Private Visit
You and your group will have an exclusive guide as you tour behind the scenes of the Carioca Carnival in the language of your choice!
Pay in up to 12x interest free
Digital voucher
Available in Português, English, Español, Français, Deutsch, Italiano
This is the most immersive tour of the Carnival Experience: a dive into history and carnival waddling.
You enter the Academics of Greater Rio barracks, in Cidade do Samba, and follow the construction and backstage of the Rio Carnival up close. Our guides present stories, curiosities, and secrets of the greatest show on Earth in a dynamic and engaging way
.The private tour includes interactive samba no pie and percussion workshops with passists and rhythmists, as well as a caipirinha to provide the experience. Learn to sambar, play drums and experience Carnival in the heart of Rio de Janeiro.
This is the tour with percussion workshops and samba no pé.
TABLE OF VALUES:
Until 31/10/26
- 1 to 9 people • R$ 2,450
- 10 to 19 people • R$ 245 p/ PAX
- 20 to 29 people • R$ 200 p/ PAX
- 30 to 49 people • R$ 190 p/ PAX
- + from 50 PAX • R$ 175 p/ PAX
01/11/26 to 31/03/2027
- 1 to 9 people • R$ 3.050
- 10 to 19 people • R$ 305 p/ PAX
- 20 to 29 people • R$ 270 p/ PAX
- 30 to 49 people • R$ 255 p/ PAX
- + from 50 PAX • R$ 245 p/ PAX
01/04/27 to 31/10/27
- 1 to 9 people • R$ 2,950
- 10 to 19 people • R$ 295 p/ PAX
- 20 to 29 people • R$ 255 p/ PAX
- 30 to 49 people • R$ 235 p/ PAX
- + from 50 PAX • R$ 225 per PAX
Authentic Rio experience
Wear costumes, dance with passiders and immerse yourself in the culture that makes Rio the world capital of Carnival. Exclusive Percussion and Samba workshops on foot.
Table of Values
Table of values available in the description of the experience.
It's included
- PRIVATE guided tour of the Academics of Greater Rio barracks — One of the main Samba Schools in the City of Rio de Janeiro (30 min).
- Exhibition room: a bit about the history of samba and carnival parades (20 min).
- Getting in the mood: arrangement of costumes to wear and photograph (20 min).
- Samba flavor: caipirinha welcome (10 min).
- Mixed percussion and dance workshop (Afro and samba no pé) (40 min).
Voucher orientation
🎟️ Cancellation
Free up to 48 hours before the tour.
🔒 Tour Rules
- It is forbidden to interfere with Grande Rio, LIESA or any samba school.
- Access to other barracks in Cidade do Samba is not allowed.
- Respect the work of the schools and follow the guidelines of the guides and producers.
- It is forbidden to touch costumes, floats, or materials without permission from the Carnaval Experience team.
- Smoking is prohibited during the visit.
- Photographs of the preparations are only allowed with prior authorization; the guides will indicate where it is allowed.
- Closed footwear is recommended (do not wear flip flops).
⚠️ Important Information
- People with respiratory problems or sensitivity to strong smells should consult the team before purchasing (use of industrial chemicals).
- Wheelchair and stroller accessible.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Children up to 5 years old do not pay; babies must remain in their arms.
- The tour takes place rain or shine.
🎫 Booking Policy | Private Tour
- The Private Backstage Carnival Tour with Samba Class is sold as a closed package, with a price defined per group.
- There are no ticket categories, half-price tickets, Rio tickets, or individual gratuities.
- The investment is agreed according to the number of participants, format of the experience and language chosen.
The languages that can be selected are: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish, Italian and German (subject to availability).
📄 Important
After confirming the reservation, the person responsible for the group will receive instructions for accessing and starting the tour