Moto-Taxi Tour in Vidigal | Na Favela Turismo

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Duration45 minutes to 1 hour
TypeMoto-taxi
Meeting pointPraça do Vidigal

About the activity

Feel the Vidigal vibe on a local-style ride with ocean views! Hop on the back of a local moto-taxi and enjoy an experience that mixes adventure, culture and breathtaking scenery. More than a tour, it is an immersion in the essence of Rio's most charming hill, a place full of art, stories and initiatives.

Did you know that Rio's favelas were the first places in Brazil to adopt the moto-taxi? On this experience, you will understand how this work makes getting around easier and more accessible for residents, and you will get to know every corner of the community with people who know it like the back of their hand.

As you ride along the curves and slopes, you will discover spectacular viewpoints, inspiring projects and the daily life of those who make Vidigal a place of resistance and creativity. Come see Rio from above, breaking prejudices and stereotypes!

Full itinerary

Start of the tour: Praça do Vidigal
At the scheduled time, your guide will be waiting for you at Praça do Vidigal. After check-in, the moto-taxi tour begins.
Stop 1: Chácara do Céu
10 min*
It emerged in the 1920s along with the growth of Leblon, when workers built their homes on the hill to live close to work. Today it delights visitors with its panoramic view of the ocean and the city.
Stop 2: Visual dos Crias
10 min*
Views of Leblon and Ipanema beaches, Christ the Redeemer, Dois Irmãos Hill and the favela itself. The space celebrates the moto-taxi drivers and local culture, with graffiti, themed drinks, barbecue skewers and restrooms. Aerial drone footage is available.
Stop 3: Beco das Artes + Pope's Chapel
10 min*
Works by local and guest graffiti artists on the walls of the houses, great for photos. Here you will also pass by the Chapel of São Francisco de Assis, the "Pope's Chapel", inaugurated in 1980 during Pope John Paul II's visit, a symbol of faith, identity and community resistance.
Stop 4: Espaço Brisa
15 min*
Known as Laje do Tony, it is in Pedrinha and has one of the most striking views in Vidigal, over the community and the ocean. A relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, ideal for photos and unwinding.
Stop 5: Arvrão
15 min*
Vidigal's best-known spot, at the top of the hill, famous for its view of the favela and the ocean. The area has bars and restaurants and is great for photos and a drink. Aerial drone footage is available.
End of the tour: Praça do Vidigal
The tour ends at Praça do Vidigal, where your local guide checks you out safely.

*Times are estimates and may vary depending on each tour.

Package details

Licensed local driver as guide
Tour monitored by the Na Favela Turismo app
Included: guide and moto-taxi
Average duration: 45 minutes to 1 hour

Add-ons

Hotel pickup by transfer (only hotels in Copacabana, Leme, Leblon and Ipanema)
Drone footage
Lunch, snacks and a drink

Added at checkout.

Meeting point

Praça do Vidigal

What to bring

Comfortable sneakers, light and breathable clothes.

Schedule

Every day, at 9am or 2pm.

Cancellation policy

To receive a full refund, cancellation must be requested at least 24 hours before the start of the experience. After that, the refund may not be granted or may be subject to specific conditions.

Important information

Tours run even on rainy days. You can cancel or change the date free of charge, as long as you ask at least 24 hours in advance.
Although the rule is 24 hours, if by 6 pm the day before you see the weather won't be good and want to reschedule, we'll do it at no extra cost.
If other people are joining the same tour with separate bookings, let us know up to 24 hours in advance, by email or WhatsApp, so we can place everyone on the same tour.