African Heritage: Gastronomy and Musicality Experience

Immerse yourself in the flavors, aromas, and sounds of African heritage in Brazil. Experience the unique gastronomy and musicality of a culture deeply rooted in the country’s history.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Museu de Arte do Rio - MAR - The Morrinho Project, permanently on display at the Rio Art Museum (MAR), is a fascinating installation that challenges the stereotypical view of Brazilian favelas.

The model on permanent display at MAR reproduces in detail the streets, inhabitants and daily life of the Pereira da Silva favela, showcasing the cultural and social richness of this space.

Visiting the Morrinho Project at MAR is a unique opportunity to see the favela from a new perspective, highlighting the creativity, community and resilience that define these spaces.

It is an experience that reveals the complexity and beauty of life in the favelas, far beyond the stereotypes of violence. For those seeking a deeper understanding of the reality and culture of Rio de Janeiro, Morrinho is an essential stop.

  • Boulevard Olimpico - We will contemplate the art of Eduardo Kobra, the largest mural of graffiti in the world, admiring aspects of ancestral ethnic groups, very old cultures that are directly and indirectly part of the history of Brazil.
  • Instituto de Pesquisa e Memoria Pretos Novos - IPN - We will visit the archaeological site, the permanent exhibition of the bones of Africans discovered in the place and we will be surprised with the impact of these to the understanding of the slave period in Brazil.
  • Cais do Valongo - We will visit the Historical Site of the Pier of Valongo and the region known as Little Africa, we will learn its history and traditions and importance for the history of humanity.
  • Morro da Conceicao - We will meet the remaining community of Quilombo Pedra do Sal, a place of cultural resistance, fundamental for the survival of Afro-descendants and the preservation of their heritage, where the Cariocas proudly celebrate their rich Afro-Brazilian legacy with weekly outdoor samba sessions.
  • Pedra do Sal - Immersion in the rich African cultural heritage in Rio -

Highlighting the gastronomy, with tasting of typical dishes of the Afro-Brazilian and Yoruba cuisine, very common in the daily practice of religions of African origin.

Musicality - a percussion workshop, with an instructor and drummer from the African continent, let’s focus on this culture that influences people to this day.

  • Largo de São Francisco da Prainha - Largo de São Francisco da Prainha is a vibrant and culturally rich spot in Rio de Janeiro, where history, music and urban life come together in perfect harmony.

When the sun sets behind Morro da Conceição, the square comes alive with the sounds of samba, funk, jazz and chorinho, creating a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. With outdoor seating, cold beers and snacks from local bars, the space is ideal for enjoying a lively evening with friends, family or even meeting new people. In addition, the square is surrounded by beautiful buildings of Portuguese architecture, offering an immersion in the history and culture of Rio.
A visit to Largo de São Francisco da Prainha is essential for those who want to experience the authentic soul of Rio in one of the coolest neighborhoods in the world.

What's Included
  • IPN Tickets
  • Afro-Brazilian gastronomy tasting
What's Not Included
  • Drinks
Additional Information

This opportunity offers individuals an unparalleled encounter, where they can submerge themselves in the tastes, fragrances, melodies, and customs of a historic culture that is deeply intertwined with Brazil’s past. It takes into account the ethnic diversity and revives the culinary heritage and music of a society that remains largely undiscovered by many.

  • Not suitable for people with food restrictions
Location
Museu do Amanhã
Praça Mauá
In front of the entrance of the Museum Tomorrow, left side.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Brendawm8112jj
May 30, 2024
Highly recommend - The tour was amazing! Extremely engaging and the guides are so knowledgeable, professional, and fun. Highly recommend!
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Coralien262
May 8, 2024
Amazing tour with the best guide - I had an amazing time with Isabella! The tour was very rich and full of details of places and stories about the history of black people in Brasil. We traveled in time from enslavement around the ports to present time in the favelas, embracing the cultural legacy of black people through food, music and most of all the carnival ! Isabelle was a wonderful guide, she has tons of knowledge and interests and a great ambition to value black legacy all around Brasil. Last but not least, the communication was easy to organize the tour that I booked quite last minute. Thank you Isabella for sharing your passion of transmission and enlighting me on a less known part of history.
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Robert_l
Apr 10, 2024
Wonderful African heritage tour - Isabella was a wonderful guide. She has a vast knowledge of the history of the African diaspora, the city in general and enjoys sharing it. There are places she showed me that I would have never found out about if I were on my own. She also gave me insights into people's daily lives.
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Marquirsha_c
Mar 1, 2024
Great Experience!! - Isabella was a wealth of knowledge when it comes to the African culture of Brazil. I like that it ended up only being me during the tour. The museum was the highlight of the tour learning the history from Africa all the way to Brazil and how Brazil has change over time to current.
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Tamika_m
Feb 16, 2024
Great tour! - This was a great tour. I highly recommend it. I learned a little about African heritage in Brazil and how the slave trade influenced Brazil's history and culture.
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P4224odjamesb
Jan 9, 2024
Amazing experience - It was a super mazing trip best tour guide I couldve asked for she was so intuitive with us and so informative.
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772brianr
Jan 6, 2024
Great team, an Amazing Visit - Our experience was amazing. The team was professional, detail oriented, and hospitable. Our plan is to use Traveller XP when revisiting Rio.
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Jhaton_w
Jan 5, 2024
Must See in Rio! - Isabella is the absolute best! She was incredibly knowledgeable about everything we explored on the tour. But what I appreciated most is you can tell she’s really passionate about showing the world Brazil’s African heritage. Our group’s favorite moment was walking through a favela and learning the history of favelas from Isabella. We’ve all heard rumors about favelas, but being inside one humanized it for us in such a unique way. I 100% recommend this tour!!
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993vladg
Jan 3, 2024
For history buffs - I signed up for myself and later joined a group. The tour is amazing, educational and informative. Isabella gave us good, sharp information, insights and comments on the history and relationship between Portugal and Spain, especially the history of slavery and how it affected the development of not just Rio but the whole of Brazil.
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Onnaedo_n
Sep 16, 2023
More than a tour, but a cultural experience! - This tour was phenomenal! Isabella was well-informed, passionate and attentive. If you are looking for a story about the REAL history of Brazil, look no further. This tour easily could be twice more, and you would still get your moneys worth. I highly recommend this tour and that you bring the whole family as well.
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