Explore Little Africa : Unveiling Afro Heritage in Rio de Janeiro
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Ticket for The New Black Institute.
- Lunch
- Tips
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Santuário de Santa RitaLargo de Santa Rita, s / nº - Centro, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20091-007, Brazil
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.
End point
- R. São Francisco da Prainha, 7 - Saúde, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20081-280, Brazil
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.
Itinerary
1
Matriz da Paroquia de Santa Rita
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Instituto de Pesquisa e Memoria Pretos Novos - IPN
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
3
MUHCAB - Museu da História e da Cultura Afro-Brasileira
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Cais do Valongo
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Pedra do Sal
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Largo São Francisco da Prainha
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Not recommended for disable people.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
5.0
based on 105 reviews
Tia_W, Apr 2026
This was a great educational experience for us. The tour guide was super enthusiastic and proud to proud to provide the rich African history of Brazil.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review!
We’re very happy to hear the experience was both educational and inspiring, and that the passion for sharing Afro-Brazilian history came through.
Wisline_F, Apr 2026
Gabriella was an excellent tour guide! She was very knowledgeable. I gained a lot of insight into the Africa Atlantic trade in Brazil
It should be a must see like the Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf. Our tour guide was amazing and very knowledgeable about presenting what black culture is like in Brazil.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for sharing your experience!
We’re delighted to know the tour brought meaningful insights and that the history and richness of Black culture in Brazil made such an impact on you.
It will be a pleasure to welcome you again on another experience....feel free to come back anytime and recommend us to others visiting Rio!
LA_W, Jan 2026
This tour was rich in history, culture, with an amazing guide (Raphael). A must-do in Rio! Bravo!!!!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your amazing feedback!
Mercedes_H, Jan 2026
Our tour guide Carolina has so much knowledge and enthusiasm which made for a wonderful day! I wish the tour was longer because I really enjoyed learning about the Afro Heritage History in Rio
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for the review!
Kyra_D, Nov 2025
Rafael was amazing!! So knowledgeable about the history, we learned a lot and had so much fun. A must book!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank yous o much for this review!
Colleen_B, Sep 2025
Carolina, our tour guide, was outstanding! She has a deep knowledge of Afro-Brazilian history, and we were able to learn so much in just four hours. She was warm, personable, and full of positive energy. What stood out most was her compassion—she thoughtfully adjusted the tour so that my family member, who couldn’t manage all the walking, was still able to fully experience it. I highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in the rich and vibrant Afro-Brazilian heritage. Thank you, Carolina!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much for choosing us on this experience!!!
Frances_B, Aug 2025
Emily this was the best tour I have been on across continents and travels in the last 15 years. The knowledge and passion for Rio’s history and the history of black people in Rio was so interesting, inspiring and Marianne’s sharp mind, wit, depth and knowledge shone. My husband was entranced and isn’t normal that keen on history but loved this tour, it brought Rio to life, helped see beyond the obvious and feel connected to a place we have never visited before. I felt safe to ask even the most obvious question and we visited a part of Rio no guide book would have directed us to. Loved it, wish I was a travel influencer who could tell lots of people about it!!!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much for choosing us on this experience!!! We're so glad about your words!!! ❤️
Sabrina_n, May 2025
This tour was amazing, so culturally rich and our guide Malu was well informed, pleasant and made the experience enjoyable. Definitely recommend
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you so much for your feedback!!! We're so happy to have it!
Ionnie_M, Mar 2025
Our guide was very knowledgeable and passionate about the topic. We were so fortunate to have him explain all the sites, their history, meaning, and significance to Brazil and the larger African Diaspora.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thank you so much for choosing us!!! We're grateful for offering the best for your experience!
McCellus_M, Feb 2025
My excursion has been rescheduled. They are due to have an English interpreter available on Friday morning. So I cannot give an accurate review as of yet.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Hi, dear.
Thank you for understanding the rescheduling. Unfortunately, our guide fell suddenly ill, and we weren’t able to find a replacement on such short notice. Our deepest apologies for that.
Now that the tour has taken place, we’re eagerly waiting for your feedback! We truly hope we provided you with a great experience despite the initial inconvenience.
Looking forward to hearing you!
Ayanna_M, Jan 2025
We really enjoyed this tour, so much that we believe it should be a must see like the Christ and Sugarloaf. Our tour guide was amazing and very knowledgeable about presenting what black culture is like in Brazil. He also teaches and brought us to a location that he teaches at ,even though the place was closed for the holiday. We still were able to take some beautiful pictures outside the location before moving on to the museum. The whole time I was comparing the similarities and differences of blacks in the USA. I was pleased to meet some of the VIP associated with the museum and that was a really great experience. I don't want to give out too many details and spoil it for anyone, so I'll just summarize and say that we found it to be just as significant of a tour as the 2 main Rio attractions (Christ/Sugar).
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Thank you, Ayanna, for your insightful feedback! We definitely need to emphasize the significance of these sites, and testimonials like yours are the perfect way to do so! Thank you so much!!
Melanie_J, Sep 2024
Carol was an absolutely wonderful and thoughtful guide. I was traveling with my older relatives ( mid-late 70's) and she paced the tour perfectly. She also did a wonderful job of explaining the things we saw and the information in the museums. Carol was very articulate and thorough during this experience.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Melanie, thank you for this amazing review! We're happy to know ☺️ you all have enjoyed the tour!
Shantae_M, Aug 2024
Our tour guide was so knowledgeable and fun. I wish we would have done this tour our first day like we originally planned but our flight was delayed. We would have definitely gone back to revisit some of the spots. The company worked with us to rebook because we missed our first reservation. They are wonderful ❤️ highly recommend!
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Shantae, thank you for the review! Come back soon!!!
Ken_S, Aug 2024
The Little Africa Tour lived up to our expectations as it was very informative and very enjoyable to learn about slavery from a different perspective than what was taught in America. Our tour guide was excellent and while English was her second language she did an excellent job is delivering the information. Definitely pack comfortable shoes as there is a considerable amount of walking(as well as a short tram ride) but it wasn’t overwhelming. From the meeting point to the very last stop, the experience was well worth it. My only suggestion would be to try to do this tour in the AM instead of the 2 pm start time as towards the end it started to get dark and our pictures weren’t the best with lighting.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Thank you for the review!
About the time...We have this option for private groups, but we've notice that it's not the best for most of the visitors, once the heat is too much (in Rio it's over 40ºC) and people at this time normally get starving soon. We could stop for the lunchtime, but the restaurants are closer to the end of the tour. As a result, most of the visitors aren't able to pay attention anymore for being exhausted and starving. After 2PM the sun goes down, people are already fed and relax to walk and focus on history. That's why the tour is preferably in the afternoon.
But we really appreciate your review! Every experience for us has a great importance for the improvement of our services! Thank you so much!
devera_b, Aug 2024
The subject matter of this tour can be polarizing for some but this tour was handled very professionally without compromising the truth or reality of the inhumanity of the slave times of the past past ch that still cast a shadow of institutional inequality in today's times.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Thanks for the review! For sure it'll motivate other people to come and discover the little África in Rio!
Lindsay_T, Aug 2024
I really enjoyed the Little Africa Tour!! The history was very rich and informative. I felt very connected with the community by going on this tour. I learned a lot about the different African countries that came to Brazil and a lot of lives were sacrificed for freedom and a better world for generations to come!
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Thanks for coming!!!
Bruce_H, Jul 2024
This was an amazing tour. Our guide, Rafael made it thoroughly enjoyable. His pleasant manner and his knowledge of Little Brazil was commendable. 5 stars are not enough.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thannk you so much for this feedback about our tour service in the Little Africa region, in Rio! Our team is so proud at your testimonial!
Allen_S, Mar 2024
Carolina was EXCEPTIONAL! My wife and I really appreciate how thorough, and knowledgeable she was about the entire Afro-Brazilian experience and heritage. She showed immense passion in presenting the information on culture, neighborhoods, and history…both happy and dark scenarios, to educate us on important information.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
It's so great having this amazing feedback! Thank you for coming and being involved by our history & team!
Nanette_T, Jan 2024
We had Val as our guide and he was incredible! He spoke English well enough and taught us a lot about the African Brazilian culture and history. He even took us to a few places that we had missed on a previous tour because they were closed. We really enjoyed this tour and our guide Val. Thanks Val for a great day! I highly recommend!
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Nanette, we are happy and proud about your review!! Thank you so much for coming! We hope see you soon in Brazil again!! Happy 2024!
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