simple but meaningful moment that celebrates the connection created between visitors, the territory, and the culture.

    More than a tour, this is a deep, sensitive, and unforgettable cultural experience—ideal for those who want to get to know Rio de Janeiro with truth, closeness, and authenticity.

Location

Activity location

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    • Rio de Janeiro
    • Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Vidigal, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22450-241, Brasil | The meeting point will be at Praça do Vidigal, an easily accessible location for arrival by transportation app. Upon arrival, you'll find the local guide waiting at the agreed-upon spot, clearly identified. To ensure a smooth start to the experience, the guide always arrives 30 to 40 minutes in advance to welcome all participants, offer initial guidance, and start the tour safely, warmly, and punctually.
    • Vidigal, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil