Visita Privativa
Você e seu grupo terão um guia exclusivo na visita aos bastidores do Carnaval Carioca
Digital voucher
Available in Português, English, Español, Français, Deutsch, Italiano
Get a private experience, exploring behind the scenes, secrets, and preparations for the greatest show on Earth.
This tour presents the art and imagination behind Carnival, with a visit to the 2022 champion's barracks, Academicos do Grande Rio, in Cidade do Samba, where you follow the production of floats and more than 3,000 costumes.
The tour includes a presentation about the history of Samba and Carnival, conducted in the language of your choice, and ends with the opportunity to wear exclusive costumes, sambar and toast with a caipirinha welcome in the heart of Rio de Janeiro.
Guia Bilíngue
Você escolhe o idioma do tour!
Experiência autêntica do Rio
Vista fantasia, dance com passistas e mergulhe na cultura que faz do Rio a capital mundial do Carnaval.
It's included
- PRIVATE guided tour of the Academics of Greater Rio barracks — One of the main Samba Schools in the City of Rio de Janeiro (30 min).
- Exhibition room: a bit about the history of samba and carnival parades (20 min).
- Getting in the mood: arrangement of costumes to wear and photograph (20 min).
- Samba flavor: caipirinha welcome (10 min).
- Samba class with one of our Passists! (10 min).
It's not included
- Transfer to the City of Samba
Voucher orientation
🎟️ Cancellation
Free up to 48 hours before the tour.
🔒 Tour Rules
- It is forbidden to interfere with Grande Rio, LIESA or any samba school.
- Access to other barracks in Cidade do Samba is not allowed.
- Respect the work of the schools and follow the guidelines of the guides and producers.
- It is forbidden to touch costumes, floats, or materials without permission from the Carnaval Experience team.
- Smoking is prohibited during the visit.
- Photographs of the preparations are only allowed with prior authorization; the guides will indicate where it is allowed.
- Closed footwear is recommended (do not wear flip flops).
⚠️ Important Information
- People with respiratory problems or sensitivity to strong smells should consult the team before purchasing (use of industrial chemicals).
- Wheelchair and stroller accessible.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Children up to 5 years old do not pay; babies must remain in their arms.
- The tour takes place rain or shine.
🎫 Booking Policy | Private Tour
- The Private Backstage Carnival Tour with Samba Class is sold as a closed package, with a price defined per group.
- There are no ticket categories, half-price tickets, Rio tickets, or individual gratuities.
- The investment is agreed according to the number of participants, format of the experience and language chosen.
The languages that can be selected are: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish, Italian and German (subject to availability).
📄 Important
After confirming the reservation, the person responsible for the group will receive instructions for accessing and starting the tour