SMALL SOCIAL AFRICA
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This initiative takes place once a month on a specific date in order to provide the opportunity to tour Little Africa at a low cost. On other days, we serve at the normal rate.
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‌In this itinerary, which translates as an open-air history and culture lesson for visitors, or even a field trip for students and educators, we highlight characters little celebrated in our history such as André Rebouças, Tia Ciata, Donga, Machado de Assis, João Alabá, Prata Preta, among others. As well as mentioning new research being developed by current historiography.‌
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‌‌Through a team of Guides who are specialists in the subject and with a reeducational, decolonial, and anti-racist approach, the tour is a walk through history, pain, struggle, and resistance so we do not forget the paths of those who came before us and reinvented themselves in a new world.‌
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Furthermore, it is an itinerary that celebrates the participation of Black people in the construction of national identity, as well as in ways of living and knowing in society. 
‌‌They built the economy, society, identity, and Brazilian culture significantly and expressively in this country.
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‌Through this itinerary, we aim to look at the past constructively, creating together new thoughts, interpretations, and perspectives for understanding our present.
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‌Places to be visited:

‌-‌ Church of Santa Rita
‌- João Inácio Alley with the Hilário Jovino Mosaic
‌- Prainha Square
‌- Mercedes Baptista Statue
‌- Pedra do Sal (Rock of Salt)
‌- Pedro II Docks
‌- Valongo Wharf
‌- Praça da Harmonia (Harmony Square)
‌- Institute of New Blacks*
‌- Museum of Afro-Brazilian History and Culture
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‌Approximate duration: 3:30
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Language: Portuguese.  
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Start: 09:00 (15 minutes of tolerance).
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‌**** This experience uses the VLT transportation to access some spaces. Transportation is included in the tour price. The entrance to the Institute of New Blacks is not included. Participants must pay the entrance fee at the time of the tour. Price of R$ 20,00 (full) and R$ 10,00 (half). 
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‌Topics covered:
Colonial Rio, Empire and Republic; Slavery; Racism; Abolitionist Struggle; Archaeology; Urban Space Geography; History; Samba; Material and Immaterial Heritage; Religions; Vaccine Revolt; Belle Époque and urban reform; Health; among others.
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Responsible Tour Guides:
‌Bruna Cordeiro - Tour Guide accredited by the Ministry of Tourism; History Teacher and Graduate; Training in Afro-Brazilian Culture and at the Institute of New Blacks.
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Emily Borges - Teacher with 15 years of experience in public and professional education; Graduate in Tourism (UFRRJ); Specialist in Education (CEFET-RJ); MBA in Marketing (USP) and MBA in Tourism (UFF). Event producer; Marketing and Sales Manager in Tourism; Tourist Route Scriptwriter; English and Tourism Teacher at Senac-RJ; and Tour Guide accredited by the Ministry of Tourism with Honorable Mention by the Rio de Janeiro City Council. Was a local producer of the foreign event "Festival of the Diaspora" with the support of the Rio de Janeiro City Hall in 2024; also acts as a founding partner of Etnias Turismo; Tourism Supervisor and Receptive Tour Guide in sector companies during peak seasons.
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‌‌Important Information:
‌This tour is not recommended for people with low mobility. Walk with climbs and stairs.
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‌‌Temperature: We suggest wearing loose and light clothing, comfortable shoes (sneakers), and hats. We recommend using sunscreen, sunglasses, and bringing water bottles.

‌‌‌In case of rain: Bring umbrellas and raincoats. 
‌The tour will take place even in case of cloudy weather. 
‌The tour is canceled in case of medium/heavy rain, but we will confirm BY EMAIL between 12 and 2 hours before the event. 
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Company Policy:
‌Etnias Turismo and Cultura is not responsible for the physical integrity of the participants, due to any adversity that may occur during the circuit route. ‌



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