The Vidapiena logo spray-painted on a wall in Rio

Rocinha · Vidigal · Tavares Bastos · Un Giorno a Rio

Favela tours in Rio de Janeiro,with an Italian guide.

I’m Francesco — Italian, 9 years in Rio. I take you on foot through the real life of the community: small groups, mototaxi included, in English, Italian or Portuguese, from R$270 per person.

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The four tours

Departing daily · minimum 2 people

  • Favela Tour Rocinha

    3 hours · max 19 people

    Brazil’s largest favela: the gallery of a graffiti artist born here, the pitch rebuilt by a footballer from Rocinha, and an Italian NGO working in the community for over 20 years.

    R$ 270 per person

    Children up to 12: R$180

  • Favela Tour Vidigal

    2.5 hours · max 19 people

    Mototaxi to the top, down through the alleys, and a grand finale at the terrace bar facing Christ the Redeemer.

    R$ 270 per person

  • Favela Tour Tavares Bastos

    2.5 hours · max 20 people

    Downtown’s most laid-back community: everyday stories and a game on the iconic FIFA Street pitch.

    R$ 270 per person

  • Un Giorno a Rio

    8 hours · max 15 people

    Christ the Redeemer, Santa Teresa, the Selarón Steps and Sugarloaf in a single day: private car or van with driver, hotel pick-up, buffet lunch included.

    from R$ 780 per person

    Full day · tiered pricing by group size

A comunidade

The real life of the community.

Poesia dipinta su un muro del Vidigal, con il mare sullo sfondo
Murale colorato "Vidigal 314" con gli aquiloni
I tetti di Tavares Bastos verso il Pan di Zucchero
Murale delle ali "Paz — Vidigal"
Rio de Janeiro vista dall’alto, tra il Pan di Zucchero e la baia
Murale "I love Rio" dipinto in un locale del Vidigal
Mosaico "Vidigal" su una parete della comunità

The guide

I’m Francesco: Italian, carioca by adoption for 9 years. Vidapiena is how I live this city — and how I take you through it, not just past it.

Guide
Italian native speaker
In Rio for
9 years
Tour languages
EN · IT · PT
Groups
Small, min 2 people
Included
Mototaxi + community fee
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Francesco, Italian tour guide in Rio de Janeiro

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Ready to see the real Rio?

Four tours, daily departures, guided in English, Italian or Portuguese. Pick yours — see you in Rio.

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