Why choose this Rio de Janeiro tour ?
Can’t make it to Rio for Carnival? You can still rock the night away at a top samba school, which practices throughout the year for the legendary parade. Hit the courtyard of Academicos do Salgueiro and sling hips to some of the best Afro-Brazilian samba music you’ll ever hear. Learn all about samba schools from an expert guide, and then mix it up with the people of Rio on the dance floor. This lively night of music and dancing comes with round-trip hotel transport.
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What makes Rio Samba School: Behind-the-Scenes Carnival Rehearsal a unique experience ?
The backbone of the wild celebration known as Carnival lies in Rio’s samba schools, where dancers rehearse all year, with Olympics-level dedication, for the big performance and competition in the Sambadrome. When these practices are open to the public, the locals flock to the school courtyards to sing and dance into the wee hours of the morning.
Consider yourself one when you head from your hotel to one of the most popular of the upwards of 100 samba schools in Rio, for a vibrant showcase of Afro-Brazilian culture and music.
Enter Salgueiro to find a packed courtyard with the band in the center. If you’d like to purchase a snack or drink, mosey over to one of the food stalls around the dance floor. You’ll have access to a group table where you can sit down to eat, drink or take a break until it’s time get up for more singing and dancing to traditional samba songs.
When your high-spirited night winds down, enjoy transport back to your hotel in the early morning hours.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 14 years
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Rio Samba School: Behind-the-Scenes Carnival Rehearsal
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Rio Samba School: Behind-the-Scenes Carnival Rehearsal Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Group table
- Food and drinks
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Gray Line Brazil.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Sao_Paulo.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 4 Stars based on 2 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 9 Travelers is accepted for booking.
Please contact Gray Line Brazil at 55 (21) 3586-8687 or 55 (21) 99777‑5888 to confirm your tour at least 48 hours prior to the activity time. Please have your voucher in hand to present to the guide upon boarding. Office working hours: from 7am to 9pm (local time) daily.
