Rio Carnival Rehearsal: Samba School, Culture, Traditional Music & Dancing

4.8 (6 reviews) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Duration5h - 6h
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LanguagesPortuguese, English, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

What do you do in Rio in the months leading up to the official carnival parades? To prepare for the showy carnival parades in February, samba schools need a long preparation that starts in June.

Get the feeling of Carnival by taking a guided tour of an exciting rehearsal experiencing the passion that unites all Brazilians. Immerse yourself in one of the most interactive Brazilian cultural expressions with dancing, singing and cheering alongside fans at one of the samba schools warehouses the night away.

Before rehearsal, assimilate into the samba and carnaval culture by joining workshops taking the first steps in the samba dance from professional dancers, and even learn a little how to play the main carnaval instruments from talented musicians.

After the workshops, enjoy the official rehearsal on the court putting into practice what you learned with dancers, drummers and flag bearers.

In addition, learn about the history of samba and the school's community, and its main projects.

What's included

  • VAT, all taxes, handling charges and parking fees.
  • Licensed bilingual tour guide.
  • Transport by fully-equipped vehicles.
  • Entrance fees.
  • Private driver for groups bigger than 3 people, otherwise the guide drives the vehicle themselves.
  • Meals and drinks.
  • Tips. (optional).

What to expect

  1. Quadra Do Salgueiro
    4h · Admission ticket included
    Get a great chance to feel the Carnival passion that unites all Brazilians. Watch the warm-up of the samba parades and be spellbound by the most exciting and flamboyant festivals of the country.

    The Samba School warehouse comes to life with astounding Samba music.

    ✔️Have a reserved table for you and the group.

    ✔️Reception with dancers serving the traditional caipirinha drink.

    ✔️Mingle with carnaval fans and look behind the scenes of it.

    ✔️Have a unique experience and listen to the best samba music taking the first steps engaging yourself in the samba rhythm.

    ✔️Meet very talented artists and experience a different culture.

    ✔️Learn the basic steps with great dancers to take more advantage of the event.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

SOUTH RIO and downtown PICK-UPS

• Pick-ups between 20:00 and 21:00, but we will get in touch with every tourist the date before the tour to arrange a more accurate pick-up time.

"PICK-UPS ARE ON THE FOLLOWING NEIGHBORHOODS:"
• Leblon
• Ipanema
• Copacabana
• Downtown (a few hotels in downtown Rio)
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End of Event

At the end of the event, around 2:00 am, our guide will take you back to your address safely.

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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