Explore Little Africa : Unveiling Afro Heritage in Rio de Janeiro

5.0 (119 reviews) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Duration3h 30m
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LanguagesPortuguese, English, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 20 travelers

Overview

We're a specialized incoming travel operator in Rio de Janeiro, offering the most immersive Afrotourism experiences that bring to light key sites of Black history, a legacy once erased and silenced.

Our tours provide a decolonial narrative, visiting essential places like Valongo Wharf, a UNESCO World Heritage Menu publisher-the largest slave port in the Americas, and Pedra do Sal, the birthplace of Samba. From this point, the Black community reshaped their identity, profoundly influencing Brazil's national culture and values.

What you'll experience?
Afro-Brazilian Heritage | Afro-Brazilian Art | Afro Cuisine | Black Heritage Sites | Black Cultural Icons
Little Africa is part of UNESCO's Global African Diaspora Project.

Why choose us?
- Black owned company
- Trusted partner for Embratur and Black Travel Summit
- Specialists in international Black events
- Small groups for meaningful connections

Ideal for travelers seeking authentic Afro-Brazilian culture.
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Complete Cultural Experience

Little Africa Experience: Discover the paths of the Afro Brazilian History
Afro Food Tour: Tour guide assisting an Afro Food Experience in a Black Owned Restaurant - Set Menu : a starter + main course
Transportation: Round-trip transportation from and back to your hotel is included.

Little Africa + Roundtrip ride

Duration: 4 hours
Pick up on South Zone & Barra: Please share your hotel address with us via WhatsApp at +55 21 97949 - 5085.
Please note that the New Black Institute is closed
Car or Van: The driver will pick you up at your hotel, take you to meet the tour guide, and bring you back afterward.

Meet us at Little Africa Tour

Duration: 3 hours: The tour takes 3h30 minutes approximately.
Muhcab; Saltstone; Valongo: (The New Black Institute is closed on Sundays)
VLT Modal Transport: Includes local transport during the walking tour.
Does not include transport to the meeting point.
Ticket: Entrance ticket for The New Black Institute

Meet us + Afro Food Exp

Set Menu: A set menu will be available and drinks are not included.
On Sundays: On this day the New Black Institutte is not open/included.

Little Africa + One-Way Ride

Duration: 4 hours
Pick up on South Zone: WhatsApp Number + 55 21 97949 - 5085 - Please inform your hotel address. (The New Black Institute is closed on Sundays)
Car ou Van: The driver will pick you up at your hotel, take you to the tour guide, and bring you back afterward.
Ticket: Includes the ticket for The New Black Institute

What's included

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Ticket for The New Black Institute.
  • Lunch
  • Tips

What to expect

  1. Matriz da Paroquia de Santa Rita
    20m
    External visit with cultural and heritage-based content about the historical Menu publisher.
    Decolonial narrative.
  2. Instituto de Pesquisa e Memoria Pretos Novos - IPN
    40m · Admission ticket included
    External visit to this archaeological Menu publisher.

    The Institute for Research and Memory of the Pretos Novos is a Brazilian institution located in the city of Rio de Janeiro.
  3. 40m
    Territory Museum focused on Afro-Brazilian history and culture in the Gamboa region.
  4. Cais do Valongo
    30m
    The Valongo Wharf is a former wharf located in Rio de Janeiro’s port district, between the present-day Coelho and Castro and Sacadura Cabral streets.
  5. Pedra do Sal
    25m
    External visit. Pedra do Sal is a historical and religious landmark located in the Saúde neighborhood, near Largo da Prainha.
  6. 20m
    External visit to the square, formerly a symbolic territory of Little Africa marked by Black presence and the zungus, and today considered one of the coolest places by Time Out.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

In front of Santa Rita Church. Our guides will wait for you for up to 20 minutes. They will be wearing our royal blue t-shirt. If you are running late, contact us immediately via WhatsApp : + 55 21 97949 - 5085. If transport is included in your package, please provide your hotel address after booking.

End point

The tour ends at Largo da Prainha. It includes a short ride on the VLT public transport, which is already included in the final price. Please note that:
- On Sundays, the New Black Institute is closed.
- From 16th December to 5th January, and during Carnival season, all the museums will be closed.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for disable people.

Cancellation policy

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

Reviews

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