Descubra Rio Little Africa: uma viagem cultural e histórica
Descrição
Embarque em uma viagem transformadora pelas narrativas ocultas da Pequena África no movimentado Porto do Rio de Janeiro com o passeio a pé envolvente de Florencio. Mergulhe no profundo legado de mais de quatro milhões de africanos escravizados no Brasil ao longo de três séculos, onde o Rio emergiu como o epicentro do comércio global de escravos africanos no século XIX, acolhendo um em cada cinco indivíduos escravizados da era moderna. Hoje, os ecos dessa rica herança ressoam por todo o Brasil, com mais da metade de sua população orgulhosamente se identificando como negra. Dos ritmos pulsantes do samba ao caleidoscópio de cores do carnaval, dos sabores tentadores da culinária afro-brasileira às batidas espirituais da música de influência africana, a vibrante tapeçaria da cultura africana está entrelaçada na própria estrutura da vida brasileira. Junte-se a Florencio numa viagem inesquecível através do tempo e da cultura, onde o passado ganha vida e o legado da Pequena África continua a inspirar e encantar.
Opções de passeio
Itinerário
Ponto de Encontro para “No Hotel Pick-Up” – Museu de Arte do Rio (MAR). O museu está localizado na Praça Mauá, 5 - Centro, Rio de Janeiro.
No Largo da Prainha você verá a estátua de Mercedes Baptista. Ela foi a primeira bailarina afro-brasileira a ingressar no grupo de balé do Teatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro, no final da década de 1940. Diversão, cerveja gelada, samba e música negra estão sempre no ar.
Em seguida, nossa jornada nos levará à Pedra do Sal, um local venerado no Rio e repleto de história do samba urbano carioca. A sua importância remonta aos africanos escravizados que trabalhavam para descarregar o sal importado de Portugal, daí o seu nome. Esses indivíduos resilientes também esculpiram meticulosamente os degraus que caracterizam a área, preparando o cenário para o surgimento do primeiro carnaval de ranchos, procissões de afoxés e espaços sagrados no final do século XIX. Após seus dias laboriosos, sambistas e estivadores se reuniam nas casas das tias baianas, formando vibrantes rodas de samba. Figuras notáveis como Pixinguinha eram participantes regulares, contribuindo para a rica tapeçaria de expressão musical. Hoje, a Pedra do Sal continua sendo um centro vital para rodas de samba e encontros culturais, levando adiante seu legado como bastião da herança e da expressão artística afro-brasileira.
O Cais do Valongo, patrimônio mundial no Rio de Janeiro, é um antigo cais de pedra construído em 1811 para desembarcar africanos escravizados. Estima-se que cerca de 900 mil africanos chegaram à América do Sul via Valongo. O sítio possui diversas camadas arqueológicas e é a evidência física mais significativa da chegada de escravos africanos às Américas.
O mural Etnias é uma pintura de 3 mil metros quadrados localizada na Zona Portuária (Saúde) do Rio de Janeiro. Foi criado para as Olimpíadas de 2016 e conta com cinco representantes de tribos diferentes, um de cada continente. As tribos Huli, Mursi, Kayin, Supi e Tapajós foram escolhidas para representar a diversidade do mundo. O mural levou dois meses de trabalho com turnos de 12 horas para ser concluído, utilizando mais de 3 mil latas de spray, 700 litros de tinta colorida e 1.800 litros de tinta branca para o fundo.
Depois do MUHCAB caminhamos em direção ao IPN, museu e sítio arqueológico do Rio de Janeiro dedicado a homenagear a memória dos africanos que foram trazidos para a cidade como escravos. Está localizado no local do “Cemitério dos Negros Novos” e oferece atividades culturais e oficinas sobre história e cultura dos afrodescendentes desde 2005. O museu é reconhecido pelo Estado e designado como Espaço Cultural desde 2009. .
O MUHCAB é um museu na Pequena África, sediado no entorno do Cais do Valongo, Patrimônio Mundial. Conta a história da maior chegada de africanos escravizados à região, marcos da afirmação negra no Brasil, do desenvolvimento da cultura afro-brasileira e de questões contemporâneas enfrentadas pelos negros no Brasil.
Destaques
O que está incluído
Locais e horários de recolha
ATENÇÃO POR FAVOR: Confirmamos e atualizamos seu horário e local de retirada por meio de mensagens do WhatsApp e do mensageiro da Viator enviadas para seu e-mail. Porém, o WhatsApp é amplamente utilizado no Brasil e é a forma mais fácil e rápida de se comunicar. Aviso Importante: Para atualizar seu horário e local de retirada, enviaremos uma mensagem via WhatsApp e Viator Messenger para seu e-mail. Observe que o WhatsApp é amplamente utilizado no Brasil e é a forma mais rápida e eficiente de se comunicar conosco. Obrigado pelo seu apoio. Esperamos você no Rio! Sinceramente, Equipe Florêncios.
Avaliações dos viajantes
Informações importantes
- Opções de transporte público disponíveis perto
- Bebês precisam sentar no colo de um adulto
- Não recomendado para viajantes com problemas de coluna
- Não recomendado para viajantes com problemas cardíacos
- Adequado para todos os níveis de condicionamento físico
Avaliações(254)
Ana Julia was an amazing informative tour guide! I recommend her and this Little Africa tour to all!!!
We toured with an incredibly knowledgeable and engaging guide named Myllena. She gave us so much information about the history of the slave trade in Brazil and an informed perspective on the repercussions of the social and economic impact it has had and still has on the Black Brazilians to this day. The tour sparked comparisons to the US (where I am from) and other colonized nations where I have lived (Vietnam, Singapore, Egypt, India, and Nigeria), especially with the recent Ghana resolution that passed in the UN declaring the transatlantic slave trade and the racialized chattel enslavement of Africans as the "gravest crime against humanity." This was an extremely enlightening and informative tour, which also highlighted the resilience of the people and the strong influence Africans had on Brazilian culture. Highly recommend the tour and our guide Myllena who was excellent.
Immersive experience into the history and culture of the city. I was struck by the resilience of the people and the evolution of the city
If you’re ever in Rio, please book this tour. Our tour guide carol was absolutely amazing!!! She’s very knowledgeable, organized and has such a sweet spirit. We learned so much about the history of Brasil and Carol also shared a little bit about her own personal background. Whenever I’m in Rio, I will definitely book again with her. Please ask for Carol when you book. Thank you again, Carol and team for putting together such an amazing tour.
It’s the history and culture you didn’t know. On this tour you listen, you learn and you feel the ancestors…a must do!
Dear Kellie, Thank you so much for your beautiful and powerful review. Your words touched us deeply. “You listen, you learn, and you feel the ancestors” captures the heart of what we hope guests experience on our Discover Rio Little Africa journey. This tour is about more than visiting historical sites. It is about honoring memory, recognizing resilience, and connecting with the Afro-Brazilian history and culture that shaped Rio de Janeiro and Brazil in such profound ways. We are truly grateful that this experience resonated with you. Thank you for recommending it as a must-do in Rio. It was an honor to welcome you, and we hope to see you again in Brazil for more meaningful private and bespoke cultural experiences with Florencios Tours & Travel. With gratitude, Damiana Silva Founder | Florencios Tours & Travel Connecting Cultures. Creating Memories.
This is a wonderful, must do tour while in Rio!! Our stops at museums, important statues, the famous ethnicities wall and Pedra do Sal are experiences that our group will always remember! Ana Julia was an expert and exceptional tour guide. She is a passionate ambassador for Brazil and Rio! She offered tremendous insight that helped us to better appreciate the rich culture, diversity, fantastic experiences that Rio has to offer today. We asked a lot of questions about the history and struggles, similar to the US, both past and present. The tour company, Florencios Tour, was easy to reach via WhatsApp, provided us with timely information regarding how to meet our guide. We appreciated the timely pickup, drop off and safe ride with the professional limo driver.
Dear Twinklesva, Thank you so much for this beautiful and generous review. We are truly happy to know that your Discover Rio Little Africa experience was memorable for your group and that the museums, important monuments, Ethnicities Mural, and Pedra do Sal helped create moments you will always remember. Your kind words about Ana Julia mean so much to us. She is an exceptional guide and a passionate ambassador for Rio and Brazil, always committed to sharing Afro-Brazilian history, culture, diversity, and contemporary life with knowledge, care, and heart. We are especially glad that her insights helped your group connect the history and struggles of Brazil with broader conversations about the past and present, including similarities with the United States. We also appreciate your recognition of our communication, timely information, punctual pickup and drop-off, safe transportation, and professional driver. At Florencios Tours & Travel, we believe that a meaningful cultural experience also depends on careful logistics, comfort, and trust from beginning to end. Thank you for choosing us during your time in Rio. It was an honor to welcome your group, and we hope to see you again in Brazil for more private and bespoke cultural experiences. With gratitude, Damiana Silva Founder | Florencios Tours & Travel Connecting Cultures. Creating Memories.
The tour was the highlight of my trip
Dear Catherine, Thank you so much for your kind review. We are truly happy to know that our Discover Rio Little Africa experience was the highlight of your trip. That means so much to us. At Florencios Tours & Travel, our purpose is to create meaningful cultural journeys that connect our guests with the history, memory, and beauty of Afro-Brazilian heritage in Rio de Janeiro. It was an honor to welcome you, and we hope to see you again in Brazil for more private and bespoke cultural experiences. With gratitude, Damiana Silva Founder | Florencios Tours & Travel Connecting Cultures. Creating Memories.
Our group of 18 friends and family arrived in Rio as part of the Dave Koz Cruise. My mother discovered Florencios Tours & Travels and connected directly with the owner, Damiana. As fate would have it, she didn't just book us a tour — she introduced Damiana to the entire Dave Koz Cruise community. We were the first cruise ship group to receive the full Florencios experience. We would not be the last. Several dozen other Dave Koz cruisers followed. Way to go, Mom. By the time we confirmed our booking, Damiana felt less like a tour company owner and more like a friend my mom had known for years. That kind of warmth sets a tone — and it carried into every single moment of the day. Our guide was Larissa, with Lucas alongside her to help navigate the group. Larissa is extraordinary. She is energetic, deeply knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about what she does. She didn't just show us places — she told us their stories. From the excavated auction site to the museum, she kept our group engaged with thoughtful questions and a command of Black African history, culture, and celebration that made everything feel alive and meaningful. Then came the carnival site — and Julia. To experience carnival from the inside of the process is something most cruisers never get to do. Our group tried on costumes, danced, and played instruments alongside actual carnival artists. Not as observers. As participants. The kind of moment you cannot manufacture and cannot forget. If you are looking for a tour that centers the Black African diaspora experience — its history, its traditions, its joy — with intelligence, intention, and heart, this is it. Not a footnote. Not a detour. The main event. Damiana, Larissa, Lucas, and Julia: thank you for making Rio unforgettable in all the right ways. This is exactly the kind of experience that stays with you long after the ship has sailed.
Dear Jacqueline’s daughter, 🤗 Thank you so much for this beautiful and heartfelt review. Reading your words truly moved us. Your mother’s trust, kindness, and enthusiasm opened a very special door for Florencios Tours & Travel. Because of her, we had the honor of welcoming not only your family and friends, but also many wonderful guests from the Dave Koz Cruise community. That moment will always be part of our story, and we are deeply grateful to her for believing in us and helping introduce our work to such a meaningful group of travelers. We are so happy to know that the experience felt personal, intentional, and unforgettable. This is exactly what we hope to create through our Little Africa journey: not just a tour, but a connection with the history, resilience, culture, and joy of the Black African diaspora in Rio de Janeiro. Your kind words about Larissa, Lucas, and Julia mean so much. Larissa brings knowledge and passion to every story she shares, Lucas helped care for the group with attention and support, and Julia helped make the Carnival experience come alive in such an authentic and joyful way. We will proudly share your message with them. Thank you for recognizing the heart behind our work. It was an honor to welcome your family, your friends, and your mother’s beautiful energy in Rio. We truly hope to welcome you, your family, and friends back to Brazil again — not only for Little Africa, but also to experience the many other Rio must-see private tours and bespoke cultural experiences we lovingly curate. May the memories created that day continue to travel with you long after the ship has sailed. With deep gratitude, Damiana Silva Founder | Florencios Tours & Travel Connecting Cultures. Creating Memories.
My family and I had the privilege of having Carolina as our tour guide for two days while we were in Rio De Janeiro. Carolina was friendly, approachable, and extremely knowledgeable of Rio De Janeiro. She ensured that we saw all of the top sights. She took us to see Christ the Redeemer before the crowds got there. Allowing us plenty of time to enjoy the site and take good pictures. Carolina took us to Frontera Restaurant where we enjoyed amazing local foods. We were allowed time to shop. Overall she made our visit to Rio De Janeiro an unforgettable experience. We made memories that I shall not soon forget.
Thank you so much for your beautiful review. We are truly happy to know that you and your family had such an unforgettable experience exploring the best of Rio de Janeiro with Carolina. It means a lot to us that she helped you enjoy the city with comfort, good timing, local insight, and care. Carolina is friendly, knowledgeable, and very attentive to the flow of each private experience. We are especially glad that she was able to take you to Christ the Redeemer before the crowds, giving your family enough time to enjoy the site, take beautiful photos, and truly appreciate one of Rio’s most iconic landmarks. We are also happy that you enjoyed the local food at Frontera Restaurant, had time for shopping, and were able to experience a meaningful combination of Rio’s highlights during your visit. Thank you for trusting Florencios Tours & Travel with your family’s time in Rio. Creating memories that stay with our guests long after the tour is exactly what we hope for. We would be delighted to welcome you and your family back to Brazil for more private and bespoke experiences in Rio. With gratitude, Damiana Silva Founder | Florencios Tours & Travel Connecting Cultures. Creating Memories.
We never went because the tour guide changed the location without notifying us. When we arrived at the meeting point no one was there. Seeing a refund now!
Dear Michelle, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I am truly sorry for the frustration and disappointment you experienced. Because most guests on that date were arriving from the Celebrity Equinox cruise, we adjusted the meeting point to better accommodate cruise passengers and sent an email in advance on March 15, 2026 with the updated tour details. Our intention was to make the experience easier for guests, never to cause confusion. That said, I completely understand how upsetting it must have been to arrive at the expected meeting point and not find our team there. Please accept my sincere apologies for the inconvenience and the impact this had on your day in Rio. Your refund has now been fully processed. We are also reviewing our communication procedures internally to help ensure situations like this are avoided in the future. Michelle, we truly regret that we missed the opportunity to welcome you and share the history and cultural significance of Little Africa with you. Thank you again for your feedback — it helps us improve. Warm regards, Damiana Silva Florencios Tours & Travel
