2 in 1: Private Favela & Little Africa- The Full African History!

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About this activity

This is the perfect and ideal tour for travelers who want to understand everything about the African culture and heritage in Rio!

Explore the Little Africa itinerary, where you´ll be back in time and understand how it all began. Visit the favela you were always curious about (optional) and see how life in the favela communites are like.

This tour also includes a drop-off at the Carnaval Experience tour. (optional)

Along your journey, you'll get personalized attention from your private guide and plenty of opportunities to ask questions.

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At a glance

Duration: 7 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Portuguese, English, Spanish
Operated by: Way to Know Rio

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation: Note: The traveler will have the option to choose this tour with or without transportation.
Included: Licensed amazing guide from our team

Not included

Not included: Entrance tickets for carnaval experience
Not included: Drinks and dessert
Not included: Lunch
Not included: Favela guide

Itinerary

Aterro Do Flamengo

Passing by

The largest urban park in the world
Stop 2

Passing by

Monument in honour of the city´s founder.
Stop 3

Passing by

In honour of the dear militaries on the second world war.
Mirante Dona Marta

2 hours Admission not included

You will visit the most beautiful and interesting favela (optional)
Cais do Valongo

15 min

You will see where the ships would desembark and basically where African history began
Porto Maravilha

one hour

In the port area you will explore the many beautiful murals telling the story of the African slavery at Rio de Janeiro
Pedra do Sal

15 min

A place with a lot of historical importance
Instituto de Pesquisa e Memoria Pretos Novos - IPN

30 min

Historical museum

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Motel Comodoro
Shelton Hotel
Pousada Cantinho Da Paz
Meu Recanto
Internacional Airport
Hotel Emocoes
H Niteroi Hotel
Camboinhas Beach Pousada
Hotel Village Icarai
Niteroi Palace Hotel
Apart - Hotel Camboinhas Inn
Icarai Suites

and 283 more pickup points

National and international airport.

Using your ticket

Observations:

This tour aims to be an educational experience. The specific favela to be taken will depend on the available guides at the time of booking, since the guide must be trained in a specific favela.

There are places in favelas that photos will not be allowed. All travelers must pay attention and obbey your guide to ensure everyone´s safety.

For any special requests, send us a WhatsApp message to +55 21 96638-2686, or use mobile app WhatsApp messenger.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Options

10-15 pax w/ transportation

Pick-up and drop-off: This option includes pick-up and drop-off with a professional driver and air-conditioned vehicle.

Pickup included
5-9 paxes w/ transportation

Pick-up and drop-off : This option includes pick-up and drop-off with a professional driver and air-conditioned vehicle.

Pickup included
10-15 pax: tour guide only

This option is a walking tour.

Pickup included
1-4 paxes w/ transportation

Pick-up and drop-off: This option includes pick-up and drop-off with a professional driver and air-conditioned vehicle.

Pickup included
5-9 pax: tour guide only

This option is a walking tour

Pickup included
1-4 pax: tour guide only

This option is a walking tour

Pickup included