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- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Contactless payment for gratuities and add-ons
- Face masks required for travellers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Hand sanitizer available to travellers and staff
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In addition to the aforementioned actions, we are committed to adopting and complying with the basic and specific safety protocols adopted by WHO, and we are certified by the Ministry of Tourism of Brazil with the Responsible, Clean and Safe Trism Seal.
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Updated 25/06/20 Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
Overview
This experience allows people to experience a unique moment, immersing themselves in flavors, aromas, sounds and behaviors of a very old culture that is a direct part of the history of Brazil, with all its ethnic mixes rescuing the gastronomic identity and the music of a people and still unknown by many.
Itinerary
- You'll start atMuseu do AmanhãPraça Mauá, 1 - Centro, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20081-240, BrazilIn front of the entrance of the Museum Tomorrow, left side.See address & details
- 1Church of N Sra do Rosario e Sao Benedito dos Homens PretosStop: 25 minutesSee detailsPass byBoulevard Olimpico
- 2Instituto de Pesquisa e Memoria Pretos Novos - IPNStop: 40 minutesSee details
- 3Cais do ValongoStop: 15 minutesSee detailsPass byMorro da Conceicao
- 4Pedra do SalStop: 3 hours - Admission includedSee details
- You'll end atPedra do SalR. Argemiro Bulcão - Saúde, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20081-040, BrazilSee address & details
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Departure Point
Museu do Amanhã, Praça Mauá, 1 - Centro, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20081-240, Brazil
Duration
6h
Return Details
Pedra do Sal, R. Argemiro Bulcão - Saúde, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20081-040, Brazil
Inclusions
- Afro-Brazilian gastronomy tasting
- Entry/Admission - Pedra do Sal
Exclusions
- Drinks
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Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travellers can participate
- Not suitable for people with food restrictions
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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This was a wildly educational and informative tour. Make sure you have comfortable walking shoes because you will go all over the city learning about the history of people of color (mostly African influence on the country/city). Isabella was professional and kind, and so effing…
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Response from travellerxpbr, Owner at African Heritage: Gastronomy and Musicality Experience
Responded 1 week ago
Hi Brandi, Thank you for rating us! At the time of your coming the percussion teacher was sick with COVID, so your Percussion workshop did not happen (I thought I mentioned it, sorry!). Hope to see you (and your daugther) again soon, under better conditions. Isabella
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Superb tour covering historical sites and learning more about the African history of Brazil. It was amazing to get some proper insight into this topic - and better understand the roots of the African diaspora in Rio. Our guide (Isabella) was both knowledgeable and passionate. I…
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Date of experience: August 2019
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Response from travellerxpbr, Owner at African Heritage: Gastronomy and Musicality Experience
Responded 21 Oct 2019
Thanks for your awesome feedback. Isabella is a legend and due to her love and passion for his job - we love her work. I hope to see you back to Brazil for more amazing experiences. Best Regards Makeda
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My family and I had the pleasure of spending the day with Isabella and it did not disappoint. This was not my first time in Rio but it felt that way because of her insights, historical knowledge and unique carioca perspective. We were a mixed group with differing interests yet…
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Date of experience: July 2019
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Response from travellerxpbr, Guest Relations Manager at African Heritage: Gastronomy and Musicality Experience
Responded 29 Oct 2019
The pleasure was mine! I'm so happy for helping people connect and have moments like this in Rio. Your feedback strengthens my initiative to focus on working with African audiences, offering them all about our historical and cultural heritage. It's always amazing to bring black people together all over the world. Coming Soon new epic experiences and more destinations, It’s going to be Blacknificent! Join Us again! Greetings from Brazil, Isabella
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This experience only has a few reviews, but you can read what other travellers have to say about the operator.
By: Traveller XP
LouBrockst
00Bes tourguide we have ever had!
Isabella gave us a wonderful tour around rio! She has a great energy and is very knowledgable as well as caring. Sh…
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namfannamfan
00Isabella is awesome.
Speaks fluent English and knows about the attractions. A lot of fun to hang with. Big time recommendation. We visit…
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jamaraaron1
00Brazil From a Local's Perspective
Traveller XP was able to accommodate my last minute tour request, and my tour guide Isabella was extremely pleasant…
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somesaysideway
00Excellent Guide, Very Knowledgeable, Great Flexibility and Fun
Isabella provided us a wonderful your of Rio and was very attentive to our needs throughout the trip. The tour fea…
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rmshkpr
00Unique food crawl
This tour exceeded our expectations. This experience gets you to the heart of Rio de Janeiro through local food. Is…
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DShel1985
00We Enjoyed Rain in Rio
My wife and I had so much fun during our stay in Rio de Janeiro. Isabella made sure that our stay was in a great ac…
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Ash112019
00African Heritage Tour
Our first full day in Rio was spent with Isabella on the African Heritage tour. She was awesome! She provided us w…
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tihomirg
00In the spring of October
"The praia in the sun The forró in the night Garota brasileira dancing into the daylight.." The moment we decided…
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selqniq
00Excellent Experience
Can't say enough about the great job the agency did to make our stay unforgettable. We spent 3 days with Isabella, …
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CandaceD85
00Amazing African History Tour in Brazil
If you ever visit Rio de Janeiro take the African History Tour with Makeda. She is an amazing tour guide and very i…
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Sherpa24044413301
00Black heritage Tour Rio
The tour was amazing Makeda and her sister were very informal and hospitable. We visited the Christ The Reedemer ,…
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Cruiser46476649930
00An excellent cultural immersion experience
I visited Rio de Janeiro in sept 2018 and had two excursions with traveler xp. This was an experience like no other…
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ChampTurner
00Visit Brazil with Traveller XP
Personal, Knowledgeable, With Touristy/Non-Touristy Experience!!! Will surely return to Brazil and use traveller XP…
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Climber54079490169
00Citytour Rio
Very nice and interesting; not only the hotspots of Rio but also an artstreet. It was a pitty the trip was too shor…
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Getaway37478767958
00This is how one should experience Rio
Isabella was a dream of a guide. Not only is she extremely knowledgeable, but her outgoing, but at all times respec…
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- Duration: 6h
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Frequently Asked Questions about African Heritage: Gastronomy and Musicality Experience
- Church of N Sra do Rosario e Sao Benedito dos Homens Pretos
- Cais do Valongo
- Instituto de Pesquisa e Memória Pretos Novos - IPN
- Boulevard Olimpico
- Morro da Conceicao
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African Heritage: Gastronomy and Musicality Experience will start at 10:00 AM. Discover and book African Heritage: Gastronomy and Musicality Experience on Tripadvisor
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How much is African Heritage: Gastronomy and Musicality Experience?
African Heritage: Gastronomy and Musicality Experience price starts from £73.49. Discover and book African Heritage: Gastronomy and Musicality Experience on Tripadvisor
What is the African Heritage: Gastronomy and Musicality Experience cancellation policy?
African Heritage: Gastronomy and Musicality Experience cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book African Heritage: Gastronomy and Musicality Experience on Tripadvisor