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5 h, 30 min
Daily Tour
15 people
English, Portuguese, Spanish
What do you do in Rio in the months leading up to the official carnival parades? To prepare for the showy carnival parades in February, samba schools need a long preparation that starts in June.
Get the feeling of Carnival by taking a guided tour of an exciting rehearsal experiencing the passion that unites all Brazilians. Immerse yourself in one of the most interactive Brazilian cultural expressions with dancing, singing and cheering alongside fans at one of the samba schools warehouses the night away.
Before rehearsal, assimilate into the samba and carnaval culture by joining workshops taking the first steps in the samba dance from professional dancers, and even learn a little how to play the main carnaval instruments from talented musicians.
After the workshops, enjoy the official rehearsal on the court putting into practice what you learned with dancers, drummers and flag bearers.
In addition, learn about the history of samba and the school’s community, and its main projects.