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Vidigal Favela Walking Tour in Rio de Janeiro with Russo Guide
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Vidigal Favela Walking Tour in Rio de Janeiro with Russo Guide

by Russo Guia

3 hours
Rio de Janeiro
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3 hours
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
Language
Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
R$270R$300Save 10%
2 adults × R$135
All taxes and fees included

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Overview

This walking tour through the Vidigal favela in Rio de Janeiro lasts between two and a half to three hours. It is led by Russo Guia, a local with over 20 years of experience living and working in Vidigal, including 17 years in a local business and more than two years as a licensed guide. Russo completed training at the National Institute of Human Development and is currently enrolled in a tourism guide course. The tour starts near Praia do Leblon at the Sheraton Hotel and proceeds on foot through Vidigal, located on Morro Dois Irmãos. Stops include Sitiê Ecological Park, which was once a dump site and now serves as a center for environmental education and vegetable gardening. The route continues to the Vidigal Olympic Village and a nearby area known for its graffiti court, viewed from above. Participants visit Arvrão, known for its panoramic views and several popular bars, including Bar da Laje, Mirante do Arvrão, and Alto Vidigal. The tour also includes the Pope's Chapel, which Pope John Paul II visited in 1980. Before concluding, the group passes an arts shortcut featuring graffiti by local artist @tarm1 and others. The tour includes a licensed guide but excludes drinks and meals.

Highlights

Walking tour in Vidigal favela, Rio de Janeiro
Visit Sitiê Ecological Park, a former dump turned garden
See Vidigal Olympic Village and graffiti court from above
Stop at Arvrão with panoramic views and popular bars
Visit Pope's Chapel visited by Pope John Paul II in 1980
View local street art by resident and outside artists

What's included

Licensed tour guide

What's not included

Drinks and meals

Itinerary

1

Praia do Leblon

The tour begins near Praia do Leblon at the Sheraton Hotel.

2

Vidigal Beach

The route passes near Vidigal Beach, starting from the Sheraton Hotel area.

3

Morro Dois Irmaos

The walking tour takes place in the Vidigal favela, located on Morro Dois Irmãos.

Meeting point

We will contact you with your reservation with more details about the meeting point.

End point

We will contact you with your reservation with more details about the meeting point.

Languages

Portuguese (guide)English (guide)Spanish (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–15 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Reachable by public transport
Not advised for anyone with back or spinal problems
A moderate level of fitness is needed
Total
R$270Save 10% vs Viator