Explore Rio’s African roots on a guided walk. Discover samba, capoeira, and history in the vibrant Port Area. Connect with the city’s past.
Explore Rio’s African roots on a guided walk. Discover samba, capoeira, and history in the vibrant Port Area. Connect with the city’s past.
- Museu de Arte do Rio - MAR - We show the museum and tell the story behind the museum.
- Bafo da Prainha - Bafo da Prainha is a bohemian square full of bars and restaurants in the centre of the city of Rio, also composed of a lot of history and amazing monuments!
- Morro da Conceicao - Morro da Conceição is an important community for the…
- Museu de Arte do Rio - MAR - We show the museum and tell the story behind the museum.
- Bafo da Prainha - Bafo da Prainha is a bohemian square full of bars and restaurants in the centre of the city of Rio, also composed of a lot of history and amazing monuments!
- Morro da Conceicao - Morro da Conceição is an important community for the history of Rio de Janeiro, there we can find ancient churches, commerce and residences of the Old River, in addition to passing through the real life happening in the Morro.
- Pedra do Sal - A small square in the heart of Little Africa. They say this is the crib of the samba! Part of the historic heritage of the city, the Pedra do Sal also receives a traditional samba wheel every Monday night!
- Cais do Valongo - Cais do Valongo is an important historical heritage, considered by UNESCO. It was the main port of entry for enslaved people in the Americas and today it is an archaeological site, as countless traces of enslaved people have been found in Cais.
- Etnias - Mural de Graffiti (Estúdio Kobra) - The world’s largest graphite made by an artist is located on the Olympic Boulevard! A painting by a Brazilian artist, Eduardo Kobra, as a project of the 2016 Rio Olympics. The painting is 3000 square meters!
- Free Guides
- Free Guides
Discover the origins of samba, carnival, capoeira, and African-origin religions. Explore stories of influential figures like Aunt Ciata, Mercedes Batista, and Hilário Jovino. Gain insights into the history of slavery that shapes much of modern-day Rio de Janeiro. To truly understand a country or city, it’s essential to know its history, and the best way…
Discover the origins of samba, carnival, capoeira, and African-origin religions. Explore stories of influential figures like Aunt Ciata, Mercedes Batista, and Hilário Jovino. Gain insights into the history of slavery that shapes much of modern-day Rio de Janeiro. To truly understand a country or city, it’s essential to know its history, and the best way to learn is by walking through the places where it unfolded.
During this tour, participants will learn and reinterpret the history of Rio and Brazil while enjoying the beauty of the Centro in a relaxed manner. By the end of the tour, participants will develop a unique connection and perspective of the city, which would be unattainable without a guide.
This is an environmentally sustainable tour that visits the most significant sites in the historic center.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
