Rio: Carnival Backstage Tour at Samba City with Cocktail

4.6156354 out of 5 stars
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4.6156354 out of 5 stars
307 reviews
Rio: Carnival Backstage Tour at Samba City with Cocktail
4.6156354 out of 5 stars
4.6
4.6156354 out of 5 stars
307 reviews

Discover Rio's Carnival backstage during a unique experience. Dress up in authentic parade costumes, experience the samba dance, and enjoy a delicious Caipirinha welcome drink.

About this activity

Cancellation policy
This activity is non-refundable
Duration 1.5 - 4 hours
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Live tour guide
Portuguese, English, Spanish, French, German, Hebrew, Italian
Pickup optional
Your driver will arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled pickup time and will be waiting for you. If you are being picked up from a hotel, please wait in the entrance of the lobby. Please let the activity provider know in advance exactly where to meet you. You can contact the activity provider by phone (or WhatsApp) at +5521967659549 or by email at contato@carnavalexperience.com.br
Small group available

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Andra – Romania

A really nice experience. You learn about the history of the Carnaval and the effort they put to build an amazing show. If you are in Rio, just take 2 hours of your time to go and see this. And the guides are sooo cute and nice. Loved it!

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Daniel – United States

Amazing experience! We weren’t sure what to expect since the meeting point was in the middle of warehouses, but the experience exceeded our expectations. It was very complete—they explained everything about the carnival, and there was dancing, dressing up, and even caipirinhas! A very fun tour!

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Highlights

  • Uncover the secrets of costume and float preparations for the Carnival parade
  • Try on glamorous carnival costumes and get your picture while wearing them
  • Pickup some new moves with a Samba workshop with a professional dancer
  • Hear about the history of Samba and Rio's Carnival from your local guide
  • Refresh yourself with a delicious caipirinha cocktail at the end of your tour

Full description

The only backstage tour of the Carioca Carnival, the most famous carnival in the world!

When in Rio, you need to experience Samba! This tour introduces you to the artistry and imagination of Carnival and allows you to discover the backstage of The greatest show on Earth!

Have an unique and authentic experience exploring the backstage, the secrets, the people working and the preparations for the parade, which is also a competition.

During the tour, you will be able to witness the process of construction and production of floats and more than 3000 costumes for the show. This visit includes a guided tour to the factory of the 2022th Carnival champion Samba School, Grande Rio.

Including an exhibition about the history of Samba and Carnival, the tour provides a chance to dress up in authentic parade costumes, experience the samba dance and enjoy a delicious Caipirinha welcome drink! Come visit us!

Includes

  • Carnival experience ticket
  • Walking tour
  • Bilingual guide
  • Water
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Backstage pass
  • Transportation

Meeting point

Our meeting point is at the City of Samba. The site is a large complex of light brown warehouses, located in Rio de Janeiro’s port region, 200 meters from AquaRio. Come in through the main entrance, located on Binário do Porto Avenue, which is almost in front of the ferris wheel (the Rio Star) and the Cidade do Samba VLT station.  Meet your guide under a smaller tent, in the City of Samba Plaza, the big open area in the middle of the warehouses. Look for the team wearing colorful 'Carnival Experience' shirts. It you are traveling by VLT tram, stop at the Cidade do Samba station By car or on foot use the following search on Waze, Google Maps, UBER or through your Taxi app 'Carnaval Experience' or 'Cidade do Samba' main entrance. If you need to park, parking is paid and on the street at '60 Rivadávia Corrêa.'

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Important information

Not allowed

  • Drones
  • Smoking indoors
  • Photography inside

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Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 307 reviews

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Andra – RomaniaMay 18, 2025 – Verified booking
A really nice experience. You learn about the history of the Carnaval and the effort they put to build an amazing show. If you are in Rio, just take 2 hours of your time to go and see this. And the guides are sooo cute and nice. Loved it!
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Daniel – United StatesMarch 25, 2025 – Verified booking
Amazing experience! We weren’t sure what to expect since the meeting point was in the middle of warehouses, but the experience exceeded our expectations. It was very complete—they explained everything about the carnival, and there was dancing, dressing up, and even caipirinhas! A very fun tour!
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August – CanadaMarch 18, 2025 – Verified booking
We were there on the day of the calculation to determine the parade winning school - this was a really excellent to witness!

Product ID: 410745

Activity provider:JCS CARNAVAL & ART EIRELI EPP

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