Gamboa, the city’s port area, is full of secrets, hidden history and forgotten stories that, once uncovered, can shed light on a fascinating part of Rio de Janeiro. On this self-guided GPS walking tour, you’ll visit several sensitive sites like the Valongo Wharf where slaves arriving from Africa disembarked, and Pedra do Sal where they settled. Through the port and art districts, you’ll learn about the slave trade, the bittersweet history of sugar mills and coffee farms, and the struggles and resilience of everyday people.
My name is Kelly Tavares, and I’ll be your guide on this audio tour. I hope to offer you an understanding of Brazilian culture, unveil the myth of racial democracy in thi...
Highlights
From 40 minutes to 1 hour
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
From 40 minutes to 1 hour
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Lifetime access to this tour in English
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food and drink
Meeting Points
Departure
Praça Mauá
The tour starts outside the Museu de Arte do Rio in Praça Mauá. Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace.
Return
Etnias - Mural de Graffiti (Estúdio Kobra)
The tour ends in front of the impressive Etnias Murals by Kobra.
A Self-Guided Black History Audio Tour of Rio de Janeiro’s Little Africa
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Rio de Janeiro
About
Gamboa, the city’s port area, is full of secrets, hidden history and forgotten stories that, once uncovered, can shed light on a fascinating part of Rio de Janeiro. On this self-guided GPS walking tour, you’ll visit several sensitive sites like the Valongo Wharf where slaves arriving from Africa disembarked, and Pedra do Sal where they settled. Through the port and art districts, you’ll learn about the slave trade, the bittersweet history of sugar mills and coffee farms, and the struggles and resilience of everyday people.
My name is Kelly Tavares, and I’ll be your guide on this audio tour. I hope to offer you an understanding of Brazilian culture, unveil the myth of racial democracy in thi...
Highlights
From 40 minutes to 1 hour
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
From 40 minutes to 1 hour
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Lifetime access to this tour in English
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food and drink
Meeting Points
Departure
Praça Mauá
The tour starts outside the Museu de Arte do Rio in Praça Mauá. Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace.
Return
Etnias - Mural de Graffiti (Estúdio Kobra)
The tour ends in front of the impressive Etnias Murals by Kobra.
Itinerary
1
Museu de Arte do Rio - MAR
The tour starts outside the Museu de Arte do Rio. You'll learn about the history of Rio and the museum before you begin the walk.
2
Largo de São Francisco da Prainha
The tour briefly stops in the square where you'll learn about history of slaves before continuing your walk.
3
Pedra do Sal
The tour briefly stops in Pedra do Sal square. You'll hear about this cultural hub before continuing your walk.
4
Cais do Valongo
The tour stops briefly in front of the remains of the Old Port. You'll hear about slave history before continuing on your walk.
5
Painel Etnias
The tour ends in front of the murals by artist Eduardo “Kobra.”
