- Quadra Do Salgueiro - The backbone of the wild celebration known as Carnival lies in Rio’s samba schools, where dancers rehearse all year, with Olympics-level dedication, for the big performance and competition in the Sambadrome. When these practices are open to the public, the locals flock to the school courtyards to sing and dance into the wee hours of the morning.
Consider yourself one when you head from your hotel to one of the most popular of the upwards of 100 samba schools in Rio, for a vibrant showcase of Afro-Brazilian culture and music.
Enter Salgueiro to find a packed courtyard with the band in the center. If you’d like to purchase a snack or drink, mosey over to one of the food stalls around the dance floor. You’ll have access to a group table where you can sit down to eat, drink or take a break until it’s time get up for more singing and dancing to traditional samba songs.
When your high-spirited night winds down, enjoy transport back to your hotel in the early morning hours.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Tour with a professional guide
- Reserved group table
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
If you can’t attend Rio’s famous Carnival, don’t worry. You can still experience a vibrant samba school where they prepare year-round for this iconic parade. Spend your evening at Academicos do Salgueiro’s courtyard, dancing to some of the finest Afro-Brazilian samba tunes. An experienced guide will acquaint you with everything about samba schools before you join Rio’s locals on the dance floor. This high-energy evening of samba music and dancing also offers a round-trip hotel transport.
- Minimum age is 14 years
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
