Rio's Black Heritage: A Cultural Journey

Dive into Rio’s carnival magic with expert-led samba tours, fantasy factory visits, and immersive cultural experiences. Discover the heart of samba today.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Museu de Arte do Rio - MAR - A gathering place for understanding and exploring the history of Little Africa.
  • Escada da Bandeira do Brasil - A perfect spot for capturing photos on Brazil’s iconic staircase.
  • Mosaico Hilário Jovino - A photo opportunity at the mosaic that illustrates the origins of the carnival and its connection to Little…
What's Included
  • Specialized Guide to Afro-Brazilian Culture and History
  • Visit to the Main Places DA Little Africa
What's Not Included
  • Food and Drink
Additional Information

Discover the rich culture and black history of Rio de Janeiro on a walking tour of the key sites in Little Africa, led by an expert guide in African-Brazilian culture.
The tour starts at the Museum of Art of Rio (MAR), where participants can learn about the region’s transformation through a detailed model.
Next, the group visits the Brazilian Staircase,…

Location
Rio Museum of Art
Praça Mauá
PO DE Encounter in front of the Rio Art Museum. VLT Museum Parade Station
Cancellation Policy

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

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Leslie_f
Nov 7, 2025
Lucas Reves is an... - Lucas Reves is an excellent tour guide. He is very personable, knowledgeable and friendly. I was so pleased to learn about the important African-Brazilian history of resistance and culture of Little Africa. Lucas went out of his way to make sure we understood that Black history is still being uncovered and created by the community. He made sure we were comfortable and all our questions were answered. Lucas proudly shared his background and piqued our interest to learn more and come back to Rio. Take this tour! Congratulations Lucas and muito obrigado, Leslie F.
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Safari34127795018
Apr 30, 2025
Fun and educational history & Samba tour - I highly recommend this tour for anyone interested in the history of Rio de Janeiro, especially the history of Afro-Brazilian people. It’s both educational and fun. Our guide, Lucas, is Carioca with the knowledge of a cultural anthropologist. He kindly and clearly answered all my questions about Brazil and Rio (both modern day and past) If I had visited the city central on my own without Amazing guide like Lucas, I would never have learned about the fascinating history of this area. I had never joined a street tour before, but this experience completely changed my perception of them. It was incredibly interesting and enjoyable. I learned so many new things on this tour. For example, I found out that samba was once banned by law and that it even started as a form of protest. At the samba school’s backstage area, I was amazed by the magnificent floats and stunning samba dancers. At the same time, I learned that samba schools provide local children and youth the skills that help them in life and work and community beyond family and school. This fun and educational tour is also a great choice for families with kids who love history!
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From $60
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).