Little Africa Free Tour

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Turistas en la Pequeña África
Free tour

If you cancel your reservation up to 48 hours before the start of the activity, we will refund you 100% of the reservation payment. No refunds will be issued on cancellation requests received after the indicated anticipation.

Free cancellation

You can reschedule your booking without any additional cost until 48 hours before the beginning of the activiity.

Free rescheduling

Little Africa Free Tour: visit Praça Mauá, Pedra do Sal, and Cais do Valongo while exploring Afro-Brazilian history and the origins of samba.

Duration:

2 hours and a half

Times:

02:30 pm to 05:00 pm

Meeting Point:

Praça Quinze de Novembro, Centro, Rio de Janeiro

Included:

  • Walking tour
  • Guide (English and Portuguese)

Not included:

  • Tips (optional)

Cancellation and rescheduling policy:

  • If you cancel your booking up to 48 hours before the activity starts, you will receive a 100% refund of the amount paid to book. If you cancel with less notice, no refund will be issued.

What to bring:

  • Comfortable clothing
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Water

Description

Discover Little Africa in Rio de Janeiro on this walking tour through the city’s historic port area, a key place to understand Afro-Brazilian history, culture, and the origins of samba.


The tour begins at Praça Mauá, one of the most emblematic spaces in Rio’s revitalized port district. This area blends historic and modern architecture, reflecting the transformation of the port and its importance in the city’s development.


From there, you will walk to Largo da Prainha, a vibrant area where African influence is visible in the music, traditions, and cultural life of the neighborhood.


The tour continues to the iconic Pedra do Sal, a historic site in the Saúde district and one of the most important birthplaces of samba in Rio. For decades, musicians and local communities gathered here to celebrate with music and dance, shaping one of Brazil’s most important cultural traditions.


Finally, you will visit Cais do Valongo, a 19th-century dock where thousands of enslaved Africans arrived in Brazil. Today it is an archaeological site recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, considered one of the most significant places to understand the history of the African diaspora in the Americas.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • A free tour is a guided walking tour for which no fixed price is set in advance. At the end of the tour, the guide expects a tip as a thank you for their time and expertise, but the amount is up to you, depending on what you consider fair. It's a flexible and accessible way to get to know the city with the guidance of an expert.

  • To book Little Africa Free Tour , you must choose the date and follow the steps on the website. You can add more tours to your cart before confirming your booking.
  • We accept bookings up to 1 days in advance, subject to availability. Therefore, we recommend booking as early as possible to secure your spot.
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