Have a real experience of what the Favela was like and today!
Russo Guia, has been working for 20 years within Vidigal, 17 years in a small local business, and for over 2 as a guide. With it you will have an experience that only a resident can provide, besides valuing the local culture,
Qualification, took a local Guide training course by INADH, National Institute of Human Development .Currently taking another Protur Tourism Guide Course, knows and is well known within Vidigal
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- Sitiê Ecological Park, former dump and today a place for environmental education and vegetable garden!
- Vidigal Olympic Village and graffiti court from above!
- Arvrão: place with the best panoramic view and the famous bars Bar da Laje, Mirante do Arvrão and Alto Vidigal
- Pope's Chapel: place visited by Pope John Paul II in 1980!
- Arts shortcut: graffiti wall (Graffiti by local artist @ tarm1 on instagran and other outside artists!)
Posted By : Eddie_G
It’s a cool tour, except I requested in Spanish. Our guide spoke neither Spanish or English. He knew some words and responded good in Portuguese to Spanish questions. It’s a good way to see a favela if you’re scared or cautious of doing it on your own.
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Posted On : 2024-06-29 23:06:56 
Posted By : 490elenet
Unexpectedly and it was way better than unexpected. The tour itself can give you the unglamorous site of Rio. But everything was good and still way better than I thought. Our guide was friendly and good in taking pictures and knowing the spot. He is really very well known in the neighborhood. He also takes care of everyone to make sure everyone is together in the group and safe. Also reminded us where it is not safe to take pictures and so on. Overall it was a good experience this tour.
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Posted On : 2024-06-28 09:33:39 
Posted By : C3542HJmarcosc
Excelente tour, realmente uma experiência ótima com alguém que conhece o local. O guia Russo é uma pessoa sempre atenciosa, mostrando todos os detalhes e contando a sua história e a história da favela.
Quem procura um tour com informações, descontraído e uma atmosfera sem igual Russo é o cara certo.
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Posted On : 2024-06-22 14:07:09
Posted By : margaret_s
My guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining.....we toured a neighborhood in rio where he once lived.....fascinating.
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Posted On : 2024-06-13 12:53:08
Posted By : Mayachev6
Russo is the best guide to have if you want to visit Vidigal! You will be very safe and with him!
Today we had an amazing experience. With Russo. He is a very nice guy who has been living there his all life there.
Russo knows everybody in this neighbourhood, knows all the streets and could talk for hours about how the favela has changed since his young age!
Would give 10 stars if possible!!
Thanks again Russo
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Posted On : 2024-06-07 17:43:33
Posted By : Chris_B
This was an insightful and extremely enjoyable couple of hours during my recent trip to Rio!
Russo has lived in Vidigal throughout his life, he knows everyone and no question was off limits.
If you want an open and honest insight into life in the Favelas, Russo is your man 👍
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Posted On : 2024-06-02 12:23:45
Posted By : XinHuiKatie_Y
Russo was fantastic, just an amazing guy who has live in Vidigal favela all his life. Everyone knows him and sharing all the information that the community has evolved over the years. I felt very safe and felt welcome as well. The motorbike ride up and the top view was unbeatable. Worth every cent for this tour.
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Posted On : 2024-06-01 16:41:57
Posted By : johannkbung
This is a great half day tour of Vidigal. The guide is a lifelong resident of Vidigal very nice and helpful and seems to know everyone in the area. The views are amazing and it is a great way to get to know this historic area of Rio!
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Posted On : 2024-05-29 13:18:42
Posted By : LeGieseke
Best guide, best experience! Everything was wonderful, a unique experience that I recommend to everyone. Whether alone, with friends or family! Get to know Vidigal with those who know Vidigal best!
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Posted On : 2024-05-24 16:36:01
Posted By : tiagodF1729CK
Russo is a fantastic guide!! Take you to the best places in Vidigal! Very friendly and makes us feel very safe for the tour!!
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Posted On : 2024-04-22 07:44:13
