* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
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!)
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Licensed tour guide
Drinks and Meals
Departure Point
Av. Niemeyer, 121 - Leblon, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22450-220, Brazil
We will contact you with your reservation with more details about the meeting point.
Return Details
Av. Niemeyer, 121 - Leblon, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22450-220, Brazil
We will contact you with your reservation with more details about the meeting point.
Leblon Beach, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Venue Location: Sheraton Hotel
Vidigal Beach, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Venue: Sheraton Hotel
Morro Dois Irmaos, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil The Favela where the tour will be held is located at Morro Dois Irmãos
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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.
villagomezl
04 Apr 2025
Russo is an outstanding guide. We enjoyed listening to him as he takes a lot of pride in what he does. All the locals know him. I strongly recommend this tour.
279lichengw
31 Mar 2025
Professional guide and amazing trip! Experience the real favela and know the history and culture of it. Totally safe and no need to worry!
lu_sr535
23 Mar 2025
Russo is a really nice guide always ready to teach you something about Vidigal. I felt very safe during the tour. Very nice experience.
This tour in
Southeast Brazil
is organized by
Russo Guia
Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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