Carnaval Party Tour and Samba Class in Rio with Transfer

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

2 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Offered in: English

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Overview

Looking to experience a dose of Carnaval magic, even if you’re not visiting Rio de Janeiro during the annual festival? This tour offers the perfect introduction. Choose from several start times and travel via air-conditioned vehicle from Copacabana straight to one of the city’s top samba schools. You’ll meet dancers, try on costumes, discover floats, and enjoy a celebratory caipirinha cocktail. Then, learn insider tips during a hands-on samba lesson.

Have the special opportunity to visit one of Rio’s top samba schools
Pick from several start times throughout the day to fit your schedule
Round-trip transit takes all the hassle out of finding your own way there
Learn insider stories and history about Carnaval from your tour guide

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Tour guide
Alcoholic Beverages

01 welcome caipirinha
Quick samba class

For pickup in Barra or Recreio, additional of USD 10 or BRL 40 per person.

Meeting and Pickup

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

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Pickup is available from most hotels in the areas of Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana, Flamengo and Centro. Contact us to adjust the pickup time.

Meeting point

Hotel Rio Othon Palace
Av. Atlântica, 3264 - 5º andar - Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22070-001, Brazil
If you do not contact us to reconfirm pickup time, we assume you will meet us at the Meeting Point at the Front Desk of the Rio Othon Palace (Avenida Atlântica, 3264 - Copacabana).

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Cidade Do Samba

2 hours 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
Reduced mobility or Wheelchair must be informed in advance and it is subject to availability.

ID or copy is mandatory - including children.
Children under the age of 4 are free of charge and they must sit on their parent’s lap in the vehicle.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
For pickup in Barra or Recreio, additional of USD 10 or BRL 40 per person.
Contact us to confirm the pickup time according to hotel location.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

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

Reviews

5.0

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Brilliant fun & interesting

Melanie_H, Oct 2025

Super fun but also really interesting learning about Rio Carnaval. The pick up made things really easy and the lovely lady who took us shared so much extra information about Rio and buildings on the way there and back it was amazing.