Rio de Janeiro Trip 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.
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Duration: 3 to 5 hours
Starts: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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.
Itinerary
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Pass By: Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro, Praca Floriano Cinelândia, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20031-050 Brazil
The Opera House of the City. This is our meeting point.
Stop At: Cinelandia, Avenue rio Branco, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20031-050 Brazil
The square with the first movie theaters in Rio and important historical buildings.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Largo da Carioca, Rua da Carioca, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20050-008 Brazil
The square with the oldest buildings in the city
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Church of N Sra do Rosario e Sao Benedito dos Homens Pretos, Rua Uruguaiana 77 Centro, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20050-094 Brazil
The church where the slaves would be forced baptized
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Praca Quinze de Novembro – Centro, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20010-010 Brazil
One of the most important historical squares in Brazil
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Orla Prefeito Luiz Paulo Conde, From Praca XV de Novembro up to Praca Maua – Centro, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil
The Olympic Boulevard: one of the legacies of the Olympic Games.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Maua Square, Avenida Rodrigues Alves 1, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20081-250 Brazil
Central region of the old pier of the city, now known for the Museum of Tomorrow, designed by Calatrava.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Pedra do Sal, Largo Joao da Baiana Saude, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20081-120 Brazil
Stops at Pedra do Sal, famous for traditional samba circles. Also known address of the old ‘terreiro da Tia Ciata’, and Largo da Prainha, one of the best known regions of the ‘Little Africa’ area, it brings together a number of traditional local businesses
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Cais do Valongo, Avenida Barao de Tefe Saude, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20220-460 Brazil
A former slave port, it fell into oblivion after the prohibition of the slave trade, its ruins being rediscovered during the renovation works in the region. Listed by UNESCO as a material heritage of humanity.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Painel Etnias, Av Rodrigues Alves,241 – Gamboa, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20081-250 Brazil
One of the largest panels in the world, representing natives from different continents.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Cidade Do Samba, Rua Rivadavia Correia 60 Gamboa, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20220-290 Brazil
Optional Carnaval Experience Tour. Learn about the Carnaval origins, how it is related to the heritage and see the ‘behind the scenes’ of the Carnaval Parade. Tickets not included. Price: BRL 60,00 per person.
Duration: 40 minutes
