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

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Get your discount tickets for the Rio de Janeiro Little Africa History Walking Tour, save up to 13% !

Overview

Discover Rio de Janeiro's Little Africa, a historic area near the city's old port where much of Brazil's Afro-Brazilian heritage took shape. Explore the streets and landmarks connected to the transatlantic slave trade, hear the stories of enslaved Africans and their descendants, and learn how their struggles, traditions, and cultural contributions helped shape Rio and Brazilian identity. Beyond its difficult history, this private walking tour celebrates the lasting influence of African heritage on Brazilian music, religion, food, and culture. You can choose between meeting your guide at Praça XV in downtown Rio de Janeiro or including private pickup and drop-off from your location within the city. Both options offer the same private guided walking tour.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

In front of the statue of Marshal General Osório at Praça XV (Praça Quinze), in downtown Rio de Janeiro. Please note: This is NOT Praça General Osório in Ipanema. They are two different locations.

Pickup Information

We offer pickup and drop-off anywhere within the city of Rio de Janeiro.

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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