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

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Up to 24 hours before the start time
Duration: 5 hours - 6 hours

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

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

What's Not Included

    What's not included
    • Meals and drinks.
    • Tips. (optional).

    Languages spoken by guide

    Portuguese
    English
    Spanish

    Additional information

    Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    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

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