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The experience with the tour was very cool. A light but tasty tour and made by super attentive guides and very well prepared. We love it. Very well worth it
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Afro Walking Tour - Samba and resistance (Pedra do Sal)
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At a glance
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Price from
- $120 / person
- Location
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 · 16 reviews
- Languages
- PT, EN, IT, FR
- Group
- Small group, up to 15
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Rio by Foot - Tours
- Meeting point
- IN FRONT OF THE BRAZILIAN BANK CULTURAL CENTER - MAIN ENTRANCE
Description
We will walk through the most important places in the history of black resistance in Rio de JaneIro, an immersion into Afro-Brazilian culture, gastronomy and customs. You will learn stories of important personalities who fought with all their might for freedom and the end of slavery in the country. We are going to finish the tour close to Pedra do Sal, the place where Samba was born. A place that still has the tradition of celebrating street parties every Monday and Friday.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sat
- Start times
- 2:30 PM and 3:00 PM
- Next available
- Fri, Oct 16
- Adult (ages 15–95)
- $120
- Infant (ages 8–14)
- $20
Out at sunset: the 2:30 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 6:03 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 15.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Rio by Foot - Free Walking Tour
Meetingpoint
Boulevard Olimpico
Olympic Boulevard
Museu do Amanha
Tomorrow's Museum
Pedra do Sal
Small Africa
Porto Maravilha
New port of the city
Museum of Valongo Wharf
World historical heritage (UNESCO)
Mural ethnias by Kobra The largest graphite in the world
Cidade Do Samba
School of samba - Carnival Rio de Janeiro
What's included
Included
All taxes, fees and handling charges
All activities
Not included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.4
16 reviews
How it compares in Rio de Janeiro
- Starting price $120 is 32% above the typical $91 for tours of similar length in Rio de Janeiro
Excurgo comparison of 1,668 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Afro Walking Tour - Samba and resistance (Pedra do Sal) take?
Afro Walking Tour - Samba and resistance (Pedra do Sal) lasts about 4 hours. The itinerary has 8 stops.
How much does Afro Walking Tour - Samba and resistance (Pedra do Sal) cost?
Prices start at $120 per person for this Rio de Janeiro experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Afro Walking Tour - Samba and resistance (Pedra do Sal) run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, starting at 2:30 PM and 3:00 PM.
Can I cancel Afro Walking Tour - Samba and resistance (Pedra do Sal) for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is IN FRONT OF THE BRAZILIAN BANK CULTURAL CENTER - MAIN ENTRANCE. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Afro Walking Tour - Samba and resistance (Pedra do Sal) offered in?
The experience is available in PT, EN, IT, FR, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Afro Walking Tour - Samba and resistance (Pedra do Sal) worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 16 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Rio by Foot - Tours.
Reviews(16)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
J
Wonderful experience in Rio
Gabriella was the beer tour guide I had in Brazil - very knowledgeable, engaged and just super nice to be around. If you plan on exploring Rio, I could not recommend her enough!!! What a splendid experience!!!
C
Unique experience
Very interesting and enriching the Walking tour that addressed the history of the enslaved in Rio, the community known as Little Africa and the Stone of Salt. The guide Rafael made all the difference to make the experience interesting and lightweight despite the theme. Super indicate the walk.
P
Very interesting the work of the guide, he recreated us with many important historical information.
It was an important and informative experience. Our guide is one level higher for the historical information you recreated and the clarity with which you expressed yourself.
V
Incredible... history, resistance, culture and memory
Wonderful and necessary! We went to the tour with a friend from the United States, and took the tour in English with the guide Carolina. Besides the sympathy of the guide, the information, the knowledge contained in the tour is invaluable! The importance of knowing the history of samba, together with the resistance of the black people, and of never ceasing to talk about slavery - more than ever - is huge... And this tour is a goldmine of knowledge and consciousness. ☰
E
Tour with Well that you should not miss if you want to understand Rio
It was a very interesting tour to understand the culture of the city, the guide Well a 10, you can see that it really lives history and explains it with passion, an excellent guide and super recommended.
S
Fantastic experience.
Fantastic to know the history of Samba and resistance! How much valuable information that allows a new perspective on the history of Brazil. And the Well Guide is SENSACIONAL!
Operator response
Ficamos grato por sua avaliação e feliz pela sua experiência conosco.
T
History and struggle of African slaves. EXCELLENT
Excellent tour. The very pleasant guide Randú Gerrero explained many things that we did not know about Afro-Brazilian culture. He also gave us some references to stay a while after the excursion, when the party begins in the Pedra do Sal
C
Excellent
Excellent tour!! Thanks to the guide we were able to learn a lot and know beautiful places Super recommended! Carry water and comfortable footwear
K
Magical!!
This was truly the highlight of my visit to Rio- energetically powerful. Damiana spoke from her heart and soul about a history that is too often forgotten 💔 Thinking about my Ancestors made me feel even more Resilient! Life, Love and Happiness- Priceless. Thank You Soul Sistah- You R Beautiful 💝 Forever grateful for the jewels "knowledge " good food and your patience!
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| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afro Walking Tour - Samba and resistance (Pedra do Sal) | 4 hours | 4.4 (16) | $120 | |
 Samba Night at Historic Pedra do Sal | 2h 30min | 4.8 (48) | $43 | View |
 Noite de Samba Autêntico, Caipirinha and Cachaça at Pedra do Sal | 4 hours | — | $30 | View |
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 Afro-Brazilian History & Immersion Walking Tour | 4–5 hours | 5.0 (16) | $95 | View |
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 Samba Night in Pedra do Sal with Free Shot of Caipirinha | 2–7 hours | 5.0 (1) | $50 | View |
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