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Immerse yourself behind the scenes of the world's greatest show! Discover how it all comes to life in a Rio samba school. Feel the energy of Carnival up close and experience unforgettable moments!

Highlights

• Discover the City of Samba and the backstage of the Grande Rio samba school
• Experience the magic of samba with local guides and exciting stories
• Explore the creative process of exclusive costumes and floats
• Meet the project that turns community children into Carnival talents

Description

The tour begins with transportation to the City of Samba, where you will be guided on a journey through the timeline of Carnival. Discover how samba came to be, its cultural importance and how it became the heart of this world-famous celebration. Get to know the origins of this artistic manifestation and understand how it has shaped Rio de Janeiro's identity. Then explore behind the scenes at the Grande Rio school. Learn about the intense work that goes on throughout the year, from planning the plots to making the costumes and floats. You'll see how every detail is thought out to create an unforgettable and competitive parade, as the schools compete for first place in the Sapucaí Sambadrome. During the tour, you will also see the structure of Grande Rio's social project, which involves children from the community, teaching them the essence of samba and opening doors for them to grow as artists or professionals behind the scenes. With a duration of 3 hours and return transportation included, this experience offers a complete view of Carnival, allowing you to get to know its history, its backstage and its magic up close.

Includes

Return transportation Specialized tour guide Visit to the City of Samba Behind-the-scenes tour of the Grande Rio samba school Knowledge of the Carnival timeline and the history of samba Access to Grande Rio's social project Caipirinha tasting Photos and videos taken with the iPhone 14, capturing special moments of the tour.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund