Rio de Janeiro Carnival Private Tour
Options
When booking you can choose between two different options. Both last an hour and a half and start at the time of your choice at the Carnival Experience in the Cidade do Samba in Rio de Janeiro. As this is a private tour, you'll also have an exclusive English-speaking guide.
Backstage tour
With this option, we'll get to know all the hard work and artistry behind the great Rio de Janeiro Carnival. During the backstage tour of the premises that Acadêmicos da Grande Rio uses to prepare the performances, we'll see how the elaborate costumes are made, as well as the floats that parade through the Marquês de Sapucaí sambadrome during one of the biggest celebrations in Brazil.
We'll also visit the exhibition hall to discover the history of samba and the Carioca Carnival. To finish the experience, we'll go to the backstage dressing rooms of Cidade do Samba to try on some Carnival costumes for ourselves - you'll have a blast!
We'll end the tour with a delicious caipirinha and a toast to Rio's Carnival.
Backstage tour + Samba & percussion class
If you choose this option, in addition to exploring the backstage areas of Carnival as described above, you'll participate in a samba and percussion class taught by professional dancers and percussionists - the perfect way to complete the experience!
More Information
Duration
1h 30m.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included
English speaking guide
Entrance to Cidade do Samba
Samba and percussion class (depending on selection)
Try on a Carnival costume
Caipirinha and bottle of water
Private and exclusive tour, with no other people in the group
When to book?
You can book up until 12 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Most areas are accessible. Accessible toilets. An accompanying person is required. This must be indicated in the reservation.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- Printed material is avoided.
- No single-use plastics are used.
- The show represents local culture.
- The activity helps the conservation of biodiversity.
- The activity helps the dissemination of local cultural heritage.
- The activity helps vulnerable groups.
- The activity helps to promote peace.
- The activity promotes local production.
- No printing of documentation required.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
Provider
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Carnaval Experience
Corporate name: RTB TURISMO E SERVICOS EIRELI
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we only offer tickets at official prices, with transparency and exclusive advantages for our users. More information
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
Free cancellation
Carnaval Experience
