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On this private tour, you'll discover the secrets of the Rio de Janeiro carnival with a guide exclusively for your group. You're going to love it!

On this private tour, you'll discover the secrets of the Rio de Janeiro carnival with a guide exclusively for your group. You're going to love it!

Tour Details

At the designated time, we'll meet on Avenida Binário do Porto, at the main entrance to the Cidade do Samba in Gamboa. As this is a private tour, you'll have an English-speaking guide all to yourselves.

We'll uncover the great secrets of the Rio de Janeiro carnival. During the behind-the-scenes tour of the space used by Acadêmicos da Grande Rio to prepare their floats, we'll see how the elaborate costumes worn in the parades are made, along with the floats that roll through the Marquês de Sapucaí Sambadrome during one of the biggest celebrations in Brazil.

We'll also discover the history of samba and the carioca carnival with a visit to the exhibition hall. To finish in style, we'll head to the dressing rooms backstage at Cidade do Samba, where you'll get to try on the carnival costumes. Great fun!

We'll wrap up the tour with a delicious caipirinha and a toast to the Rio carnival, saying our goodbyes 1.5 hours later.

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Duration

1h 30m.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English. The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

English speaking guide

Entrance to Cidade do Samba

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 conditions

All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.

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.

Pets

Not permitted.

Frequently asked questions

  • Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?

    A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.

  • 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.

  • Q - Which local supplier will be providing the tour?

    A - Carnaval Experience Corporate name: RTB TURISMO E SERVICOS EIRELI Registered Office: Rua Almirante Barroso 05, e 06, Quadra 21, Centro, Duque de Caxias, Brazil Tax Identification Number (VAT ID): CNPJ 24019478000121 Contact information Email: akiva@carnavalexperience.com.br Phone: +55 21 96765-9549

If you have any other questions please contact us.

Meeting point

Carnaval Experience

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