Top Rio de Janeiro Archaeology Tours

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!

Get an in-depth local experience with this walking tour of one of Rio's "favelas," Rocinha. Follow your resident guide through the slum to get an insider's perspective on daily life and learn about the challenges these communities face. Upgrade your experience to a 2-day tour that includes a visit to Tijuca Forest.

Save yourself hours of planning on a tour of Rio de Janeiro that includes admission tickets, transportation, and hotel pickup for the ultimate experience of the "Marvelous City." Rather than navigating public transport in an unfamiliar city, travel around the city in air-conditioned comfort and benefit from the insider knowledge of your guide. Choose from two options: a shorter tour with just Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain, or a longer tour that also includes other Rio highlights such as the Selaron Steps and Cathedral, plus a buffet lunch.

Get an overview of Rio's most important sights during this comprehensive day tour. With your guide, tick off Christ the Redeemer statue, the Selarón Steps, Maracanã Stadium, and the Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian. If you upgrade to the premium option, you can even take the cable car to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain, plus stop for lunch in one of the city's best steakhouses. Round-trip, air-conditioned transportation from Rio hotels is included.

Explore the best of Rio de Janeiro's Historical Center, the city's oldest neighborhood—and discover sights and stories you'd otherwise miss—on this guided walking tour. Pick between morning and afternoon start times, and meet your guide and group in the neighborhood. Then, set off to discover a wide range of highlights, from the Selaron Steps and the Metropolitan Cathedral to the Municipal Theater and much more.

This scenario unites iconic landscapes and deep memories: we start with Christ the Redeemer, where the presence of Our Lady Aparecida - a symbol of black faith in Brazil - welcomes visitors. We will visit Santa Teresa, an artistic and bohemian neighborhood that keeps ateliers, stories and unique views, such as the Selarón Staircase, the scene of Snoop Dogg’s “Beautiful” clip and Pharrell, a vibrant landmark of world black music. The tour includes an African lunch with a fixed menu, bringing to the table spices, history and affection of African-Brazilian cuisine full of ancestry. The experience deepens into Little Africa, an essential territory to understand the formation of Afro-Brazilian culture, the resistance and strength of the diaspora in the country, where from black identities and narratives we offer a sensory and transformative immersion for those seeking a true connection with local culture, history and belonging through Afrotourism.

Packed with world-famous landmarks, Rio de Janeiro can feel intimidating to visitors. Avoid overwhelm with a tour that lets you check off the city's top sights in one seamless day. Travel by van through lush Tijuca National Park to reach Christ the Redeemer, admire city views, snap photos at the colorful Selarón Steps, visit the Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian, and ride the cable car to Sugarloaf Mountain.

You haven’t experienced Rio until you’ve taken in a Brazilian sunset. Save time as an experienced guide and driver navigates you through the busy streets during this afternoon tour to popular attractions like Christ the Redeemer, Metropolitan Cathedral, and Selarón Stairs. Wrap up a wonderful day of exploration atop Sugar Loaf Mountain as you watch the sun set over iconic Copacabana Beach.

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 two of Rio’s neighborhoods—the Historic Center and the artsy district of Santa Teresa—in one morning or afternoon on this compact tour. Start by admiring the early colorful buildings and 19th-century tramline of Santa Teresa, then head to the Historic Center to visit sites such as Cinelandia, the Arcos da Lapa, Teles Arches, and Praça XV.

Swap the beaches and bustle of Rio for a deep dive into the fascinating imperial history of Brazil on a small-group tour to Petrópolis from Rio de Janeiro. The summer residence of Brazil’s last emperor, Petrópolis is filled with historical treasures and this full-day tour allows you to check off the most-important landmarks,as well as a chocolate store and a 19th-century brewery.

Live an unforgettable day in the Brazilian Caribbean! Discover Arraial do Cabo, one of the most stunning and sought after destinations in Brazil, especially for those who visit Rio de Janeiro for the first time. With its white sands, crystal clear waters and rich marine life, this paradise is perfect for relaxing and adventuring in breathtaking scenarios. Our tour includes comfortable transportation, expert guide and all the support you need to get the most out of it. Explore the famous beaches of Arraial do Cabo, such as the paradisiacal Praia do Farol and the charming Prainhas do Pontal do Atalaia, with its waters ranging from turquoise blue to baby blue and swimming pool blue. Whether you’re admiring the beauty of iconic rock formations such as the Blue Cave, or relaxing in the soft sands while looking at the sea, Arraial do Cabo offers unique moments that will stay forever recorded. Book now and discover why this destination is considered the “Brazilian Caribbean”!

Get an overview of Rio's most important sights during this full-day tour. Travel through the Tijuca Forest to see the Christ the Redeemer statue. Take the cable car from Urca up to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain, before visiting downtown highlgihts such as Maracanã (outside only), the Sambadrome area, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Sao Bento Monastery and Selarón Stairs. Round-trip transport from selected hotels in Rio is included, and you can opt to include admission tickets and lunch.

In this tour you will get to know some of the places of the city of Rio de Janeiro called "Little Africa" by artist and sambista Heitor dos Prazeres in the early twentieth century. These sites are part of the historical and archaeological circuit of celebration and awareness of the African heritage of blacks in Brazil.  "Little Africa" has come to identify a significant part of the city's waterfront, where African presence and black cultural heritage have forever marked the history, not just of Rio de Janeiro but throughout Brazil.  Often blacks from all over the country were welcomed there, usually by "Aunt Ciata" who was a very important figure for this whole historical process. It is through this walk through "Little Africa" you will also get to know the Cultural Center "Tia Ciata", Museum of New Blacks, Cais do Valongo, hanging garden and we will finish in Pedra do Sal where besides the historical collection also has great bars and restaurants of typical Afro-Brazilian foods.

Afro-Brazilian cuisine is a living heritage of ancestral memory, spirituality, resistance, and creativity, revealing the profound connections between African diasporas through food. Born from the forced encounter between African peoples, Indigenous populations, and European colonization, it preserves knowledge, ingredients, and traditions that continue to shape Brazil’s cultural identity. First introduced as Zungu Tour (a signature tour) at the "Black Travel Summit", this experience was renamed Afro Food Tour by Etnias to reflect its broader purpose: connecting history, culture, and gastronomy across the African diaspora. Through historical sites, expert guides and tastings curated with Black culinary Chefs, discover how food carries ancestral knowledge, sacred traditions, and shared histories. More than a culinary tour, Afro Food Tour offers a deeper understanding of Black heritage, cultural continuity, and the people who keep these traditions alive. Don't miss this experience!

Walk through Old Rio on this afternoon sightseeing tour with a local guide. During this half-day outing, wind through the narrow lanes and baroque-style buildings while your guide fills you in on the history and legends of the area. Visit sites like the Metropolitan Cathedral, Carioca Square and the Imperial Palace. Round-trip transportation from Rio hotels is included.

This tour is available starting in Peru or Brazil, adapting to your international flight at no additional cost. The tour combines the best of Brazil and Peru in one unforgettable experience. You will visit iconic destinations such as Rio de Janeiro, stunning Iguazu Falls, historic Lima and the majestic citadel of Machu Picchu. Includes professional guides, organized transfers, full excursions and authentic experiences that combine nature, culture, adventure and gastronomy in one trip.