Brazil · Festival

Rio Carnival Rehearsal: Samba School, Culture, Traditional Music & Dancing

6 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Rio de Janeiro. Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Experience an authentic Rio samba school rehearsal
02 Learn basic samba steps with professional dancers
03 Enjoy workshops with samba and carnaval musicians
04 Watch dancers, drummers, and flag bearers in action
05 Receive a traditional caipirinha welcome
06 Mingle with local carnaval fans behind the scenes
07 Relax with a reserved table for your group
08 Round-trip transport from Rio de Janeiro included

Experience Rio’s Carnival spirit before the main parades as you join a lively samba school rehearsal. This evening tour offers a chance to feel the energy, music, and community behind one of Brazil’s most iconic cultural traditions.

Begin by immersing yourself in samba culture with workshops led by professional dancers and musicians, then enjoy the official rehearsal alongside dancers, drummers, flag bearers, and passionate carnaval fans. With a reserved table, a traditional caipirinha welcome, and round-trip transport included, this is a fun and interactive way to discover Rio’s festive heart.

Experience Rio’s Carnival spirit before the main parades as you join a lively samba school rehearsal.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Rio de Janeiro

Languages English, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Get a great chance to feel the Carnival passion that unites all Brazilians. Watch the warm-up of the samba parades and be spellbound by the most exciting and flamboyant festivals of the country.

The Samba School warehouse comes to life with astounding Samba music.

✔️Have a reserved table for you and the group.

✔️Reception with dancers serving the traditional caipirinha drink.

✔️Mingle with carnaval fans and look behind the scenes of it.

✔️Have a unique experience and listen to the best samba music taking the first steps engaging yourself in the samba rhythm.

✔️Meet very talented artists and experience a different culture.

✔️Learn the basic steps with great dancers to take more advantage of the event.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Pickup service provided in Rio de Janeiro. 1 city · 6 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Transport by fully-equipped vehicles.
Licensed bilingual tour guide.
Private driver for groups bigger than 3 people, otherwise the guide drives the vehicle themselves.
VAT, all taxes, handling charges and parking fees.
Entrance fees.

What's Not Included

Meals and drinks.
Tips. (optional).

Know before you go

Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
SOUTH RIO PICK-UPS (Only South)

• Pick-ups between 20:00 and 21:00, but we will get in touch with every tourist the date before the tour to arrange a more accurate pick-up time.

'PICK-UPS ARE ON THE FOLLOWING NEIGHBORHOODS:'
• Leblon
• Ipanema
• Copacabana
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End of Event

At the end of the event, around 2:00 am, our guide will take you back to your address safely.
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• In the very unlikely situation that the customer is not able to locate our guide, please call our emergency telephone number on the voucher.

Contacts:
SOUTH RIO and downtown PICK-UPS

• Pick-ups between 20:00 and 21:00, but we will get in touch with every tourist the date before the tour to arrange a more accurate pick-up time.

'PICK-UPS ARE ON THE FOLLOWING NEIGHBORHOODS:'
• Leblon
• Ipanema
• Copacabana
• Downtown (a few hotels in downtown Rio)
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End of Event

At the end of the event, around 2:00 am, our guide will take you back to your address safely.