The History of Samba in Rio de Janeiro Villa Isabel

About this experience

This is a digital tour without a face-to-face Guide.
You do it yourself, at your own pace, using our app, with geolocated maps and audio recorded by a local Guide.
An immersive walk through Villa Isabel to discover the origins of samba carioca, its relationship with the social history of Rio de Janeiro and iconic characters such as Noel Rosa and Martinho da Villa. Along the way, the visitor travels through historical, cultural and affective points that reveal how the neighborhood became one of the great cribs of samba in Brazil.
We specialize in audio-guided tours, a new, practical and affordable way to get to know the city.
You'll 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: 2 hr 40 min
• Private experience

Itinerary and highlights

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

• zh-TW — Audio
• zh-TW — Written
• 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

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.