Step into the vibrant soul of Rio de Janeiro at Samba City (Cidade do Samba), the ultimate cultural destination for carnival lovers. Immerse yourself in authentic Brazilian traditions through guided sightseeing tours, energetic samba dance classes, and behind-the-scenes looks at spectacular carnival costumes. Whether you are exploring historic samba school workshops or enjoying a refreshing caipirinha, our curated experiences offer an unparalleled window into Brazil's rhythmic heritage. Book your Rio de Janeiro cultural tour today and witness the magic that makes the Marvelous City world-famous!
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$70–$143 typical
Median price is $109, with a range of $32–$263
2–8 hours typical
Median duration is 4 hours
Cultural & Sightseeing
54% of options are sightseeing and 54% are cultural
85% free cancellation
77% of tours offer instant confirmation
54% private tours
Many options include a guide or drinks
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Tour the Grande Rio factory at Samba City to see Carnival floats and costumes take shape. Try on authentic parade costumes, learn samba moves in a workshop, and sip an included caipirinha.
Discover Rio de Janeiro with our Private Guided Tours, guaranteeing a tailor-made experience in the Marvelous City. Your Tour Guide will pick you up at your hotel or meeting point to provide you with an unforgettable tour. The duration of the tour is 8 hours, and you have the freedom to choose the ...
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The “Little Africa” tour is historically highlighted as a territory of sensitive memory, struggle and resistance of the black people in Brazil. Despite this, the city is listed as the biggest slave harbor in the history of mankind. This former harbor is an archaeological site listed by UNESCO as a ...
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Let's walk through the history of Samba, following the steps of this rhythm symbol of Rio cultural identity, icon of local african heritage and afro-brazilian resistance. Visiting the main cultural spots in Cinelandia and the Mauá Square, we talk about how the Portuguese culture developed carnival ...
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Experience Rio de Janeiro your way on a fully private and customizable tour designed around you. ✔ Visit top highlights, including Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain ✔ Private car and professional local guide for a seamless experience ✔ We handle all logistics — just relax and enjoy the day...
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Find out more about the Rio carnival visiting areas that the public is's normally allowed to visit. Dress up in costumes, learn the basics of samba from dancers and the history of samba, see floats, taste a caipirinha and other essentials of this celebration. After pickup at your place, your guide ...
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We will walk through the most important places in the history of black resistance in Rio de JaneIro, an immersion into Afro-Brazilian culture, gastronomy and customs. You will learn stories of important personalities who fought with all their might for freedom and the end of slavery in the country....
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Experience the creation of Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival from an insider’s perspective: visit the City of Samba, enter the Grande Rio’s Samba Factory, learn about the history of Samba and Carnival parades, understand the production of floats and costumes, and feel the samba fever with an authentic carni...
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Have a behind-the-scenes look at the Rio de Janeiro Carnival with a tour of a samba costume factory. Learn about the history behind the parade, take a dance class, and taste a delicious caipirinha.
We will visit the City of Samba, a large complex of barracks that are destined for the Samba Schools of the Special Group of Rio de Janeiro and where the giant floats and colorful costumes are built. Next, we will enter the Scholars of the Grande Rio see the secrets that are revealed only during t...
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