Parade in Rio Carnival with Costume and Roundtrip Transfer

5.0 (1 reviews) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Duration4h
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Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Join the world’s biggest Carnival Parade in Rio de Janeiro! This spectacular event is a thrilling competition between Samba Schools, each showcasing a year’s worth of preparation, passion, and performance. We offer you a once-in-a-lifetime chance to be part of the parade—wearing an authentic, tailor-made costume crafted by a Samba School. Our team assists you in getting ready, and then you’ll march through the Sambadrome, feeling the electric energy of Carnival from the inside. After the parade, we’ll take you back to your hotel. If your luggage allows, you can even take your dazzling costume home as a unique souvenir. Please note that Carnival dates vary each year, so plan accordingly for this unforgettable experience.

What's included

  • Possibility to take the costume home (if you have space in your luggage).
  • Assistance with putting on the costume.
  • Round-trip transfer (hotel ↔ Sambadrome).
  • Original, tailor-made costume created by a samba school.
  • Drink and Food
  • There is no pickup service for Recreio and Barra.

What to expect

  1. Sambodromo da Marques de Sapucai
    4h · Admission ticket not included
    The Marquês de Sapucaí, also known as the Sambadrome, is the heart of Rio de Janeiro’s world-famous Carnival Parade. Designed by renowned architect Oscar Niemeyer, this iconic venue stretches for 700 meters and hosts the vibrant competition between Rio’s top Samba Schools. With grandstands on both sides and a central runway for the parades, the Sambadrome becomes a stage for breathtaking costumes, powerful drumming, and dazzling performances that captivate thousands of spectators. It’s not just a parade—it’s a celebration of Brazilian culture, passion, and rhythm. Open year-round, the Sambadrome also functions as a cultural space and event venue. But during Carnival, it transforms into the most exhilarating and colorful arena in the world. Whether you’re watching from the stands or dancing in costume down the runway, the Marquês de Sapucaí offers an unforgettable and immersive experience in the heart of Rio’s Carnival.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

The driver will pick you up directly at your hotel and will go to the front desk to look for you by the name provided in the reservation. Please be ready at the scheduled time to ensure a smooth service.
There is no pickup service for Recreio and Barra.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Tickets to watch the parade (as a spectator) are not included.
  • Carnival dates change every year, so it's important to check the calendar when planning your trip.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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