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Little Africa: Historical & Heritage Tour of Rio de Janeiro

By BE FREE TRANSPORTADORA TURISTICA
Free cancellation available
Price is S$135 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

Explore the centre and seaport areas, filled with history of the city and the population of Brazil. In the 'Little Africa' region, you will hear the history of slavery from the point of view of those who suffered from the Atlantic trade and their descendants, on racial issues from Rio de Janeiro, and Brazil as well as the impact and legacy of Afro culture on national identity.

Activity location

  • Statue of General Osorio
    • Praca Quinze de Novembro
    • 20010-010, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Praça Quinze de Novembro
    • 20010, Centro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Little Africa: Historical & Heritage Tour of Rio de Janeiro

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
S$134.98 x 1 AdultS$134.98
Total
Price is S$134.98
Until Mon, 22 Jun

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Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Statue of General Osorio

  • 10m
Meeting Point

Boulevard Olimpico

  • 15m
Corridor built for the Olympics where the old port area used to be in colonial times

Matriz da Paroquia de Santa Rita

  • 10m
Former African slaves‘ burial place

Maua Square

  • 10m
Square next to the Port, where the Museum of Tomorrow and the Rio Art Museum are located

Largo de São Francisco da Prainha

  • 15m
Area of a former beach that was buried, now a stronghold of local bars

Cais do Valongo

  • 20m
The docks where the African slaves used to arrive in the 1800s

Pedra do Sal

  • 5m
Historic site where the Carnaval and some African religions started to spread

Instituto de Pesquisa e Memoria Pretos Novos - IPN

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
The place where the slaves that died before arriving in Brazil were buried, now a Museum. Optional Paid Visit!

Location

Activity location

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    Statue of General Osorio
    • Praca Quinze de Novembro
    • 20010-010, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Praça Quinze de Novembro
    • 20010, Centro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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