What is the cancellation policy for this tour?

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

How long does this tour take?

This tour lasts approximately 4 hours.

Where does this tour start?

Meeting point details will be provided in your booking confirmation.

Brazil

São Paulo Carnaval Rehearsal: Samba School, Culture, Traditional Music & Dancing

★★★★★ 5.0

4 hours

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Overview

What do you do in São Paulo in the months leading up to the official carnaval parades? To be ready for the showy carnaval parades in February, samba schools need a long preparation that happen from October to January.

Get the feeling of carnaval taking a guided private tour going to an exciting rehearsal experiencing the passion that unites all Brazilians. Dive into one of the most comprehensive and interactive Brazilian cultural expressions with samba dancing, singing and cheering alongside fans at one of the samba schools practicing warehouses.

• This experience gives you an unforgettable opportunity of seeing a different culture and break from the usual routine

• You will also have the chance to try traditional snacks (not included) and take memorable pictures of the experience

• Enthusiastic about carnaval or not, it cannot be missed out on while São Paulo

• Get an insight into local Samba music history and culture

• Benefit from the undivided attention of a private guide

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What's Included

✓ Included

Any address pick-up and drop-off are included like hotel and airport. (within São Paulo)
Driver for groups bigger than 5 people, otherwise the guide drives the vehicle themselves.
VAT, all taxes, handling charges and parking fees.
Transport by fully-equipped vehicles.
Admission fees.
Professional licensed bilingual private tour guide.

✗ Not Included

Food and drinks.
Gratuities & tips. (optional).

Itinerary

Stop 1

Want to spend a super fun night in São Paulo? Visit the samba school warehouse to enjoy the samba rehearsal accompanied by professionals. Following pick-up at your place, we drive to our destination to learn the first steps of samba and the secrets of the symbol of Brazil. During the rehearsal, discover how the dancers from the samba schools get prepared for the spectacular carnaval event. Furthermore, get to know the history of the samba school, the projects it carries out and the main samba movements. Be carried away by the energy of the music, applauses, animation, party and dance... This is just a small part of the experience that awaits you on this visit to a samba school in São Paulo. Finally, after a couple of hours, we take you back to your hotel in São Paulo.