SAMBA TOUR RIO DE JANEIRO
Dive into the vibrant world of Samba and Carnival with an engaging guided tour, exploring cultural landmarks, colorful traditions, and behind-the-scenes stories that bring Rio’s most iconic celebrations to life.
Excursion Details
Begin with 2 hours guided internal visit to the City of Samba, exploring the creative spaces where Samba Schools prepare for Carnival. Experience the making of costumes and floats, learn about Samba history, and participate in a short presentation and mini dance. Taste the ‘Flavor of Samba’ with a traditional caipirinha, try on costumes, and enjoy samba music. Make an external photo stop at Maracanã Stadium and conclude with another 15 minutes stop at the Sambódromo before returning to the port.
Important Information:
This tour is only available for Grand Voyages cruise passengers. The visit to Samba City and the Samba School Barracks is internal and guided.
The Maracanã and Sambadrome are external visits (photo stop only). We recommend bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, comfortable clothing, and footwear. This tour is not recommended for people who have difficulty walking long distances (Samba City visit is a walking tour). A welcome drink (caipirinha) will be served per person during the visit to the Samba Barracks. The order of the visits may vary due to weather and traffic conditions on the day of the tour. The minimum age to participate in this tour is 5 years.
Transfer times, free time, and duration of stay at each stop are approximate and may change without notice. Space is limited, so we recommend booking in advance. This excursion will not be canceled due to weather (rain)
