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We're a specialized incoming travel operator in Rio de Janeiro, offering the most immersive Afrotourism experiences that bring to light key sites of Black history, a legacy once erased and silenced.
Our tours provide a decolonial narrative, visiting essential places like Valongo Wharf, a UNESCO World Heritage Menu publisher-the largest slave port in the Americas, and Pedra do Sal, the birthplace of Samba. From this point, the Black community reshaped their identity, profoundly influencing Brazil's national culture and values.
What you'll experience?
Afro-Brazilian Heritage | Afro-Brazilian Art | Afro Cuisine | Black Heritage Sites | Black Cultural Icons
Little Africa is part of UNESCO's Global African Diaspora Project.
Why choose us?
- Black owned company
- Trusted partner for Embratur and Black Travel Summit
- Specialists in international Black events
- Small groups for meaningful connections
Ideal for travelers seeking authentic Afro-Brazilian culture.
Don’t wait - book your tour today!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
In front of Santa Rita Church. Our guides will wait for you for up to 20 minutes. They will be wearing our royal blue t-shirt. If you are running late, contact us immediately via WhatsApp : + 55 21 97949 - 5085. If transport is included in your package, please provide your hotel address after booking.
The tour ends at Largo da Prainha. It includes a short ride on the VLT public transport, which is already included in the final price. Please note that: - On Sundays, the New Black Institute is closed. - From 16th December to 5th January, and during Carnival season, all the museums will be closed.
Itinerary
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1Matriz da Paroquia de Santa Rita
External visit with cultural and heritage-based content about the historical Menu publisher. Decolonial narrative.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Instituto de Pesquisa e Memoria Pretos Novos - IPN
External visit to this archaeological Menu publisher. The Institute for Research and Memory of the Pretos Novos is a Brazilian institution located in the city of Rio de Janeiro.
40 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3
Territory Museum focused on Afro-Brazilian history and culture in the Gamboa region.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Cais do Valongo
The Valongo Wharf is a former wharf located in Rio de Janeiro’s port district, between the present-day Coelho and Castro and Sacadura Cabral streets.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Pedra do Sal
External visit. Pedra do Sal is a historical and religious landmark located in the Saúde neighborhood, near Largo da Prainha.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
External visit to the square, formerly a symbolic territory of Little Africa marked by Black presence and the zungus, and today considered one of the coolest places by Time Out.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for disable people.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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