Vidigal Guided Tour with Drone Video
Favela Vidigal, Rio de Janeiro
Explore Vidigal on a guided tour in Rio de Janeiro. Ride a moto-taxi to the highest point of the community, visit local bars, and discover Brota Vidigal, a community project selling local handicrafts.
Highlights
- Explore Vidigal with a local guide and learn about the community's history
- Ride a moto-taxi to the highest point of the community for panoramic views
- Visit the local food route and enjoy the atmosphere at 3 popular bars
- Discover Brota Vidigal, a community project selling local handicrafts
- End the tour at Horta do Vidigal, a beautiful spot facing the sea
Description
Begin your tour at Vidigal Square and ride up by moto-taxi to the highest part of the community. Discover the local food route, featuring three bars that are already certified tourist landmarks in Rio de Janeiro: Bar da Laje, Mirante do Arvrão, and Quiosque do Arvrão.
Film drone footage at Quiosque do Arvrão, the highest point in the community, offering a privileged view. Next, continue the tour on foot along Vidigal's main road, heading down toward Vila Olímpica while learning about the community's history along the way. This is also where the local capoeira project is based.
Make your way through the alleys and narrow passageways, descending the community via its stairways until you reach Brota Vidigal, a community project selling handicrafts made entirely by local residents.
Head down to Largo do Santinho, passing by the health clinic, the residents' association, and Beco do 14, showcasing the everyday life of the community and its residents: local markets, a pharmacy, Beco das Artes, and Laje do 14.
Finally, end the tour at Horta do Vidigal, a beautiful spot facing the sea, built by the residents themselves, where nothing is sold and everything there is donated.
Includes
- Moto-taxi ride to the highest part of Vidigal
- Visit to Bar da Laje, Mirante do Arvrão, and Quiosque do Arvrão
- Drone filming at Quiosque do Arvrão
- Walking tour through Vidigal's main road and alleys
- Visit to Vila Olímpica and capoeira project
- Visit to Brota Vidigal for local handicrafts
- Tour of Largo do Santinho, health clinic, residents' association, and Beco do 14
- Visit to Horta do Vidigal
Excludes
- Food and drinks at the bars
- Personal expenses
Important Information
- Wear comfortable shoes for walking
- Be prepared for walking through narrow alleys and stairways
- Respect the local community and its residents
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
