Little Africa highlights locations significant to the history of Black people in Rio de Janeiro, places that were previously overlooked and silenced. The guided tour includes a decolonial narrative and essential attractions, such as the Valongo Wharf, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2017. Over one million enslaved Africans disembarked at this wharf, making it the largest slave port in the Americas.

This tour is a journey through the resilience of a people who reinvented themselves in the diaspora, significantly influencing Brazil's civilizational values, national identity, and culture.

During this experience, you will see and experience:

Afro-Brazilian Heritage; Afro-Carioca Art; Afro Cuisine; Architectural Heritage; Cultural Awareness. Little Africa is part of the African Diaspora in the World and the Slave Route, a global UNESCO project. Expand your understanding of ethnic diversity and the fight for equality in Brazil!

Inclusions & Exclusions
✔  All fees and/or taxes
✔  Ticket for The New Black Institute.
✖  Lunch
✖  Tips
Departure & Return
Departure:  ,

Santa Rita Square, Downtown.
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Itinerary
1
Matriz da Paroquia de Santa Rita Tour with a decolonial narrative.

Duration:  20 minutes

2
Instituto de Pesquisa e Memoria Pretos Novos - IPN Internal visit is made. The New Black Institute - The former cemetery for the enslaved black people.

Duration:  40 minutes

3
Território Museum on Afro-Brazilian History and culture in the Gamboa region.

Duration:  40 minutes

4
Cais do Valongo Internal visit is made. The Valongo wharf Archeological Site listed by Unesco.

Duration:  30 minutes

5
External visitation.

Duration:  20 minutes

6
Pedra do Sal External visit is made. Salt Stone - the birthplace of samba and Candomble religion in Rio.

Duration:  25 minutes

7
Internal visit is made. The Hanging Valongo Garden - A witness of the Slavery market in Rio.

Duration:  25 minutes

Additional info
•  Service animals allowed
•  Public transportation options are available nearby
•  Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
•  Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
•  Suitable for all physical fitness levels
•  Not recommended for disable people.
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Price:
From $52.36
Ticket:
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
duration:
4 hours
Guide in:
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Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.