African Heritage and Docks Walking Tour Discount Tickets

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location pin icon Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
location pin icon Rio de Janeiro
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African Heritage and Docks Walking Tour
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Overview

It’s time to explore the docks and the ‘Little Africa’ region. Learn the history of slavery and the impact and legacy of Afro culture on Brazilian identity. Visit the places where the samba became popular, the African religions started to spread.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

In front of the Statue of General Osório

End Point

End point

The last wharf of disembark of slaves in Rio

Language Offered

Portuguese-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Statue of General Osorio
Estátua do General Osorio, Praça XV, Meeting Point
2. Boulevard Olimpico
Corridor built for the Olympics where the old port area used to be in colonial times.
Duration: 30 mins
3. Maua Square
Square next to the Port, where the Museum of Tomorrow and the Rio Art Museum are located.
Duration: 20 mins
4. Igreja de Sao Francisco da Prainha
Area of a former beach that was buried, now a stronghold of local bars.
Duration: 20 mins
5. Pedra do Sal
Historic site where the Carnaval and some African religions started to spread.
Duration: 15 mins
6. Cais do Valongo
The docks where the African slaves used to arrive in the 1800s.
Duration: 20 mins

Inclusion

Tour Guide

Exclusion

Transportation

Food and Drinks

Tickets for the optional visit to Instituto dos Pretos Novos

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by RFWTour

Reviews

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