Explore the charm and hidden treasures of Samba City (Cidade do Samba) through tailored tours with Tours To Go. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or revisiting the city, we create unforgettable experiences with customizable itineraries. Reserve your Rio de Janeiro tours today for an insider’s perspective on the top sights and attractions!


Carnaval Experience - Behind the Scenes of Rios Carnival in the City of Samba


Experience the creation of Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival from an insider’s perspective: visit the City of Samba, enter the Grande Rio’s Samba Factory, learn about the history of Samba and Carnival parades, understand the production of floats and costumes, and feel the samba fever with an authentic carnival costume, a samba class, and a Brazilian welcome drink!
Duration: 2 hours.

Samba Soul Tour


Let's walk through the history of Samba, following the steps of this rhythm symbol of Rio cultural identity, icon of local african heritage and afro-brazilian resistance.

Visiting the main cultural spots in Cinelandia and the Mauá Square, we talk about how the Portuguese culture developed carnival as a political party and samba as a afro-brazilian identity.

Walk with us through the Portuary Zone to see the biggest open-air street art gallery and learn about cultural resistance at Pedra do Sal, icon of africanity in Rio.

Let yourself vibrate with Carnival magic doing some steps and taking pictures with the colorful costumes at City of Samba, headquarters of the Samba Schools.

The main idea is that you enjoy the stories that made Samba the soul of our lovely city. We want you to feel safe, confident and relaxed while we are going through the downtown area of the marvelous city.

Duration: 4 to 5 hours.

Rio Carnival Experience at Backstage of Carnaval Factory (Pick-up included)


Find out more about the Rio carnival visiting areas that the public is's normally allowed to visit. Dress up in costumes, learn the basics of samba from dancers and the history of samba, see floats, taste a caipirinha and other essentials of this celebration.

After pickup at your place, your guide takes you to explore the Carnaval Factory for a behind-the-scenes look.

In this warehouse, see how the showy costumes worn in the parades are made. Admire the details of the floats that parade through the sambadrome.

Then, head to the exhibition hall to learn about the history of samba and Rio's carnival, which has been celebrated for over a century. During the visit, feel the atmosphere of union and emotion that is felt during Carnival.

Continue to the backstage dressing rooms, where you will have the opportunity to try on some costumes. To end this experience, a professional dancer will give a brief samba class.

Finally, enjoy a delicious caipirinha before being dropped at your place.
Duration: 180 to 210 minutes.

Rio Highlights: Christ, Sugarloaf, and More in a Private Tour


Experience an unforgettable day with your exceptional tour guide. I am knowledgeable, fun, smart, attentive, and passionate. I love interacting with tourists. I am fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese to ensure a seamless and engaging experience for all.

We will pick you up in the morning and begin our journey in two iconic landmarks: Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf. Absorb the breathtaking views and immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of these renowned attractions.

In the afternoon, the choice is yours. We can discover hidden gems, or even embark on an adventure that aligns with your preferences. Together, we will tailor the itinerary to create a truly magical day, personalized just for you.

Your satisfaction and enjoyment are our top priorities. We are here to make your experience exceptional in every way possible. Let us create memories that will last a lifetime.
Duration: 7 to 8 hours.

Private and Customizable Tour in Rio de Janeiro


Discover Rio de Janeiro with our Private Guided Tours, guaranteeing a tailor-made experience in the Marvelous City.

Your Tour Guide will pick you up at your hotel or meeting point to provide you with an unforgettable tour. The duration of the tour is 8 hours, and you have the freedom to choose the destinations you want to visit during this period.

What makes our experience unique is that our Guide does not receive commissions from stores, attractions or restaurants, ensuring that you only explore what interests you. The Guide will contact you to define the order of visits, ideal times and share insights about each location. Or, if you prefer, you can simply relax and leave everything in the Guide's hands, making the most of the tour.

Tickets to attractions are not included, as the tour is personalized, giving freedom of choice for visits. Locations mentioned here are just suggestions and cannot necessarily be visited in just 8 hours.
Duration: 6 to 9 hours.

Carnival Backstage Tour - Visit a traditional Samba School


We will visit the City of Samba, a large complex of barracks that are destined for the Samba Schools of the Special Group of Rio de Janeiro and where the giant floats and colorful costumes are built.

Next, we will enter the Scholars of the Grande Rio see the secrets that are revealed only during the Carnival parade: How is made the production of floats and costumes. You will understand the concepts and work involved during the design process.

In the colorful showroom, we will learn more about the emergence of samba, its customs, and the origin of samba school parades. Let's pick one of the many legitimate carnival costumes to wear and photograph. Then we will have a dance class where we will learn some samba steps.

To end the tour we will try a caipirinha, a typical Brazilian drink made of cachaça and lemon.


Duration: 2 hours.

Cidade do Samba Behind-the-Scenes Carnival Tour in Rio de Janeiro


Psst — over here. Get a good peek into Rio's Carnival on this half-day tour behind the scenes of the behemoth celebration. Travel to Cidade do Samba, where the best samba schools build and store their grandiose floats, sparkling costumes and feathered headdresses. Take a guided tour of the warehouse of Acadêmicos do Grande Rio, a highly ranked samba school, and then try on some of those snazzy costumes. You’ll gain in-depth insight into Carnival culture, and toast your inside-access visit with a caipirinha, Brazil’s signature cocktail.
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes.

Afro Walking Tour - Samba and resistance (Pedra do Sal)


We will walk through the most important places in the history of black resistance in Rio de JaneIro, an immersion into Afro-Brazilian culture, gastronomy and customs.

You will learn stories of important personalities who fought with all their might for freedom and the end of slavery in the country.

We are going to finish the tour close to Pedra do Sal, the place where Samba was born. A place that still has the tradition of celebrating street parties every Monday and Friday.
Duration: 4 hours.

Private Passion & Culture Fun: Football, carnival tour and more!


This super exciting 7- tour with our fun tour guide explores the world of every Brazilian´s true passions: football, carnival and caipirinha!

You will have the time of your life on this passionate adventure visiting the Maracanã stadium and its cool historical tour including a visit to the field and changing rooms, the Sambadrome parade venue where carnival happens, followed by the amazing tour at the Samba city, and learn about the history and making of our much-loved carnival !! And speaking of passion, why not try a typical feijoada for lunch? The final stop is at Bohemian Lapa, where you will have a cachaça tasting and learn about the process of our typical Brazilian alcoholic drink.

To end the tour, we suggest a drop-off in a cool local nightclub!

Duration: 7 to 8 hours.

Carnaval Party Tour and Samba Class in Rio with Transfer


Immerse yourself in a carnival experience!
We start with the hotel pickup to see the backstage of a carnival production. We visit one of the top 10 Samba Schools in Rio. We learn a little bit about carnival and the carnival parade. We see how beautiful the costumes truly are, and we can even try them on. We have a welcome caipirinha, the Brazilian national drink. We also take our chances on a quick samba class that you will never forget! Enjoy this unique experience!
Tour guide, tickets to the Carnaval experience and roundtrip transfer included.

Duration: 2 hours.

E-Scooter Ride: Lapa + Santa Teresa + Selaron Stairs


⭐️ A fun and laid-back tour with electric scooters through the Port Zone on a route until the Lapa and Downtown. Let's get the cable car(ticket included) and visit the old and traditional neighbohood Santa Teresa.

Interest Points:
Guanabara Bay
⇨ SELARON STAIRS
⇨ LAPA AQUEDUTS
Metropolitan Cathedral
⇨ Cinelândia
⇨ Municipal Theater
National Library
Santa Teresa Cable Car

⭐️ A way more sustainable and fun to meet the highlights of the city. Let's enjoy the nature, art, architecture, beautiful views and cross many historical spots of the city. Escape the traffic chaos, connect and feel the city close.

⭐️ We will offer the instructions for novice riders of the electric scooters for a safe trip.

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Duration: 3 hours.

Carnival & Maracanã Stadium: live this experience


Do you want to feel like a

football player? Do you want to live the emotion felt during the

Carnival parade? So do not miss this opportunity and come on this

special tour to the most famous stadium in the world,

MARACANÃ and Do you want to feel like a soccer player? Do you want to live the emotion felt during the Carnival parade? So do not miss this opportunity and come on this special tour to the most famous stadium in the world, the Maracanã. Learn everything about carnival in the "city of Samba", the place where carnival dreams are built.

SAMBA TOWN, carnival preparation stage.
Duration: 4 hours.

Afro-Brazilian History & Immersion Walking Tour


The “‌Little Africa” tour is historically highlighted as a territory of sensitive memory, struggle and resistance of the black people in Brazil. Despite this, the city is listed as the biggest slave harbor in the history of mankind. This former harbor is an archaeological site listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage because it’s the most important physical trade of the arrival of African slaves on the America continent. It’s also a territory where the black people used to live, struggle and work. By this harbor nearly 1 million Africans disembarked bringing their values, culture and history.
Duration: 4 to 5 hours.

Carnival at Backstage Plus Dance and Instrument Workshops: Private Group Package


Learn more about the Rio Carnival visitation areas that the public is normally allowed to visit. Dress up in costumes, learn about Afro-Brazilian rhythms, the basics of samba from the dancers and the history of samba, play carnival percussion instruments, see floats, taste a caipirinha and much more.

After pickup at your place, your guide takes you to explore the Carnaval Factory for a behind-the-scenes look.

In this warehouse, see how the showy costumes used in the parades are made. Admire the details of the floats that parade through the sambadrome.

Then, head to the exhibition hall to learn about the history of samba and the carioca carnival, celebrated for over a century. During the visit, feel the atmosphere of union and emotion that is felt during Carnival.

Continue to the backstage dressing rooms, where you'll have the opportunity to try on some costumes. Professional dancers and musicians will give brief samba and instrument lessons before enjoying a delicious caipirinha.

Duration: 3 to 4 hours.

Little Africa And The City Of Samba: Where Dreams Come True


Visit the most typical places of the first African cultural manifestations in the Americas. Take a new look at the two cultures, African and European, and its legacy in the arts, cuisine, dance and music, highlighting the Carnival.
• Visit the City of Samba, or City of Dreams, an area where the Samba Schools develop the floats that will parade in the Sambodrome
• Understand how celebrations of Catholic and African merged its cultural manifestations and producing the most famous Carnival in the world.
• Visit the current region of the Port, which for decades received thousands of Africans from different ethnic groups, nations, and cultures.
• Visit Pedra do Sal (Salt Stone), where the Community of Remnants of Quilombos is located and considered as Cultural Heritage.
• Get to know Valongo Wharf, the largest African point of entry in the Americas. It has been submitted to UNESCO to become World Heritage.
Duration: 5 hours.

Experience the magic of the Rio Carnival all year round!


The Rio de Janeiro Carnival is undoubtedly famous throughout the world, but not everyone really knows the history of what is considered the greatest show on the planet.
The history of the carnival is really interesting and is still alive today because it mixes with the history of Brazil and the city of Rio, with the phenomenon of slavery, with the culture, religion, music and folklore of African origin.
In this tour of approximately 7 hours we want to tell you a little about all this and to do so we will start from an area of the city center known as "Little Africa" where the history, culture and art of those who have unfortunately had to suffer the tragedy of slavery gave life to the wonderful spectacle of the Carioca carnival. We will then visit the Samba Museum (it will be a real experience!) and then we will go to know the place where the allegorical floats and costumes of the Rio Carnival are made. There will be no shortage of surprises on this unforgettable day!
Duration: 7 hours.


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