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

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.

Pickup Information

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.

Language Offered

Portuguese-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

Inclusion

VAT, all taxes, handling charges and parking fees.

Licensed bilingual tour guide.

Transport by fully-equipped vehicles.

Entrance fees.

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

Exclusion

Meals and drinks.

Tips. (optional).

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

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

• 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
• 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels