Private Tour
Carnival Backstage: Go Behind-the-Scenes of Carnival
Overview
Available languages
7 hours
Mobile ticket
A perfectly organized Carnival Samba Experience in Rio. Begin with a visit to the Carnival production area, where you’ll see stunning floats and costumes up close. Enjoy a samba class with a professional dancer, followed by a traditional feijoada lunch with caipirinhas. The experience is accompanied by live samba music, making it a true celebration of Rio’s vibrant culture.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
Sambodromo da Marques de Sapucai
A view from outside the Sambadrome, where the annual Carnival takes place. From there, we’ll head to the area where the costumes and parade floats are created.
Gamboa
Begin your guided tour through the official Carnival production area, where you’ll see the stunning costumes and floats up close and learn about the artistry behind this iconic event. Take a samba class with a professional dancer and feel the rhythm of Rio come to life.
What‘s Included
Traditional Brazilian Feijoada
Carnival Production Area Ticket
Multi-lingual Instructor
Air-conditioned vehicle
Caipirinhas (Brazilian Sugarcane Spirit)
Pickup points
Hilton Rio de Janeiro Copacabana
Avenida Atlantica 1020 Rio de Janeiro Brazil
Janeiro Hotel
Avenida Delfim Moreira, 696, Praia do Leblon Rio de Janeiro Brazil
Hotel Fasano Rio de Janeiro
Avenida Vieira Souto 80, Ipanema Rio de Janeiro Brazil
Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro
Avenida Atlantica 1702 Rio de Janeiro Brazil
Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana
Avenida Atlantica 4240, Copacabana Rio de Janeiro Brazil
Options
Carnival Backstage: Go Behind-the-Scenes of Carnival
Pickup included
Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Carnival is with the Premier
C2002ECrenatam,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was too much! I recommend super Premier
Meravigliosa esperienza
indiras721,Mar 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved it so much! Everything made this a unique and safe experience! Our guide Carlos was the best — so informative, kind and warm every step of the way! This is a must-do for foreigners looking to experience local culture. Thank you, thank you!
Authentic Samba Experience – A Must in Rio!
F4602VUbryans,Mar 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had an amazing time on the Samba Backstage Tour with Premier Concierge Brazil. We got a behind-the-scenes look at the preparations for the samba parade, including costumes and floats — truly impressive! The tour ended at a vibrant local spot with delicious feijoada and live samba music, which made the experience even more special. Highly recommended for anyone looking to experience the real spirit of Rio!
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