HISTORY TOURER
The standouts, worldwide.
The 6 standout rio de janeiro tours, gathered from across the world. What each one shows you, how long it runs and who leads it, so you can pick the tour that fits the trip.
Walk Rio Little Africa: African heritage, samba origins at Pedra do Sal, Mauá Square views, and Valongo history with an English guide.
Most Popular“The story telling was fantastic. I wish I did this when I first arrived as it helped me to understand Brazil so much better. I am keen to visit Bahia and see more history.”
See Santa Teresa and historic Rio in 4 hours with hotel pickup, guided stops at Lapa, Praça XV, Cinelandia, and more.
“Wanessa was really punctual, knowledgeable about the area and history. We went to downtown and Santa Theresa . We got to visit the art fair as well. Good tour to know the area a bit”
A 4-hour guided walk through Downtown Rio with hotel pickup, the Museum of Tomorrow, African-history stops, Eduardo Kobra murals, and Confeitaria Colombo.
“La guía, Marilia, se perdió al llevarnos de un punto a otro. No explicaba los lugares de visita, siempre nos estaba apurando a pesar del tiempo que perdió al perderse entre las calles. El transporte casi nos deja al final del recorrido ya que como eran dos tours en el mismo transporte parecía que estábamos…”
Afro-Brazilian food, drumming, and history in Rio: Morrinho, Valongo, Pedra do Sal, and sunset samba. Private 5-hour experience.
“Isabella was a wealth of knowledge when it comes to the African culture of Brazil. I like that it ended up only being me during the tour. The museum was the highlight of the tour learning the history from Africa all the way to Brazil and how Brazil has change over time to current.”
Rio Jewish heritage half-day with hotel pickup: Rabin Park views, synagogues, Holocaust memorial and Museu Judaico in ~3 hours.
“My tour guides were fabulous. We went to the Holocaust Museum which was one of the most powerful experiences I’ve ever had. We went to the Clube Israelite Brasiliero which is a community center with a kosher grocery, synagogue and full gym and workout center. Of course there was Sugarloaf, Copacabana beach, Yitzhak Rabin Park…”
Walk Rio’s Black history: Valongo Wharf UNESCO to Pedra do Sal. Learn candomblé, samba roots, and African gods in 150 minutes.
“Such an interesting and informative tour! Jaíse was awesome. Her historical knowledge was so detailed and inspiring! She made the history of Afro-Brazilians come alive… Inviting me to dine at an authentic Samba jam session at the town square capped off this truly immersive and amazing experience. I highly recommend her and this tour!”
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