What do you do in Rio in the months leading up to the official carnival parades? To prepare for the showy carnival parades in February, samba schools need a long preparation that starts in June.
Get the feeling of Carnival by taking a guided tour of an exciting rehearsal experiencing the passion that unites all Brazilians. Immerse yourself in one of the most interactive Brazilian cultural expressions with dancing, singing and cheering alongside fans at one of the samba schools warehouses the night away.
Before rehearsal, assimilate into the samba and carnaval culture by joining workshops taking the first steps in the samba dance from professional dancers, and even learn a little how to play the main carnaval instruments from talented musicians.
After the workshops, enjoy the official rehearsal on the court putting into practice what you learned with dancers, drummers and flag bearers.
In addition, learn about the history of samba and the school's community, and its main projects.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Transport by fully-equipped vehicles.
✔ VAT, all taxes, handling charges and parking fees.
✔ Licensed bilingual tour guide.
✔ Entrance fees.
✔ Private driver for groups bigger than 3 people, otherwise the guide drives the vehicle themselves.
✖ Meals and drinks.
✖ Tips. (optional).
Pickup Locations
1. Visconde De Piraja Apartment
2. Rio Design Copacabana Hotel
3. Ducasse Rio Hotel
4. Rio Top C14
5. Windsor Excelsior Copacabana
6. Hotel Atlantico Tower
7. Botafogo Easy Hostel
8. Novotel RJ Praia de Botafogo Hotel
9. Rio Roiss Hotel
10. Hotel Granada
11. Windsor Martinique Copabana
12. Rio Othon Palace Hotel
13. Social Hostel
14. Novo Biarritz Copacabana Hotel
15. Etours - Luxuoso 2 Quartos No Leblon
16. Hotel Atlantico Business
17. ibis Budget RJ Copacabana
18. Hilton Rio de Janeiro Copacabana
19. Sol Ipanema Hotel
20. Hotel Barao do Flamengo
Additional Info: 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.
Itinerary
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Quadra Do Salgueiro
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.
Duration: 4 hours
Additional info
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
