Little Africa Walking Tour in Rio: Uncover African Heritage with a Small Group
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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 learn more
Highlights
  • Matriz da Paroquia de Santa Rita - Tour with a decolonial narrative.
  • MUHCAB - Museu da História e da Cultura Afro-Brasileira - Internal visit is made.
    The Historic and Culture African Brazilian Museum - A cultural center for the black community.
  • Instituto de Pesquisa e Memoria Pretos Novos - IPN - Internal visit is made.
    The New Black Institute - The former cemetery for the enslaved black people.
  • Cais do Valongo - Internal visit is made.
    The Valongo wharf Archeological Site listed by Unesco.
  • Hanging Garden of Valongo - Internal visit is made.
    The Hanging Valongo Garden - A witness of the Slavery market in Rio.
  • Largo São Francisco da Prainha - External visitation.
  • Pedra do Sal - External visit is made.
    Salt Stone - the birthplace of samba and Candomble religion in Rio.
What's Included
  • All fees and/or taxes included
  • Admission to The New Black Institute
What's Not Included
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • Tips
Additional Information

On the Little Africa Tour—African Heritage, we spotlight venues significant to Black history in Rio de Janeiro. This journey locates itself on one of the main routes of the global African Diaspora, serving as part of Unesco’s Slavery Route Project. Much like a tour focusing on the Holocaust, this experience remembers the narrative of Africans and their progeny. This expedition is crucial for promoting black consciousness and combating racism globally while showcasing the value of black culture and history.

The storytelling aspect is both educational and decolonizing in nature. The itinerary features the Valongo Wharf Archaeological Site, a significant hub of the Slave Trade in antiquity, which was awarded a place on the World Heritage List in 2017. The Site encompasses the globally most noteworthy ruins of a docking point for enslaved Africans in the Americas. It’s estimated that South America received approximately 900,000 Africans via Valongo.

This remembrance tour recounts historical narratives, tales of pain and struggles, and despite all odds, the resilience of African Brazilian people. These individuals remade themselves in the diasporic world, influencing civilization’s values, while also cultivating Brazil’s unique national identity. The tour is designed for small groups.

  • Not reccomend 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.

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Adrianacq7357nx
Mar 31, 2024
Amazing - Lots of culture history information about the Diaspora and Africa, thank you very much Val, a wonderful encyclopedia. We will come back and recommend
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Allen_s
Mar 15, 2024
Afro-Brazilian History is a Necessity! - Carolina was EXCEPTIONAL! My wife and I really appreciate how thorough, and knowledgeable she was about the entire Afro-Brazilian experience and heritage. She showed immense passion in presenting the information on culture, neighborhoods, and history…both happy and dark scenarios, to educate us on important information.
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Renatans8827ls
Mar 3, 2024
Decolonial tour - Decolonial tour about the life of enslaved africans in Rio de Janeiro. Tour included archaelogical sites in old town. Very experienced, well educated guide. Bruna has history degree and she helped us to understand nuances about history of afro-brazilians‘s life nowaddays and in the past.
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Nanette_t
Jan 3, 2024
Great tour - We had Val as our guide and he was incredible! He spoke English well enough and taught us a lot about the African Brazilian culture and history. He even took us to a few places that we had missed on a previous tour because they were closed. We really enjoyed this tour and our guide Val. Thanks Val for a great day! I highly recommend!
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Drmgrlm
Dec 11, 2023
Very interesting! - The tour with Emily was really great! I've learned so much about Afro-Brazilians History! And it gave the envy to learn more and more. I warmly recommend this tour.
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Marciam355
Nov 26, 2023
Excellent Emily! - Emily was excellent. She is so knowledgeable, showing you her folder with precious photos. And she was so considerate about those who had trouble. Knowledge and compassion are a winning combination for a tour guide. Emily means Excellence!
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Dianarv7611zs
Sep 26, 2023
Littke africa - What an enlightening and humbling experience! Gabriela did an incredible job of providing us the history of Brazil the impact of African descendants made on the country, and vice versa. We were able to walk through little africa, enjoy a few museums and hear interesting facts all throughout the tour with beautifuk art sprinkled about. Albeit a shorter tour (3-1/2 hours) we never went too long from having access to purchase water or snacks. It is a must do in Rio if you are even slightly interested in learning about Black history in Brazil from an enthusiastic, knowledgable tour guide like Gabriela! Thank you again! 😃
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Samuel
Sep 9, 2023
Must do! - Emily was a fantastic guide! She made the tour very personal and is an engaging story teller. We learned so much and would highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in the historical and cultural development of Rio and Brazil!
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Daniellecm2022
Oct 17, 2022
Meaningful and Needed Tour of Rio - Well-thought out and meaningful tour that revealed the beautiful Black resistance and joy and the government’s multiple attempts to cover that history up. The guides, Emily and Eduardo, were very knowledgeable and didn’t shy away from connecting the history to the present.
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