Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Rio is internationally recognized for its grandiose Carnival Parade and Samba. But only a few people really know how the parades are made.
With this tour, you will get to know the origins of this world known festivity, visiting the Sambadrome ; the revitalized port area where the samba has its roots, the charming port area neighborhood of Morro da Conceição an old hidden historical area nowadays full of artists and ateliers; the historical site Pedra do Sal, where the samba started, familiarize yourself with the African-Brazilian culture, the period of slavery and all the pillars that have supported the modern day Carnival.
Undoubtedly the highlight of the tour is the visit to a samba school atelier, where you can experience how the carnival in Rio is being done behind the scenes. The impressive and gigantic work of designing and building all the magnificent floats that will be used in the famous parade at the Sambadrome during carnival.
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Air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance fee to a Carnaval Atelier
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Hotels and accommodation at Zona Sul area of Rio
Traveler pickup
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro - State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Sambodromo da Marques de Sapucai, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil The big carnaval stadium. Here is where the big parade happens! 30 minutes
Pedra do Sal, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Where the world known samba music has been created. Special area related to the afro-brazilian culture. 30 minutes
Morro da Conceicao, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Historical area, related to the afro brazilian culture. 30 minutes
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Tracey_B
29 Dec 2019
We were very lucky to have a great guide called Rita. She was wonderful, spoke great English and took us right through the full history of Samba and all the delights of Carnival!
A great tour and we loved every minute of it !
This tour in
Rio de Janeiro
is organized by
Bravietour Incoming Tour Operator
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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