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Private Walking Tour: African Heritage of Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • 6 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • Licensed bilingual guide with a degree in History (English/Spanish)
    • Air-conditioned vehicle
      Private, air-conditioned transportation
    • Bottled water
      Bottled water during transportation
    • Private walking tour (for your group only, up to 7 people)
    • Thematic route focused on Afro-Brazilian culture
    • Historically accurate and accessible storytelling
    • Stops for photos and cultural context
    • Recommendations for restaurants, cultural centers, and businesses led by Black entrepreneurs
    • Pick-up and drop-off at hotel (Zona Sul and Barra da Tijuca)
    • Lunch
      Food and drinks
    • Entrance fee - Tickets for optional paid locations (informed on-site)
      R$20.00 per person
    • Gratuities
      Gratuities (optional)

    Meeting and Pickup

    Pickup points

    Select a pickup point

    Pickup details

    Your experience begins with a private, air-conditioned transfer from your hotel to the starting point, ensuring a relaxed start. Then, explore the city’s landmarks on foot, guided by a licensed historian. At the end, your private vehicle will be waiting to take you back — no stress, just a seamless and unforgettable day.

    Operating hours
    .9:00 am

    Itinerary

    1

    Praça XV de Novembro

    30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    2

    Igreja Nossa Senhora da Lapa dos Mercadores

    15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    3

    Church of Our Lady of the Candelaria

    20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    4

    Santuário de Santa Rita

    30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    5

    MUHCAB - Museu da História e da Cultura Afro-Brasileira

    40 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    6

    Instituto de Pesquisa e Memoria Pretos Novos - IPN

    25 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

    7

    Cais do Valongo

    15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    8

    Pedra do Sal

    20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    9

    Kobra "Etnias" Mural

    20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    From $186.12

    per person

    up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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