African Heritage: Gastronomy and Musicality Experience

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Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
5 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 14 guests
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Language
English, Spanish
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Private Experience
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Immerse yourself in Brazil's rich heritage with a journey into African gastronomy and music. Discover flavors, aromas, and sounds that showcase the cultural depth and diversity of this vibrant land.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

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.

What You Get

IPN Tickets
Afro-Brazilian gastronomy tasting
Drinks

Good To Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not suitable for people with food restrictions
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

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Museu de Arte do Rio - MAR

The Morrinho Project, permanently on display at the Rio Art Museum (MAR), is a fascinating installation that challenges the stereotypical view of Brazilian favelas. The model on permanent display at MAR reproduces in detail the streets, inhabitants and daily life of the Pereira da Silva favela, showcasing the cultural and social richness of this space. Visiting the Morrinho Project at MAR is a unique opportunity to see the favela from a new perspective, highlighting the creativity, community and resilience that define these spaces. It is an experience that reveals the complexity and beauty of life in the favelas, far beyond the stereotypes of violence. For those seeking a deeper understanding of the reality and culture of Rio de Janeiro, Morrinho is an essential stop.
25 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Boulevard Olimpico (Pass By)

We will contemplate the art of Eduardo Kobra, the largest mural of graffiti in the world, admiring aspects of ancestral ethnic groups, very old cultures that are directly and indirectly part of the history of Brazil.
2

Instituto de Pesquisa e Memoria Pretos Novos - IPN

We will visit the archaeological site, the permanent exhibition of the bones of Africans discovered in the place and we will be surprised with the impact of these to the understanding of the slave period in Brazil.
40 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
3

Cais do Valongo

We will visit the Historical Site of the Pier of Valongo and the region known as Little Africa, we will learn its history and traditions and importance for the history of humanity.
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Morro da Conceicao (Pass By)

We will meet the remaining community of Quilombo Pedra do Sal, a place of cultural resistance, fundamental for the survival of Afro-descendants and the preservation of their heritage, where the Cariocas proudly celebrate their rich Afro-Brazilian legacy with weekly outdoor samba sessions.
4

Pedra do Sal

Immersion in the rich African cultural heritage in Rio - Highlighting the gastronomy, with tasting of typical dishes of the Afro-Brazilian and Yoruba cuisine, very common in the daily practice of religions of African origin. Musicality - a percussion workshop, with an instructor and drummer from the African continent, let's focus on this culture that influences people to this day.
3 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
5

Largo de São Francisco da Prainha

Largo de São Francisco da Prainha is a vibrant and culturally rich spot in Rio de Janeiro, where history, music and urban life come together in perfect harmony. When the sun sets behind Morro da Conceição, the square comes alive with the sounds of samba, funk, jazz and chorinho, creating a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. With outdoor seating, cold beers and snacks from local bars, the space is ideal for enjoying a lively evening with friends, family or even meeting new people. In addition, the square is surrounded by beautiful buildings of Portuguese architecture, offering an immersion in the history and culture of Rio. A visit to Largo de São Francisco da Prainha is essential for those who want to experience the authentic soul of Rio in one of the coolest neighborhoods in the world.
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Museu do Amanhã, Praça Mauá, Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, BR, 20081-240

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In front of the entrance of the Museum Tomorrow, left side.
End Point

Largo de São Francisco da Prainha, Largo São Francisco da Prainha, Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, BR, 20081-270

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Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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from  $112.30 
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Please note: The price varies based on group size. The time is in Brasilia Standard Time.
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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Earliest available date: May 24, 2025
from  $112.30  per guest
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Please note: The price varies based on group size. The time is in Brasilia Standard Time.
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals