About this experience
Come and visit one of the most traditional courts in Rio de Janeiro. Samba is a musical genre considered one of the main manifestations of Carioca and Brazilian culture. This tour offers the opportunity to watch closely the rehearsals of the biggest Samba schools in Rio de Janeiro.
In Rio de Janeiro, the samba school party starts long before the carnival. Rehearsals for the parade at the Sambadrome for groups A, B and Especial take place from the middle of the year and the school courts open the doors for revelers of all ages to heat up the tambourines.
The court rehearsals bring together young people, the community, tourists and celebrities in crowded parties, where the battery queens and school muses tend to be a fixed presence.
At a glance
- Duration: 5 hr
What is included
- Samba School admission
- Transportation in a car licensed by the tourism office
- Professional bilingual tour guide
- Samba Show
Not included
- Food and Drinks
- There is no pickup service for Recreio and Barra.
Itinerary and highlights
Departure from the hotel or apartment, to participate in the samba rehearsals of the Samba Schools of the Special Group of Rio de Janeiro, with their drums and live percussionists, dancers, samba dancers, Mestre-Sala and Porta-Bandeira, ala das baianas and active participation with community members throughout the rehearsal, dancing and singing. A unique emotion for you to take home.
Quadra do Salgueiro has acoustic treatment, own air conditioning and central air conditioning system, providing the visitor with comfort.
Meeting and pickup information
- There is no pickup service for Recreio and Barra.
Languages and tickets
- Portuguese — Guide
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- RIO PASSEIOS EXPERIENCE
Accessibility and practical details
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The tour is not private, but shared, and the guide will speak in English, Spanish and Portuguese
- We are not responsible for items lost on our buses or vans.
- We do the tour, rain or shine. The day of the tour is chosen by the customer, therefore no refund will be generated in case of bad weather. We will do the tour rain or shine.
- Pick-ups in Barra da Tijuca and Recreio are not included.
- On days with a higher flow of tourists or in the presence of especially heavy traffic conditions, we can adopt the use of specific meeting points for picking up customers. This choice is made to ensure a more efficient organization of the tour, reducing the waiting times and inconveniences caused by traffic. Therefore, we invite our customers to read this note carefully to be informed and prepared.
- The time indicated at the time of booking is only indicative. The day before the tour, we will contact you via WhatsApp or via the booking platform to confirm the exact time of pickup.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Available tour options
- Pickup included
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