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Little Africa Walking Tour in Rio: Uncover African Heritage with a Small Group
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63 Ratings
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Uncover the African heritage of Rio de Janeiro on a small group walking tour through Little Africa. Discover the historical sites that highlight the struggles and resilience of African Brazilians in their journey to shape the nation’s identity.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Matriz da Paroquia de Santa Rita - Tour with a decolonial narrative.
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Instituto de Pesquisa e Memoria Pretos Novos - IPN - Internal visit is made.
The New Black Institute - The former cemetery for the enslaved black people. - MUHCAB - Museu da História e da Cultura Afro-Brasileira - Território Museum on Afro-Brazilian History and culture in the Gamboa region.
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Cais do Valongo - Internal visit is made.
The Valongo wharf Archeological Site listed by Unesco. - Largo São Francisco da Prainha - External visitation.
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Pedra do Sal - External visit is made.
Salt Stone - the birthplace of samba and Candomble religion in Rio. -
Hanging Garden of Valongo - Internal visit is made.
The Hanging Valongo Garden - A witness of the Slavery market in Rio.
What's Included
- All fees and/or taxes included
- Admission to The New Black Institute
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Tips
Additional Information
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!
- Not recommended for disable people.
Location
Matriz de Santa Rita
Largo de Santa Rita
Santa Rita Square, Downtown.
Walking Tour.
Inform an available phone number with Whatsapp or an email.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Artavi0usw
Aug 3, 2024
Eye opening - Coming from the states, it was very fascinating to learn about Africans that were enslaved in other countries. We were able to visit museums, saw some very dope street art, and other interesting parts of the city. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. She did an amazing job!!!!
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Devera_b
Aug 2, 2024
The heart and soul of a people never broken - The subject matter of this tour can be polarizing for some but this tour was handled very professionally without compromising the truth or reality of the inhumanity of the slave times of the past past ch that still cast a shadow of institutional inequality in today's times.
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Lindsay_t
Aug 1, 2024
The History in Brazil is so Rich! - I really enjoyed the Little Africa Tour!! The history was very rich and informative. I felt very connected with the community by going on this tour. I learned a lot about the different African countries that came to Brazil and a lot of lives were sacrificed for freedom and a better world for generations to come!
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Voyage00304970702
Jul 31, 2024
Little Africa Tour With Marianne! - Marianne was an excellent tour guide. She really new the history of Little Africa and was willing to answer all of the questions my son and I had to ask her. While visiting the MUHCAB -(Museu da História e da Cultura Afro-Brasileira), we came upon a celebration with music that was out of this world. Marianne saw that I was captivated and graciously spent a bit more time at this spot. The tour is a must to learn about the history of Brazil.
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672aliceu
Jul 23, 2024
The flower of ancestry - I did the experiment with Professor Bruna. She has a lot of knowledge about Little Africa and summarizes the events well. The tour was essential for me to improve my knowledge about the subject and I will soon return to Rio to have new experiences with Etnias. I recommend this tourism and culture agency.
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Livias889
Jul 13, 2024
Incredible Experience - Sensational experience. Bruna, our Guide, is amazing, intelligent, entertaining and passes an absurd knowledge about the history of Rio and Little Africa. I was very excited by the way she tells the stories of the black people, their protagonism and the erasements that these stories have. It was the best ride I've ever done in Rio, no comparison! I will do all the other scripts, no doubt!!
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Bruce_h
Jul 7, 2024
Half day turned into a full day - This was an amazing tour. Our guide, Rafael made it thoroughly enjoyable. His pleasant manner and his knowledge of Little Brazil was commendable. 5 stars are not enough.
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Brucehj3031it
Jul 6, 2024
Thoroughly enjoyed Little Africa tour. - The walking tour of Little Africa was amazing. Our guide, Rafael, made this excursion so enjoyable. His knowledge of the history of Brazil impressed us. His English was very good and it was obvious that he enjoys his job. Thank you for giving us this memorable experience.
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Pioneer59426293459
Jun 7, 2024
Great experience! - I loved the afro brasilian history tour! I learned so much and really enjoyed our tour guide Carolina! I also enjoyed seeing more of Centro and its landmarks that I didn’t notice before. Thank you!
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Lindadk3296gv
May 26, 2024
The Small Africa guide by Joana Gouveia Pepe Rio Tours - The Small Africa tour was more than we imagined. The guide Joana Gouveia Pepe Rio Tours she took the time and told us about her and she almost asked us about ourselves to get to know us, she was very knowledgeable and very nice, was patient with us, and answered our questions about the history of Slavery here in Rio De Janerio, Brasil. It was great that she knew the historical history. She knew the way that was safe to travel and it was fun to learned this informations. The tour we when to Avalon go Shore, took pics, Pedro do Sal (Salt Stone) Largo da Prainha, Pretos Novos Cemetery, Museum of History and Culture Afro-Brazilian and Tia Ciatas House. And to Wall with huge faces the Ingenious peoples.
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