Little Africa: Historical & Heritage Tour of Rio de Janeiro Discount Tickets

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Overview

Explore the center and seaport areas, filled with history of the city and the population of Brazil. In the 'Little Africa' region, you will hear the history of slavery from the point of view of those who suffered from the Atlantic trade and their descendants, on racial issues from Rio de Janeiro, and Brazil as well as the impact and legacy of Afro culture on national identity.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

in front of the statue of the horseman

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Statue of General Osorio
Meeting Point
Duration: 10 mins
2. Boulevard Olimpico
Corridor built for the Olympics where the old port area used to be in colonial times
Duration: 15 mins
3. Matriz da Paroquia de Santa Rita
Former African slaves‘ burial place
Duration: 10 mins
4. Maua Square
Square next to the Port, where the Museum of Tomorrow and the Rio Art Museum are located
Duration: 10 mins
5. Largo de São Francisco da Prainha
Area of a former beach that was buried, now a stronghold of local bars
Duration: 15 mins
6. Cais do Valongo
The docks where the African slaves used to arrive in the 1800s
Duration: 20 mins
7. Pedra do Sal
Historic site where the Carnaval and some African religions started to spread
Duration: 5 mins
8. Instituto de Pesquisa e Memoria Pretos Novos - IPN
The place where the slaves that died before arriving in Brazil were buried, now a Museum. Optional Paid Visit!
Duration: 30 mins

Inclusion

Tour Guide

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

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by BE FREE TRANSPORTADORA TURISTICA

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