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Carnaval Party Tour and Samba Class in Rio with Transfer

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Offered in: English

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.

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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

1

Cidade Do Samba

2 hours 30 minutesAdmission 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

Cancellation Policy

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

Reviews

5.0
based on 1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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.

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