Carnaval Experience: Backstage Tour at Samba City with Cocktail

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Up to 24 hours before the start time
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Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

The only backstage tour of the Carioca Carnival, the most famous carnival in the world!

When in Rio, you need to experience Samba! This tour introduces you to the artistry and imagination of Carnival and allows you to discover the backstage of The greatest show on Earth!

Have an unique and authentic experience exploring the backstage, the secrets, the people working and the preparations for the parade, which is also a competition.

During the tour, you will be able to witness the process of construction and production of floats and more than 3000 costumes for the show. This visit includes a guided tour to the factory of the 2022th Carnival champion Samba School, Grande Rio.

Including an exhibition about the history of Samba and Carnival, the tour provides a chance to dress up in authentic parade costumes, experience the samba dance and enjoy a delicious Caipirinha welcome drink! Come visit us!

What's included

  • Rare glimpse at Rio's Carnival backstage
  • Bottled water
  • Professional guide
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Bilingual guide

Tour available in your selected language

Portuguese
English
French
Spanish

Additional information

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Location

Ticket pick-up point

Carnaval Experience, Entrada Principal da, Cidade do Samba, RJ, 22132-503
• For any assistance on the day of your tour, please reach out to us via WhatsApp at: +55 21 96765-9549 • Meeting Point: Under the smaller tent in the Samba City square, look for our guide and staff, who will be wearing colorful Carnaval Experience shirts. • Dress code is smart casual • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • If you will not be arriving at your destination within the specified reconfirmation period, please reconfirm with the local service provider prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.

Departure point

Cidade do Samba, Cidade do Samba, RJ
Samba City is a big complex of warehouses with brown color located 100 meters from AquaRio. Please enter from the main entrance on Binário do Porto avenue. We will meet inside the Samba City under the smaller tent in the middle of it - look for guid with Carnaval Experience colorful T-shiert.

End point

Cidade do Samba, Cidade do Samba, RJ

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