Brazil · Walking Tours

2-Hour Olympic Boulevard Walking Tour in Rio with African Heritage

2 Hours Round trip from Rio de Janeiro Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Stroll through November 15th Square
02 Pay your respects at the João Cândido Memorial
03 See the beautiful Candlemas Church
04 Witness the natural scenery at the Island of Snakes
05 Visit Conception Hill and the Salt Stone
06 Admire Mural Ethnicities, one of the largest street artworks

Sign up for the Olympic Boulevard and African heritage tour in this marvellous and controversial Rio de Janeiro city. Delve into the history behind the roots of Samba and discover African heritage in carioca culture and in the physiognomy of the city's landscape. See landmarks such as the João Cândido Memorial, Navy Cultural Space, Olympic Pyre, Candlemas Church, Island of Snakes, Mauá Square, and the Courtyard of Saint Francis of Little Beach.

Delve into the history behind the roots of Samba and discover African heritage in carioca culture and in the physiognomy of the city's landscape.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Rio de Janeiro

Languages English, Portuguese

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Olympic Boulevard and African Heritage Walk in Rio

Meet your tour guide in front of Master Valentim's Fountain and begin your Rio de Janeiro city tour.

Visit the following landmarks:

November 15th Square
João Cândido Memorial
Maritime Court
Port Authority: Navy Cultural Space
France-Brazil House
BBCC (CCBB) - Bank of Brazil Cultural Center
Olympic Pyre
Candlemas Church
Island of Snakes
Mauá Square
Conception Hill
Courtyard of Saint Francis of Little Beach
Salt Stone
Valongo Wharf
Mural Ethnicities

Tour ends.

Where this trip takes you

Mural Ethnicities, João Cândido Memorial, Candlemas Church, Valongo Wharf

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Rio de Janeiro 1 city · 2 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Tour guide only

What to bring

Comfortable clothes

Know before you go

Please do not wear jewellery, watches, or display expensive cell phones for your own safety.
You will be glad to know that your guide is a physical geographer with a Master of Science in Development and Environment. As a scientist of geographic space, he has a better ability to see the physiognomy of the landscape through its human and natural factors. Nonetheless, as travel lovers, we should develop a taste for learning from different cultures, a curiosity to know about local people's mores, places, food, and past. The past teaches us a lot about today. It is our responsibility, for generations to come with still unwritten history, to care and also to promote some changes today with African heritage.

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