Vidigal Favela Tour: Experience Real Rio with Local Guide Russo
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316 Ratings
Leblon

Embark on a Vidigal Favela Tour with local guide Russo and experience the real Rio. Explore the Sitiê Ecological Park, Vidigal Olympic Village, Arvrão viewpoint, Pope’s Chapel, and vibrant graffiti art.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Leblon Beach - Venue Location: Sheraton Hotel
  • Vidigal Beach - Venue: Sheraton Hotel
  • Morro Dois Irmaos - The Favela where the tour will be held is located at Morro Dois Irmãos
What's Included
  • Licensed tour guide
What's Not Included
  • Drinks and Meals
Additional Information

Get a genuine taste of the past and present Favela!
With two decades of experience rooted in Vidigal, Russo Guia spent 17 years operating a local business and has been a guide for over two years now. With him, you get a unique perspective only a local can offer, while also contributing to appreciating local culture.
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Location
Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort
Avenida Niemeyer
We will contact you with your reservation with more details about the meeting point.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(316 Ratings)
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Voyage64989995329
May 5, 2025
Take a tour with Russo! - Russo give us an in-depth tour of his favela, the place where he grew up. He knows the history, the culture, and the people. He's also a very approachable with questions. We walked a lot and saw a lot and we very much enjoyed our tour!
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John_g
Apr 28, 2025
Life in a Favela in a morning tour - Russo was the perfect guide, sharing stories of his 52 years living in the Favela, so well respected in the community, and we were always greeted cheerfully during the tour, just book it, you won't be sorry.
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Lucasrk4499py
Apr 28, 2025
Indispensable for a first visit! - Russian knows the entire community, and shows everything you should see. It also gives tips on how to walk there safely. Don't go without him!
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Cornell_m
Apr 24, 2025
The Vidigal Favela Experience - The Vidigal tour was an interesting and insightful experience if I must say. My tour guide Russo who is one of the coolest tour guides showed me a great time in Vidigal. Russo who is lifetime Vidigal resident gave the history and background of the favela to me. I got to meet a lot of the local residents in Vidigal who were very nice and welcoming. I saw a lot of the houses, shops, and schools where people live, work, and learn. Also, Russo got some great pics and videos from the top of the mountainside overlooking Lapa and Ipanema Beach. It was Easter Sunday so we got to see some of the bar crowds as well. Additionally, I rode on the back of a motorcycle for the first time to the top of the favela which was an exhilarating experience. I would highly recommend to anybody visiting Rio De Janeiro to sign up for the Vidigal Tour with Russo. You won't regret it.
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602sophiab
Apr 21, 2025
Great tour, excellent guide! - We had an amazing time on the tour of Vidigal with Russo! It was incredibly insightful and Russo was able to share his rich knowledge having lived in the favela all his life. We would definitely recommend if you visit Rio
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Claire_g
Apr 21, 2025
Very interesting tour.... - Very interesting tour. Russo was a great guide he shared his experiences living in the Favelas. We felt really looked after by Russo during our trip, he told us when it was ok and not to take photographs. He took some great photos of us whilst on the tour.
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Krista_m
Apr 20, 2025
Russo was a great tour... - Russo was a great tour guide. He shared with us the changes he has seen in his community over the years. It was a great way to spend a morning learning more about life in Rio.
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Leonieg469
Apr 19, 2025
Authentic and absolutely interesting tour!! - The tour was amazing! Absolutely authentic since Russo knows the favela by heart and is also friends with everyone in there. We felt safe throughout the whole trip. Also, he was very caring and adapted the tour to our wishes. I can only recommend this tour. Thanks again for the nice afternoon!
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Sonia
Apr 18, 2025
Excellent visit Favela - He's an excellent guide. It's a sure attraction, Russo was born and lived and lives in the favela which is very important. I highly recommend it. Fernando Grillo
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725ilcem
Apr 17, 2025
Excellent - Russo is an excellent guide, everyone knows him and at no time do you feel insecure, he gets you into the favela and is very friendly and patient.
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up to 15 guests
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).