Favela Tour Rio de Janeiro - Vidigal Walking Tour by Russo Guide


150 to 180 minutes
Free cancellation
1 - 15
Mobile ticket

Overview

Have a real experience of what the Favela was like and today!

Russo Guia, has been working for 20 years within Vidigal, 17 years in a small local business, and for over 2 as a guide. With it you will have an experience that only a resident can provide, besides valuing the local culture,

Qualification, took a local Guide training course by INADH, National Institute of Human Development .Currently taking another Protur Tourism Guide Course, knows and is well known within Vidigal
Script:

- Sitiê Ecological Park, former dump and today a place for environmental education and vegetable garden!
- Vidigal Olympic Village and graffiti court from above!
- Arvrão: place with the best panoramic view and the famous bars Bar da Laje, Mirante do Arvrão and Alto Vidigal
- Pope's Chapel: place visited by Pope John Paul II in 1980!
- Arts shortcut: graffiti wall (Graffiti by local artist @ tarm1 on instagran and other outside artists!)

Inclusions

  • Licensed tour guide

What to expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Leblon Beach, Avenida Ataulfo de Paiva, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil

Venue Location: Sheraton Hotel

Pass By: Vidigal Beach, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil

Venue: Sheraton Hotel

Pass By: Morro Dois Irmaos, Parque Do Penhasco Dois Irmaos, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20020-030 Brazil

The Favela where the tour will be held is located at Morro Dois Irmãos

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
ibrahim_o
December 2020

I really enjoyed the tour. It is unique experience. I am planning to visit another favela with vidigaltours.

danii_elrancho
December 2020

One of my best experience in my life! I really enjoyed that fun trip in Favela with Russo! He is very cool and I recommend him :)))

kyle f
April 2022

Vidigal favela tour is a definite must. Trust me… You could easily be apprehensive about the whole ‘favela’ title, but my experience of favela life with its enchanting labyrinth of multi coloured footpaths, alleyways and of course what felt like ten thousand steps to reach one of the most specta...

964royn
February 2022

Russo was so well-respected and friendly during the entire Favela tour The history she the daily routine of the locals was not only an educational experience..but also a true inspiration

Riya B
April 2022

This is a must do tour when you go to Rio, mainly because of the guide Russo. He is an amazing gentleman who is from the Vidigal favela so Russo knows everyone and is very respected. You feel safe and he makes it sooo enjoyable. We had an amazing time with Russo and partied with him, the locals ...

elias8823
March 2022

Russo was amazing, he made the experience very authentic and special. He is a very polite and educated person, he’s been a local for his entire life and he shares the history and details of the region with a unique passion. He took amazing pictures and videos and made the tour really outstanding.

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