Private Visit
You and your group will have an exclusive guide on a behind-the-scenes tour of the Carioca Carnival. Bilingual Guide: You choose the language of the tour!
Pay in up to 12x interest free
Digital voucher
Available in Português, English, Español, Français, Deutsch, Italiano
Get a private experience, exploring behind the scenes, secrets, and preparations for the greatest show on Earth.
This tour presents the art and imagination behind Carnival, with a visit to the 2022 champion's barracks, Academicos do Grande Rio, in Cidade do Samba, where you follow the production of floats and more than 3,000 costumes.
The tour includes a presentation about the history of Samba and Carnival, conducted in the language of your choice, and ends with the opportunity to wear exclusive costumes, sambar and toast with a caipirinha welcome in the heart of Rio de Janeiro.
TABLE OF VALUES:
Until 31/10/26
- 1 to 5 people • R$ 850
- 6 to 10 people • R$ 1,100
- + from 10 people • R$ 110 p/PAX
01/11/26 to 31/03/2027
- 1 to 5 people • R$ 1,400
- 6 to 10 people • R$ 1,700
- + from 10 people • R$ 170 p/PAX
01/04/27 to 31/10/27
- 1 to 5 people • R$ 1,150
- 6 to 10 people • R$ 1,450
- + from 10 people • R$ 145 p/PAX
Authentic Rio experience
Wear costumes, dance with passiders and immerse yourself in the culture that makes Rio the world capital of Carnival.
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).
- Samba class with one of our Passists! (10 min)
It's not included
- Transfer to the City of Samba
Voucher orientation
⏱️ Duration: approx. 1:30 | 📍 Location: Cidade do Samba — Rio de Janeiro | 📅 Availability: subject to vacancies for the selected date and time.
📍 Meeting Point: Cidade do Samba — main entrance via Via Binário do Porto. After entering, head to the central square, in front of the Grande Rio barracão. Look for the Carnaval Experience team, identified by colorful shirts bearing our brand
.ℹ️ Important Information: Present this printed or digital voucher. Each ticket is unique and the QR Code will only be validated once. Copies, duplications, or resale are not allowed
.🎟️ Cancellation: free up to 48h before the tour.
🔒 Tour Rules: Always follow the guides' guidelines. It is forbidden to enter other barracks, to touch costumes, cars or materials without authorization, and to smoke/consume alcoholic beverages in the shed. Some areas and preparations are confidential and cannot be photographed; guides will indicate where photos are allowed. We recommend closed shoes
.More information and documentation for promotional tickets: carnavalexperience.com.br