Rio Favela Community Tour: A Positive Impact Journey with Locals in Vidigal

Experience a positive impact journey through the vibrant Rio Favela community of Vidigal. Walk with a local guide, uncover hidden gems, and support the upliftment of the locals.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Vidigal - Immerse yourself in the labyrinth of pathways that make up this urban maze. Engage with the residents, experience their way of life, and embrace the diversity that exists among us. We guarantee an intimate and authentic local adventure.
    Where you will go - (There’s no set duration for each spot. You might spend 5 minutes at one location…
What's Included
  • Guide services
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Private transportation
Additional Information

Not all tours are created equal! We put the Favela and community first! We strive to uplift those around us. Touring with us impacts positively those who live in Vidigal.

Walk around the Favela with a local known for his love for Vidigal. You meet locals whose family lived here for half a century. Have the opportunity to see all the amazing secrets Vidigal has to offer with the best guides available.

Location
Avenida Niemeyer Próximo Ao 174-202
You will meet the guide at Vidigal Square. Guides will send a photo beforehand of the location and themselves to better identify them.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Wang_w
Jun 20, 2025
An Unforgettable & Eye-Opening Experience - I highly recommend this favela tour with Rodrigo—it was one of the most memorable and insightful experiences of my trip to Rio! Rodrigo is an exceptional guide—knowledgeable, respectful, and deeply passionate about sharing the real story of the favelas. His connection with the community made the tour feel authentic and safe, while his storytelling brought the history, culture, and daily life of the area to life. We visited vibrant streets, met friendly locals, and learned about the challenges and resilience of the community. Rodrigo answered all our questions with honesty and warmth, making the experience both educational and deeply human. The views were breathtaking, but the real highlight was gaining a deeper understanding of a place often misunderstood by outsiders. If you want to see a different side of Rio with a guide who truly cares, book this tour with Rodrigo or Henry ! 100% worth it—don’t miss it!
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Landawilce
May 2, 2025
100% worth it favela experience - I can’t even explain how much we learned in this trip thanks to Rodrigo. I cannot recommend more. This tour was enriching, fun and educational. We also had some amazing snacks and enjoyed a moto ride up the favela.
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Mel_w
Mar 28, 2025
Learning Experience - I think this tour is meant to be a learning experience and you will get it. Worth taking if you want to get the real about the favelas
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Stephanel1830
Mar 26, 2025
Very interesting - Real experience of immersion in the heart of the favela by one of its former inhabitants. No tourist traps. Henry speaks very good English. He made the visit captivating.
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Emmasz5349hz
Mar 8, 2025
Authentic insights into the favela. - The tour gave us insights into the life and background of the favela, as we would not have expected before the tour started. It was particularly important that nothing be glossed over or romanticized. It is also important to mention that the proceeds of the tour go largely to social projects for children and young adults in the favela. This is not always the case otherwise . Great recommendation!
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Kiragarvang
Dec 26, 2024
Super guided tour in Favella - Fantastic trip, and something of an experience. You get right into the core and walk past heavily armed guards for the drug environment, but also see the ordinary childhood life in a favella.
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521chukwukan
Oct 14, 2024
A must do! - Amazing first hand view of the favelas and everything that goes on within! Henry was an amazing guide and we would recommend this tour to anyone! We felt safe and we felt that we were with an experienced individual!
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Navigator26944532720
Sep 16, 2024
Rio Favela - Excellent, always interesting to know other cultures, a different way of life, I loved, Guide Cris very helpful, the driver too
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Angelika
Sep 6, 2024
Away with prejudice - Very eloquent well informed friendly guide, open to all questions. You learn a lot about the “community” and Brazilian society. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to put down the blinkers.
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Traveler2021xc
Jun 29, 2024
Amazing and thoughtful favela tour - We were so happy to have found Henry and this tour. With our hs and college age kids, was our best family activity in Brazil. It's truly educational and humbling to experience the lives lived by many Brazilians. The conversations led by Henry were thought provoking and energizing. But it also had beautiful views, great food, and a lot of fun-- starting with a thrilling ride up the mountain on the backs of motorcycles. We got so much out of the tour. And highly recommend the tour for teens as a moment for them to better understand the world around them. Thank you, Henry.
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From $35
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).