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Carnival at Backstage Plus Dance and Instrument Workshops: Private Group Package

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • 3 to 4 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Not everyone gets to say they’ve been backstage at one of the world’s most famous carnivals. Get your exclusive access behind the scenes and learn about Afro-Brazilian rhythms while trying your hand at the percussion instruments. Perfect for visitors looking to let their hair down and get a local’s experience of the carnival fun.
  • Costumes are provided so you can get that iconic holiday photo
  • Learn about how the costumes are made and their cultural significance
  • Lose yourself in the iconic atmosphere and emotion of the carnival
  • Get a hands on samba and percussion instrument lesson

What's Included

  • Hotel, airport or port pick-up and drop-off. (Within Rio de Janeiro City)
  • Guided tour of the Acadêmicos da Grande Rio.
  • Private driver for groups bigger 4 people, otherwise the guide drives the vehicle themselves.
  • Dance, Percussion and Music Workshop
  • Costumes to wear and photograph.
  • Samba class with a professional dancers.
  • Professional licensed private tour guide.
  • Transport by fully-equipped vehicle.
  • Welcome caipirinha.
  • Tips. (optional)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

PICK-UP INFORMATION: • Wherever place you specify at the time of the booking. As it’s a private tour, you choose the best pick-up point that suits your needs as long as it's within the city of Rio. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - DROP-OFF INSTRUCTIONS: • Wherever place you specify at the time of the booking. As it’s a private tour, you choose the best drop-off point that suits your needs as long as it's within the city of Rio. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - HOTEL PICK-UP INSTRUCTIONS: • As soon as the tour guide arrives at your hotel, they get the front desk to call you in the room in case you are not at the lobby. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - AIRPORTS / PORT ARRIVAL INSTRUCTIONS: • Once you have arrived at the airport there will be a member of our staff waiting for you at the arrivals area holding a clear sign with your name on it, they will then escort you to your waiting private transfer vehicle.

Itinerary

1

Cidade Do Samba

45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

2

Samba City

40 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

3

Cidade Do Samba

45 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Infant seats available
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

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

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From $989.00

per group (up to 9)

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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