Private Carnival Behind-the-Scenes Tour with Samba Lesson

Tour duration: 1.5 hours

Bilingual tour in different languages

Samba class with dancer

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the tour

Pricing

05 People - Private Group: R$ 850.00

10 People - Private Group: R$ 1,100.00

15 People - Private Group: R$ 1,650.00

Enjoy a private experience, exploring behind the scenes, the secrets, the people at work and the preparations for the show.

When in Rio, you have to experience Samba! This tour showcases the artistry and imagination that goes into creating Carnival and allows you to go behind the scenes of the greatest show on Earth!

During the tour, you'll witness the construction and production of floats and over 3,000 costumes for the show. There's also a guided tour of the warehouse of the 2022 Carnival champion samba school, Grande Rio.

The tour includes an exhibition on the history of Samba and Carnival. At the end, don't miss the chance to dress up in exclusive parade costumes, samba, and enjoy a delicious caipirinha!

Come and visit us!

WHAT WILL WE DO?

PRIVATE guided tour of the Acadêmicos da Grande Rio warehouse – One of the main Samba Schools in the City of Rio de Janeiro (30 min).
Exhibition room: a little about the history of samba and carnival parades (20 min).
Getting into the mood: arranging costumes to wear and photograph (20 min).
Flavor of Samba: welcome caipirinha (10 min).
Samba class with one of our dancers! (10 min).

Location and How to Get There

Location:

Samba City, Grande Rio shed, Port Zone, Rio de Janeiro.

Meeting point:

Underneath the smaller tent in the Samba City square, look for our guide and production team, who will be dressed in colorful Carnaval Experience shirts.

How to get there? Check out the options:

With VLT: There is a VLT station (TRAM) in front of the main entrance of Cidade do Samba Station name: Cidade do Samba.

By car or on foot using apps like Waze, Google Maps, UBER or Taxi: just ask: Carnaval Experience or Cidade do Samba, main entrance.

If you need to park: parking is paid at Rua Rivadávia Corrêa, nº 60 (Note: Parking is not under our control and we are not responsible for its schedule and / or operating policy).

Note: Traffic in the city center can be very intense. Try to arrive a few minutes early to avoid being late.

Experiência incrível! Flávia é uma excelente guia. Tive uma experiência em família maravilhosa, Super recomendo… Vale cada segundo.

Experiência sensacional, conhecer a história e como tudo é feito para que nós possamos admirar o grande espetáculo é muito legal. Parabéns a guia Laís.

Um lugar espetacular onde você consegue viver um pouco da realidade do Carnaval com direito a samba e fantasia. Muito bom, vale o passeio.

A experiência foi maravilhosa! Nossa guia Laís foi extremamente simpática e alegre! Em cada detalhe da história e do espaço é perceptível o carinho e dedicação da escola! Amei e super recomendo para turistas e cariocas que querem conhecer um pouquinho mais de perto a casa de uma escola de samba!

Uma experiência única, contato com os bastidores do maior carnaval do mundo, as outras agremiações deveriam adotar isso também, parabéns a G.R.E.S Grande Rio, por proporcionar isso! E principalmente pela formação e oportunidade para as crianças da comunidade!

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Important informations

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Reservation and cancellation policy

Regular tour tickets must be canceled more than 48 hours in advance. Cancellations made less than 48 hours in advance will not be refunded.
In case of a no-show, there will be no refunds. Regular tour tickets, except for private tours, can be used on other dates within 30 days, subject to availability.

To participate in the tour, you must present the printed or virtual ticket along with the relevant verification documents listed on the experience page.

Tour Engagement and Safety Rules

Any type of interference with Grande Rio, LIESA or any other samba school is not allowed.

Entry to other sheds in Samba City is prohibited. Please respect the work of all schools and the carnival.

It is essential to pay attention and comply with the guidelines of the guides and producers.

It is extremely forbidden to touch costumes, floats or any material inside the Grande Rio shed that has not been previously authorized by the Carnaval Experience team.

Smoking is prohibited during the visit to the shed.

Due to the secrets of the carnival, it is extremely forbidden to take photos of the preparations for the carnival without receiving prior authorization from the Carnival Experience team.

Our guides and producers will always explain where you can photograph.

It is recommended to come with closed shoes, and not flip flops.

Important: People with respiratory problems or sensitivity to strong smells, please consult the Carnaval Experience team before purchasing and reserving your ticket. In the production of the carnival, we use industrial chemicals with strong smells.

Required Documentation and Information

Wheelchair accessibility.

Children must be accompanied by an adult
Children 5 years and under are free.

This tour operates rain or shine.

Accessible for strollers.

Babies must remain in the lap.

Adult admission:

Available to all visitors. No document presentation is required.

Brazilian adult ticket:

Valid for born or residents of Brazilian states.

It is necessary to present an official document with photo, such as:

Identity

Passport

driving license

Student ID

Birth certificate

Carioca Ticket:

Valid for those born or living in the state of Rio de Janeiro.
January.

For those born in the state of Rio de Janeiro, it is necessary to present one of the documents below:

Identity

Passport

driving license

Student ID

Birth certificate

For residents of the state of Rio de Janeiro, it is necessary
present proof of residence for the last 3 months along with one of the documents listed above.

Observation
1: Proof of residence must be in the name of the ticket holder.

Observation
2: Proof of residence is only valid for spouse and children.

Half-price ticket:

Valid for people aged from 06 to 11 years, students and over 60 years.

For use of the tariff, it is necessary to present an official document with a photo, such as:

Identity

Passport

driving license

Student ID

Birth certificate

Elderly Person's Card

Free admission: