Brazil · Culture

5-Hour Samba History Tour in Rio de Janeiro with City of Samba

5 Hours Round trip from Cinelândia - Centro Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the history of Samba as a symbol of Rio's cultural identity and Afro-Brazilian heritage
02 Visit historic landmarks such as Cinelândia and Mauá Square
03 Walk through Rio's vibrant port area and its open-air street art gallery
04 Discover Pedra do Sal, an icon of Africanity and cultural resistance in Rio
05 Immerse yourself in the magic of Carnaval at the City of Samba

Explore the history of Samba on an immersive journey through Rio de Janeiro, tracing the rhythm from its African roots to its role in Afro-Brazilian resistance and cultural identity. Visit historic landmarks such as Cinelândia and Mauá Square, walk through the vibrant port area with its open-air street art, and discover iconic places of cultural resistance like Pedra do Sal. The experience ends at the City of Samba, where the magic of Carnaval comes alive among the headquarters of the Samba Schools.

Continue through the Port Zone to see the city's largest open-air street art gallery and learn about cultural resistance at Pedra do Sal, an icon of Africanity in Rio.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Languages English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Samba History and Afro-Brazilian Heritage in Rio

Walk through the history of Samba, following the steps of this rhythm that symbolizes Rio's cultural identity, local African heritage, and Afro-Brazilian resistance.
Visit major cultural landmarks such as Cinelândia and Mauá Square.
Learn about the port culture and how it developed as a political space, as well as Samba's role as an Afro-Brazilian identity.
Continue through the Port Zone to see the city's largest open-air street art gallery and learn about cultural resistance at Pedra do Sal, an icon of Africanity in Rio.
Enjoy the vibrant Carnaval magic, try a few dance steps, and take pictures with the colourful costumes at the City of Samba, headquarters of the Samba Schools.
Hear the stories that made Samba the soul of this lovely city.