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African Heritage: Explore Rio's Cultural Roots
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20 Ratings
Rio de Janeiro
Discover Rio’s iconic sights with a private guide. Visit Christ the Redeemer, explore Lapa, and enjoy panoramic views from Sugar Loaf mountain.
Discover Rio’s iconic sights with a private guide. Visit Christ the Redeemer, explore Lapa, and enjoy panoramic views from Sugar Loaf mountain.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Aterro Do Flamengo - The largest urban park in the world
- Cultural Space Estácio de Sá Monument - Monument in honour of the city´s founder.
- Monumento Nacional aos Mortos da Segunda Guerra Mundial - In honour of the dear militaries on the second world war.
- Favela Tour experience with Purpose em Favela Santa Marta - You will visit…
- Aterro Do Flamengo - The largest urban park in the world
- Cultural Space Estácio de Sá Monument - Monument in honour of the city´s founder.
- Monumento Nacional aos Mortos da Segunda Guerra Mundial - In honour of the dear militaries on the second world war.
- Favela Tour experience with Purpose em Favela Santa Marta - You will visit the most beautiful and interesting favela
- Cais do Valongo - You will see where the ships would desembark and basically where African history began
- Porto Maravilha - 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 - A place with a lot of historical importance
- Instituto de Pesquisa e Memoria Pretos Novos - IPN - Historical museum
What's Included
- Private transportation
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Licensed amazing guide from our team
- Private transportation
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Licensed amazing guide from our team
What's Not Included
- Entrance tickets for carnaval experience
- Drinks and dessert
- Lunch
- Entrance tickets for carnaval experience
- Drinks and dessert
- Lunch
Additional Information
This is the perfect and ideal tour for travelers who want to understand everything about the African culture and heritage in Rio!
Visit the favela you were always curious about and also explore the Little Africa itinerary, where you´ll be back in time and understand how it all began.
At the end, we will offer you an optional drop-off at the Carnaval…
This is the perfect and ideal tour for travelers who want to understand everything about the African culture and heritage in Rio!
Visit the favela you were always curious about and also explore the Little Africa itinerary, where you´ll be back in time and understand how it all began.
At the end, we will offer you an optional drop-off at the Carnaval Experience tour.
Along your journey, you’ll get personalized attention from your private guide and plenty of opportunities to ask questions.
Location
Aterro Do Flamengo
Avenida Infante Dom Henrique s/n
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(20 Ratings)
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Shenita
Sep 30, 2021
Best day in Rio with Awesome Guide - Jalbier provided a top notch tour experience. He was our private driver for an entire day and took us to all of the main attractions. He allowed us to take as much time as we need it to enjoy the attractions. he also knew where the best viewing spots were at each destination to get the best pictures. In addition he was extremely knowledgeable as a tour guide and provided all of the history for each of the attractions that we visited. We visited the beaches, Christ the redeemer, Celaron stairs, the downtown historical sites as well as dined on authentic Brazilian lunch. He was prompt on picking us up and a good driver too. In addition he got our tickets for us in advance so we did not experience any long waits or lines. Lastly he was a great translator to help us negotiatepricing whenmaking purchases. If you are on the edge about booking this tour I would not even hesitate. It is worth every penny and please do yourself a favor and request Jal!
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Monique_l
Feb 21, 2020
Full Fay Rio Tour - Andre is. GREAT guide! He is very knowledgeable and personable. It seemed like we spent the day with a genuine friend. Our driver was kind and knew his way around thru the traffic. I highly recommend this tour!
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Alangell
Feb 13, 2020
A Day in Rio De Janeiro - This was far superior to a similar tour in Rio we did a year ago that did not include Seleron Steps or Sugar Loaf. Sugar Loaf is a must! Ulysses was a wonderful guide, knowledgeable and enthusiastic. He was flexible in handling our wishes. Weather was an issue and Ulysses and our driver Junior we’re willing to make adjustments. Highly recommend.
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68raphaelc
Feb 5, 2020
The best tour we had - I have had Wagner, as my historical guide in Rio, and had the great opportunity to understand and visit the main spots of the Portuguese heritage in Brazil.
Wagner has help me organize and choose the most relevant places where the Portuguese Royal Family lived.
Our contact, prior to my arrival was very well organized, since we were able to be in touch since my departure from Germany.
Great tour and I strongly recommend.
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Jimjan24
Jan 13, 2020
Excellent all round tour - Our group of three were met at our hotel by Nicolly and our driver ( whose name i have forgotten - apologies) promptly as arranged. We visited Sugar Loaf , Lapa , the Cathedral, Selaron Steps and Corcovado. Nicolly and our driver were the best hosts ever with lots of local knowledge which was imparted in perfect English. We would never have been able to complete as much in one day without their local experience and we had a fantastic day. Thanks to both of you - cant recommend enough.
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Nataliaeisey
Jan 3, 2020
Best tour ever - Me and my husband went with tour guide Wagner and driver Junior on a full day tour in Rio. We were only there for 3 days, so really had to pack a lot of sights into this one day. Wagner was wonderful. He is so knowledgeable of the history of everything we saw and he is really nice. He made us feel comfortable and safe. I was so glad he spoke perfect English so my husband, who doesn’t speak Portuguese, didn’t feel lost. Junior also made sure we were dropped off close enough to the sights and was waiting for us so we could go to the next stop. Another thing I liked is the schedule was flexible. We could suggest places to go or change the itinerary. Wagner was very accommodating. Overall it was an incredible experience and I will recommend them to everyone I know who wants to visit Rio. We already have plans of going back with some family and I will be in touch with them.
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A8081aomarial
Dec 16, 2019
Full day private tour with an English speaking guide and a driver - At first my husband and I were a bit nervous given all the weird stories and experience we heard. We felt pretty assured it was recommended by TripAdvisor but still nervy. It turned out to be very reliable, a nice clean air-conditioned car and a delightful tour guide, Nicolly. The driver we can safe must be one if the safest drivers in Rio as we witnessed many dangerous driving while in the car both left and right. His name is Carlos!
They arrived earlier not just punctual which is a relief to any travellers.
Itinerary was flexible but we were guided by their suggestions confidently. You could add in any detours if time permits. We ended up lAyer than scheduled and there was absolute no body language of uneasiness in Nicolly or Carlos ... very professional.
We too managed to detour for some Brazilian snacks and coffee and concluded the day with a nice local dinner in a cosy restaurant (meals and snacks not included of course).
All in all, would highly recommend this company and it’s staff.
David and Maria
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Goodmsn508
Dec 10, 2019
Day tour of Rio de Janeiro - We were late arriving on cruise ship into port, but they were there to meet us. It was a modern large airconditioned van. We were able to leave our luggage in the van whilst we toured the sights. We were taken to our hotel when finished and Ulysses our guide, who was tremendous, helped us check in. We booked this as we could not check in to our hotel until 1400 hours. A taxi to Copacabana in the morning can take 2 hours! It was a wonderful experience and a memorable tour, well done, highly recommended
Alan Cromarty retired travel agent
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Lori
Sep 14, 2019
Great Tour - We did our tour with Romulo and he was the perfect tour guide. Unfortunately for us the weather was not the best, so we did not get to go to Christ the Redeemer, nor were we able to see anything from Sugar Loaf Mountain, but outside of that Romulo did a very good job. He made sure we were always comfortable. he has umbrellas on hand and he was always helpful. Romulo is the equivalent of google on legs or a walking encyclopedia. He has a wealth of knowledge and was so informative.
I was very pleased with this tour and happy I chose to go with Way to Know Rio. Romulo was also very happy to take pictures.
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Jack
Aug 20, 2019
WTKR is the way to go!!! - My wife and I had a day in Rio and were fortunate enough to find WTKR. All I can say is the private tour is the way to go. Simply FABULOUS. we had an excellent guide and driver in Romulo and Bernardo. It’s amazing what we did in one day. Romulo and Bernardo are so friendly and nice. I never write too many reviews on TA, but I want to share my experience because I think what they offer as a company is truly a unique experience. Romulo is a great tour guide, photographer, and singer 😀 (re: Hozier).
Bernardo is great too along with excellent coordination by Patricia.
My wife and I had a blast and highly recommend this experience over the “mega bus” approach. It’s much more personal and you get so much done.
Thanks WTKR! What a beautiful city and excellent experience.
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