Rio de Janeiro Little Africa History Walking Tour

4.8 (14 reviews) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Duration2h - 4h
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

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.

Options

Meeting Point

No Pickup & Drop-off: Meet your guide at Praça XV in downtown Rio. Transportation to and from the meeting point is not included.

With Pickup & Drop-off

Includes Pickup and Drop-off
Pickup included

What's included

  • Tour Guide

What to expect

  1. Statue of General Osorio
    10m
    Meeting Point
  2. Boulevard Olimpico
    15m
    Corridor built for the Olympics where the old port area used to be in colonial times
  3. Matriz da Paroquia de Santa Rita
    10m
    Former African slaves‘ burial place
  4. Maua Square
    10m
    Square next to the Port, where the Museum of Tomorrow and the Rio Art Museum are located
  5. 15m
    Area of a former beach that was buried, now a stronghold of local bars
  6. Cais do Valongo
    20m
    The docks where the African slaves used to arrive in the 1800s
  7. Pedra do Sal
    5m
    Historic site where the Carnaval and some African religions started to spread
  8. Instituto de Pesquisa e Memoria Pretos Novos - IPN
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    The place where the slaves that died before arriving in Brazil were buried, now a Museum. Optional Paid Visit!

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.

End point
Pickup details

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

Additional information

  • 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

Cancellation policy

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

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