Rio Art Museum (Museu de Arte do Rio) Tours and Tickets

Let's walk through the history of Samba, following the steps of this rhythm symbol of Rio cultural identity, icon of local african heritage and afro-brazilian resistance. Visiting the main cultural spots in Cinelandia and the Mauá Square, we talk about how the Portuguese culture developed carnival as a political party and samba as a afro-brazilian identity. Walk with us through the Portuary Zone to see the biggest open-air street art gallery and learn about cultural resistance at Pedra do Sal, icon of africanity in Rio. Let yourself vibrate with Carnival magic doing some steps and taking pictures with the colorful costumes at City of Samba, headquarters of the Samba Schools. The main idea is that you enjoy the stories that made Samba the soul of our lovely city. We want you to feel safe, confident and relaxed while we are going through the downtown area of the marvelous city.

Explore a few of Rio De Janeiro’s best museums with this all-in-one ticket. Start the tour at the Central Cultural of the Bank of Brazil, an important cultural institution in the country. Then discover the Art Museum of Rio and its School of Vision that integrates art, history, and education. Finish the tour at the futuristic Museum of Tomorrow which focuses on the sustainability of the planet and different technologies.

Gamboa, the city’s port area, is full of secrets, hidden history and forgotten stories that, once uncovered, can shed light on a fascinating part of Rio de Janeiro. On this self-guided GPS walking tour, you’ll visit several sensitive sites like the Valongo Wharf where slaves arriving from Africa disembarked, and Pedra do Sal where they settled. Through the port and art districts, you’ll learn about the slave trade, the bittersweet history of sugar mills and coffee farms, and the struggles and resilience of everyday people. My name is Kelly Tavares, and I’ll be your guide on this audio tour. I hope to offer you an understanding of Brazilian culture, unveil the myth of racial democracy in this country, and teach you about our diaspora. Along the way, I’ll explain why sharing, listening, and exchanging stories empowers our communities. After downloading the tour onto the VoiceMap app, you'll be able to enjoy the tour on location or virtually at home.

Take a walk through Rio’s downtown area known as Little Africa and learn about the history of the port district. Take the light rail to the Pretos Novos Institute and visit the Pretos Novos Cemetery, a memorial to the slave trade. Continue on to the Machado de Assis House and Valongo Wharf, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the Jardim Suspenso and Morro da Conceição, with their historic houses. Be sure to visit spots like Pedra do Sal, a famous samba hotspot, the Hilário de Jovino Mosaic, and the Bandeira do Brasil staircase. All great spots for photos. End the tour at Largo São Francisco da Prainha, voted one of the coolest neighborhoods in the world by Time Out in 2021. Be sure to try the region’s mouthwatering snacks with an ice-cold beer! Depending on the type of tour you choose, finish the tour at the trendy Pedra do Sal.

This experience allows people to experience a unique moment, immersing themselves in flavors, aromas, sounds and behaviors of a very old culture that is a direct part of the history of Brazil, with all its ethnic mixes rescuing the gastronomic identity and the music of a people and still unknown by many.

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.

Experience the diverse culinary culture of Rio de Janeiro on a food tour that allows you to overcome the language barrier and sample local delicacies that you might otherwise have missed. You’ll receive personalized attention in a small group limited to 15 as you sample everything from cheese bread and cocinas (chicken and potato bites) to sugar cane juice and craft beer.

Take your Rio de Janeiro sightseeing experience into your own hands on this customizable, private tour of the Marvelous City. Alongside a ‘carioca’ (Rio de Janeiro resident) and personal driver, tick off top Rio attractions chosen by you. Personalize your itinerary according to your interests and only visit the sites you wish to see: your guide tailors the tour according to preferred themes, such as food, history, or sport, and offers undivided attention throughout. Pickup and drop-off from your Rio de Janeiro hotel are included.

Afro-Brazilian cuisine is much more than a combination of ingredients and recipes; it is a living heritage that carries centuries of memory, faith, creativity, and resilience. Born from the forced encounter between enslaved African peoples, Indigenous populations, and European colonizers, this gastronomy emerged as a form of cultural preservation and reinvention in the face of adversity. In Afro-Brazilian religions, cooking is also a sacred act. Many recipes have been preserved within Candomblé and Umbanda terreiros, where food is offered to the origás and shared as a symbol of community and connection. Eating, in this context, becomes an act of reconnection with ancestors and a means of transmitting cultural knowledge. We’ll visit some historical sites and afterwards we’ll have the Afro-Brazilian culinary experience led by Black chefs. At each location, tastings will be offered, showcasing the richness of flavors and traditions that have shaped the country’s identity.