In this tour you will get to know some of the places of the city of Rio de Janeiro called "Little Africa" by artist and sambista Heitor dos Prazeres in the early twentieth century. These sites are part of the historical and archaeological circuit of celebration and awareness of the African heritage of blacks in Brazil. "Little Africa" has come to identify a significant part of the city's waterfront, where African presence and black cultural heritage have forever marked the history, not just of Rio de Janeiro but throughout Brazil. Often blacks from all over the country were welcomed there, usually by "Aunt Ciata" who was a very important figure for this whole historical process. It is through this walk through "Little Africa" you will also get to know the Cultural Center "Tia Ciata", Museum of New Blacks, Cais do Valongo, hanging garden and we will finish in Pedra do Sal where besides the historical collection also has great bars and restaurants of typical Afro-Brazilian foods.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
We start from the Health District, there we will pass through the Harmony Square, Museos dos Pretos Novos where a clandestine black enslaved cemetery was found, then we go to the Museo de Arte e Cultura Afrobrasileira and go to the pier of Valongo. slavers and in 2016 UNESCO tumbled as a World Heritage site, as well as Auschwitz and Hiroshima.
In Gamboa neighborhood we go to the Hanging Garden. There began the process of whitening the City. From there we go to Morro da Conceição, there is a place that delimits the City Center with the suburb of Rio de Janeiro.
We arrived at Pedra do Sal which is the cradle of Rio de Janeiro's Samba and a place of immense historical collection.
At Largo São Francisco da Prainha we finish our tour and there you will find great restaurants and bars of typical Afrobrasileira food.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Hiking in Little Africa lasts about 2–4 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.
Prices start at $58 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.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, starting at 9:00 AM, 9:30 AM, and 10:00 AM.
Children aged 5–12 pay from $58, adults from $58. Infants go free.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is In front of the main entrance of the AquaRio. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 10 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Guia Wellington/Berimbautour.
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Wellington was the best! We were on a tight schedule and he was willing to accommodate us. His knowledge about Little Africa and the AfroBrazilian experience was impressive. His honesty, humor and energy was just what we needed to end our 5-day Brazil vacation.
Thank you so, It was a honor healing you understand our history!
Excellent tour very very informative would highly recommend gave a insight on slave trade visited landmarks highly recommend showed a different side of Brazil a side you should see
Thank you so much, for these words, Sir!
My experience with Wellinton was Excellent, 10 out of 10. and it met all my expectations. He was punctual at the meeting point and knows a lot about black history in Rio. It should be noted that because I am Colombian I loved that the tour would be in Spanish and even though he says that his Spanish is not good, it is. Everything was very clear to me, we made all the stops that the tour included between those museums of Prietos Novos and Piedra Do Sal, which I went to the next day at night and the atmosphere is spectacular. If you are looking for a private tour, do not hesitate to contact him.
Gracias!
This was the best experience I had in Rio de Janeiro! My intention was to research and delve into the true history of Rio and the Wellington guide was incredible!
Thank you so much, It was an honor helping you to understand our history!
Little Africa is the region of the centre of Rio linked to African heritage during the centuries of slavery of Brazil. With the revitalization of Plaza Mauá, historic buildings and important points for the history of Rio and Brazil, previously hidden, came to light. We went with a guide and the tour was sensational, history in the vein!
Thank you so much, It was an honor helping you to understand our history!
No one showed up. I'm hoping I get a refund. I got there 30 minutes early and waited for 40 minutes.
Hi, Sorry Sr.! Absolutly you Will get a refund! I was stole in february 18, I Just bough a phone last saturday, I bough by internet and the pack got here so late. And I am Just responding all clients nós! I am so sorry!
I definitely enjoyed this tour and getting a deeper look into the history and cultural influence of Africans in Rio. Of course there’s always more to a city than the main tourist attractions. I had no issues communicating with the company prior to the tour nor the day of. Our tour guide, Wellington, was very informative and personable. Due to Carnival, the tour was shorter than usual, but he offered to show us a few other things instead. Definitely recommend and good luck Wellington!
Thank you so much!
Knowing Rio de Janeiro from the viewpoint presented is and was a fantastic experience. Super recommend.
Muito obrigado! Foi um prazer ter você em nosso tour
We had a great time with our guide Wellington. We walked through Pedra del Sal (Rio Dr Janeiro) and he showed us unique sights, buildings, streets, with amazing storries and historical insights. We've learned a lot about the black history and Samba in Rio.
Thank you so much!
Great work and mto well organized and safe. The agent managed to treat everyone in the group well. With a great English, speaking well in Portuguese too.
Thank you so much, It was an honor helping you to understand our history!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiking in Little Africa | 2–4 hours | 4.6 (10) | $58 | |
 Discover Rio Little Africa: A Cultural and Historical Journey | 3h 30min | 4.9 (267) | $86 | View |
 Explore Little Africa : Unveiling Afro Heritage in Rio de Janeiro | 3h 30min | 5.0 (118) | $86 | View |
 2 in 1: Private Favela & Little Africa- The Full African History! | 7 hours | 5.0 (22) | $179 | View |
 Little Africa Unveiled: Vibrant Afro-Brazilian Heritage in Rio | 3h 30min | 4.9 (15) | $75 | View |
 Rio de Janeiro Little Africa History Walking Tour | 2–4 hours | 4.8 (14) | $79 | View |
 Little Africa and Pedra do Sal Private Tour | 4 hours | — | $350 | View |