Parade in Rio Carnival with Costume and Roundtrip Transfer

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Parade in Rio Carnival with Costume and Roundtrip Transfer

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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.

Activity location

Sambodromo da Marques de Sapucai
- Rua Marques de Sapucai
- 202220006, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Meeting/Redemption Point

Sambodromo da Marques de Sapucai
- Rua Marques de Sapucai
- 202220006, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Check availability

Sorry this activity isn't available on Wed, Aug 12

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What's included, what's not

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.

Know before you book

- 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.

Activity itinerary

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.

Location

Activity location

Sambodromo da Marques de Sapucai
- Rua Marques de Sapucai
- 202220006, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Meeting/Redemption Point

Sambodromo da Marques de Sapucai
- Rua Marques de Sapucai
- 202220006, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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