Rio de Janeiro Carnaval Experience Backstage Tour at Samba City with Cocktail
by Carnaval Experience
Choose from 4 available options
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.R$300Overview
This 90-minute tour in Rio de Janeiro takes visitors backstage at Samba City, also known as Cidade do Samba, the main complex where preparations for the Rio Carnaval take place. The tour is led by a bilingual guide and starts under the smaller tent in the middle of the complex. It begins with an exhibition panel that explains the history of samba and the Carnaval parades. Visitors then tour the Grande Rio samba factory, home to the 2022 Carnaval champion samba school, where they observe the production of floats and more than 3,000 costumes used in the Carnaval competition. Participants have the chance to try on authentic parade costumes and take photos. The tour also includes a samba dance lesson taught by a passista, a professional samba dancer. A welcome caipirinha cocktail and bottled water are provided during the visit. Transportation to Samba City is not included, but the location can be reached by tram (VLT) or taxi. The dress code is smart casual. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and the minimum drinking age for alcoholic beverages is 18 years.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Grande Rio Samba Factory
The tour features a bilingual guide who leads visitors through the Grande Rio samba factory, one of Rio's main samba schools and the 2022 Carnival champion. The visit includes an exhibition panel covering the history of samba and Carnival parades. Guests can try on parade costumes and have photos taken. A caipirinha cocktail is offered as a welcome drink. The tour also includes a samba dance class taught by a passista. Transportation is not included. The meeting point is inside the Samba City complex under the smaller tent, which can be reached by tram (VLT) or taxi.
120 min
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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Rio de Janeiro Carnaval Experience Backstage Tour at Samba City with Cocktail
by Carnaval Experience
Choose from 4 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.R$300Overview
This 90-minute tour in Rio de Janeiro takes visitors backstage at Samba City, also known as Cidade do Samba, the main complex where preparations for the Rio Carnaval take place. The tour is led by a bilingual guide and starts under the smaller tent in the middle of the complex. It begins with an exhibition panel that explains the history of samba and the Carnaval parades. Visitors then tour the Grande Rio samba factory, home to the 2022 Carnaval champion samba school, where they observe the production of floats and more than 3,000 costumes used in the Carnaval competition. Participants have the chance to try on authentic parade costumes and take photos. The tour also includes a samba dance lesson taught by a passista, a professional samba dancer. A welcome caipirinha cocktail and bottled water are provided during the visit. Transportation to Samba City is not included, but the location can be reached by tram (VLT) or taxi. The dress code is smart casual. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and the minimum drinking age for alcoholic beverages is 18 years.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Grande Rio Samba Factory
The tour features a bilingual guide who leads visitors through the Grande Rio samba factory, one of Rio's main samba schools and the 2022 Carnival champion. The visit includes an exhibition panel covering the history of samba and Carnival parades. Guests can try on parade costumes and have photos taken. A caipirinha cocktail is offered as a welcome drink. The tour also includes a samba dance class taught by a passista. Transportation is not included. The meeting point is inside the Samba City complex under the smaller tent, which can be reached by tram (VLT) or taxi.
120 min
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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.