LITTLE AFRICA: IMMERSION IN THE AFRICAN HERITAGE OF THE RIVER

Better understand the essence and soul of the people of Rio de Janeiro, discover Little Africa and immerse yourself deeply in the roots of the African heritage present in the city.

Learn about the history of the city through the first neighborhoods, undoing its African origins and all the rich heritage strongly present to this day in local culture.

We will pass through important historical points, such as the Mother Church of Santa Rita, Morro da Conceição (stretch), Praça Mauá, The Church of São Francisco da Prainha, Largo de São Francisco da Prainha, Pedra do Sal (main gateway for slaves in the colonial period), the Hanging Garden of Valongo, the Pedro II Docks, the Cais do Valongo (listed as a UNESCO cultural heritage site) and the Ethnicities Panel.

Come and discover little Africa: a tour of African heritage in Rio de Janeiro.
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ITINERARY

✓Carioca Subway (meeting point)
✓Casa France Brazil
✓President Vargas
✓Mother Church of Santa Rita
✓Mauá Square
✓Morro da Conceição (stretch)
✓St. Francis of Prainha Church
✓Largo de São Francisco da Prainha
✓Salt Stone
✓Suspended Garden of Valongo
✓Docas Pedro II
✓Valongo Pier
✓Ethnicities Panel

HIGHLIGHTS

✓Explore port area passing through the Olympic Boulevard to the Stone of the Longers.
Visit The Valongo Pier and visit the Cemetery of the New Blacks, in addition to Casa Tia Ciata, the Hanging Gardens of Valongo and see the Square of the Longers.
✓Pass by Pedra do Sal and Largo de São Francisco da Prainha
✓Savor traditional Afro-Brazilian food in the African cradle of Rio de Janeiro (not included).

COMMON QUESTIONS

✓Bilingual accredited guide

✓ Personal expenses
✓ Drinks
✓ Transport to the meeting point

✔Comfortable clothes and shoes
✔Water
✔Sunscreen
✔Hat
✔Sunglasses
✔Good Instagram filters☺

✔ Cancellation of the reservation can be made up to 48 hours in advance and in this case the refund of the amount paid will be full.
✔ In case of cancellation with less than 48 h or in the case of no-show will be refunded 50% of the tour value.

✔After making your reservation, you will receive an email confirming the time and meeting point for your tour.
✔We recommend that you check your inbox to be sure that you receive this information. If you do not receive this message within 5 hours, please contact us at [email protected], or through whatsApp number: +55 21 97254-3640.
✔Travel Studio is not responsible for changes to the original tour, but we will inform you in time if there are any modifications by the service operator.
✔Minimum 5 participants required for the activity to take place*
✔If you’re alone we can fit you into another group
✔If your activity does not occur, you may reschedule or request reversal of the amounts paid

Carioca Metro – Downtown

All our services comply with the legislation adopted by the Ministry of Tourism and the health recommendations relating to protection and safety to prevent contagion of the Covid-19 virus.
With the following measures:
*The safety distance of 1 meter between customers will be maintained whenever possible.
*Mask use is mandatory. The customer must carry his own mask.
*Gel alcohol will be provided before, during and after service.
*All the team participating in the service (guide, driver, etc.) will wear a mask for the duration of the service.
*The temperature and symptoms of the entire team participating in the service will be measured daily, if they have fever or symptoms, they will be asked to quarantine for 14 days.

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