Private Tour
Small Africa Tour with Translation Included
Overview
Available languages
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Explore the culture and black history of Rio DE Janeiro on a walking tour of the main sites DA Little Africa, accompanied POR an African-Brazilian culture expert Guide.
The journey begins at the Museum DE Arte do Rio (MAR), where you understand the transformation OF the region POR tualets through DE a detailed model.
Then the group goes to the Brazilian Staircase, a colorful artistic intervention that symbolizes urban renewal.
The tour includes a visit to a public work that celebrates the Carnival, and to the Largo DE San Francisco DA Prainha, where murals and stories reveal black characters that marked the Carioca identity.
Then the route reaches the Stone of Salt – the cradle of the samba and symbol DA black resistance – and the Cais do Valongo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which commemorates the arrival OF more DE a million enslaved Africans.
The tour ends in front of the Mural of the Ethnies, DE Eduardo Kobra, a tribute to diversity and unity of peoples.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Museu de Arte do Rio - MAR
Point DE Encounter, Explanation and Contextualization OF Little Africa
Parade for photos on the iconic staircase of Brazil
What‘s Included
Specialized Guide to Afro-Brazilian Culture and History
Includes transportation if you choose to conduct tour with translation.
Visit to the Main Places DA Little Africa
Food and Drink
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Pick-Up - Group up to 2 Paxs
Particular car: Transfer from the hotel to the Little Africa + Tour in the Region. Pickup included
Pick-Up - Group up to 7 Paxs
Minivan - 7 passengers: Transfer from the hotel in a 7-person van to Little Africa + Tour Pickup included
Pick-Up - Group up to 14 Paxs
Van - 14 passengers: Transfer from the hotel, in a private van of 14 passengers, to Little Africa + Tour Pickup included
Reviews
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour with Guía
LaToya P,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an amazing tour with Guía he was so knowledgeable and friendly and had passion when he spoke. We had great pace and throughly enjoyed our tour and would highly recommend to anyone ! I love learning about history
Lucas Reves is an...
Leslie F,Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Lucas Reves is an excellent tour guide. He is very personable, knowledgeable and friendly. I was so pleased to learn about the important African-Brazilian history of resistance and culture of Little Africa. Lucas went out of his way to make sure we understood that Black history is still being uncovered and created by the community. He made sure we were comfortable and all our questions were answered. Lucas proudly shared his background and piqued our interest to learn more and come back to Rio. Take this tour! Congratulations Lucas and muito obrigado, Leslie F.
Fun and educational history & Samba tour
Safari34127795018,Apr 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I highly recommend this tour for anyone interested in the history of Rio de Janeiro, especially the history of Afro-Brazilian people. It’s both educational and fun. Our guide, Lucas, is Carioca with the knowledge of a cultural anthropologist. He kindly and clearly answered all my questions about Brazil and Rio (both modern day and past) If I had visited the city central on my own without Amazing guide like Lucas, I would never have learned about the fascinating history of this area. I had never joined a street tour before, but this experience completely changed my perception of them. It was incredibly interesting and enjoyable. I learned so many new things on this tour. For example, I found out that samba was once banned by law and that it even started as a form of protest. At the samba school’s backstage area, I was amazed by the magnificent floats and stunning samba dancers. At the same time, I learned that samba schools provide local children and youth the skills that help them in life and work and community beyond family and school. This fun and educational tour is also a great choice for families with kids who love history!
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