- Cidade Do Samba - At the appointed time, your escort will rendezvous with you at your accommodation and transport you to the Carnival Experience in Rio’s central district. Ever wondered how the city’s most famous festivity is orchestrated? We’re about to uncover that.
We’ll explore the behind-the-scenes areas of the Rio de Janeiro carnival, the zones typically off-limits to spectators. Within these spaces, we’ll witness the creation of the intricate attire showcased in the processions. Additionally, we’ll observe the intricacies of the parade floats that make their way down the Marquês de Sapucaà sambadrome.
- Samba City - Attendees will engage with various Afro-Brazilian beats such as Ijexá, Coco, Jongo, Samba-de-roda, and acquire samba moves from adept dancers. They will also receive an introduction to playing a traditional carnival percussion instrument, in a workshop conducted by the youth and children from the Grande Rio Samba School.
- Cidade Do Samba - Subsequently, we’ll proceed to the exhibition space to delve into the saga of samba and the Carioca carnival, a tradition spanning over a hundred years. As we tour this unique location, we’ll be enveloped by the sense of camaraderie and passion that permeates Carnival. It’s no wonder this spectacle is regarded not just as a celebration, but as a cultural phenomenon.
The journey continues to a backstage dressing area, where you’ll get the chance to don some of Rio’s festive carnival garb. To complete this adventure, a samba professional will provide a brief dance tutorial - let’s hit the dance floor!
To conclude, we’ll savor a tasty caipirinha and, after ninety minutes of exploring the backstage realms, we’ll wrap up this remarkable excursion.
- Professional licensed private tour guide.
- Guided tour of the Acadêmicos da Grande Rio.
- Complimentary hotel, airport, or port pick-up and drop-off service within Rio de Janeiro City.
- Interactive Dance, Percussion and Music Workshop.
- Comfortable transport in a fully-equipped vehicle.
- Learn Samba with professional dancers.
- Enjoy a refreshing welcome caipirinha.
- Dress up and take photos in vibrant costumes.
- Private driver for larger groups (over 4 people); otherwise, the guide is also the driver.
- Tips. (optional)
Learn more about the Rio Carnival visitation areas that the public is normally allowed to visit. Dress up in costumes, learn about Afro-Brazilian rhythms, the basics of samba from the dancers and the history of samba, play carnival percussion instruments, see floats, taste a caipirinha and much more.
After pickup at your place, your guide takes you to explore the Carnaval Factory for a behind-the-scenes look.
In this warehouse, see how the showy costumes used in the parades are made. Admire the details of the floats that parade through the sambadrome.
Then, head to the exhibition hall to learn about the history of samba and the carioca carnival, celebrated for over a century. During the visit, feel the atmosphere of union and emotion that is felt during Carnival.
Continue to the backstage dressing rooms, where you’ll have the opportunity to try on some costumes. Professional dancers and musicians will give brief samba and instrument lessons before enjoying a delicious caipirinha.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
