A Self-Guided Black History Audio Tour of Rio de Janeiro’s Little Africa
Description
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.
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Itinerary
The tour starts outside the Museu de Arte do Rio. You'll learn about the history of Rio and the museum before you begin the walk.
The tour briefly stops in the square where you'll learn about history of slaves before continuing your walk.
The tour briefly stops in Pedra do Sal square. You'll hear about this cultural hub before continuing your walk.
The tour stops briefly in front of the remains of the Old Port. You'll hear about slave history before continuing on your walk.
The tour ends in front of the murals by artist Eduardo “Kobra.”
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(3)
The walking tour was Great! This was my first audio-purchased walking tour and I got more out of it than I expected. Tour guide was informative and gave great directions that didn’t require us to constantly look at the phone. It wasn’t an egregious amount of walking but just enough.
This is a great audio tour. But may take longer than 40 min. We got drinks at Da Pedro and knew we wanted to come back for the nightlife.
