Rio Afro Culture + Samba in Pedra do Sal Free Tour, Rio de Janeiro

I highly recommend this tour. Fernanda knows the city very well and is incredibly knowledgeable about the subject matter...

Iara Alvarez

In this free tour of Rio de Janeiro's African heritage, we'll see how this legacy is reflected in its streets and, of course, in the famous Rio de Janeiro Carnival.

Details

Duration

2 hours 30 minutes.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Portuguese.

Included

English–speaking guide

Not included

Tips

When to book

You can book up to 4 hours in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible. This must be indicated in the reservation.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

If you are not able to attend the tour, please cancel your reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.

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Meeting point

Praça XV do Novembro

Where does the activity end?

Valongo Pier

Reviews of our customers

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July 2, 2026
Iara Alvarez
Brazil
I highly recommend this tour. Fernanda knows the city very well and is incredibly knowledgeable about the subject matter. It's a unique tour, offering...
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Laura
Roma, Italy
Beautiful and very interesting tour! The only flaw was that the English-speaking guide had an unexpected issue; we took the tour in Portuguese/Spanish...
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April 30, 2026
Renata
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Excellent tour of various historical and cultural spaces. The guide explained everything very well and was always attentive to questions and particula...
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Francisco
Spain
This activity is 100% recommended. It shows a side of Rio de Janeiro that other tours don't, and it's a very authentic experience. Furthermore, our gu...
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Cristina
Alicante, Spain
The tour was ultimately conducted by a young man who was meant for Portuguese speakers, as the Spanish and English speakers didn't show up. He really ...
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August 13, 2026
Noemi
Rosario, Argentina
Very interesting! Fernanda was a great guide, giving us lots of historical background. Highly recommended!
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August 8, 2026
Oscar
Spain
The activity was good because it shows you another side of Rio. The guide, Fernanda, was friendly and answered all our questions.
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July 30, 2026
Silvana
Argentina
Excellent experience! The guide was wonderful!!
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July 29, 2026
Ana Carmem Marinho Viana
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Wonderful! The strong wind spoiled it. Marcos is very good.
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July 26, 2026
Jakeline
Mexico, Mexico
Only 3 of us attended, instead of 4.
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In this free tour of Rio de Janeiro's African heritage, we'll see how this legacy is reflected in its streets and, of course, in the famous Rio de Janeiro Carnival.

Tour Details

Geography says the Atlantic Ocean separates Africa from Brazil. However, the music, architecture, and art of Rio all suggest the opposite. We'll meet at the indicated time in central Rio de Janeiro to start our amazing free tour of the city's African cultural heritage.

On this tour, we'll visit the Praça Mauá square, where we'll be able to see the striking Museum of Tomorrow, a futuristic landmark designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava. While its design points to the city's future, it also echoes the African influences that have shaped Rio's history.

We'll continue the tour across Largo de São Francisco da Prainha square towards Pedra do Sal. This is a district in the Saúde neighbourhood that was home to an old quilombo village, meaning it was of African origin. As we'll see, this area of the city has numerous urban graffiti murals that recall this past. And this district is no stranger to the rhythms of carnival either!

Finally, after a 2.5-hour tour, we'll conclude the free tour in the vicinity of Valongo Pier.

Itinerary Changes

Please note that, for organizational reasons, the order of visits described in the itinerary may vary.

Group Size

This free tour doesn't admit groups of more than 6 people, even if they book the activity separately.

Points of interest in Rio de Janeiro

Christ the Redeemer Tijuca National Park Pan de Azúcar Museum of Tomorrow

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In this free tour of Rio de Janeiro's African heritage, we'll see how this legacy is reflected in its streets and, of course, in the famous Rio de Janeiro Carnival.

Tour Details

Finally, after a 2.5-hour tour, we'll conclude the free tour in the vicinity of Valongo Pier.

Itinerary Changes

Please note that, for organizational reasons, the order of visits described in the itinerary may vary.

Group Size

This free tour doesn't admit groups of more than 6 people, even if they book the activity separately.

Rio Afro Culture + Samba in Pedra do Sal Free Tour