About this experience
Explore Brazil's two great passions: soccer and Carnival. This tour begins with a vibrant stroll through the Maracanã Stadium, where you'll visit the Hall of Fame, the locker rooms, the press room, and the pitch. Then, immerse yourself in Carnival culture at the Grande Rio warehouse, one of Rio de Janeiro's largest samba schools. Discover the making of floats and costumes, and watch a video that tells the history of Carnival. Try on parade costumes and learn to samba with a "passista" (a profesional dancer) finishing with a caipirinha, the traditional Brazilian drink.
- Visit the iconic Maracanã Stadium and its backstage areas
- Discover the history of Carnival at Grande Rio warehouse
- Try on costumes and learn to samba
- Includes a traditional caipirinha at the end of the tour
**THE TICKETS TO THE ATTRACTIONS (MARACANÃ AND CARNAVAL EXPERIENCE) ARE NOT INCLUDED
They have to be paid for per person, total depends on the group size.
Both tkts together cost about 40 USD per person.
At a glance
- Duration: 5 hr
- Private experience
What is included
- Includes private transportation with air conditioning and an official tour guide accredited by the Ministry of Tourism.
- Official Tour Guide accredited by the Ministry of Tourism
Itinerary and highlights
We will visit the City of Samba, where we will enter the warehouse of one of the largest samba schools in Rio de Janeiro, Grande Rio, and explore the backstage of the greatest show on Earth, Rio Carnival. We will learn about the history of Carnival, see how floats and costumes are made, watch a video about the history of Carnival, try on this year's Carnival costumes, dance samba with a professional samba dancer, and finish with a caipirinha, Brazil's most famous and traditional drink.
We will explore the interior of Brazil's largest and most famous stadium, visiting the museum, the players' Hall of Fame, entering the locker rooms, giving an interview in the press room, and going onto the football field and stands to complete the experience and take photos.
Meeting and pickup information
- We pick up from all hotels in Ipanema, Leblon, Copacabana, Barra da Tijuca, or the apartment where the client is staying. WE PICK UP AT THE PORT (PIER MAUÁ, CRUISE SHIP TERMINAL)
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Lotus Rio Tour
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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