If you dream of closely following all the preparations for the Rio de Janeiro Carnaval, the Carnival Experience is YOUR place!

This tour introduces you to the art and imagination involved in the creation of Carnaval and allows you to go behind the scenes of the greatest show on Earth! Have a unique and authentic experience, exploring backstage, the secrets, the people at work, and the preparations for the parade. During the tour, you are a witness to the process of building and producing carnaval floats and more than 3,000 costumes for the show. There is also a guided tour to the shed of the 2022 Carnaval champion, the  Samba School Grande Rio. The tour offers an exhibition on the history of Samba and Carnaval. At the end, don’t miss the chance to dress up in exclusive costumes from the parade, dance samba and enjoy a delicious welcome caipirinha!

Address: Carnaval Experience, Main Entrance of – Cidade do Samba – Gamboa

Dates: All year round!

Opening hours: Monday to Saturday: 10:00, 11:00, 14:00, 16:00 and 16:30

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