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Little Africa: Historical & Heritage Tour of Rio de Janeiro
$108.18
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
The Little Africa: Historical & Heritage Tour of Rio de Janeiro highlights the profound history of the city and its Afro-Brazilian culture. This insightful journey delves into the legacy of slavery and its impact on national identity.
- 🏛️ Visit the Statue of General Osorio, a significant landmark in the heart of Rio, commemorating a key historical figure.
- 📍 Start your adventure at the Boulevard Olimpico, a corridor created for the Olympics that transformed the old colonial port area.
- ⛪ Explore the Matriz da Paroquia de Santa Rita, a former burial place for African slaves, rich in history and solemn significance.
- 🌳 Wander through Maua Square, adjacent to the Port, home to the Museum of Tomorrow and the Rio Art Museum, showcasing modern architecture.
- 🌊 Discover the Cais do Valongo, the historic docks where African slaves arrived in the 1800s, a site of deep historical relevance.
- 🎉 Experience Pedra do Sal, a historic site where Carnaval and various African religions began to flourish in Brazil.
- 🏛️ Visit the Instituto de Pesquisa e Memoria Pretos Novos - IPN, a museum that honors the memory of slaves who died before reaching Brazil. Optional paid visit available!
- 👶 Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, making this tour accessible for families.
- 🐕 Service animals are welcome, ensuring everyone can participate comfortably.
- 🚍 Public transportation options are conveniently available nearby for easy access to the meeting point.
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Little Africa: Historical & Heritage Tour of Rio de Janeiro
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
- Tour Guide
Meeting point
in front of the statue of the horseman
Return details
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Statue of General OsorioMeeting Point
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Boulevard OlimpicoCorridor built for the Olympics where the old port area used to be in colonial times
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Matriz da Paroquia de Santa RitaFormer African slaves‘ burial place
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Maua SquareSquare next to the Port, where the Museum of Tomorrow and the Rio Art Museum are located
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Area of a former beach that was buried, now a stronghold of local bars
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Cais do ValongoThe docks where the African slaves used to arrive in the 1800s
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Pedra do SalHistoric site where the Carnaval and some African religions started to spread
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Instituto de Pesquisa e Memoria Pretos Novos - IPNThe place where the slaves that died before arriving in Brazil were buried, now a Museum. Optional Paid Visit!
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Little Africa: Historical & Heritage Tour of Rio de Janeiro
$108.18
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!