Rocinha or Vidigal Favela Motorcycle Tour + Drone Video Experience
Tour Options
At the scheduled time, we’ll meet at the meeting point you selected when booking, where you’ll hop on the back of a motorcycle taxi rear seat driven by local riders to begin this cultural immersion. Accompanied by a local guide who knows every corner, you will discover the essence of these neighborhoods beyond the stereotypes.
When booking, you can choose between exploring the Rocinha or Vidigal favela. Both options last 4 hours and include a roughly 30-second drone video. You’ll get a spectacular view of the favela with the ocean, mountains, and colorful rooftops as a backdrop.
Tour of Rocinha
If you prefer to explore the Rocinha favela, we’ll head to Visual do Laboriaux, the highest point in the neighborhood, which offers spectacular views of Christ the Redeemer and Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon.
Afterward, we’ll take you to one of the area’s most famous murals, which tells the story of the community since the 1930s through spectacular graffiti. From there, we’ll head to the Mureta da Dionéia viewpoint, a place that pays tribute to local motorcycle taxi drivers, a symbol of labor in Brazilian favelas.
Finally, we’ll visit the home of a community member to go up to their terrace and film the drone video from there.
Tour of Vidigal
If you choose this option, we’ll start by visiting Vidigal’s most iconic spot, the Arvrão viewpoint. From here, you can enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of the beaches in Rio de Janeiro’s South Zone.
Next, we’ll pass by the iconic Nós do Morro theater and film school, while we tell you about the community projects offered in the neighborhood. We’ll also explore Beco das Artes, a space where colorful graffiti tells the story of the local community through art.
Complete Your Experience
When booking, you can also customize your experience with the following options:
- Rocinha Tour with Lunch: Includes a daily menu at a local restaurant
- Rocinha Tour with BBQ: Includes a barbecue and a drink, which can be a beer or a caipirinha
- Vidigal + Pedra Dois Irmãos Tour: With this option, after the tour of Vidigal, we’ll take you to the top of the Dois Irmãos hill.
Meeting Points
Please note that the meeting point varies depending on the tour you choose:
- Rocinha Tour: We’ll meet at the São Conrado Metro station
- Vidigal Tour: We’ll meet at Vidigal Square.
More Information
Duration
4 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a driver that speaks in English.
Included
Transport by motorcycle
Portuguese–speaking guide
30–second drone video
Lunch, barbecue, or hike to Pedra dos Irmãos (depending on the selected option)
When to book?
You can book up until 10 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability conditions
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Anything else we should know before booking?
A - Please note that children up to 9 years old will ride on the same motorcycle as an adult. If you want them to have their own motorcycle, you will need to pay the adult rate.
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Which local supplier will be providing the tour?
A - Na Favela Turismo Corporate name: POLO ROCINHA AGENCIA DE TURISMO LTDA Registered Office: Estrada da Gávea 233 B, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Tax Identification Number (VAT ID): 31961552000190 Contact information Email: atendimento@nafavelaturismo.com Phone: 21 96906-8457
If you have any other questions please contact us.