Carnival Samba Parade One-Day Pass (Grandstand)

Description

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

What you will visit:
Sambodrome (Sambodromo)
The ultimate "stadium" of samba and the venue of the Samba Parade of Rio de Janeiro, the Sambodrome was built in 1984 by Brazil's celebrated architect Oscar Niemeyer. It is a concrete structure that comes alive as thousands of cheering spectators and special-effects lighting accompany the spectacular, eye-poppingly colorful parades. There are spectator bleachers along each side of it offering seating at different price points. This tour includes reserved seating in the grandstand area.

What you will see along the way:
The Carnival Samba Parade
The Samba Parade entrants are the showpiece of the Rio Carnival, with 30,000 annual participants taking part in a fiery competition of music, dance and incredible pageantry which is uniquely Brazilian. With roots in the traditional Greek and Roman festivals, the parade is known as "The Biggest Show on Earth." The Sambodromo Parade is a dazzling spectacle with huge floats, lavish costumes and the pulsing beat of the music of the samba. The parade is also a highly competitive event, judged on a variety of criteria ranging from the theme of choice to the percussive beat, the ornamentation of the floats, and the beauty and originality of the costumes. A year's worth of dedication and practice is demonstrated by the participating schools, with each one trying to outdo the other in this ultimate extravaganza..

Special Notes:

. Meals are not included. The parade contains nudity; parental discretion is advised. Price of the ticket includes transfer, reserved seating in Section 9, and a guide. Several different transfer times will be provided for the return to the ship. Expect traffic delays en route to and from the parade. Tickets are nonrefundable; cancellation fees may apply.

This tour is not suitable for passengers with walking difficulties. The distance from the motorcoach to the stairs (access to Grandstands) is approximately 165 to 215 yards. There are about 55 step/high steps to negotiate to the grandstands.

This tour only operates during Carnival on a Sunday February 11, 2018.