Discover Rio de Janeiro Carnival’s vibrant colours, unique samba dances, and creative processes on an exclusive tour with privileged perks. You’ll start downtown at the Cidade do Samba with a welcome caipirinha and a drum group greeting you at the vast Academicos da Grande Rio shed, where you’ll learn about samba and Carnival history. You’ll have the rare chance to try on authentic costumes used in previous celebrations and see where parade floats are made before watching a samba queen perform with a musician ensemble, who will invite you to join in a traditional dance lesson and become part of the show. Afterward, you’ll head to the Lapa neighborhood, known for having a samba bar on every corner, for a complimentary appetizer and caipirinha at Carioca da Gema, a popular bar where you’ll witness top samba artists perform. Exclusively for Mastercard cardholders.