A Self-Guided Black History Audio Tour of Rio de Janeiro’s Little Africa

5.0 (3 reviews) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Duration40m - 1h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Gamboa, the city’s port area, is full of secrets, hidden history and forgotten stories that, once uncovered, can shed light on a fascinating part of Rio de Janeiro. On this self-guided GPS walking tour, you’ll visit several sensitive sites like the Valongo Wharf where slaves arriving from Africa disembarked, and Pedra do Sal where they settled. Through the port and art districts, you’ll learn about the slave trade, the bittersweet history of sugar mills and coffee farms, and the struggles and resilience of everyday people.

My name is Kelly Tavares, and I’ll be your guide on this audio tour. I hope to offer you an understanding of Brazilian culture, unveil the myth of racial democracy in this country, and teach you about our diaspora. Along the way, I’ll explain why sharing, listening, and exchanging stories empowers our communities.

After downloading the tour onto the VoiceMap app, you'll be able to enjoy the tour on location or virtually at home.

What's included

  • VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Transportation
  • Food and drink

What to expect

  1. Museu de Arte do Rio - MAR
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    The tour starts outside the Museu de Arte do Rio. You'll learn about the history of Rio and the museum before you begin the walk.
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    The tour briefly stops in the square where you'll learn about history of slaves before continuing your walk.
  3. Pedra do Sal
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    The tour briefly stops in Pedra do Sal square. You'll hear about this cultural hub before continuing your walk.
  4. Cais do Valongo
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    The tour stops briefly in front of the remains of the Old Port. You'll hear about slave history before continuing on your walk.
  5. Painel Etnias
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    The tour ends in front of the murals by artist Eduardo “Kobra.”

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The tour starts outside the Museu de Arte do Rio in Praça Mauá. Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace.

End point

The tour ends in front of the impressive Etnias Murals by Kobra.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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