Carnaval Experience - Behind the Scenes of Rios Carnival in the City of Samba

4.3 (36 reviews) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Duration2h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesPortuguese, English
Group sizeUp to 45 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Experience the creation of Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival from an insider’s perspective: visit the City of Samba, enter the Grande Rio’s Samba Factory, learn about the history of Samba and Carnival parades, understand the production of floats and costumes, and feel the samba fever with an authentic carnival costume, a samba class, and a Brazilian welcome drink!

What's included

  • Welcome drink – caipirinha, juice, or water
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Basic samba class
  • Guided tour with transportation via air-conditioned van
  • Professional guide with live tour commentary in English and Portuguese (on site only).
  • Roundtrip transportation from the main hotels in (Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon and Leme) hotels
  • Costumes to wear and photograph
  • Food
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Cidade Do Samba
    10m
    Visit the City of Samba, the headquarters of the most important Samba Schools in Rio de Janeiro.
  2. 1h 20m · Admission ticket included
    Enter the Grande Rio Samba Factory and discover the behind the scenes of Rio's Carnival scene. See the production of floats and costumes, the exhibition room, wear and photograph authentic costumes from previous editions and try some basic samba steps.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Hotels in Leme.

Meeting point

Hotels in Leblon.

Meeting point

Hotels in Ipanema.

Meeting point

Hotels in Copacabana.

End point

Hotels in Leme.

End point

Hotels in Leblon.

End point

Hotels in Ipanema.

End point

Hotels in Copacabana.

Pickup details

Hotel pickup and drop-off from a list of hotels in South Zone. No pickup from hostels or B&B’s
Departure Point: Hotels in Rio de Janeiro's South Zone (Copacabana, Leme, Ipanema and Leblon).
Return point: Hotels in Rio de Janeiro's South Zone (Copacabana, Leme, Ipanema and Leblon).
Pick up from the hotel takes place before the start time of the activity. If you do not receive confirmation of your departure time, please contact us.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please inform the name of your hotel or a nearby location when you call to confirm your reservation.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Children 4 and younger are complimentary, provided they do not occupy a seat
  • This tour operates rain or shine
  • Roundtrip transportation available from South Zone (Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Leme) hotels via air-conditioned van.
  • The tour requires a minimum of two passengers. If there are fewer than two passengers, it may be canceled or rescheduled.

Cancellation policy

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

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