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Carnaval Experience - Behind the Scenes of Rios Carnival in the City of Samba

4.336 reviews
2 hoursEnglish guide
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$101USD · taxes incl.
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Experience the creation of Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival from an insider’s perspective: visit the City of Samba, enter the Grande Rio’s Samba Factory, learn about the history of Samba and Carnival parades, understand the production of floats and costumes, and feel the samba fever with an authentic carnival costume, a samba class, and a Brazilian welcome drink!

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Duration
2 hours
Operated by
Viator
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// the details
Welcome drink – caipirinha, juice, or water
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Basic samba class
Guided tour with transportation via air-conditioned van
Professional guide with live tour commentary in English and Portuguese (on site only).
Roundtrip transportation from the main hotels in (Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon and Leme) hotels
Costumes to wear and photograph
Food
Gratuities
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please inform the name of your hotel or a nearby location when you call to confirm your reservation.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Children 4 and younger are complimentary, provided they do not occupy a seat
  • This tour operates rain or shine
  • Roundtrip transportation available from South Zone (Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Leme) hotels via air-conditioned van.
  • The tour requires a minimum of two passengers. If there are fewer than two passengers, it may be canceled or rescheduled.
2 hours

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

// operating schedule
Operates
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Departure times
9:45 AM · 3:45 PM
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