Carnival Backstage Tour - Visit a traditional Samba School
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Price from
- $33 / person
- Location
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 · 3 reviews
- Languages
- PT, EN, ES
- Group
- Small group, up to 20
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Tangol
Description
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.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sat
- Start times
- 9 times a day, 9:00 AM–4:30 PM
- Next available
- Mon, Oct 12
- Adult (ages 11+)
- $33
- Child (ages 6–10)
- $21
- Infant (ages 0–5)
- Free
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $189.
Out at sunset: the 4:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 6:00 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 10.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Cidade Do Samba
Cidade do Samba
Centro
Centro do Rio de Janeiro
What's included
Included
IN / OUT Transfers (According to the selected option)
Entrance Ticket
Bilingual Guide
Not included
Food & Drinks
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.7
3 reviews
How it compares in Rio de Janeiro
- Starting price $33 is 59% below the typical $81 for tours of similar length in Rio de Janeiro
Excurgo comparison of 1,665 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Carnival Backstage Tour - Visit a traditional Samba School take?
Carnival Backstage Tour - Visit a traditional Samba School lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
How much does Carnival Backstage Tour - Visit a traditional Samba School cost?
Prices start at $33 per person for this Rio de Janeiro experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $189. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Carnival Backstage Tour - Visit a traditional Samba School run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, with 9 departures a day between 9:00 AM and 4:30 PM.
How much does Carnival Backstage Tour - Visit a traditional Samba School cost for children?
Children aged 6–10 pay from $21, adults from $33. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Carnival Backstage Tour - Visit a traditional Samba School for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Pickup points include Hotel Pouso Real.
What languages is Carnival Backstage Tour - Visit a traditional Samba School offered in?
The experience is available in PT, EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Specialized infant seats are available
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Carnival Backstage Tour - Visit a traditional Samba School worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 3 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Tangol.
Reviews(3)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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