Rundturer erbjuds från onsdag till söndag, och kvällens föreställning äger rum på torsdagar kl. Inträde till Cidade do Sambo är cirka 10 dollar för den vanliga turnén och cirka 40 dollar för kvällsshowen full av kostymer, musik och dans.
You can find Samba City between the Morro do Pinto hill and Avenida Rodrigues Alves, close to the old warehouses (Armazéns 10 and 11). If you’re taking the metro, Samba City has its own stop on the blue metro line 1.
Samba City is open Tuesday through Saturday, from mid-morning to early evening. It’s closed during Rio’s Carnival week, typically held towards the end of February, when the samba schools are performing.
While Samba City offers a backstage look at the preparations for Rio Carnaval, there’s nothing quite like witnessing the real thing–hailed as one of the most extravagant celebrations in the world. It’s typically held towards the end of February, and you can book front-row seats in advance to secure the best spots to watch the samba schools in all their glory.
