Rio Samba Experience: Behind-the-Scenes of Carnival

Guided Tour Hotel Pick up included
from US$ 83.00 /pp
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Activity Schedule

  • When does it run?

    Wednesday and Saturday 

  • Duration

    Approximately 3.5 hours 

  • Start time

    Hotel pick-ups start 2pm onwards

  • Meeting Point

    Good news! You can get picked up from your hotel, just give us the details at the time of booking.

  • Ending Point

    Same as the start point

Key Highlights

  • Go behind the scenes of Brazil’s famous Carnival!
  • Gain access to the Cidade do Samba and the Academicos da Grande Rio warehouse!
  • Check out float decorations, Carnaval costumes, and much more!
  • Try on an outlandish costume and practice your samba moves!
  • Learn all about Brazil’s rich and lively culture while enjoying a glass of Caipirinha!

Activity Overview

Get an insider’s look at Brazil’s beloved Carnaval during Rio Samba Experience.

During this tour you’ll go behind the scenes at Cidade do Samba’s Academicos da Grande Rio warehouse, where professionals and volunteers prepare for Carnaval year-round! Check out Carnaval floats in the process of being decorated! And, view spectacular costumes to be worn by Carnaval performers. It’s one of the best things to do in Rio de Janeiro if you want a sneak peek at next year’s Carnaval!

Learn all about samba and Brazil’s most famous celebration while sipping on a complimentary glass of a popular, local drink: Caipirinha! Then, try on one of the sparkly, colorful costumes for yourself and practice a few samba moves. Simply let the positive vibes of Carnaval sweep over you as your friendly guide explains the finer points of samba and its role within the Carnaval parade. It’s one of the most exciting things to do in Rio de Janeiro!

What’s Included & Not Included

Inclusions

  • Guided Visit to Grande Rio’s Warehouse
  • Roundtrip transfer to/from most hotels located in Sao Conrado, Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon (South Zone)
  • Professional Tour Guide
  • Drinks (Water and Caipirinha)

Exclusions

  • Food 
  • Gratuities

Important Information

Voucher information: You can show your voucher on your smartphone (But if you’d rather print a copy – that’s fine too!)

Please call our local operator's number on your voucher atleast 24 hours prior to confirm your pick-up time and hotel's location..

Pick up is available from most hotels in the São Conrado, Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabana (South Zone) areas of Rio de Janeiro. If we are not able to pick up from your hotel, an alternate pick-up location will be arranged upon reconfirmation.

Please be ready in your hotel lobby 5 minutes prior to the agreed pick-up time. The guide will come in and call you by name.

Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Bring a bottle of water, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat in case it’s hot.

Guided Tour Instant confirmation E-Voucher Hotel Pick up included
from US$ 83.00 / Person
  • Number of Adults Age 13 and above
  • Child (3-12)
  • Infant (0-2)
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