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Explore Little Africa : Unveiling Afro Heritage in Rio de Janeiro
$119.96
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
We're a specialized incoming travel operator in Rio de Janeiro, offering the most immersive Afrotourism experiences that bring to light key sites of Black history, a legacy once erased and silenced.
Our tours provide a decolonial narrative, visiting essential places like Valongo Wharf, a UNESCO World Heritage Menu publisher-the largest slave port in the Americas, and Pedra do Sal, the birthplace of Samba. From this point, the Black community reshaped their identity, profoundly influencing Brazil's national culture and values.
What you'll experience?
Afro-Brazilian Heritage | Afro-Brazilian Art | Afro Cuisine | Black Heritage Sites | Black Cultural Icons
Little Africa is part of UNESCO's Global African Diaspora Project.
Why choose us?
- Black owned company
- Trusted partner for Embratur and Black Travel Summit
- Specialists in international Black events
- Small groups for meaningful connections
Ideal for travelers seeking authentic Afro-Brazilian culture.
Don’t wait - book your tour today!
Our tours provide a decolonial narrative, visiting essential places like Valongo Wharf, a UNESCO World Heritage Menu publisher-the largest slave port in the Americas, and Pedra do Sal, the birthplace of Samba. From this point, the Black community reshaped their identity, profoundly influencing Brazil's national culture and values.
What you'll experience?
Afro-Brazilian Heritage | Afro-Brazilian Art | Afro Cuisine | Black Heritage Sites | Black Cultural Icons
Little Africa is part of UNESCO's Global African Diaspora Project.
Why choose us?
- Black owned company
- Trusted partner for Embratur and Black Travel Summit
- Specialists in international Black events
- Small groups for meaningful connections
Ideal for travelers seeking authentic Afro-Brazilian culture.
Don’t wait - book your tour today!
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Meet us at Little Africa Tour
Duration: 3 hours: The tour takes 3h30 minutes approximately.
Muhcab; Saltstone; Valongo: (The New Black Institute is closed on Sundays)
VLT Modal Transport: Includes local transport during the walking tour.
Does not include transport to the meeting point.
Ticket: Entrance ticket for The New Black Institute
Duration: 3 hours: The tour takes 3h30 minutes approximately.
Muhcab; Saltstone; Valongo: (The New Black Institute is closed on Sundays)
VLT Modal Transport: Includes local transport during the walking tour.
Does not include transport to the meeting point.
Ticket: Entrance ticket for The New Black Institute
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Ticket for The New Black Institute.
- All Fees and Taxes
- Tips
- Lunch
Meeting point
In front of Santa Rita Church. Our guides will wait for you for up to 20 minutes. They will be wearing our royal blue t-shirt. If you are running late, contact us immediately via WhatsApp : + 55 21 97949 - 5085. If transport is included in your package, please provide your hotel address after booking.
Return details
The tour ends at Largo da Prainha. It includes a short ride on the VLT public transport, which is already included in the final price. Please note that:
- On Sundays, the New Black Institute is closed.
- From 16th December to 5th January, and during Carnival season, all the museums will be closed.
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Matriz da Paroquia de Santa RitaExternal visit with cultural and heritage-based content about the historical Menu publisher. Decolonial narrative.
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Instituto de Pesquisa e Memoria Pretos Novos - IPNExternal visit to this archaeological Menu publisher. The Institute for Research and Memory of the Pretos Novos is a Brazilian institution located in the city of Rio de Janeiro.
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Territory Museum focused on Afro-Brazilian history and culture in the Gamboa region.
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Cais do ValongoThe Valongo Wharf is a former wharf located in Rio de Janeiro’s port district, between the present-day Coelho and Castro and Sacadura Cabral streets.
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Pedra do SalExternal visit. Pedra do Sal is a historical and religious landmark located in the Saúde neighborhood, near Largo da Prainha.
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External visit to the square, formerly a symbolic territory of Little Africa marked by Black presence and the zungus, and today considered one of the coolest places by Time Out.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Explore Little Africa : Unveiling Afro Heritage in Rio de Janeiro
$119.96
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
—
We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!