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By Expresso Tour

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is P 23,939 per traveler* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travelers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Private guide and pick-up to Carnaval Experience (Samba City).

    When in Rio, you need to experience Samba! This tour will introduce you to the artistry and imagination involved in the creation of Carnival and allow you to discover the behind-the-scenes of the greatest Carnival in the world! You will Have a unique and authentic experience exploring the backstage, the secrets, the people working, and the preparations for the parade.

    During the tour, you will witness the construction and production process of more than 3000 costumes and floats for the Carnival parade. This experience includes a guided tour to the warehouse of the 2022 Carnival champion Samba School, Grande Rio, including exhibition about the history of Samba and the Carnival. This tour also provides a chance to dress up in authentic carnival costumes, experience the samba dance and enjoy a delicious Caipirinha welcome drink.

Activity location

  • Cidade Do Samba
    • Rua Rivadavia Correia 60, Gamboa
    • 20220-290, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Cidade Do Samba
    • Rua Rivadavia Correia 60, Gamboa
    • 20220-290, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Check availability

Up to 4 pax - private group

  • Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes3h 30m
    3h 30m
  • English

Private: In This option the tour and pickup will be 100% private and you can choose one of many different languages we offers.
Pickup included

Price details
P 23,939.15 x 1 TravelerP 23,939.15
Total
Price is P 23,939.15

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Professional guide
  • Inclusions
    Private tour
  • Inclusions
    Entrance fee
  • Inclusions
    Private transportation
  • Inclusions
    Rare glimpse into Rio's Carnival backstage
  • Inclusions
    Alcoholic Beverages

Know before you book

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Cidade Do Samba

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Follow your guide on walking tour of the inner workings of Rio's Carnival parade with this attraction ticket. Take your picture wearing wild costumes, dance in a Samba workshop, and have a cocktail. Discover what goes on backstage at Rio's Carnival with this guided walking tour. Watch as preparations are made for the world's most famous parade with this attraction ticket. Wear some authentic costumes and take a Samba workshop before savoring a cocktail. Be greeted by your guide at Samba City and begin your behind-the-scenes tour. See the carnival factory and find out how the floats and costumes are produced for the parade. Uncover the history of Samba and hear the story of Rio's carnival. Try on some authentic carnival costumes and get some stunning glam shots. Participate in a Samba workshop with a professional dancer from a Samba school. Finish your tour by sipping on a delicious caipirinha, Brazil's national cocktail.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Cidade Do Samba
    • Rua Rivadavia Correia 60, Gamboa
    • 20220-290, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Cidade Do Samba
    • Rua Rivadavia Correia 60, Gamboa
    • 20220-290, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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