Rio Carnival Backstage Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Rio's vibrant Carnaval Factory
- Witness costume creation firsthand
- Learn about samba traditions
- Experience Rio's festive culture
- Capture memorable photos
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip hotel transportation
- Guided tour of the Carnaval Factory
- Exclusive access to costume workshops
- Meals and beverages
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour availability may vary; check the schedule in advance.
- Confirm your hotel pickup details upon booking.
- Be prepared for a walking tour; some areas may have uneven terrain.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for walking.
- Bring a camera to capture the vibrant costumes and workshops.
- Ensure you have a valid ID for hotel pickup verification.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
- Infant Seats Available
Traveler reviews
Experienced the real carnival
Our pick up for the Samba experience was scheduled for 15:00. But our guide Vitor sent us a message around 14:15 saying he was in the vicinity and like to offer us an early pickup thereby he could take us to a few other attractions prior to the scheduled tour. Anyway since we were also waiting for his arrival we happily joined him at 14:30, He took us to a very old and beautiful church. We loved it. It was started in 1638 and completed in 1748. It was a unique experience. Then he took us to Samba backstage carnival show. It was an amazing experience. All the girls were very nice and we were able to see and hear how they prepare for the carnival and everything about it. I can go on writing about it but end of the day it was an unbelievable experience. Full credit should go to Vitor who kept giving us more information in addition to the girls who were also doing a great job. I would recommend it to anyone who are interested in the world renowned Brazilian carnival that comes in February or March of each year depending on the Easter festival.
Authentic Carnaval Must Do Tour!
This is must do experience! We learned so much about Carnaval, its history and pageantry. We saw magnificent parade artifacts and costumes as well as a chance to feel a small taste of what it’s like to participate. A truly wonderful experience that you can’t miss — especially if you’ll never be in Rio for the real thing! Victor is a phenomenal 2–in-1! He is both a professionally trained tour guide and expert driver. We enjoyed getting his personal perspective on life in Rio. We felt like we were riding along with a friend. He showed us a few ‘hidden gem’ sights along the way! The tour company, Gregtur Turismo, was easy to reach via WhatsApp, responded quickly and provided us with timely information regarding how to meet our guide.
Wonderful experience
I can’t recommend this experience enough. So many wonderful surprises during the tour and the ability to learn the important history of Carnaval was a gift. Thiago was an amazing guide and provided so many extra insights on the transport.
Well organized to coordinate pick up. Our driver Leandro was an excellent communicator, very attentive to our group.
My group love the experience; their feedback was this was the best experience they’ve had on any tour. The interaction kept us engaged.
Unforgettable experience
Our guide Antonio gave us almost that a private tour in our language, it was very nice to hear and know more about the carnival, he also took pictures and videos, I recommend 100%