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


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Departs: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

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Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

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.


What's Included

Entrance fees.

Licensed bilingual tour guide.

Private driver for groups bigger than 3 people, otherwise the guide drives the vehicle themselves.

Transport by fully-equipped vehicles.

VAT, all taxes, handling charges and parking fees.

What's Not Included

Meals and drinks.

Tips. (optional).


Traveler Information

  • ADULT: Age: 18 - 99

Additional Info

  • Face masks required for travellers in public areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • REQUIREMENT FOR COVID-19 VACCINATION CERTIFICATE It’s mandatory to present the "COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate" at for this activity. It's not allowed to enter the venue without the COVID certificate.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Face masks required for travellers in public areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • REQUIREMENT FOR COVID-19 VACCINATION CERTIFICATE It’s mandatory to present the "COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate" at for this activity. It's not allowed to enter the venue without the COVID certificate.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Experience may be cancelled due to Insufficient travelers

What To Expect

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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.

4 hours • Admission Ticket Included






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