Favela Vidigal Tour and Brazilian Lunch

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Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
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Duration
2 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 5 guests
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Language
English, Portuguese
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Explore Favela Vidigal with local guides. Engage in authentic community life, enjoy art, and savor a traditional Brazilian lunch, while supporting local families and initiatives.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

We HIRE LOCAL guides and families. A percentage of each tour goes back into the comunidade through investments and job opportunities, our tours directly impact lives within the Favela.


How often can you say you say to yourself "What an incredible experience". Well Experience Rio is here to do just that. Don't just pass by the Favela or hike up the mountain. Be the Favela, see what its like through the eyes of someone who lives here. With me, you'll get the most realistic experience you can get. Come walk the back alleys, find the Favela art throughout the community. Experience a lunch just like the Carioca does but with a better view. With us, you'll be more than local. You''ll be home!

What You Get

Lunch
Includes typical Brazilian food such as, rice and beans, chicken Milanese, beef/steak, salad farofa and more. Menu will be decided upon request and depend of what fresh meats and veggie are available.
Alcoholic beverages
All beers, bottled Wine and cocktails are an extra costs, prices will be reasonable and selections will be based on availability.

Good To Know

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

What You’ll Experience

1

Favela Inc - Incubadora e Aceleradora de Impacto Social

Don't you want to Experience Rio the same way the locals do? Well now you can! A Favela tour of epic proportions and an experience to never forget awaits you. This experience includes a walking tour within the Favela, visiting special points of interest in the community and Favela art!
1 hourAdmission Ticket Free
2

Vidigal

After the walking tour, we invite you to come and have lunch or dinner here at our home within Vidigal. Come taste the incredible Brazilian dishes from Chef Henry, enjoy a wine tasting or cold beer with the most incredible views of the City Rio de Janeiro
1 hourAdmission Ticket Free
3

Vidigal

Rua 25, Rua 14, Pedra da Cruz, Parque ecológico e todos os Mirantes no Morro!
1 hourAdmission Ticket Free

Start Time

Start Time / Opening Hours
17/02/2020 - 12/08/2026
MONDAY
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SUNDAY
12:00 - 16:00

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Praça do Vidigal, Avenida Presidente João Goulart, Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, BR, 22450-242

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Travelers will meet us at Praca do Vidigal or Vidigal Square. It's located at the base of Vidigal along Avenue Niemeyer. From there we will start out tours.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

For experiences with opening hours, the cancellation deadline is 24 hours before the earliest opening time on the scheduled date.

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What People Are Saying
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Fascinating Favela Visit
July 07, 2025
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The tour was fascinating. Rodrigo gave us an energetic experience that was fun and thought-provoking. He’s a lovely guy.

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The Woman in the Ghetto Streets of Brazil
February 15, 2025
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(Viator)

The experience was nice. I loved the motorcycle rides. And the education given by Rodrigo. The food was good at the restaurant!

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An immersive experience....
January 28, 2025
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(Viator)

An immersive experience. Rodrigo does a wonderful job explaining the social make up of the area. The lunch was delicious.

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Vidigal favelas from Canada
September 08, 2024
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Fantastic guides with Rodrigo and Ronaldo. So nice and so informative. Speaks a good English. Worth while taking this tour. Lots of stairs, not possible with anyone with mobility issues. So good

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A look into a world we never knew
September 07, 2024
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My wife and I just spent a memorable afternoon with Rodrigo and Ronaldo touring their favela. Our dual guides went into the details of the evolution and organization of the community. They discusse...read more

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