Rio de Janeiro

15 Best Rio Carnival Experiences

This list brings together Sambadrome seats, guided bloco nights and the rehearsal visits that make Carnival plannable for an outsider. The parades are a competition between samba schools, and you can march in one yourself; buying a costume buys your place in the parade. Book far ahead, the big nights sell out months before February.

1.Carnaval Experience: Backstage Tour at Samba City With Cocktail

Kaleidoscopic and captivating, the 'Carnaval Experience: Backstage Tour at Samba City With Cocktail' is a hidden world of samba and celebration that will leave you wanting to join the vibrant parade of festivities.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“It was nice to learn about the carnival, some parts were a bit dragging because the guide had to say all her script in 3 languages, but some parts of dressing up and dancing samba was actually lots of fun, and the drinks at the…”

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2.Carnaval Experience – Behind the Scenes of Rios Carnival in the City of Samba

Nurture your curiosity and discover the hidden stories behind Rio's Carnaval in this immersive journey of rhythm and color.

★ 4.5

“To experience the process of the preparation of the Rio Carnival by the 12 most important Samba Schools. The designs, the costumes. To experience wearing some of the costumes and also a lesson of Samba.”

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4.Rio De Janeiro Carnival Parade Ticket With Optional Transport

Prepare for an unforgettable adventure with the Rio De Janeiro Carnival Parade Ticket - an experience that promises convenience and excitement like no other.

★ 4.0

“The Carnival is just amazing. Unfortunately the organization was completely mess. The organizers had no idea what to do. We came back because someone was forgotten, we were constantly waiting for something. absolute incompetence.”

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5.Unveil the Vibrant Rio Carnival Experience Now

Journey into the heart of Rio Carnival's pulsating energy and colorful traditions, where every step promises a new discovery that will captivate your imagination.

★ 5.0

“You do not need a guide. The people there have their own tour guides. It was a lot of waiting before it began. The tour itself was informative and interesting.”

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6.Private Carnaval Experience With Pickup: Carnival Backstage, Drink, Samba & More

Fulfill your curiosity and delve into the hidden world of Carnaval with backstage access, samba beats, and tantalizing drinks—what secrets await?

“This is such a cool way to experience Carnival up close and personalized! It was amazing seeing the floats and costumes. This was the perfect amount of insight into Carnival's history and what it all takes. The guides were a lot of fun too! Definitely…”

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7.Carnival Backstage Tour – Visit a Traditional Samba School

Kick off your Carnival experience with a backstage tour of a Traditional Samba School, where the secrets of samba magic await...

★ 4.5

“A fun day learning about Carnaval. We saw the warehouse, heard about the samba school and their winning year, tried on costumes, learned a little samba and just had a fun time understanding the history and fun (and competition) of this Rio Institution. Highly recommend.”

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8.Cultural Adventure: Football, Carnival, and Beyond

Yearning for a deeper connection with Brazil's rich tapestry of traditions and celebrations?

★ 5.0

“That was the best tour and experience we had in Rio! It’s absolutely highly recommended! Finally, we had carnival explained - characters, process, allegories, history. The tour around samba city was mind blowing. And costumes experience is so much fun. We enjoyed this tour even…”

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9.Rio De Janeiro Costume Experience in the Carnival Parade & Transfer

Lose yourself in the vibrant world of Rio De Janeiro's Carnival Parade through a unique Costume Experience - an adventure you won't want to miss!

★ 5.0

“The organisation of the whole experience was excellent he could not be faulted in any way, would definitely recommend it to everyone, I am in a wheelchair and I was treated excellentlyThe organisation of the whole experience was excellent he could not be faulted in…”

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12.2025 Carnival Marquês De Sapucaí in Rio With Shuttle Sector 7

Hear the samba beats and experience the electrifying energy of Sector 7 at the 2025 Carnival Marquês De Sapucaí in Rio—where tradition meets revelry in a unique way.

★ 5.0

“Grandiose ..plein les yeux ...à faire...ambiance extraordinaire...les costumes magnifiques ...6 heures de show non stop l organisation top ..le guide nous informe bien 2 jours avant ..le point de rdv respecté...la prise en charge parfaite”

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