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Rio de Janeiro Carnival Champions Parade Tickets & Transfer

10 Hours Round trip from Rio de Janeiro Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 See the Rio Carnival Champions Parade at the Sambadrome
02 Watch the top six Samba Schools perform one last time
03 Experience the grand finale of the Rio Carnival celebrations
04 Enjoy roundtrip transfer included with your ticket
05 See performances featuring hundreds of musicians and thousands of participants
06 Watch the parade build from sixth place to the champion school
07 Spend an unforgettable evening at one of Brazil’s most iconic festivals

Experience the grand finale of Rio Carnival at the Champions Parade in the Sambadrome. This special night brings back the champion Samba School and five runners-up for one last celebration, giving you the chance to watch the top schools perform again in front of thousands of spectators.

Enjoy the energy, music, costumes, and spectacle of Carnival without the pressure of judging, as the parade builds from sixth place to the winning school that closes the show. With tickets and roundtrip transfer included, this is a convenient way to witness one of Rio de Janeiro’s most unforgettable festival nights.

Each Samba School has an average of 350 musicians and over 3000 members ready to perform in front of thousands of people in the Sambadrome.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Rio de Janeiro

Languages English, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Sambodromo

The Sambadrome is the heart and soul of the Carnival in Rio. It is place we go to see the Samba Schools competing against each other in a 75-minute performance. Each Samba School has an average of 350 musicians and over 3000 members ready to perform in front of thousands of people in the Sambadrome. There are 13 Samba Schools and half of them perform on Sunday night and the other half on Monday night.

The six winners get to perform one last time the following Saturday night. This is the last chance to see them!

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Transport by air-conditioned minivan.

What's Not Included

TIP OR GRATUITY
FOOD AND DRINKS

Know before you go

LIMITED MOBILITY ACCESSIBLE
INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
We contact you back in order to provide proper pickup time.
Check your emails and/or cell phone; If requested, you must present a copy of your ID.
Minimum age is 5 years old.
Adult pricing applies to all travelers.

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