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

R. Ferreira Viana, 81 - Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22210-040, Brazil

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 …

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Duration 5h 30m

Duration supplied by the experience provider.

Languages

Portuguese, English, Spanish

Group size

1–15 travelers

Full description

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.

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.

What’s included

Included

  • Guide
  • Transfer
  • Entrance fee
  • 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.

Not included

  • Meals and drinks.
  • Tips. (optional).

Important information

Meeting point

R. Ferreira Viana, 81 - Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22210-040, Brazil

Don’t forget

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 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - End of Event At the end of the event, around 2:00 am, our guide will take you back to your address safely. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - • 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: ● 55 (11) 21571629 ● 55 (11) 9 9311-9144 ● 55 (11) 9 4738-2606 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) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - End of Event At the end of the event, around 2:00 am, our guide will take you back to your address safely.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation if cancelled more than 24 hours before start. 100% charge if cancelled within 24 hours of start.

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