Attend the Ginga Tropical Show, a dance and music that allows you to learn about Brazil's vibrant history and culture through its traditional music and dance. During this show, see talented performers dance the lambada, samba and bossa nova dressed in outrageous Carnival costumes. Hear folklore from around the diverse country, live drumming and the Brazilian martial art: capoeira.

Entrance ticket to Ginga Tropical Show
Performance of authentic Brazilian music and dance styles, including samba, bossa nova and lambada
Experience the vitality of Carnival with dancers, festive costumes and live drumming
Enjoy traditional dances and see reenactments of folklore and rituals from various regions of Brazil
Talk with a knowledgeable guide about the role of the social dance hall in Rio's history
Pickup and drop-off from centrally located Rio de Janeiro hotels

What's Included

Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected) to Most Hotels in Rio's South Zone
Ticket to Tropical Carnival Show

Gratuities
Food and Beverages

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

* Roundtrip transfer to/from most hotels located in Sao Conrado, Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon * Please wait for your guide in the hotel lobby of your selected hotel 10 minutes before pick up time. If your hotel is not listed, contact us so we can inform you the closest pick up location and time

What To Expect

Following pickup at your hotel in Rio de Janeiro, travel Ginga Tropical Show venue.

During the Ginga Tropical Show, you'll see dancers perform bossa nova, samba and a variety of other musical and dance styles found in Brazil. The cast of dancers and musicians will perform the dance of forró, the sultry lambada and athletic displays of capoeira. Learn through music and dance tales of folklore from the Amazon, the Pampas, Lapa, as well as the mystic rituals of Bahia. When dancers appear in outrageous Carnival costumes and shake their hips to the beat of the live drums, that can only mean one thing: it's time for you to get up and dance, too.

At the conclusion of the show, enjoy drop-off at your Rio hotel.

Optional Upgrade: Brazilian Barbecue Dinner Sit down for a delicious buffet dinner, including a variety of barbecued meats, local specialties, seafood, and salads. Dessert and drinks are available for purchase.

Teatro Fashion Mall

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate

The specific departure time for this tour will be determined upon reconfirmation.
Minimum age of 6 years to participate in the Show
For the "ticket only" option, passengers should go to a ticket office with the reservation name and voucher number for their ticket pick-up. Address: Fashion Mall theather - Estr. da Gávea, 899 - São Conrado, Rio de Janeiro
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers

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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Reviews

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Bonita_L, Mar 2024

I loved the audience participation! The dance, the rhythm, the culture the drummers were absolutely incredible

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Carol_C, Mar 2024

We absolutely LOVED this show! Lots of history and culture all wrapped in an hour and a half. Our guide Luis was amazing, he let us know exactly what we saw and we understood what the different parts of Brazil had to offer. Our driver Victor was great as well, and the night was one to remember. We will be back & recommending this show to friends and family that come to Rio!

Bad

Ronald_B, Feb 2024

Viator misled me as to what I had purchased. We did not need the supper especially as in Brasil lunch is the big dinner. Grayline informed the day before that I did not have to and from transporation. I coyld not buy oickup and return theough them . The teatro is in a very dangerous part of Rio for tourist. No taxi stand. My Brazilian friends advisex me as a tourist not to go. I therefore wasred my $ as Viator would not provide a solution.

Great show, amazing cast, vibrant music!

Max_S, Jan 2024

A great show with regional Brazilian dances and performances, the cast was excellent! The performers and the show as a whole deserve a much better theater, with better acoustics and A/C.

Wonderfull

Gissella_G, Dec 2023

The capoeira dance, the all different kind of dances and the moment the dancers invited yo dance people with them

No pickup, no show

HansGeorg_K, Oct 2023

There was no pickup so no show. My wife cried. Complain was without success. After long discussion, portal wants to check refund. Better do not book. It is a waist of money and unprofessional treatment which only causes disappointment on a holiday of Rio de Janeiro. Sorry to say so.

Ginga show

Antonella_D, Oct 2023

The show was very intensive and nice. We had a very wonderful time. And the pick up was very well organized . .

Perfect Ending To An Awesome Vacation

Julia_L, Aug 2023

The perfect ending of my two weeks vacation in Rio. This show is a must see when you visit Ruo. High energy from start to finish. The tour guide was very accommodating and looked out for me and the van ride was very comfortable.

Good night out

Karoly_S, Jul 2023

About the ride: everything went smoothly. The only thing was that booking said 8PM, then te confirmation said that pick up time is 7:50. It would have been useful to point out that the show starts at 9:30, so not to worry if we make it on time. Ends at 11 with everyone invited on stage. The show is in a small theater in a mall. High energy, quite entertaining. Lots of chance for audience participation, if you don't join in, you miss half the fun

10 out of 10!

Jay_C, Jul 2023

The whole show was high energy and entertaining. The dancers were very engaging and definitely a must while visiting Rio!

Exciting and Enlightening

Jose_M, May 2023

Show was lively, colorful and vibrant demonstrating the music culture of Brazil and its different regions

A great fun show!

Claire_L, Apr 2023

Transportation was reliable but between operator and Viator there is still a confusion. Diner is not offered and Not an option. We expect a partial refund. Not certain why it is still offered. Otherwise show was a lot of fun, well put together and a great variety of performance representing all pets of Brésil. And pick up and drop off very realiable and informative.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Dear Customer. Thanks a lot for the review. We are glad that you liked the tour. we will refund you for the dinner. Could you please request throught Viator as this would be the correct procedure. Please count on us on future trips. Thanks.

Excellent!

Marzia_C, Apr 2023

Very good Brazilian dance showing many parts of the whole country. Both the musicians and the dancers were excellent!

Response from Host, Apr 2023