Carnaval Experience: Backstage Tour at Samba City with Cocktail

4.6 (288 reviews) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Duration1h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesPortuguese, English, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 30 travelers

Overview

The only backstage tour of the Carioca Carnival, the most famous carnival in the world!

When in Rio, you need to experience Samba! This tour introduces you to the artistry and imagination of Carnival and allows you to discover the backstage of The greatest show on Earth!

Have an unique and authentic experience exploring the backstage, the secrets, the people working and the preparations for the parade, which is also a competition.

During the tour, you will be able to witness the process of construction and production of floats and more than 3000 costumes for the show. This visit includes a guided tour to the factory of the 2022th Carnival champion Samba School, Grande Rio.

Including an exhibition about the history of Samba and Carnival, the tour provides a chance to dress up in authentic parade costumes, experience the samba dance and enjoy a delicious Caipirinha welcome drink! Come visit us!

Options

Tour - Carnaval Experience
Carnaval Experience - Visit Samba city and behind the scene of rio's carnival
Expérience-Carnaval Experience
Recorrido -Carnaval Experience

What's included

  • Rare glimpse at Rio's Carnival backstage
  • Bottled water
  • Professional guide
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Bilingual guide

What to expect

  1. 2h · Admission ticket included
    • Bilingual guide
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    Guided tour to the Grande Rio samba factory – one of the main Samba Schools of the city of Rio de Janeiro 
    •

    Presentation of the explanatory panel: some of the history of samba and the carnival parades
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    Getting in the mood: costume layout to dress and photograph
    •

    Samba Flavor: welcoming caipirinhas
    • Samba Class with a Passista!

    The Tour does not includes transportation. 

    We will meet in the Cidade do Samba (Inside the Samba City complex under the smaller tent in the middle of it).

    To get here:

    There is a VLT (tram) station in front of the main entrance of the City of Samba.

    If You came by UBER or Taxi just ask for the Cidade do Samba.

    Viva o Carnaval!!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The meeting point for the tour is at the Cidade do Samba Square. Upon arrival, look for the Carnaval Experience team, located either in the square or in front of the Grande Rio warehouse, easily recognizable by their colorful shirts.
If you need any assistance, just approach one of our team members.

End point

The meeting point for the tour is at the Cidade do Samba Square. Upon arrival, look for the Carnaval Experience team, located either in the square or in front of the Grande Rio warehouse, easily recognizable by their colorful shirts.
If you need any assistance, just approach one of our team members.

Additional information

  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
  • Dress code is smart casual

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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