Carnival Backstage Tour: Explore Production of Floats and Costumes at Samba Schools in Rio
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Go behind the scenes of Rio's Carnival and explore the production of floats and costumes at Samba schools. Discover the secrets of design and construction, try on authentic costumes, learn samba steps, and enjoy a caipirinha drink.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Cidade Do Samba - Cidade do Samba
  • Centro - Centro do Rio de Janeiro
What's Included
  • IN / OUT Transfers (According to the selected option)
  • Entrance Ticket
  • Bilingual Guide
What's Not Included
  • Food & Drinks
Additional Information

We will visit the City of Samba, a large complex of barracks that are destined for the Samba Schools of the Special Group of Rio de Janeiro and where the giant floats and colorful costumes are built.

Next, we will enter the Scholars of the Grande Rio see the secrets that are revealed only during the Carnival parade: How is made the production of floats and costumes. You will understand the concepts and work involved during the design process.

In the colorful showroom, we will learn more about the emergence of samba, its customs, and the origin of samba school parades. Let’s pick one of the many legitimate carnival costumes to wear and photograph. Then we will have a dance class where we will learn some samba steps.

To end the tour we will try a caipirinha, a typical Brazilian drink made of cachaça and lemon.

Location
Samba City
Rua Rivadávia Corrêa
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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John_j
Jan 18, 2024
Lively and informative . - Learning the history and the process that goes into the carnival is very interesting. The activities are fun and engaging. .
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