Cidade do Samba Behind-the-Scenes Carnival Tour in Rio de Janeiro

• Explore the warehouse of Acadêmicos do Grande Rio's and their floats

• Learn the history of Carnival culture in Rio and Brazil from your guide

• Sip on a traditional caipirinha as you try on a few over-the-top costumes

Receive complimentary pickup at your Rio hotel and ride to the neighborhood of Gamboa, where Samba originated. Visit the warehouse of Acadêmicos do Grande Rio's and see where they store their extravagant floats and beautiful costumes. As you walk through the ‘Cidade do Samba’—the city of Samba—learn about the history of Rio and Carnival culture from your guide. Find out about the preparations that go into each competition and what has to be done to put on a great show every year. Explore the racks of lavish costumes as you listen to the stories and legend of how Carnival made its way to the Portuguese colony of Brazil. End your tour with a complimentary caipirinha—the national drink—while trying on a costume or two before heading back to your hotel.

• Professional guide

• One caipirinha drink

• Hotel pickup and drop-off to most South South Zone hotels in Rio

• Guided Visit to Grande Rio’s Warehouse

• Entry/Admission - Cidade Do Samba

• Gratuities

• Food