Brazil · Heritage Walks

4-Hour African Heritage Walk in Rio de Janeiro's Port Region

4 Hours Round trip from Av. Barão de Tefé - Saúde Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the historic African heritage of Rio de Janeiro's Port Region
02 Visit Cais do Valongo, a key site in the history of the African community
03 Discover Centro Cultural José Bonifácio and Pedro Ernesto Street
04 Encounter the history of slavery, struggle, and triumph at the Cemetery of the New Blacks

Learn about the historical and cultural importance of Rio de Janeiro's Port Region in understanding contemporary Brazilian culture. Walk through key sites of memory and discover the struggle of the African community in Rio de Janeiro, visiting places such as Cais do Valongo, Centro Cultural José Bonifácio, and other significant landmarks on this 4-hour tour.

Encounter an important part of the African struggle, including a history of slavery, torture, struggle, and triumph.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Rio de Janeiro

Languages English, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

African Heritage Sites in Rio's Port Region

Start the route at Largo de São Francisco da Prainha, passing through Pedra do Sal and climbing Morro da Conceição.
Arrive at the Suspended Garden of Valongo, from where you can see Largo do Depósito.
Visit Cais do Valongo with your Rio de Janeiro tour guide.
Explore Pedro Ernesto Street and visit Centro Cultural José Bonifácio (CCJB).
Then head to the Cemetery of the New Blacks.
Encounter an important part of the African struggle, including a history of slavery, torture, struggle, and triumph.