Little Africa Walking Tour in Rio de Janeiro Small-Group trip

Why choose this Rio de Janeiro tour ?

Little Africa highlights locations significant to the history of Black people in Rio de Janeiro, places that were previously overlooked and silenced. The guided tour includes a decolonial narrative and essential attractions, such as the Valongo Wharf, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2017. Over one million enslaved Africans disembarked at this wharf, making it the largest slave port in the Americas.

This tour is a journey through the resilience of a people who reinvented themselves in the diaspora, significantly influencing Brazil’s civilizational values, national identity, and culture.

During this experience, you will see and experience:

Afro-Brazilian Heritage;
Afro-Carioca Art;
Afro Cuisine;
Architectural Heritage;
Cultural Awareness.
Little Africa is part of the African Diaspora in the World and the Slave Route, a global UNESCO project. Expand your understanding of ethnic diversity and the fight for equality in Brazil!

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What makes Little Africa Walking Tour in Rio de Janeiro Small-Group trip a unique experience ?

Tour with a decolonial narrative.

Internal visit is made.
The New Black Institute – The former cemetery for the enslaved black people.

Território Museum on Afro-Brazilian History and culture in the Gamboa region.

Internal visit is made.
The Valongo wharf Archeological Site listed by Unesco.

External visitation.

External visit is made.
Salt Stone – the birthplace of samba and Candomble religion in Rio.

Internal visit is made.
The Hanging Valongo Garden – A witness of the Slavery market in Rio.

Tour Description & Additional Info:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for disable people.
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Options To Choose for Your Trip:

  • Portuguese Speaking Tour
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    Duration: 4 hours
    VLT Modal Transport: Used in a section of the tour
    VLT Modal Transport: To be used in a part of the tour.
  • English SpeakingTour
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    Duration: 4 hours
    VLT Modal Transport: Includes modal transportation during the tour.
    Does not include transport to the meeting point.
    VLT Modal Transporte: Entrance ticket for The New Black Institute
  • English Speaking tour with one-ride transfer
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    Pick up in the South Zone: WhatsApp Number + 55 21 97949-5085 – Please inform your hotel address.
    Car ou Van: One ride transfer to the meeting point. It’s not included the guide in it and the transfer to return.
    Ticket: Ticket
  • English w/ Roundtrip Transfer
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    Duration: 4 hours
    Car or Van: The Transportation (Motorist) will pick you up/back at the hotel and take you to the meeting point of the Tourist Guide.
  • Ticket for The New Black Institute.
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Special Instructions:

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  • This Tour is Provided by Agência Etnias Turismo e Cultura.
  • Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Sao_Paulo.
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 67 valid reviews on VIATOR.
  • Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
  • Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.