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- Portuguese
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- French
- Spanish
The Rio de Janeiro Carnival is undoubtedly famous throughout the world, but not everyone really knows the history of what is considered the greatest show on the planet.
The history of the carnival is really interesting and is still alive today because it mixes with the history of Brazil and the city of Rio, with the phenomenon of slavery, with the culture, religion, music and folklore of African origin.
In this tour of approximately 7 hours we want to tell you a little about all this and to do so we will start from an area of the city center known as "Little Africa" where the history, culture and art of those who have unfortunately had to suffer the tragedy of slavery gave life to the wonderful spectacle of the Carioca carnival. We will then visit the Samba Museum (it will be a real experience!) and then we will go to know the place where the allegorical floats and costumes of the Rio Carnival are made. There will be no shortage of surprises on this unforgettable day!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We offer pick-up throughout the Sul area, downtown and Barra da Tijuca. For other areas, a supplement may be requested on the rate.
Itinerary
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1Centro
Our tour will start from an area of central Rio known as "Little Africa". This part of the city is of fundamental importance for understanding the link between the culture and traditions of African origin and the carnival as it is today. We will visit the most significant points and we will be able to learn about the history of some characters who contributed to the birth of the Carioca carnival, such as Tia Ciata, considered the "mother of samba".
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Sambodromo da Marques de Sapucai
We will then stop for a few minutes in front of the large stage of the carnival parades where you will be able to understand how this great event is organised
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
We will pass in front of the first samba school officially founded in Rio de Janeiro
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
We will visit the Samba Museum where there will be the opportunity for a wonderful immersion in the history of the carnival and the protagonists who created one of the most traditional schools in the city: the Primereira da Mangueria Station.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
5Cidade Do Samba
After lunch we will conclude our tour with a visit to the City of Samba, the place where the 12 most important samba schools in Rio have their production center for allegorical floats and fantasies. We will take a guided tour of the Grande Rio School shed where it will be possible to experience firsthand everything that represents the "backstage of the carnival". During this experience there will be some surprises which, we are sure, will be the "cherry on the cake" of an unforgettable day!
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- 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.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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