About this experience
This is a digital tour without a face-to-face guide.
You do it alone, at your own pace, using our app, with geolocated maps and audio recorded by a local guide.
Explore the roots of samba in the heart of Rio de Janeiro! On this tour of the city centre, you’ll meet historic landmarks such as Mauá Square, the Salt Stone and the Cais do Valongo. Discover how samba emerged from resistance and African-Brazilian culture, shaping the identity of Brazil. An engaging audio guide that takes you through the stories and memories of Little Africa.
We specialize in audio-guided tours, a new, practical and affordable way to get to know the city.
You will have in your palm all the content of a local tour guide: just access our app, activate your location and follow the map. At each point indicated, you listen to an audio recorded by the guide with curiosities and stories of the place.
Take the tour whenever you want, without groups, queues or schedules.
Explore, listen, and connect with the stories behind destinations.
At a glance
- Duration: 1 hr 40 min
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 1 hr 40 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Local guides to help you plan
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A coherent daytime route linking the Selarón Steps, Lapa Arches, historic Centro, Confeitaria Colombo, Praça Mauá, and the Museum of Tomorrow waterfront.
What is included
- Online ticket
- Interactive map with all points and audios of the tour.
- Access to the tour by the app valid for 1 year
Not included
- Smartphone and headphones
- Food and drink
- Transport
Itinerary and highlights
All content about this attraction is in the audio that will be made available after purchase.
All content about this attraction is in the audio that will be made available after purchase.
All content about this attraction is in the audio that will be made available after purchase.
All content about this attraction is in the audio that will be made available after purchase.
All content about this attraction is in the audio that will be made available after purchase.
All content about this attraction is in the audio that will be made available after purchase.
All content about this attraction is in the audio that will be made available after purchase.
All content about this attraction is in the audio that will be made available after purchase.
All content about this attraction is in the audio that will be made available after purchase.
All content about this attraction is in the audio that will be made available after purchase.
Meeting and pickup information
- Attention: This is an audioguided tour, before you arrive at the starting point download the app and follow the instructions. Everything will be specified on your purchase confirmation note. You will make the tour with the guidance of your smartphone. No face-to-face tour guide.
Languages and tickets
- Portuguese — Audio
- Portuguese — Written
- English — Audio
- English — Written
- Italian — Audio
- Italian — Written
- French — Audio
- French — Written
- Spanish — Audio
- Spanish — Written
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- mingoo
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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