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Carnival Backstage Tour - Visit a traditional Samba School

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Carnival Backstage Tour Visit a traditional Samba School

From $28.00

Price varies by group size

Select Date and Travelers

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

  • 2 hours
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Samba is part of Rio de Janeiro’s lifeblood and this tour takes you to a traditional samba school for a behind-the-scenes look at this important cultural aspect. Join a small group and visit the City of Samba, home to several schools, to see where the costumes and giant floats are created. Visit one of the schools and learn about the history of samba, see the workshops, and take a quick samba class.
  • Get an in-depth look at a cornerstone of Brazilian culture
  • Enjoy a traditional Brazilian cocktail—the caipirinha
  • Upgrade to include round-trip transfers from your hotel
  • A small group means more attention from your guide

What's Included

  • IN / OUT Transfers (According to the selected option)
  • Entrance Ticket
  • Bilingual Guide
  • Food & Drinks

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

  • Samba City
    R. Rivadávia Corrêa, 60 - Santo Cristo, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20220-290, Brazil

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Cidade Do Samba

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Centro (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Operated by Tangol

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Lively and informative .
John_J, Jan 2024
Learning the history and the process that goes into the carnival is very interesting. The activities are fun and engaging. .

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