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Samba Soul Tour

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Let's walk through the history of Samba, following the steps of this rhythm symbol of Rio cultural identity, icon of local african heritage and afro-brazilian resistance. Visiting the main cultural spots in Cinelandia and the Mauá Square, we talk about how the Portuguese culture developed carnival as a political party and samba as a afro-brazilian identity. Walk with us through the Portuary Zone to see the biggest open-air street art gallery and learn about cultural resistance at Pedra do Sal, icon of africanity in Rio. Let yourself vibrate with Carnival magic doing some steps and taking pictures with the colorful costumes at City of Samba, headquarters of the Samba Schools. The main idea is that you enjoy the stories that made Samba the soul of our lovely city. We want you to feel safe, confident and relaxed while we are going through the downtown area of the marvelous city.
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  • TRAM tickets
  • City of Samba tickets
  • Lunch
  • Private transportation
Departure Point

Praça Mauá, 5 - Centro, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20081-240, Brazilië

Return Details

Largo São Francisco da Prainha - Saúde, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20081-261, Brazil There are many bars, taxis and ubers in this area. VLT Station: Museum Stop

  • Museu de Arte do Rio - MAR, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    Meeting point for the group. We went up to the museum terrace to have a panoramic view of Praça Mauá and Guanabara Bay. The museum is closed on Mondays.
    30 minutes
  • Maua Square, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    Plaza Mauá marks the beginning of Avenida Rio Branco avenue and also of the Port Region. From 1910 on, with the inauguration of Porto do Rio ("Rio's Port"), it began an important place to welcome ships and brought tourists to the city. Around the square there are important buildings, such as the Rio Art Museum (MAR) and the Museum of Tomorrow, as well as the Night building, the first skyscraper of the city, built in 1930.
    30 minutes
  • Orla Prefeito Luiz Paulo Conde, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    On the VLT (Tram) trip from Praça Mauá to Cidade do Samba, we can see the old docks and the street art gallery on Orla Conde / Olympic Boulevard.
    30 minutes
  • Orla Pref. Luiz Paulo Conde - Centro, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20081, Brazil
    One of the largests graphites panels stared the world, according to the Guinness World Record, is the new tourist attraction in Rio de Janeiro was inspired by the Olympic rings representing the five continents and received the name of "ethnic groups". The art is signed by Eduardo Kobra.
    30 minutes
  • Cidade Do Samba, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    Following the same exploratory tour, the Carnival Experience, promoted by Grande Rio Samba School, opens the workshop for visitors who want to know a little more about the creation and production of the parade, long before it takes place at Marquês de Sapucaí Sambadrome. This unique experience shows how the allegories and customs of the school are produced, the carnivalesque designs, how the customs and the assembly of the big cars are done by hand, and shows up close the hard work of the professionals involved in the production of a parade
    60 minutes
  • Pedra do Sal, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    Pedra do Sal, at Conceição hill, makes part of the region historically known as small Africa, that stretched from around Plaza Mauá to Cidade Nova. On the backyard, it has happened the rural samba, played with the hands, with tambourine, plate and knifes; and dancing with tap dancing, sieved and "umbigadas". It was there that was born the urban carioca samba, that came from "popular samba" and old ranches of the carnival.
    20 minutes
  • Largo São Francisco da Prainha - Saúde, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20081-261, Brazil
    We finish our tour celebrating black women and their role in samba music and afro Brazilian dance. At Largo da Prainha, you can grab a snack and some refreshments and get in the mood to join Pedra do Sal "roda de samba", living an authentic experience of Rio.
    30 minutes
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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 good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • 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.
lisalisa6000
31 Mar 2020
This tour definitely lives up to its name—it is full of soul! The guide, Celi, was very welcoming and knowledgeable. She provided loads of unique information about Brazilian music and culture that went beyond what is the norm on a typical tour. I would highly recommend the Samba Soul tour!
Martin_A
28 Feb 2020
The entire tour was a discovery of things beyond samba itself, such as the social, economic and political aspects that started samba and continue to this day. It's a tour worth doing to give you a lot of context and history of samba, including the city of Rio.
LarryK
21 Feb 2020
This was one of the best tours I have done. Celine, my guide was a delight to be with. She thoroughly explained the not only the history of samba but also a brief history of Brasil. Once we reached the samba school we joined others on a behind the scene look at how the floats and costumes are made. Some special surprises were included but you will have to go on the tour yourself to find out. I highly recommend. Also a big thank-you to Celine for making the tour wonderful!
This tour in Rio de Janeiro is organized by Alma Carioca Turismo

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