Rio de Janeiro: Little Africa Heritage Walking Tour
ID: GYG390003-707071
Category:
Country: Brazil
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
Join a guided tour of Little Africa in Rio de Janeiro. Learn about the African influence on the city's culture.
Meet your guide in front of the Rio Art Museum. Start the tour by learning about the history of Brazil during the colonial period. This introduction is important to better understand the tour and everything that will be covered along the way.
Neighborhoods in the port region of Rio de Janeiro came to be known as Little Africa at the turn of the 20th century. After the slave trade became illegal in Brazil, freed slaves remained working in the area.
During a brief explanation you can admire the view of Mauá Square and Guanabara Bay from the rooftop of the Rio Art Museum. You will then explore Largo da Prainha to learn about the African influence in Brazilian gastronomy.
See the statue erected in honor of Mercedes Baptista, the forerunner of Afro dance in Brazil, and the first black dancer at the Municipal Theater in Rio de Janeiro.
Next, stop in front of Pedra do Sal, considered the place where samba was born. This area is the oldest continuously-inhabited black neighborhood in the country.
Last, visit the Jardim Suspenso do Valongo (Hanging Garden of Valongo), the Valongo Wharf, and end the tour in front of the largest grafitti mural in the world, at the Olympic Boulevard.
Highlights
- Explore the rich African heritage in Rio de Janeiro
- Take in panoramic views of Mauá Square from a rooftop
- Walk around the birthplace of samba in Rio de Janeiro
- Take a picture in front of the biggest grafitti wall in Rio
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour will take place rain or shine.
Your tour guide will be in front of the museum. Arrive 5 minutes before the activity starts. The tour guide can only wait for 15 minutes in case of delays.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
