This is a wonderful, fun tour where you see behind-the-scenes of Carnival in Rio. It takes place at the site of all the huge warehouses where the 14 Samba Schools spend a full year preparing their float and costumes for the annual parade. In a small group with an outgoing guide you hear about Carnival, see a movie, enjoy refreshments, and most fun of all, get to dress up in actual Carnival costumes and join in dances led by a real Samba School participant. And the proceeds benefit a non-profit that helps low-income children participate in the Samba Schools. What a great package! Highly recommended though it’s off the beaten track.
