Rio Little Africa Walking Tour with Cultural Immersion
Saúde
Important Information
•
Public transportation options are available nearby
•
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
•
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
•
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
•
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
•
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
•
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
•
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
•
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Become our Lokal Curator
Are you ready to turn your hobbies into a business?
Take a walk through Rio’s downtown area known as Little Africa and learn about the history of the port district. Take the light rail to the Pretos Novos Institute and visit the Pretos Novos Cemetery, a memorial to the slave trade. Continue on to the Machado de Assis House and Valongo Wharf, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the Jardim Suspenso and Morro da Conceição, with their historic houses. Be sure to visit spots like Pedra do Sal, a famous samba hotspot, the Hilário de Jovino Mosaic, and the Bandeira do Brasil staircase. All great spots for photos. End the tour at Largo São Francisco da Prainha, voted one of the coolest neighborhoods in the world by Time Out in 2021. Be sure to try ...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Ticket for the VLT (Light Rail Vehicle)
Professional tour guide with live commentary in Portuguese, English, and Spanish
Half-day walking tour of Downtown Rio
Ticket of percussion workshop in the City of Samba (if the option with the workshop is selected)
Admission to the Instituto Pretos Novos
Food and Drinks (available for purchase at Largo da Prainha)
Gratuities (optional)
Hotel pickup and drop-off from hotels
Meeting Points
Departure
Rio Museum of Art
The meeting point is in front of the Rio Art Museum – MAR
Return
Pedra do Sal
Rio Little Africa Walking Tour with Cultural Immersion
Saúde
About
Take a walk through Rio’s downtown area known as Little Africa and learn about the history of the port district. Take the light rail to the Pretos Novos Institute and visit the Pretos Novos Cemetery, a memorial to the slave trade. Continue on to the Machado de Assis House and Valongo Wharf, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the Jardim Suspenso and Morro da Conceição, with their historic houses. Be sure to visit spots like Pedra do Sal, a famous samba hotspot, the Hilário de Jovino Mosaic, and the Bandeira do Brasil staircase. All great spots for photos. End the tour at Largo São Francisco da Prainha, voted one of the coolest neighborhoods in the world by Time Out in 2021. Be sure to try ...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Ticket for the VLT (Light Rail Vehicle)
Professional tour guide with live commentary in Portuguese, English, and Spanish
Half-day walking tour of Downtown Rio
Ticket of percussion workshop in the City of Samba (if the option with the workshop is selected)
Admission to the Instituto Pretos Novos
Food and Drinks (available for purchase at Largo da Prainha)
Gratuities (optional)
Hotel pickup and drop-off from hotels
Meeting Points
Departure
Rio Museum of Art
The meeting point is in front of the Rio Art Museum – MAR
Return
Pedra do Sal
Items | Rio Little Africa Walking Tour with Cultural Immersion
Start your tour at the Rio Art Museum, where you’ll meet your guide.
2
Parada dos Museus
Head to the nearest light rail station. Enjoy the scenic ride and take in the main tourist attractions along Olympic Boulevard.
15 minutes
3
Instituto de Pesquisa e Memoria Pretos Novos - IPN
Explore the archaeological site it houses: the Pretos Novos Cemetery.
45 minutes
4
Ladeira do Livramento
Get to know the house of Machado de Assis, one of Brazil’s greatest writers.
10 minutes
5
Cais do Valongo
Observe the pier that was once the main port of entry for enslaved Africans in Brazil and the Americas, and which is currently considered a United Nations World Heritage Site.
30 minutes
6
Hanging Garden of Valongo
Visit the Valongo Garden on the slope of Morro da Conceição.
20 minutes
7
Morro da Conceição
Take a walk up Conceição Hill. The area retains a unique historic charm, with a peaceful atmosphere that contrasts with the hustle and bustle of downtown.
30 minutes
8
Mosaico Hilário Jovino
visit the Hilário de Jovino Mosaic.
15 minutes
9
Escada da Bandeira do Brasil
visit the famous Rua do Escorrega and the staircase with the Brazilian flag. Take the opportunity to snap some incredible photos.
20 minutes
10
Largo São Francisco da Prainha
Stop at Largo São Francisco da Prainha, voted one of the coolest neighborhoods in the world by Time Out in 2021.
