Rio Carnival Parade, Rio de Janeiro - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: Rio Carnival Parade + Transport
Brand: Civitatis
Price: 104.27 USD
Rating: 8 (37 reviews)

Everything was very good....a lot of kindness and punctuality.

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They say everyone should experience the Rio de Janeiro Carnival at least once in their life. With this activity, you'll get the opportunity to see the parade in the unique Sambódromo Carioca.

Details

Duration

10 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a tour assistant that speaks in English and other languages.

Included

Hotel pickup and drop–off
Entry to the Rio Sambodromo
Attend the parade from the selected section

When to book

You can book up to 1 day in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

If you cancel after the reservation you will be refunded % of the total value. If you don't show up, you will not be refunded.

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Reviews of our customers

8.0

Excellent 788 Travelers·37 reviews

February 16, 2026
Glaucia De Carvalho Silva Sarcin
Beo Horizonte, Brazil
It was very good, everything as agreed.
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February 15, 2026
Mirtha Pacheco
Lima, Peru
Everything was very good....a lot of kindness and punctuality.
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February 15, 2026
Jairo
Colombia
Excellent! They were very reliable with the transportation service, both to and from the station, and very attentive to our requests. Highly recommend...
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February 15, 2026
Cristina
Girona, Spain
Considering the traffic in Rio de Janeiro, they did everything possible to take us to the sambadrome. It's important to understand that the delay in t...
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February 15, 2026
Joel
Mexico
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March 12, 2025
Gabriela
Uruguay
The parade was wonderful. We arrived on time and saw everything from the beginning. It was safe. We stayed until the end. At the end of the parade, we...
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March 11, 2025
Hernan Martin Zapiola Salvadores
Caba, Argentina
The meeting point then the guide Gaby was incredible how she took care of us in the middle of so many people and then at the end we got on the first b...
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February 19, 2023
Jorge
Corrientes, Argentina
Very good attention, service, the driver Greg very attentive, he took us to the sambodromo on time, we got excellent places to see the carnivals and t...
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March 16, 2025
Anónimo
Spain
The transfer (although delayed by Carnival) went well, and the pick-up and guide service with Angelica were brilliant. It was a shame about the other ...
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March 9, 2025
Frederique Marie Anne Maillard
France
A bit of a rough start... bus delay: guide absent. In the end, everything worked out.
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They say everyone should experience the Rio de Janeiro Carnival at least once in their life. With this activity, you'll get the opportunity to see the parade in the unique Sambódromo Carioca.

Rio Carnival Parade

Being in Rio de Janeiro during Carnival and not going to the sambódromo should be considered a crime. With this ticket, you'll have access to the famous sambódromo of the Carioca city, which has a length of 550 meters. There, you'll have the opportunity to enjoy the music and dance of one of the most impressive shows in the world.

Samba dancers on fascinating floats and fabulous costumes full of color and glitter. You'll witness one of the most famous experiences in Rio: the parade of the famous Brazilian Carnival. You'll see the six most prestigious samba schools of the city as we dance to the beat of the drums.

Each samba school must perform for at least 65 minutes, with a time limit of 82 minutes; if the time requirement is not met, points are deducted. This is the experience of a lifetime!

To make this experience even more special, transport to the Sambadrome from your hotel in the southern part of Rio de Janeiro at 6 pm is included.

Parade Ticket Options

Access Group (February 5 and 6, 2027)

The Access Group performs some of the most exciting acts in the Samba Parade. The competition is intense, as the top school will move up to the Special Group the following year. They give it their all! Even though tickets for the Access Group parade are more affordable, the experience is still incredible, allowing you to enjoy the electrifying rhythms of the different samba schools’ percussion sections.

Special Group (February 7, 8, and 9, 2027)

The Special Group features the 12 best samba schools. They are responsible for one of the most famous shows of the Rio Carnival. Each school’s choreographers and designers prepare their performances, aiming for the coveted championship title, which brings fame and fortune to the winning school.

Champions Parade (February 13, 2027)

At the Champions Parade, you’ll see the top Special Group samba schools that previously won. Once the winners are announced on Ash Wednesday, the six leading schools return for the final showdown the following Saturday to compete for the prized title. This parade is the second most important event, showcasing the six main samba schools without the pressure of competition, giving everyone more space to enjoy the performance and celebrate their place at the top.

Tickets with Numbered Seats

If you want to enjoy the Rio Carnival parade from a privileged perspective, we recommend booking tickets for Sector 9 of the Sambadrome, the only area with numbered seating.

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They say everyone should experience the Rio de Janeiro Carnival at least once in their life. With this activity, you'll get the opportunity to see the parade in the unique Sambódromo Carioca.

Rio Carnival Parade

Each samba school must perform for at least 65 minutes, with a time limit of 82 minutes; if the time requirement is not met, points are deducted. This is the experience of a lifetime!

To make this experience even more special, transport to the Sambadrome from your hotel in the southern part of Rio de Janeiro at 6 pm is included.

Parade Ticket Options

Access Group (February 5 and 6, 2027)

Special Group (February 7, 8, and 9, 2027)

Champions Parade (February 13, 2027)

Tickets with Numbered Seats

If you want to enjoy the Rio Carnival parade from a privileged perspective, we recommend booking tickets for Sector 9 of the Sambadrome, the only area with numbered seating.

Rio Carnival Parade + Transport