Carnival Backstage Tour - Visit a traditional Samba School

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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

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Overview

Samba is part of Rio de Janeiro’s lifeblood and this tour takes you to a traditional samba school for a behind-the-scenes look at this important cultural aspect. Join a small group and visit the City of Samba, home to several schools, to see where the costumes and giant floats are created. Visit one of the schools and learn about the history of samba, see the workshops, and take a quick samba class.

Get an in-depth look at a cornerstone of Brazilian culture
Enjoy a traditional Brazilian cocktail—the caipirinha
Upgrade to include round-trip transfers from your hotel
A small group means more attention from your guide

What's Included

IN / OUT Transfers (According to the selected option)
Entrance Ticket
Bilingual Guide

Food & Drinks

Meeting and Pickup

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

Pickup points

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Meeting point

Samba City
R. Rivadávia Corrêa, 60 - Santo Cristo, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20220-290, Brazil

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Cidade Do Samba

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Centro (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Infants must sit on laps

Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

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

Reviews

4.7

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Fun experience

Orlaith_B, Aug 2025

A fun day learning about Carnaval. We saw the warehouse, heard about the samba school and their winning year, tried on costumes, learned a little samba and just had a fun time understanding the history and fun (and competition) of this Rio Institution. Highly recommend.