Walk Through Vidigal Favela in 4 Hours

View of the city

Visitors posing at the gate of Olympic Village park in Vidigal

Highlights

See the attractions of Rio city

Meet the residents and visit local highlights

Rio de Janeiro

cultural, sightseeing, walking

Private Tour

4 Hours

Easy

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Description

Walk through Rio de Janeiro's most dynamic and scenic Favelas. Vidigal, an oceanfront, Favela located in the south zone of Rio between Leblon and Sao Conrado's neighbourhoods. During the tour, engage with residents, visit Vidigal's Olympic Village and Ecological Park, and enjoy the remarkable oceanfront views from the top of Vidigal.

Itinerary

Vidigal Favela Walking Tour Itinerary
- Meet at Sheraton Hotel in Leblon or arrange for hotel pick-up and drop-off service.
- Take a van to the Vidigal Favela's top to see oceanfront views and begin walking tour descent.
- Stop at Vidigal Olympic Village Park.
- Stop at Vidigal Ecological Park.
- Stop at local community projects and centres, including a public health clinic, local schools, and local acting school.
- End walking tour at the entrance of Vidigal Favela.

What's Included

English speaking guide.

Transportation inside of the Vidigal Favela is included in the price.

What's Excluded

Food and drinks are not included.

Know Before You Go

Wear comfortable walking shoes.

Bring sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat in case of very hot weather.

Bring cash in small denominations as there are no banks or automatic teller machines inside of the favela of Vidigal or in the vicinity of the favela.